You will select a company of their choosing and prepare a fundamental financial analysis of the firm from its published financial statements. After selecting the firm and analyzing its most recently published annual report (financial statements), submit an 8- to 10-page paper (excluding appendices, cover page, abstract, and references). The report will cover each of the following broad areas that make up a fundamental analysis of the financial statements of a publicly held firm: (a) background on the firm, industry, economy, and outlook; (b) short term liquidity; (c) operating efficiency; (d) capital structure; and (e) profitability.
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


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