Action Items
Review this module’s media and websites.
Select a company in the healthcare industry to analyze. Please note:
The healthcare industry includes companies such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care companies, home health organizations, biopharmaceutical companies, medical device providers, medical insurance providers, and more.
You can look at Yahoo! Finance – Healthcare IndustryLinks to an external site. to find a company to analyze.
You will analyze the company you select this module again in the Module 5 Budget Recommendation Presentation assignment.
Use Yahoo! Finance – Healthcare IndustryLinks to an external site. to locate the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement for the company you selected.
Create a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel in which you calculate as many key accounting ratios listed on the “Financial Ratios WorksheetLinks to an external site.” as you can for the most recent 2 years.
Compose a 350- to 700-word summary in which you:
Give your opinion of whether the company is more or less profitable now than it was a year ago.
Provide the rationale for your opinion based on the key accounting ratios in your spreadsheet.
Attach the Excel spreadsheet with your summary document. It should include the formulas to show how you calculated the ratios.
Format your document according to APA standards. You can reference the Purdue Online Writing Lab: APA Formatting and Style GuideLinks to an external site. for help with this.
By the due date indicated, upload your work.
Rubric
Financial Statement Analysis
Financial Statement Analysis
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssertion
15 to >11.0 pts
Proficient
Correctly identifies important theory and/or concepts. Assertions are clear.
11 to >10.0 pts
Acceptable
Important theory and/or concepts are correctly identified most of the time. Assertions are generally clear.
10 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Some important theory and/or concepts are correctly identified. Assertions are not clear.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence
15 to >11.0 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates relevance, strength, and credibility. Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, and analysis.
11 to >10.0 pts
Acceptable
Generally demonstrates relevance, strength, and credibility. Most major points are stated clearly and are minimally supported by specific details, examples, and analysis.
10 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not demonstrate relevance, strength, and credibility. Major points are not stated clearly and are not supported by details, examples, and analysis.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
10 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Presents a sustained, logical, and well-structured analysis. Ideas are arranged in a way that guides the reader without confusion.
7 to >6.0 pts
Acceptable
In general, analysis is adequately structured in a way that is not confusing to the reader.
6 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Analysis is illogical and poorly structured. Ideas are presented in a way that is confusing to the reader.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
5 to >4.0 pts
Proficient
No spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes. Proofreading is apparent. When required, APA formatting is accurate.
4 to >3.0 pts
Acceptable
Minimal spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes. Proofreading is generally apparent. When required, APA formatting is mostly accurate.
3 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Noticeable spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes. Proofreading is not apparent. When required, APA formatting is not accurate.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Effectiveness
5 to >4.0 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates full understanding of all of the topics and accurately applies concepts learned in the course.
4 to >3.0 pts
Acceptable
Demonstrates understanding of most of the topics and has applied concepts learned in the course.
3 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Demonstrates understanding of some of the concepts learned in the course and has applied some of them correctly.
5 pts
Total Points: 50
