1) Answer general ″theory″ questions regarding these two companies. 2) Utilize

1) Answer general ″theory″ questions regarding these two companies.
2) Utilize the Internet as resources to understand how to generate useful indicators in the areas of Profitability,
Asset Management, Financial Risk, Liquidity, and Market Strength.
3) Perform calculations and analyses on the financial statement data given.
4) Evaluate the results from your calculations and analyses and form conclusions regarding your understanding
of the companies compared.
5) Discuss this project with others in the class or work in self-created groups (for both online and traditional
classes) to discuss the project where you can learn from each other but ultimately prepare you own
individual analysis. (The level of interaction between students is up to the individual student and while
highly recommended, is not required.)