financial statement

 
The most important parts for this assignment are; no plagiarism, at least 10 resources cited in APA style and good analyzes of the financial statement.
 
Moreover, that would be great if you can use graphs and charts supporting the financial statement.
 
I have Apple as a company to work on in my mind, I thought it might be easier to find all these information, but if it is not please feel free to change the company and let me know.
 
The paper should be 15 pages include all the charts and citation.
 
Guideline:
Select a company with sufficient information such as the annual financial statements is available to the public.

  1. Prepare a comprehensive financial statement analysis of the company.
  2. Consider presenting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) by analyzing the financial statements of the company.
  3. The project should contain the chapters as listed below. Each chapter should demonstrate the specifics of the findings while providing the audiences with information leading to the main purpose and conclusion of the research.

 
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER 4: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION
 
The project must contain at least 5 pages of analysis, excluding the raw data.
 
Since I am an international student, I would also appreciate if you can use a simple/basic English.
 
Thank You!
 
 

Financial statement

1) Financial statement preparers have two choices in preparing the statement of cash flows: the indirect method and the direct method. The indirect method is used extensively in practice even though the F.A.S.B. has expressed a preference for the direct method. Discuss the similarities and differences between the direct and indirect methods, and the advantages of using each method. Your answer should illustrate understanding of the cash flow statement. A minimum of 100 to 200 words is required for your answer.
2)Discuss the horizontal and vertical analysis of a financial statement, and how each is used to help financial statement users make better decisions. Also, explain the liquidity, solvency, and profitability ratios introduced throughout the text. Describe how the ratios are used in analyzing a firm’s liquidity, solvency, and profitability. Your answer should illustrate understanding of financial statement analysis, including ratios. A minimum of 100 to 200 words is required for your answer.