TIF 5.3 Real-World Annual Discussion Prompt
Start by selecting a public company that interests you. Please note, all students must choose a SEPARATE public company and it is first come, first serve. Please put your public company name in the subject line, and before starting, quickly review the initial discussion posts before choosing your public company.
Obtain the company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The Form 10-K is a company’s annually required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It includes the company’s financial statements and accompanying notes. The Form 10-K can be obtained either (a) from the investor relations section of the company’s website or (b) by using the company search feature of the SEC’s EDGAR database service.
Discussion Questions to Answer:
Based on the information in the company’s most recent annual report, determine each of the following:
Gross profit for each year reported.
Gross profit percentage (gross profit ÷ sales) for each year reported. Round to one decimal place.
Operating income for each year reported.
Percentage change in operating income for the most recent year. Round to one decimal place.
Net income for each year reported.
Based solely on your responses to item 1, has the company’s performance improved, remained constant, or deteriorated over the periods presented? Briefly explain your answer.
Weekly Discussion Board Requirements:
Three posts (minimum) are required for each week’s discussion. Your first post should be made no later than Wednesday (earlier is better). Your next two posts should be done on two separate days. Cite sources in accordance with APA as required.
