RATIO ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT



FINANCIAL ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT

Each team (or individual) will perform a financial analysis of the assigned company. The

analysis will consist of ratios, common size statements, and percentage change statements. Financial statements will include balance sheet, income/expense, and statement of cash flow. All calculations are to be done using Excel and the quantified information presented in spreadsheet format.

1. Input the financial statements for the three years into a spreadsheet.

2. Using the statement you have prepared, compute as many of the ratios as you can that are in your text on page 136. Based on these ratio values, perform a trend analysis.

3. Prepare common size statements for the three most recent years.

4. Prepare percentage change statements for the last two years by using the three year data for your balance sheet and income statement data. (Not required for Statement of Cash Flows).

5. Written Report to Accompany Spreadsheet Output: Prepare a summary report that includes a basic profile of the company and identifies its chief competitors. Summarize your spreadsheet results, evaluating ratios for liquidity, asset management, debt, and profitability. Your summary should be in paragraph form using a word processor.

Due date for this assignment is April 1st.

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