Activity Context
This assignment helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:
o Apply the theories, models, and practices of finance to the financial management of the firm.
o Assess the impact of ethical, regulatory, and tax considerations on financial policy decisions.
o Evaluate alternative methods of financing a firm in diverse economic environments.
o Integrate financial analyses into general business management planning and decision making.
o Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.
Activity Instruction
For this assignment, you will complete the Financial Analysis component of your course project, and then combine all parts of your project and submit it to your instructor.
Part 1: Financial Evaluation
To complete this assignment, use the Financial Analysis Toolkit Excel file, you have been working in previously.
Complete a thorough financial analysis of your chosen company using the two most recent years 10-K and annual reports. Write a 46 page paper addressing the following elements:
o Evaluate the impact of international trade on the companys financial statements.
o Evaluate the current decisions made within the company that have regulatory and tax implications.
o Evaluate the current corporate governance and ethical responsibilities in your company.
o Evaluate alternative methods of financing used in your company.
o Provide an overall evaluation of the financial outlook for the company, and make recommendations for stakeholders:
§ Consider the various perspectives from different stakeholders: If you were considering investing in this company, would you buy shares?
§ If you were considering acquiring this company, what is your decision regarding this company? Why?
§ If you were the CEO, how would you use this information to make tactical and operational decisions?
§ If you were a banker, would you lend money to this company? Why or why not?
