Assignment- Report SEC 10-K: Nordstrom
Overview
As an analyst for a large U.S. multinational corporation you are assigned to examine a possible acquisition candidate, completing an initial search and review. Your supervisor is a member of the Controller's team. The controller reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Your work may be presented to a variety of audiences so professionalism is exceptionally important in all deliverables you create.
1. Select a company that is publicly traded.
2. You must research and secure the SEC 10-K Annual Report for the most recent year. This is often available at the company web site. Search for "Investor Information" or "Company Information".
3. You may also find the report using the SEC EDGAR system.
4. Save the file to your computer for access. There is no need to print this file as the report is usually 100 pages or more.
5. Use this company in the Discussion postings throughout the semester. The discussion questions will help you build content for your report and presentation.
Report Requirements
Report Content
1. Post the name of your company in the SEC 10-K company for your instructor's approval in the SEC Project: Request a Corporation to study (REQUIRED posting) during Week 1. All parts of the discussion must be answered in your post.
2. Each student must select a different company, so read the company names selected by classmates. Also, your selected company must be ranked 500 or higher on the Fortune 500 list of industrial companies.
3. Your report should comment on the financial statements for your company as they relate to the information presented through discussions for this class, including the notes to the financial statements.
4. Do not consider managerial accounting material in your report.
5. The report must be submitted Peer Review of SEC 10-K Project Required Discussion participation.
Resources
1. Visit the Accounting Toolbox in the Course Content > Course Resources of the ACCT 220 LEO classroom. The Accounting Toolbox is a constant resource in our UMUC undergraduate accounting courses.
2. Links and explanations to assist you with this report may appear in this resource.
3. Additional information will be posted on SEC Project: Request a Corporation to Study posting.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.