Course: SLF 127 Fiscal Management for the Small Business-Updated

Unit 2 - Research Assignment

Unit 2 - Research Assignment

Company Financials

Conduct an internet search and find two different companies in the same industry such as Pepsi and Coke or Little Debbie and Hostess. Locate their balance sheet and income statement and compare the two company’s statements.  Are there any differences in their financials such as assets or liabilities, what do you think might account for these differences?

Do some basic research on the companies; a good place to start is an online site like Yahoo finance.  Look for any recent news or releases, also look for any recent analyst reports on the company that might help explain why one company’s financials are different than another company's financials.

Write a short summary of at least a half a page but no longer than a full page typed and double spaced.  You should include a short summary of your findings.  Additionally, please attach the company financials that you are using by either including the link to the website page or copy and pasting the information into your word document.

(worth 20 pts.)