Financial ratio analysis fin 571

Financial Ratio Analysis Grading Guide

FIN/571 Version 9

Foundations of Corporate Finance

University of phoenix school of business

Individual Assignment: Financial Ratio Analysis

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain a better understanding of the financial statements used for corporate financial reporting and the key ratios used to make business decisions.

Resources Required

Microsoft® Excel®

Content

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Comments:

Selected a Fortune 500 Company from one of the following industries:

Pharmaceutical
Energy
Retail
Automotive
Computer Hardware

Reviewed the balance sheet and income statement in the company’s 2015 Annual Report.

Calculated the following ratios using Microsoft® Excel®:

Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Debt Equity Ratio
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Total Assets Turnover Ratio
Profit Margin (Net Margin) Ratio
Return on Assets Ratio

Analyzed in 1,050 words why each ratio is important for financial decision making.

Total Available

Total Earned

5

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Writing Guidelines

Met

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Comments:

The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.

Total Available

Total Earned

3

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Assignment Total

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8

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