You are a financial analyst who has been asked to review a company's financial statements for potential
Question:
You are a financial analyst who has been asked to review a company's financial statements for potential investors. Prepare a comprehensive analysis (of Microsoft or Google) of the financial statements, stock data, investments and the nature of risks the investors face.
Below is how to conduct an analysis of a company
1. Identify the industry economic characteristics.
2. Identify company strategies.
3. Assess the quality of the firm’s financial statements.
4. Analyze current profitability and risk.
5. Prepare forecasted financial statements.
6. Value the firm.
Below is a link of how to conduct an analysis of a company: https://www.afponline.org/ideas-inspiration/topics/articles/Details/6-steps-to-an-effective-financial-statement-analysis
Financial Management for Decision Makers
ISBN: 978-0138011604
2nd Canadian edition
Authors: Peter Atrill, Paul Hurley