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Write a five- to seven-page comparative financial statement analysis of the three companies
listed below, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the UAGC Writing Center. In
this analysis, you will discuss the financial health of these companies with the ultimate goal
of making a recommendation to other investors. Your paper should consist of the following
sections: Company Overview, Comparison of Accounting Methods, Ratio Analysis, Final
Recommendation, Conclusions. You will also submit an appendix as a separate document.
Additional research may be necessary to provide company background information, or to
support your analysis and recommendations. Your paper needs to include a minimum of
two scholarly, peer-reviewed, and/or credible resources in addition to the textbook as
references.Download the Form 10-K for each company.The Coca-Cola Company: Form 10-
KLinks to an external site. – Financial statements and notes start on page 60.Accounts
receivable, page 81Inventories, page 82Depreciation, page 96Goodwill, page 83Keurig Dr
Pepper Annual ReportLinks to an external site.Click on the 2018 Annual ReportAccounts
receivable, page 72Inventories, page 72Depreciation, page 73Goodwill, page 74PepsiCo
Annual ReportLinks to an external site. – Financial statements and notes start on page
79.Accounts receivable, page 124Inventories, page 89Depreciation, page 95Goodwill, page
88Here is a breakdown of the sections within the body of the assignment (Use paragraph
headings to indicate each section):Company OverviewProvide a brief overview of the three
companies (at least two pages). What industry is it in? What are its main products or
services? Who are its competitors? Where is the company located?Ratio AnalysisCalculate
the current ratio, quick ratio, gross profit percentage, inventory turnover, accounts
receivable turnover and asset turnover ratios for all three companies for the current
year.Note: Cash includes cash and cash equivalents and short term investments.Explain how
the ratio is calculated and 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 the three companies.Comparison of Accounting MethodsIn your paper,
ascertain from the notes of the financial statements the following:Explain the difference
between the allowance method and the direct write off method for accounts receivable.
Document the method used for each of the three companies.Explain the difference between
the straight line, double declining balance and the unit-of-production depreciation methods.
Document the method used for each of the three companies.Explain the difference between
LIFO and FIFO and document the method used for each of the three companies.Explain the
different categories of intangible assets and document the method used for each of the three
companies.RecommendationBased on your analysis, would you recommend an individual
invest in these companies? 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.ConclusionsInclude an appendix in a separate document.
The appendix must include screenshots of the financial statements and information
obtained for the receivables, intangible assets, depreciation, and inventory. You can get help
with creating an appendix in APA format by using the UAGC Writing Center’s guide, Tables,
Images, & AppendicesLinks to an external site..The Financial Statement Analysis Final
PaperMust be five to seven double-spaced pages in length (not including title and
references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the UAGC Writing
Center’s APA Style.Links to an external site.Must include a separate title page with the
following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate
submittedFor further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA
Formatting for Word 2013Links to an external site..Must utilize academic voice. See the
Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.Must include an
introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a
clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.For assistance on writing
Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. as well as Writing a Thesis
StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the UAGC Writing Center resources.Must use at
least two scholarly/peer-reviewed and/or credible resources in addition to the course
text.The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site.
table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about
whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor.
Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a
particular assignment.Must document any information used from sources in APA style as
outlined in the UAGC Writing Center’s Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external
site.Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the UAGC Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References ListLinks to an
external site. resource in the UAGC Writing Center for specifications.

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Write a to comparative financial statement analysis of the thre.docx

  • 1. Write a five- to seven-page comparative financial statement analysis of the thre Write a five- to seven-page comparative financial statement analysis of the three companies listed below, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the UAGC Writing Center. In this analysis, you will discuss the financial health of these companies with the ultimate goal of making a recommendation to other investors. Your paper should consist of the following sections: Company Overview, Comparison of Accounting Methods, Ratio Analysis, Final Recommendation, Conclusions. You will also submit an appendix as a separate document. Additional research may be necessary to provide company background information, or to support your analysis and recommendations. Your paper needs to include a minimum of two scholarly, peer-reviewed, and/or credible resources in addition to the textbook as references.Download the Form 10-K for each company.The Coca-Cola Company: Form 10- KLinks to an external site. – Financial statements and notes start on page 60.Accounts receivable, page 81Inventories, page 82Depreciation, page 96Goodwill, page 83Keurig Dr Pepper Annual ReportLinks to an external site.Click on the 2018 Annual ReportAccounts receivable, page 72Inventories, page 72Depreciation, page 73Goodwill, page 74PepsiCo Annual ReportLinks to an external site. – Financial statements and notes start on page 79.Accounts receivable, page 124Inventories, page 89Depreciation, page 95Goodwill, page 88Here is a breakdown of the sections within the body of the assignment (Use paragraph headings to indicate each section):Company OverviewProvide a brief overview of the three companies (at least two pages). What industry is it in? What are its main products or services? Who are its competitors? Where is the company located?Ratio AnalysisCalculate the current ratio, quick ratio, gross profit percentage, inventory turnover, accounts receivable turnover and asset turnover ratios for all three companies for the current year.Note: Cash includes cash and cash equivalents and short term investments.Explain how the ratio is calculated and 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 the three companies.Comparison of Accounting MethodsIn your paper, ascertain from the notes of the financial statements the following:Explain the difference between the allowance method and the direct write off method for accounts receivable. Document the method used for each of the three companies.Explain the difference between the straight line, double declining balance and the unit-of-production depreciation methods.
  • 2. Document the method used for each of the three companies.Explain the difference between LIFO and FIFO and document the method used for each of the three companies.Explain the different categories of intangible assets and document the method used for each of the three companies.RecommendationBased on your analysis, would you recommend an individual invest in these companies? 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.ConclusionsInclude an appendix in a separate document. The appendix must include screenshots of the financial statements and information obtained for the receivables, intangible assets, depreciation, and inventory. You can get help with creating an appendix in APA format by using the UAGC Writing Center’s guide, Tables, Images, & AppendicesLinks to an external site..The Financial Statement Analysis Final PaperMust be five to seven double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the UAGC Writing Center’s APA Style.Links to an external site.Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedFor further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013Links to an external site..Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. as well as Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the UAGC Writing Center resources.Must use at least two scholarly/peer-reviewed and/or credible resources in addition to the course text.The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.Must document any information used from sources in APA style as outlined in the UAGC Writing Center’s Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site.Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the UAGC Writing Center. See the Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the UAGC Writing Center for specifications.