umuc finc421 assignment 3 latest

Part 3 Credit Analysis (Week 7):

Assuming the role of an entering corporate officer, complete
a credit analysis for the company that was selected for the Company Analysis
Project based on the Week 5, Week 6, and Week 7 assigned readings and other
materials that can be located.

This analysis should reflect a review of a at least a
three-year period of fiscal years ending with the most recently published Form
10K report.

Writing Instructions:

The discussion portion of the analysis should be three to
five pages in length, double spaced, and should employ APA style and format for
reference citations. Supporting data (e.g., figures, tables, etc.) and
references should be limited to four separate items preferably presented in the
written analysis.

Required Organization of Paper:

The following subheadings are to be used and the following
topics must be addressed in the paper:

Presentation of the Credit Analysis – Develop and present
the basic credit analysis for the company.

It is necessary to prepare and incorporate a table (tables
are always numbered, titled, and show the source of the information) of the
relevant criteria being examined in the credit analysis and their present
status. Make sure that the criteria cover the 5 C’s of credit analysis.
Additional information can be included in the table. These data are to be
presented in a table (numbered and titled and that shows the sources). The data
are then to be discussed and explained in an accompanying written analysis.

Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis – This section needs to
present a careful analysis of the strengths and weaknesses demonstrated by the
credit analysis. This section needs to conclude with a paragraph or two that
explain and interpret what the analysis means on an overall basis and as the
observations and conclusions are considered collectively.

Summary – Prepare a brief summary of the analysis and key
findings.

References – Must clearly demonstrate use of a variety of
the assigned readings and supplemental material.

Evaluation:

15% of final course grade.

Completeness of
analysis:

The analysis must demonstrate understanding of credit
analysis. Use of academic and professional databases, business periodicals,
analyst reports, and news articles, such as those in the UMUC library, must be
included in this company accounting analysis.

Organization:

The paper should be well-organized and follow a logical
pattern of analysis and discussion.

Presentation: Papers
should meet professional business standards and meet APA formatting
requirements.

Spelling, punctuation, and grammar:

There should not be errors in grammar and punctuation. All
sentences must be complete and well-structured.

Submission and
Format: The completed paper is to be submitted to the “Gradebook” location
designated for the assignment. The paper
must be in Word format otherwise no credit is earned for the assignment.

The paper is also to be submitted to the Online
Classroom. This will allow students to
examine and discuss the various projects.