specific objective of this course project is to assure that students of business have a sufficient capacity of skills to conduct an organizational financial analysis. This exercise will provide students with the opportunity to integrate and implement theory to practice.
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For the purpose of this exercise, students will choose a company for which they will perform the following tasks:
An environmental scan and risk analysis of the organization both companies.
A financial statement analysis of the organizations utilizing ratios. Include Trend and Common Size Analysis for both the Balance Sheet and Income Statement and all calculated ratios. (Show your work)
Comparison discussion on both companies based on ratios calculated.
A calculation of the NPV, Payback Period and IRR. Discuss your results. Show your work. (Information will be provided in class)
Develop a cogent conclusion as to the financial health of the organizations, with the idea recommending whether the company’s stock should be bought, sold, or a neutral position taken.
The written paper is to be typed, double–spaced, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman and 12-point font, average content page length is between 10-12, with correct spelling and grammar, proper citation, references, with a cover page and organized with headings.
Research Paper Rubric Points Earned Points Available
a. An environmental scan and risk analysis of the organization both companies. 10
b. A financial statement analysis of the organizations utilizing ratios. Include Trend and Common Size Analysis for both the Balance Sheet and Income Statement and all calculated ratios. (Show your work) 15
c. Comparison discussion on both companies based on ratios calculated. 15
d. A calculation of the NPV, Payback Period and IRR. Discuss your results. Show your work. (Information will be provided in class) 15
e. Develop a cogent conclusion as to the financial health of the organizations, with the idea recommending whether the company’s stock should be bought, sold, or a neutral position taken. 20
APA formatted using correct spelling and grammar, proper citation, references, with a cover page and organized with headings. 10
Spreadsheet with Calculations included 15
Total Points
100
