provide a written analysis (1 - 2 paragraphs) to the potential investor that clearly states if an investment in Apple or Microsoft is a good idea. Provide supporting documentation as needed. based on 2016 number

What type of stock does Apple and Microsoft have and what is the par or stated value per share of Apples common stock?

Apple has Common Stock

Microsoft has Common Stock.

What CPA firm performed the audit of Apple and Microsoft financial statements?

Ernst and Young LLP was the CPA firm that audited Apples financial statements.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP was the CPA firm that audited Microsofts financial statements.

What was the amount of Apples earnings per share in 2016? What was the amount of Microsofts earnings per share in 2016?

Apples basic earnings per share was $8.35 and its diluted earnings per share was $8.31.

Microsofts basic earnings per share was $2.12 and its diluted earnings per share was $2.10.

What amount, if any, did Apple and Microsoft declare in dividends on common stock in the year ended September 28, 2016?

According to the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity, Apple declared $12,188 in dividends and dividend equivalent.

According to the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity, Microsoft declared $11,329 in dividends and dividend equivalent.