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Evaluation of Corporate Performance** The company I chose is General Motor Corp.. **Original and plagiarism free*** Plagiarism report MUST be attached** Each part must be labeled and answered with complete sentences** paragraphs Must contain at least 5 complete sentences!!! APA format** 5 scholarly sources is required!!!!
The Final Paper will involve applying the concepts
learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its
annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will
analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write a
report recommending whether or not to purchase the company stock.
The completed report should include:
An introduction to the company, including background information. A financial statement review. Pro Forma financial statements (Balance Sheet and
Income Statement) for the next two fiscal years, assuming a 10% growth
rate in sales and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for each of the next two
years. A ratio analysis for the last fiscal year using at least two ratios from each of the following categories:
LiquidityFinancial leverageAsset managementProfitabilityMarket value
Calculate Return on Equity (ROE) using the DuPont system.Assess management performance by calculating Economic Value Added (EVA).Write a word essay – Evaluate the soundness of the company’s financial
policies (e.g. capital structure, debt, leverage, dividend policy,
etc.) based on the material covered during class.A synopsis of your findings, including your
recommendations and rationale for whether or not to purchase stock from
this company.
This report should be 15 to 20 pages long, excluding title
page and reference page(s), using APA 6th edition formatting
guidelines. Support your findings and recommendations with evidence
from at least five scholarly sources in addition to the annual report,
such as the textbook, industry reports, and articles from the Ashford
University Library. Be sure to include links to websites that were used
as references or to access company information.
The Final Paper
Must be 15 to 20 double-spaced pages in length
(excluding the title and reference pages), and formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.Must use at least five scholarly sources.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
