During this course, students will conduct research on companies of their choosing, guided by the scenarios outlined in the deliverables. There are no pre-a

Competency

Determine the financial position of a firm by analyzing financial statements.

Student Success Criteria

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Deliverable Preparation

During this course, students will conduct research on companies of their choosing, guided by the scenarios outlined in the deliverables. There are no pre-assigned firms for research purposes. Instead, students are encouraged to select companies that are relevant to the deliverable content. The information gathered about these firms should reflect real-time data and demonstrate real-life applications in alignment with the course material.

Scenario

As you navigate employment opportunities listed on various job boards, your goal is to land a job with one of the top 500 firms in the United States. During your search, you have come across some enticing job postings online. However, the firms you want to join are requesting a 5-7-minute video accompanied by a PowerPoint Presentation showcasing applicants' knowledge of financial concepts, as these positions pertain to the field of finance.

Given the highly competitive nature of these finance roles, it is crucial to approach this task with creativity and composure. To distinguish yourself from other applicants in the market, you have decided to research ONE of the selected top 500 firm's financials and use this opportunity to craft a unique video that showcases your expertise. It is your moment to shine and make a lasting impression on potential employers.

Instructions

In preparation for your presentation to the hiring committees, record a 5–7-minute Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that includes the following elements:

• Personal Introduction:
• Provide a brief introduction that delves into your professional history.
• Financial Statements Identification:
• Detail the primary financial statements and articulate their respective purposes.
• Accounting Equation and Financial Statements:
• Explain the correlation between the accounting equation and the primary financial statements.
• Cash Accounting vs. Cash Accrual:
• Compare and contrast the cash accounting method with the cash accrual method.
• Impact on Financial Statements:
• Explain how the chosen accounting methods impact each of the primary financial statements.
• Analysis of the Selected Top 500 Firm:
• Identify your selected top 500 firm in the United States and scrutinize its financial position by examining its financial statements.
• Note: Examples of an Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow of a top 500 company/firm in the United States of your choice are needed providing a year over year comparison for FIVE years of the financial statements.
• Expression of Interest and Candidacy:
• Conclude your presentation by expressing your interest in the selected firm to which you are applying and clearly state why you are an ideal candidate for the specific position.

Note: Your PowerPoint slide should consist of at least nine slides, including a Title slide, Reference slide(s), and citations. Bullet format or short sentences should be used on slides, not paragraphs. The bulk of the information for each slide will be in your audio/voice.

Financial statement A – 4 – Mastery

Clear identification of primary financial statements. Through and accurate description of the purpose of each financial statement.

Accounting Equation: A – 4 – Mastery

Clearly states the accounting equation. Thorough and accurate explanation of the correlation between the accounting equation and each primary financial statement.

Cash accounting vs. cash: A – 4 – Mastery

Thorough and accurate comparison of the cash accrual and cash accounting methods and exemplary explanation of how these methods affect each financial statement.

Financial position: A – 4 – Mastery

Thorough and accurate analysis of the company's financial position, including an exemplary examination of its financial statements.

Self Reflection: A – 4 – Mastery

Thorough and accurate introduction of professional history related to the position and clear expression of interest.

Professional requirement: A – 4 – Mastery

The presentation was the required length, demonstrated exemplary attribution using credible scholarly sources in APA format, and had no spelling and grammar errors that interfered with the clarity of the presentation.