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i. Have each group select a representative to present the informaions the share issue price and the par or stated value of the companie j. Compare the average issue price to the current market price for ecompanies. S peculate about what might cause the difference. ATC 8-3 Research Assignment Analyzing Skechers's equity structure Using either Skechers USA, Inc.'s most current Form 10-K or the company's annual report, answer the following questions. To obtain the Form 10-K use either the EDGAR system following the instruc- tions in Appendix A or the company's website. The company's annual report is available on its website. Required a. What is the book value of Skechers's stockholders' equity that is shown on the company's balance sheet? b. What is the par value of Skechers's common stock? c. Does Skechers have any treasu ry stock? If so, how many shares of treasury stock does the com- pany hold? d. Why does the stock of a company such as Skechers have a market value that is higher than its book value? ATC 8-4 Writing Assignment Comparison of organizational forms Jim Baku and Scott Hanson are thinking about opening a new restaurant. Baku has extensive ma experience but does not know that much about food preparation. However, Hanson is an excellent ch Both will work in the business, but Baku will provide most of the funds necessary to start the busines At this time, they cannot decide whether to operate the business as a partnership or a corporation Required