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Question #1

Prepare a critical analysis of the statement of cash flows in the Form 10K report for the company that you selected for the Company Analysis Project. Using actual financial data, explain the strengths and weaknesses of the company's cash flows over the past (most recent) 3 years?

Question #2

Calculate the most important cash flow ratios for the company that you selected for the Company Analysis Project for the past 3 years and compare the ratios to the firm's principal competitors? What strengths and weaknesses are noted in the analysis?

Question #3

For the company that you selected for the Company Analysis Project, explain the differences in cash flows and net income for each of the most recent 3 years?

Question #4

The field of finance deals with two basic decisions. They are the investment decision (to what projects or assets should funds be allocated) and the financing decisions (from where should the funds be obtained).

How would you organize your areas of responsibility if you were the CFO of the selected company (departments and responsibilities, key positions, accountabilities, etc.) to deal with these responsibilities plus other activities including accounting, reporting, risk management, strategic initiatives, shareholder relations, etc.? An organization chart should be included to supplement the written analysis.

Question #5

If you were the CFO of the selected company, what guidelines would you establish for approval of proposed capital budgeting projects (i.e., what specific criteria would projects have to meet and why)?