Assignment: Financial Statement Analysis

Prepare an eight- to ten-page fundamental financial analysis (excluding appendices, title page, abstract, and references page) that will cover each of the following broad areas based on the financial statements of your chosen company:

The company will be Target.

Provide a background of the firm, industry, economy, and outlook for the future.

Analyze the short term liquidity of the firm.

Analyze the operating efficiency of the firm.

Analyze the capital structure of the firm.

Analyze the profitability of the firm.

Conclude with recommendations for the future analysis of the company (trend analysis).

Writing the Final Paper

The paper

Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style.

Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of paper
Student's name
Course name and number
Instructor's name
Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

Must use at least three scholarly sources from the University Library, in addition to the text.

Must document all sources in APA style

Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style.