Question: Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to expose you to the basic process involved in the analysis of the cash flow statement.
Steps
Resources: Appendix A of Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making
Note: This is a two part assignment.
Part 1: Answer questions A-F in problem CT12-1 in Financial Accounting (p. 640).
- Provide an 875-word analysis of your findings.
- Include conclusions concerning the management of the company's cash.
Part 2: Complete a 1,050-word summary of findings and recommendations from the following questions:
- What is the par or stated value per share of Apple's common stock?
- What percentage of Apple's authorized common stock was issued at September 27, 2014?
- How many shares of common stock were outstanding at September 28, 2013, and at September 27, 2014?
- Calculate the payout ratio, earnings per share, and return on common stockholders' equity for 2014.
- Use the Week 5 Excel® spreadsheet and submit with your analysis and summary.