In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course competency:
ACC-307-02: Identify issues in financial reporting using key ratios and generally accepted accounting principles
Prompt
Use the provided workbook and the Final Project Part II template to create your report.
Specifically, you must address the critical elements listed below. Most of the critical elements align with a particular course competency (shown in brackets).
I. Part II: Ratio Analysis Report
- Abstract: Summarize the story of profitability and liquidity for your company. In other words, highlight the most important aspects of your
report, including your major conclusions. [ACC-307-02] - Computations: Identify and describe your computations from the Financial Analysis tab of your workbook. Be sure to format your key results in
table or graphical format, as appropriate. Explain why each cited figure was included in your report in terms of its importance for the
organization. [ACC-307-02] - Comparison: Evaluate the financials of the company by comparing current ratios to both historical and industry-average ratios. Clearly identify
all unexpected or aberrant figures. [ACC-307-02] - Conclusion: Draw informed conclusions based on your computations and comparisons in the previous paragraphs. Be sure to justify your claims
with specific evidence and examples. [ACC-307-02]
In Module Six, you will submit a complete draft of your ratio analysis report. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone Three Rubric.
Final Submission Part II: Final Ratio Analysis Report
In Module Eight, you will submit the second part of your final project, which is the final version of your ratio analysis report. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of Final Project Part II. It should reflect the incorporation of feedback gained throughout the course. This submission will be graded with the Final Project Part II Rubric.
Final Project Part II Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your ratio analysis report must be 2-3 pages in length (plus a cover page and references) and must be written in APA format. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. All references must be cited in APA format.
