Financial Statement Analysis Prepare an eight- to ten-page fundamental financial analysis (excluding appendices, title page, abstract, and references page) that will cover each of the following broad areas based on the financial statements of your chosen company: Provide a background of the firm, industry, economy, and outlook for the future. Analyze the short term liquidity of the firm. Analyze the operating efficiency of the firm. Analyze the capital structure of the firm. Analyze the profitability of the firm. Conclude with recommendations for the future analysis of the company (trend analysis). Writing the Final Paper The paper Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.). Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use at least three scholarly sources  Must document all sources in APA style Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style .

1. Financial Statement Analysis
Prepare an eight- to ten-page fundamental financial analysis
(excluding appendices, title page, abstract, and references page)
that will cover each of the following broad areas based on the
financial statements of your chosen company:
Provide a background of the firm, industry, economy, and
outlook for the future.
Analyze the short term liquidity of the firm.
Analyze the operating efficiency of the firm.
Analyze the capital structure of the firm.
Analyze the profitability of the firm.
Conclude with recommendations for the future analysis of the
company (trend analysis).
Writing the Final Paper
The paper
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not
including title and references pages) and formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to
an external site.).
Must include a separate title page with the following:

2. Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct
thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least three scholarly sources
Must document all sources in APA style
Must include a separate references page that is formatted
according to APA style