XACC 291 Ratio Analysis Memo for Riordan Mfg- For Abhishek Jain

Written Assignment Grading Form for Ratio Analysis Memo, Due in Week Nine


Content

60 Percent

Points Available

13.8

Points Earned

X/13.8

Additional Comments:

  • All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

    • Calculates the following aspects using information from the balance sheets and income statements from the selected Virtual Organization:

Liquidity ratios


  • Current ratio

  • Acid-test, or quick, ratio

  • Receivables turnover

  • Inventory turnover


Profitability ratios


      • Asset turnover

      • Profit margin

      • Return on assets

      • Return on common stockholders’ equity


Solvency ratios


      • Debt to total assets

      • Times interest earned

      • Show your calculations for each ratio.

      • Identifies situations that may lead to unethical accounting practices

      • Examines the effects of Sarbanes-Oxley on financial statements

      • Prepares at least one question for class discussion


    • Displays a horizontal and vertical analysis for the balance sheet and income statement

    • Provides a memo addressing the following questions:


      • What do the liquidity, profitability, and solvency ratios reveal about the financial position of the company?

      • Which users may be interested in each type of ratio?

      • What does the collected data reveal about the performance and position of the company?


 

Organization / Development

20 Percent

Points Available

3.1

Points Earned

X/3.1

Additional Comments:

  • The memo is 350 to 700 words in length.

  • Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

  • The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

  • Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

  • Sentences are well constructed, strong, and varied.

  • Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

 

Mechanics

20 Percent

Points Available

3.1

Points Earned

X/3.1

Additional Comments:

  • The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.

  • Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.

  • Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

  • Spelling is correct.

 

Total Available

Total Earned

 

23