Question: Develop a forecast model (fcf model) for a software development company (Google). Most recent year.
Part 1: Obtain the most recent financial statements (the annual report or Form 10-K) for a software development company from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Web site.
Part 2: Using your Small Group Discussion Board, discuss and decide upon the best ratios for creating a forecast model for sales through operating income.
Part 3: Develop a forecast model for sales through operating income. Create the forecast in Excel. In a Word document, describe the set of assumptions (ratios) you used, and explain how you justify them.
1 Excel doc + 1 Word doc (2-3 pages)