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FIN 571 Week 3 Team Assignment Financial Statement
Interpretation
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Select three publicly traded companies. Choose one each from the
following sectors: manufacturing, service, and retail. At least one of
the three companies should be foreign. If possible, choose from
among the team members' places of business or similar industries.
Calculate the following: • Current ratio • Quick ratio •
Net
profit margin • Asset utilization • Financial leverage Analyze the
Return on Equity (ROE) for the last 2 years using the DuPont method.
Develop a 2,100-word comparison of your three companies in which
you include the following: • Discuss the differences in the industries •
Discuss the different measurement conventions
and how this affects presentations. • Contrast IASB basis for
accounting (IFRS) and FASB/GAAP accounting. •
Compare the
three companies and their strategies for managing their working
capital. •
Discuss the financial ratios and analyses and
what they indicate about the companies and their financial forecast.
Incorporate the calculated ratios and analysis into the paper. Include
the financial statements for the 3 companies as an appendix to the
paper. Cite at least 3 scholarly sources. Format the paper consistent
with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your
assignment.
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FIN 571 Week 3 Using the Payback Method, IRR, and NPV
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The purpose of this assignment is to allow the student to calculate the
project cash flow using net present value (NPV), internal rate of