You are a banker at Bank of America (BOA) and "Starbucks" Corporation is looking to borrow money to expand their business by opening new stores around the world - Europe, China, South America and Russia. Research the most recent statement and cash flows on the web.
1- Comment on how the information contained within the statement of cash flows will help you determine whether to lend money to Starbucks. Use specific reference to information in cash flow categories and define the data located within the type of these following Cash Flow categories and how you would use this data in your evaluation:
a- Operations
b- Investing
c- Financing
2- Define what types of items (Classes of Accounts, Assets, Liabilities, Shareholder's Equity, Revenue, Expenses, etc.) are reported in a Statement of Cash Flows for:
a- Operations
b- Investing
c- Financing
Please utilize the Starbucks Internet website for your research.
3- Separately discuss how you can help analyze:
a- Cash From Operations
b- Cash used and generated from investing activities
c- Cash used and generated from financing activities