Analyze an annual Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) report and perform research in order to evaluate the financial strength, efficiency, and effectiveness of an organization.
Select a publicly traded company and submit to your instructor for approval.
Find the companys 10-k in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (SEC.gov).
Read and analyze the “Management Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” sections of your selected company’s annual report (10k). Other sources of information include the companys website or news publications.
Based on the information in the companys financial statements, calculate one relevant ratio from each of the following four categories, providing a comparison (trend, cross-sectional, or industry comparative analysis):
- Liquidity
- Asset management
- Financial leverage
- Profitability
