Case Questions
Required
a. Prepare the statement of cash flows with a total column for the three-year period. (Do not include reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities).
b. Comment on significant cash flow items in the statement prepared in (a).
c. Prepare the statement of cash flows for the 52 weeks ended January 1, 2011, with inflows separated from outflows.
Present the data in dollars and percentages. Do not include reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities.
d. Comment on significant cash flow items on the statement prepared in (c).
Assignment Choice #1
Read and complete case study 10-10, "Eat at My Restaurant" in your text. Address the following elements, which are also required elements at the end of the case study:
Comment on the difference between net cash provided by operating activities and net income. Speculate on which number is likely to be the better indicator of long-term profitability.
Comment on the data reviewed for each firm.
Do any of these firms appear to have a cash flow problem?
Your answers should be in an essay form with an introduction and conclusion; ensure you are addressing each element clearly and thoroughly, following these guidelines:
Requirement (a) of the problem should be answered in general terms; you do not need to consider the 3 firms in the case. However, you do need to make a choice and rationalize that choice.
When addressing requirement (b), you should make AT LEAST 4 observations on each firm, focusing on the cash flow ratios provided.
All information should be considered when answering requirement (c). Even if you don't think any one company is "in trouble," you should still choose a company and support your choice.
Your submitted paper should be at least 2-3 pages long and written according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements, following APA style, and properly referenced.
Assignment Choice #2
After reading case 10-2 "Cash Flow: The Direct Method" in the textbook, write an essay that includes the following elements:
A formal introduction.
Answers to questions (a) through (d) of the case, focusing on the use of the direct method of calculating cash flows.
A conclusion.
Your submitted paper should be at least 2-3 pages long and written according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements, following APA style, and properly referenced.
Note that the textbook author is citing a source in this case, which must be considered when forming your references and citations.
Attachment:- Case10-2.rar