Prepare an 8- to 10-page fundamental financial analysis (excluding appendices, title page, abstract, and references page) that will cover each of the following broad areas based on your chosen company’s financial statements: 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:

Final Paper: Financial Statement Analysis Focus of the Final Paper
Prepare an 8- to 10-page fundamental financial analysis (excluding appendices, title page, abstract, and references page) that will cover each of the following broad areas based on your chosen company’s financial statements:
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 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page that includes: 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 from the Ashford University Library, in addition to the text. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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Total Possible Score: 25.00

Provides a Background of the Firm, the Industry, the Economy, and the Outlook for the Future

Total: 7.00

Distinguished – Provides an accurate and thorough background of the firm, the industry, the economy, and the outlook for the future.

Proficient – Provides a background of the firm, the industry, the economy, and the outlook for the future. The background has a few inaccuracies or minor details are missing.

Basic – Provides a limited background of the firm, the industry, economy, and the outlook for the future. The background has several inaccuracies and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations – Attempts to provide a background of the firm, the industry, economy, and future outlook; however, the background has many inaccuracies and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance – The background of the firm, the industry, the economy, and the outlook for the future are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Analyzes the Short Term Liquidity, Operating Efficiency, Capital Structure and Profitability of the Firm Using the Financial Statements

Total: 9.00

Distinguished – Accurately and thoroughly analyzes the firm’s financial statements, including short term liquidity, operating efficiency, capital structure, and profitability.

Proficient – Analyzes the firm’s financial statements, including short term liquidity, operating efficiency, capital structure, and profitability. The analysis has a few inaccuracies or minor details are missing.

Basic – Partially analyzes the firm’s financial statements, including short term liquidity, operating efficiency, capital structure, and profitability. The analysis has several inaccuracies and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations – Attempts to analyze the firm’s financial statements, including short term liquidity, operating efficiency, capital structure, and profitability; however, the analysis has many few inaccuracies and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance – The analysis of the firm’s financial statements is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Concludes With Recommendations for Future Analysis of the Firm(Trend Analysis)

Total: 7.00

Distinguished – Concludes with accurate and thorough recommendations for future analysis of the firm’s financial status, including trend analysis.

Proficient – Concludes with recommendations for future analysis of the firm’s financial status, including trend analysis. The recommendations have a few inaccuracies or minor details are missing.

Basic – Concludes with limited recommendations for future analysis of the firm’s financial status, including trend analysis. The recommendations have several inaccuracies and/or relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations – Attempts to conclude with recommendations for future analysis of the firm’s financial status, including trend analysis; however, the recommendation have many inaccuracies and/or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance – The recommendations for future analysis are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient – Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic – Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations – Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Content Development

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient – Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic – Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations – Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.25

Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.25

Distinguished – Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient – Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic – Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations – Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished – The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient – The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished – Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient – Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic – Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations – Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

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8620 Spectrum Center Blvd. San Diego, CA 92123 FORBES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STYLE STANDARDS These standards are excerpted from the 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, published in 2010. These standards are intended to provide an overview of APA formatting necessary for the Forbes School of Business, writing assignments. Standard 1: Manuscript Elements o Manuscript Format  Left, top, bottom, and right margins should be 1 inch.  Paper is prepared in Times New Roman, 12-point font and is double-spaced throughout.  Page numbers are Arabic numerals in the upper right corner of each page, ½ inch from the top, and are consecutive from the title page through any appendices.  Preliminary pages contain numbers in lowercase Roman numerals. o Title Page  Requirements (in order):  A Running Head  The phrase “Running head: YOUR TITLE” appears on first page (i.e. Title Page) in the header. All subsequent pages contain YOUR TITLE, but do not include the words “Running head,” which is only for the title page.  The running head needs to be left justified and on the same line as the page number throughout the document.  The running head can be the title of the manuscript or a shortened version of it.  Title  The title should concisely reflect the main idea of the manuscript.  The title should be typed with initial capitalizations for nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and any prepositions five or more letters in length.  The title should be centered between the left and right margins, and positioned in the upper half of the page.  Recommended title length: no more than 12 words.  Student Name  Course Name and Number  Instructor  Submission Date: Month Date, Year  Abstract  An abstract is a brief comprehensive summary of the contents of the manuscript and it allows readers to survey the contents of the manuscript quickly.  An abstract should only be included if the manuscript is longer than 15-double spaced pages, excluding the title page and reference list page.  Abstract length should range from 150–250 words.  The abstract should be the second page of the manuscript (after the title page).  The label Abstract should appear with initial capitalization and lowercase letters, centered, at the top of the page, like a title. 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd. San Diego, CA 92123  The abstract should be a single paragraph without paragraph indentation.  The Introduction  Begins on a new page (page 2 [or page 3 if an abstract is included]) and the full title of the paper is centered one inch from the top of the page with initial capitalizations and lowercase letters (not underlined, boldfaced, or italicized) and is double-spaced above the first paragraph of text.  A manuscript must open with an introduction that presents the thesis, the statement of purpose, the argument, or the specific problem under study.  There should be no heading labeling this section “Introduction.”  The Body  This is the main part of the paper (i.e. biggest).  This is where you fully address the topic/argument/problem/idea and discuss it.  There should be no heading labeling it the “Body”.  The Summary/Conclusion  This section should summarize the body of the paper and restate the main idea or argument.  Should include a discussion whereby you examine, interpret, and draw inferences and conclusions from the research.  Reference List (See below, Standard 3, for specifics on creating the Reference List)  The purpose of the references list is to provide a list of sources used in the paper which enable readers to easily retrieve the sources/materials that were cited.  Each reference cited in text must appear in the reference list.  Each entry in the reference list must be cited in the text. Standard 2: Citing References in Text o Any ideas that are not your own or are not common knowledge must have an author-date citation within the manuscript. o In-text citations must at least follow the APA 6th edition standards related to citation structure, citation of work from multiple authors, citation of works with no author, citation of direct quotes, and citation of electronic sources. o Common Format Examples:  One Work by One Author:  In-text citation: Goodson (2013) found that higher concentrations of sulfur increased the odor of the spring water. or Parenthetical citation: Significant variation from the mean results in a higher probability of failure (Baker, 2012).  One Work by Multiple Authors:  In-text citation: Lawrence, Patrick, Evans and Smith (2009) found… [Use as first citation in text.]  Lawrence et al. (2009) found… [Use as subsequent first citation per paragraph thereafter.]  When there are two authors, both authors are always listed in the citation.  Works with No Author or with an Anonymous Author:  The 6 th edition APA states, “When a work has no identified author, cite in the text the first few words of the reference list entry (usually the title) and the year. Use double quotation marks around the title of an article, a chapter, or a web page and italicize the title of a periodical, a book, or a report” (p. 176). 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd. San Diego, CA 92123  Parenthetical citation: High temperature is a common predictor of decreased employee morale in certain work areas (“Workplace Dynamics,” 2013). or In-text citation: The book The managers perspective (2011) outlined the… or Parenthetical citation: Garbage output is a predictor of economic health (Anonymous, 2008). o Direct Quotation of Sources:  Citing quoted information (Periodical): “Quote” (Kotter, 2012, p. 2). or As stated by Deming (1991), “quote” (p. 5).  Citing quoted information (Books, Reference Books, & Book Chapters): “Quote” (Hersey & Blanchard, 1993, p. 47). or As stated by Laudon and Laudon (2012), “Quote” (p. 47).  Citing paraphrased information: Paraphrased text (Mintzberg, 2002). or According to Mintzberg (2002), paraphrased text. o Citing online publications: If a page number is not available use paragraph numbers (use the abbreviation “p.”). If the document includes headings but does not provide page or paragraph numbers, cite the heading and the number of the paragraph following the heading. (Chandler, 2010, “Training Managers,” para. 2). o If the quotation comprises fewer than 40 words, incorporate it into text and enclose the quotation with double quotation marks. If the quotation comprises of 40 or more words, display it in a freestanding block of text, omit the quotation marks, and place the parenthetical citation outside the closing punctuation mark. Standard 3: Reference List o All manuscripts must have a reference list which begins after the summary/conclusion of the manuscript, on a separate page. o The title of the page (i.e. References) should be centered and not underlined, boldfaced, or italicized. o Reference list entries should be double-spaced, with the first line of each reference beginning at the left margin, and the second and subsequent lines indented one-half inch or seven spaces (a hanging indent). Double-spacing is also used between entries. o Entries should be in alphabetical order by the surname of the first author followed by initials of the author’s given name. o Alphabetize group authors, such as associations or government agencies, by the first significant word of the name (e.g. The American Psychological Association would be alphabetized by “A” not “T”). o Only if the work is signed “Anonymous” would you begin the entry with the word Anonymous spelled out and alphabetize the entry as if Anonymous were a true name. o A reference should contain the author name, date of publication, title of the work and publication date. o Format:  Periodicals 8620 Spectrum Center Blvd. San Diego, CA 92123  Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume # (issue #), pp–pp. http://dx.doi.org/xxxx  Article from Newspapers Cohen, A. (2006, December 10). The entrepreneurial mentality. International Business Times, pp. A1, A4.  Online Magazine Article Stewart, T, (2012, December). Stockholder vs. stakeholder: The true power struggle. Corporate Governance and Ethics, 45(6), 30–31.  If no digital object identifier (DOI) is assigned, include the home page URL for the periodical using this format:  Retrieved from http://www.xxxxxxxxx.xxx  Books, Reference Books, and Book Chapters  Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Title of book. Location: Publisher. or Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Title of book. Retrieved from http://www.xxxxxxx.xxx or Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Title of book. http://dx.doi.org/xxxx or Editor’s Last Name, Initials. (Ed.). (Publication Year). Title of book. Location: Publisher. Standard 4: APA Style Standards Use o These standards should be applied to all FSB written assignments. o Within discussion forums, APA citations and reference lists may be required for all posts. It is at the discretion of the faculty as to what the requirement will be for each course. Links to supplemental APA citation, referencing, and formatting examples from the Ashford University Writing Center include: APA Checklist: https://awc.ashford.edu/cd-apa-checklist.html Sample Title Page: https://awc.ashford.edu/PDFHandouts/sample_apa_title_page.pdf Sample References List: https://awc.ashford.edu/PDFHandouts/APA_References_List_Sample.pdf Sample Formatted Paper: https://awc.ashford.edu/research-papers-sample.html

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