Topic 3-1 Hints for Topic 3-CLC Component 2 Essay 230817

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Introduction (APA 1 st Level, Centered, Boldfaced, Upper and Lowercase Heading) The introduction should contain an overview of the 9-step approach and a very brief description of the company that you are analyzing. The last sentence(s) of the introduction should very briefly describe the topics (Steps 3 and 4) you will be discussing in the next section. Discussion (APA 1 st Level, Centered, Boldfaced, Upper and Lowercase Heading) The first paragraph of the discussion section should briefly summarize the topics that will be discussed in this section (should be at least 3 sentences to comply with APA guidelines). Analyze Investment to Support the Business Units and Strategies ( APA 2 nd level heading ( Flush Left, Boldface, Uppercase and Lowercase Heading) (This is step 3, Look at page 3 of Piper). The first paragraph of this section should briefly summarize the topics that will be discussed in this section (should be at least 3 sentences to comply with APA guidelines). Supporting Growth ( APA 3 rd level heading: Flush, boldface, Upper and Lowercase heading ). Look at Income and cash flow statements, year-over-year growth of revenues, sales, and cost of revenue as well as Efficiency Ratios located at the Key Ratios Tab>Efficiency Ratios Tab. (Use Morningstar website and use the Financials Tab to locate Financial Statements and Key Ratios Tab; also, CSIMarket: https://csimarket.com/Industry/industry_growth_rates.php.and https://www.google.com/finance/quote/MSFT:NASDAQ?hl=en Asset Management Look at assets including inventory and plant & equipment using Balance sheet as well as Efficiency Ratios located at the Key Ratios Tab>Efficiency Ratios Tab showing year-over-year trends, use Morningstar Website. Also see: https://csimarket.com/stocks/MSFT-Efficiency- Comparisons.html and https://www.google.com/finance/quote/MSFT:NASDAQ?hl=en Assess Future Profitability and Competitive Performance (this is step 4; note the questions on page 3 that need to be answered in an essay format, show year-over-year trends). The first paragraph of this section should briefly summarize the topics that will be discussed in this section (should be at least 3 sentences to comply with APA guidelines). Profitability (Look at Morningstar site Key Ratio Tab>Profitability Tab, show year-over-year trends. Use Tables/Graphs to illustrate trends; Also, see: https://csimarket.com/stocks/Profitability.php? code=MSFT and https://www.google.com/finance/quote/MSFT:NASDAQ?hl=en Cash Flow (Look at Morningstar site Key Ratio Tab>Cash Flow Tab, show year-over-year trends. Use Tables/Graphs to illustrate trends; Also, see: https://csimarket.com/stocks/cashflow.php? code=MSFT&annual and https://www.google.com/finance/quote/MSFT:NASDAQ?hl=en Volatility (Expand on your commentary from Component 1 Essay by speculating on other probable near-term risks. Using Risk Factor, Item 1A, located in SEC Filing 10-K, focusing on economic factors to comment on the Influence of risks on some of the financial data/ratios discussed above. The focus is on short-term events such epidemics, weather, trade wars, and temporary geopolitical events that can influence asset management, profitability, and cash flow). Predictability
(Expand on your commentary from Component 1 Essay by speculating on other probable long-term risks such as domestic and foreign government regulations and ESG issues. Using Risk Factor, Item 1A, located in SEC Filing 10-K, focusing on economic factors to comment on the Influence of risks on some of the financial data/ratios discussed above. The focus is on long- term events such as government regulations, social change, emerging competition, and perceived geopolitical agreements). Concluding Remarks Provide a brief summary of the key facts and findings. References ( https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/re ference_list_electronic_sources.html ) Piper, T. R. (2010). Assessing a company’s future financial health . Boston, MA: Harvard Business School. Prod. #: 911412-PDF-ENG . http://gcumedia.com/digital- resources/harvard-business-school-press/2010/harvard-business-school_-assessing-a- companys-future-financial-health_ebook_1e.php NOTES: 1. Tables of data need to be reconstructed as bar charts to show year-over-year trends. The presentation of data using charts, tables, figures need to comply with APA Guidelines: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_st yle_guide/apa_tables_and_figures_1.html 2. Use the rubric as a guide for preparing your essay and PowerPoint Presentation. 3. The completed PowerPoint Presentation should be posted by the group’s manager at 2 locations: (1) In the Instructors to Class Questions Forum as a ppt file and (2) In the classroom at the same time when the essay is posted.
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