1. Compare Costco's current year net income and earnings per share with prior year(s). Were there significant changes that took place? If so, what were they and what was their cause?

2. Analyze Costco's financial statements and calculate and/or show important financial and stock market measurements and ratios. What trends if any can be construed?

3 Compare Costco's cash flows for at least two years. 

4. What conclusions can you draw from the Costco operating, investing and financing sections of the cash flow statement? Has there been a significant change in free cash flow?