FIN434 M1A3 – Ratio Analysis
Assignment 3: Ratio Analysis
In this assignment, you will conduct a broad analysis of your study company using multiple financial ratio categories to assess the sustainable growth rate. Taking the role of an educational consultant, develop a presentation about your study company. Address the following:
- Present a ratio analysis of the study company using data for the most recent year and the previous year. Show formulas and steps to generate each ratio.
- Write an analysis of the ratios and the conclusions that can be drawn by comparing the metrics of the company for the two years.
- Calculate the sustainable growth rate using the financial data for the most recent year for the company. Show the inputs and the steps to generating the result.
- Explain the meaning of the metric.
Develop an eight- to ten-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards for writing style to the speaker notes.
Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.ppt.
For example, if your name is John Smith, your document will be named SmithJ_M1_A3.ppt.
By Wednesday, September 14, 2016, deliver your assignment to the M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox.
|
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
|
Accurately calculated the quantities for the ratio analysis of the selected company. |
20 |
|
Analyzed the ratios and drew conclusions by comparing metrics. |
20 |
|
Accurately calculated the sustainable growth rate and showed the steps to generating the result. |
20 |
|
Accurately explained the meaning of the sustainable growth rate metric. |
20 |
|
Developed a presentation using appropriate style elements, text on the screen, and speaker notes. |
10 |
|
Applied APA standards for editorial style, expression of ideas, and format of text, citations, and references. |
10 |
|
Total: |
100 |
