Milestone 1

PLEASE FOLLOW AND READ THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START.

Here is a simplified version of the project instructions you provided:

  1. Pick a Company: Choose an international company whose financials you want to study. Youll need the companys financial statements for the last three years.
  2. Analyze the Financials: Look at the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement. Compare these across years and with competitors. Do a ratio analysis to understand the companys strengths and weaknesses.
  3. Write a Paper:
    • Intro: Explain the company and predict if the latest years performance will be better or worse.
    • Analysis: Break down each financial statement, discuss the companys management, and look at industry trends.
    • Conclusion: Summarize if your prediction was right and if the company is a good investment.
  4. Use Resources: You can use reports, databases, or any credible source, but dont forget to cite them.
  5. Format: Write the paper in paragraph form, at least 10 pages (double-spaced, 10 pt. font), and follow the structure provided.