ACC: 205 Financial statement analysis of a public company

Write a five-to seven-page financial statement analysis of a public company. In this analysis discuss the financial health of this company with the ultimate goal of making a recommendation to other investors. ;Paper should consist of the following sections: introduction, company overview, horizontal analysis, ratio analysis, final recommendation, and conclusions. Include a minimum of two scholarly resources.

Here is a breakdown of the sections within the body of the assignment: ;

Company Overview ;
Provide a brief overview of your company (one to two paragraphs at most). ; What industry is it in? ; What are its main products or services? ; Who are its competitors? ;

Horizontal Analysis of Income Statement and Balance Sheet
Prepare a three-year horizontal analysis of the income statement and balance sheet of your selected company. ; Discuss the importance and meaning of horizontal analysis. ; Discuss both the positive and negative trends presented in your company. ;

Ratio Analysis
Calculate the current ratio, quick ratio, cash to current liabilities ratio, over a two-year period. ; Discuss and interpret the ratios that you calculated. ; Discuss potential liquidity issues based on your calculations of the current and quick ratios. ; Are there any factors that could be erroneously influencing the results of the ratios? ; Discuss liquidity issues of competitive companies within the same industry. ;

Recommendation
Based on your analysis would you recommend an individual invest in this company? ; What strengths do you see? ; What risks do you see? ; It is perfectly acceptable to state that you would recommend avoiding this company as long as you provide support for your position. ;

1. ;Must be five to seven double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style.
2. ;Must include a title page with the following:

a. ; ;Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

4. ;Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

5. ;Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

6. ;Must document all sources in APA style.

7. ;Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style.