Part
3 Credit Analysis (Week 7):
Assuming
the role of an entering corporate officer, complete a credit analysis for the
company that was selected for the Company Analysis Project based on the Week 5,
Week 6, and Week 7 assigned readings and other materials that can be located.
This
analysis should reflect a review of a at least a three-year period of
fiscal years ending with the most recently published Form 10K report.
Writing
Instructions:
The
discussion portion of the analysis should be three to five pages in length,
double spaced, and should employ APA style and format for reference citations.
Supporting data (e.g., figures, tables, etc.) and references should be limited
to four separate items preferably presented in the written
analysis.
Required
Organization of Paper:
The
following subheadings are to be used and the following topics must be addressed
in the paper:
Presentation
of the Credit Analysis – Develop and present the basic credit
analysis for the company.
It
is necessary to prepare and incorporate a table (tables are always numbered,
titled, and show the source of the information) of the relevant criteria being
examined in the credit analysis and their present status. Make sure that the
criteria cover the 5 C’s of credit analysis. Additional information can be
included in the table. These data are to be presented in a table (numbered and
titled and that shows the sources). The data are then to be discussed and
explained in an accompanying written analysis.
Strengths
and Weaknesses Analysis – This section needs to present a careful analysis
of the strengths and weaknesses demonstrated by the credit analysis. This
section needs to conclude with a paragraph or two that explain and interpret
what the analysis means on an overall basis and as the observations and
conclusions are considered collectively.
Summary –
Prepare a brief summary of the analysis and key findings.
References –
Must clearly demonstrate use of a variety of the assigned readings and
supplemental material.
Evaluation:
15%
of final course grade.
Completeness
of analysis:
The
analysis must demonstrate understanding of credit analysis. Use of academic and
professional databases, business periodicals, analyst reports, and news
articles, such as those in the library, must be included in this company
accounting analysis.
Organization:
The
paper should be well-organized and follow a logical pattern of analysis and
discussion.
Presentation: Papers
should meet professional business standards and meet APA formatting
requirements.
Spelling,
punctuation, and grammar:
There
should not be errors in grammar and punctuation. All sentences must
be complete and well-structured.
Submission
and Format: The completed paper is to be submitted to the
“Gradebook” location designated for the assignment. The paper
must be in Word format otherwise no credit is earned for the assignment.
The
paper is also to be submitted to the Online Classroom. This will
allow students to examine and discuss the various projects.
