Assignment

Assignment: Application – Using Ratio Analysis To Inform Organizational Decisions

The Assignment: Barry Computer Company

Prepare a performance report on Barry Computer Company. (Problem 4-23 on pages 131-132 of the course text provides a balance sheet and an income statement for the company.)

• Prepare your performance report to show calculations for the eleven ratios listed on page 131-132, as well as a comparison of your computed ratios with the listed industry averages.
• Write a short memo to your supervisor explaining your findings and your recommendations for improvement.
• Suggest some ways in which the company can plan to improve below industry average ratio performance.
• Explain why your recommendations would be effective.
• Be sure to list your computations in an appendix to your report.

By Day 7

Submit your Assignment.

General Guidance on Application Length:

The memo portion of this assignment will typically be 2 pages in length as a general expectation/estimate. You can show your calculations of financial ratios in a supplemental appendix to your memo. Refer to the rubric for the Week 2 Assignment for grading elements and criteria for the assignment. Your Instructor will use the rubric to assess your work.