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Financial Accounting and Reporting

Financial statements of a company consists of the following:

  • An income
  • A balance sheet
  • A retained earnings statement
  • A statement of cash flows.

Other information includes:

  • Information included in the notes to the financial statements
  • The management discussion and analysis

Please do a preliminary research and discuss the following questions.

  1. Discuss the purpose of the each of the above statements/information.
  2. Select 2 companies in the same industry, and use the Internet to find their current financial statements. In the financial statements, find the balance sheet. Prepare a report in which you will compare the 2 balance sheets from the companies including the following analysis:
    • Read the footnotes to the financial statements to see what they disclose about their assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity. Are they using the same names for accounts, such as investments or other intangible assets?
    • What account names do they have that are distinctive to the business?
    • What can you find about their long-term debt?
      • What type of debt do they have outstanding, and what are the terms of the agreement?
      • Was the debt issued at a premium or a discount?

What other types of information are disclosed in their long-term debt?

Based on your study of the two companies balance sheet and in your opinion, which company has better financial position. Please discuss your reasons. Share with the class what you have found. Do not use companies that one of your classmates has used.

In your own words, post a substantive response to the Discussion Board question(s) and comment on other postings. Your response should address the DB question(s) and move the conversation forward. You will be graded on the quality of your postings, including mastery of the concept as well as critical thinking. If asked for your opinion, do not simply state that it is a good or bad idea; elaborate on your reasons and argument. Include enough detail to substantiate your thinking as well as your position on the questions or comments.

Grading Criteria
Discuss the purpose of the each of the above statements/information. 15%
Select 2 companies in the same industry, and use the Internet to find their current financial statements. In the financial statements, find the balance sheet. Prepare a report in which you will compare the 2 balance sheets from the companies including the following analysis:

  1. Read the footnotes to the financial statements to see what they disclose about their assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity. Are they using the same names for accounts, such as investments or other intangible assets?
  2. What account names do they have that are distinctive to the business?
  3. What can you find about their long-term debt?
    1. What type of debt do they have outstanding, and what are the terms of the agreement?
    2. Was the debt issued at a premium or a discount?
    3. What other types of information are disclosed in their long-term debt?
 50%
Based on your study of the two companies balance sheet and in your opinion, which company has better financial position. Please discuss your reasons. 25%
Substantive responses to students posts (at least two replies) 10%
TOTAL 100%

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

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