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Look at the four basic financial statements for any publicly traded corporation. You can find them at the SEC website using their search tool here:

https://sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html.Find the total assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity for the most recent year (in the annual report). Study the income statement for the most recent year. What information do these statements provide?

Make a list of 10 questions you have about the financial statements. Save the list so you can check to see how many of the questions you are able to answer at the end of the course.

Part 2

You are a consultant who advises potential new business owners. An acquaintance is planning to start a small business that he wants to run as a sole proprietor. But he explains that he does not understand other business forms that he may adopt, and two of his friends may want to join the business in management roles. The business will be a landscaping firm that is expected to grow rapidly and require large investments in equipment in two to three years.

Create a PowerPoint presentation for the potential new business owner that compares and contrasts the three main business forms and addresses advantages and disadvantages of each form. Include examples of types of businesses that would best fit each form. Present your recommendation for best business type for the new business owner.