Assignment2-1000 wordResearch Paper – Ratio AnalysisFinancial ratios represent a way of avoiding
problems involved when comparing companies of different sizes. These ratios
assist in comparing and investigating the relationships between different
pieces of financial information. From the text, you have read about several
types of financial ratios As you write your paper, you will be in the role of
an analyst who is attempting to put ratio analysis into a context which helps
explain a certain aspect of this concept.
Upon completion of this research paper, you will
demonstrate your ability to:
Demonstrate a fundamental understand of
financial statement analysis.
Appropriately use basic ratio tools to interpret and evaluate financial
statements.
If you have any questions as you are developing
this paper, please post them in the Questions and Answers area in Module 1.Research
Paper:
After you have completed the readings for
chapter 3 in this module and reviewed chapter 2 from the previous module, you
should be ready for this assignment. Begin by choosing a topic area in ratio
analysis that appeals to your desired learning objectives or career goals. if
you wish to research an area you are not too familiar with, please feel free to
contact me for guidance.
Potential
Topics:
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Select one of the financial
statements and relate it to at least two sources from Virtual Library to your
discussion of these statements.
·
Choose one of the ratios presented
in the readings and apply research material to the discussion of that ratio.
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Discuss the DuPont ratio
·
Discuss the topic of Benchmarking
If you have any questions as you are working on
this research paper, please post them in the “Questions and Answers” area in
Module 2.
To
receive full credit, for Research Paper:
This research paper should be 3- 5 pages in
length and it should analyze an aspect of ratio analysis from the readings and
your research. You are to use standardAPAformatting as required by Excelsior
College. Be sure to apply the proper terms and concepts from your readings as
you are writing this paper.Assignment 2-700 word
Stock Valuation ProjectThis assignment will allow you to apply the
material we are covering in the chapters to a practical application. You will
learn about stock valuation and where to find and interpret information about a
company’s stock which you are interested. You will analyze this stock and
ultimately recommend how an investor should approach this stock.
You
should include all support work for your calculations since you may be able to
earn partial credit for your work even if answer is not correct. Answer all
questions and problems as completely as possible.To
receive full credit:
Go online and research a company that is
publicly traded on the US stock exchanges (NASDAQ, AMEX, NYSE). Find the ticker
symbol, describe the industry and business the company is in, find the 10k
statement and focus on the financial statements found there.
Determine the three ratios which best help you
determine the financial health of this company. Do a trend analysis for the
most recent three years and then summarize your findings along with a
recommendation and rationale for buying, selling or holding this stock as an
investment.
Suggested
length of paper 2-3 pages.