Using information from the required readings and other resources for Unit 3 as a guide, analyze the income statement of publicly traded organization AMAZON.
Access a current income statement for AMAZON
Write a 5 to 7-page paper (excluding the title page and references):
Analyze the financial performance of AMAZON based on its income statement information.
Identify best practices leaders can use when evaluating income statement information.
Use APA format, including a properly formatted title page, double spacing, citations, and references to support your analysis.
Consider the grading rubric for this assignment when preparing your paper.
Use the APA resources provided in class for guidance on how to format financial information, such as numbers, currency, decimals, ratios, etc.
Use the Excel chart resources provided in class for guidance on how to create charts. FYI, charts are optional.
Include an APA-formatted reference with a URL to the income statement used for your analysis. For example:
Nasdaq. (2017, May 26). MRK company financials – Income statement. http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/mrk/financials?query=income-statement