Cash Flow Paper

Financial Reporting & Analysis – Case 10-10_Pgs. 435-437.pdf

Read and complete case study 10-10, “Eat at My
Restaurant” in your text. Address the following elements, which are also
“required” elements at the end of the case study:

Comment on the difference between net cash provided by
operating activities and net income. ;
Speculate on which number is likely to be the better indicator of
long-term profitability.

Comment on the data reviewed for each firm.

Do any of these firms appear to have a cash flow problem?

Your answers should be in an essay form with an introduction
and conclusion; ensure you are addressing each element clearly and thoroughly,
following these guidelines:

Requirement (a) of the problem should be answered in general
terms; you do not need to consider the 3 firms in the case. ; However, you do need to make a choice and
rationalize that choice.

When addressing requirement (b), you should make AT LEAST 4
observations on each firm, focusing on the cash flow ratios provided.

All information should be considered when answering
requirement (c). ; Even if you don’t think
any one company is in “trouble,” you should still choose a company
and support your choice. ;

Your paper should be at least 3 pages long