Students will select a Corporation that is a publicly traded, global company listed in the SEC and on the NYSE. Students independently develop a comprehensive financial analysis plan that demonstrates best practices for the Corporation chosen for their research study.

Required Components:

The following elements are to be analyzed and the results included in the final project document as identified:

For the purpose of this exercise, students will choose a company for which they will perform the following tasks:

a) An environmental scan and risk analysis of the organization.

b) A financial statement analysis of the organization utilizing ratios.

c) A financial statement analysis of the organization utilizing free cash flow, market value added and economic value added.

d) A calculation of the weighted average cost of capital.

e) Develop a cogent conclusion as to the financial health of the organization, with the idea recommending whether the company's stock should be bought, sold, or a neutral position taken.