San Ignacio University Spring Semester 2022 Financial Accoun

San Ignacio University Spring Semester 2022financial Accounting

San Ignacio University Spring Semester 2022financial Accounting

San Ignacio University Spring Semester 2022 Financial Accounting Management – FI 50800 Professor – Nicholas Ford Final Project & Presentation Financial Accounting Management – Final Research Project & Presentation I. Project Description 1. Choose the publicly traded company: FACEBOOK 2. Obtain the 2021 and 2020 Forms 10-K for your chosen company, and other financial documents as necessary such as the Annual Report for purposes of locating the company’s 2021 and 2020 financial statements. 3. Research company profile and write an 8-10 page Research Paper & Prepare PowerPoint Slides to Present on Topics as Chosen/Assigned: a. Executive Summary · The first section of your research paper will be an executive summary briefly explaining the key aspects of the company. · Keep your executive summary short, sweet, and to the point, but make sure your executive summary answers: · Where and when was company founded and where is it headquartered? · What types of products or services does the company offer? · Who runs the company? · How many employees does the company have? · Noteworthy/significant recent company transactions, events, etc. b. Prepare a Ratios analysis based on the Company’s Financial Statements (i) Ratio Analysis – for your chosen company, select and calculate at least one ratio from each chapter covered in course (Chapters 1-11 and 13); (ii) Horizontal analysis – for each selected ratio calculated, calculate same ratio for prior year 2020 and state whether there is an upward or downward company trend; (iii) Competitor analysis – for 2021 only, identify your company’s primary competitor and state whether at least 6 of the calculated ratios are better or worse compared to the competitor; (iv) Industry analysis -- for 2021 only, identify your company’s primary industry and state whether at least 3 of the calculated ratios are better or worse compared to the industry average(s); c. Format for Paper · 8-10, typed pages · Double-spaced · 12 point font · Source: Attach a copy of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement from the company’s Form 10-K Annual Report SEC filing. · Include all citation references in APA Format 1

Paper For Above instruction

The aim of this research project is to analyze Facebook, a prominent publicly traded technology company, through a comprehensive financial and strategic review based on the 2021 and 2020 Form 10-K filings. The project involves creating an 8-10 page detailed report and a PowerPoint presentation to communicate key insights about Facebook's corporate profile, financial health, industry standing, and competitive position.

The initial section of the report is an executive summary that succinctly introduces Facebook's foundational background, services, leadership, workforce, and significant recent corporate events. Facebook was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is now headquartered in Menlo Park, California. It primarily offers social media platforms, advertising services, and related digital products. As of 2021, Facebook employs over 60,000 staff members and continues to evolve, notably with strategic acquisitions and platform innovations.

The core of the project involves ratio analysis, horizontal trend assessment, and comparative analysis. It encompasses calculating key financial ratios from each chapter of the course (covering liquidity, profitability, efficiency, etc.), comparing these ratios to the previous year (2020) to identify trends, and benchmarking Facebook's performance against its main competitor, Twitter, in 2021. Additional industry comparisons will also determine Facebook's relative strengths and weaknesses.

For the ratio analysis, specific financial ratios such as the current ratio, return on assets, profit margin, and debt-to-equity ratio will be calculated using figures extracted directly from Facebook’s 2021 and 2020 financial statements. These ratios will be examined with respect to their year-over-year changes to identify upward or downward trends, providing insight into the company's financial trajectory.

Further, the competitive analysis will compare Facebook's ratios to Twitter’s, examining whether Facebook holds advantages in areas like liquidity and profitability, or faces challenges, relative to its peer. The industry analysis will contextualize Facebook’s ratios against the social media and digital advertising industry averages for 2021, highlighting areas of competitive strength or concern.

All findings will be supported by properly formatted citations in APA style, and the report will include attachments of the relevant financial statements (Balance Sheet and Income Statement) from Facebook’s 10-K filings. The paper will be presented in a clear, professional manner, adhering to the specified formatting guidelines, with double-spaced text, 12-point font, and comprehensive references. Ultimately, this research aims to provide an in-depth financial and strategic appraisal of Facebook, offering valuable insights into its operational health, competitive positioning, and industry standing as of 2021.

References

  • Facebook Inc. (2021). Form 10-K. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Facebook Inc. (2020). Form 10-K. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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  • Morningstar. (2022). Industry Averages for Social Media Companies. Retrieved from www.morningstar.com.

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