Discussion Post: Company Analysis
a) Use Microsoft Corp for your financial statement analysis;
b) Download the latest two years of annual financial statements of Microsoft Corp from its website.
c) Identify Microsoft's industry or a major competitor (similar size) for comparison purposes for similar periods. (you may refer to Nasdaq.com or another similar source to find competitors)
d) Calculate the ratios for Profitability, Liquidity, and Solvency for both Microsoft Corp and those of the industry OR a major competitor and compare the ratios with either the company's industry or their major competitor.
e) Identify and comment on how Microsoft Corp is performing in comparison to its industry and/or their major competitor.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.