MBA 503 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric For this assignment, due in Module Four, you will submit both a horizontal an d vertical analysis of Starbuck s ’ accounts receivable, fixed assets , and debt financing. Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal and any vertical changes in Starbucks’ accounts receivable, fixed assets, and debt financing balances over time. Be sure also to discuss how Starbucks’ methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables, purchase of fixed assets, and methods of debt financing impact the recording process and presentation of financial statements (Critical Element II). In other words, what are this company’s methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivable s? What types of fixed assets are acquired, and what methods are preferred for debt financing? How do those affect how financial information is communicated? Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: II. Horizontal and Vertical Analysi s: In this section, you will conduct horizontal and vertical analyses for the balance sheet and income statement accounts and report any significant observations for a two – year period. You should include a table of your calculations as an appendix to your analysis. Include all calculations in an Excel document. Specifically discuss the following categories: A. Accounts Receivable: 1. Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ accounts receivable balances over time. 2. Use basic fin ancial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ accounts receivable balances over time. 3. Analyze how Starbucks’ methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables impact the recording process and presentation of fi nancial statements. In other words, what are this company’s methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables, and how do those affect how financial information is communicated? B. Asset Acquisition, Depreciation, and Amortizatio n: 1. Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time. 2. Use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time. 3. Analyze Starbucks’ methods for fixed asset and intangible asset acquisitions as well as depreciation and amortization, including asset categorization. How do these methods affect the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows? C. Debt Financing 1. Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ short – and long – term debt over time. 2. Use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ short – and long – term debt over time. 3. Analyze Starbucks’ method of debt financing. In your analysis, you should address both current and long – term liabilities, including the issuance of bonds. Rubric Guidelines for Subm ission : Milestone One should adhere to the following formatting requirements : 2 – 3 pages (not including cover page or appendix), double – spaced, using 12 – point Times New Roman font and the most current guidelines for APA formatting. Include all calculations in an Excel document. Instructor Feedback : This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more in formation, review these instructions . Critical Elements Proficient ( 100% ) Needs Improvement ( 75% ) Not Evident ( 0% ) Value Analysis: Accounts: Horizontal Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ accounts receivable balances over time Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ accounts receivable balances over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Does not use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ accounts receivable balances over time 10 Analysis: Accounts: Vertical Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ accounts receivable balances over time Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ accounts receivable balances over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Does not use basic financial analysis to e xamine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ accounts receivable balances over time 10 Analysis: Accounts: Methods Analyzes how Starbucks’ methods for accounting for receivable s and evaluating uncollectible receivables impact the recording process and financial statement presentation Analyzes how Starbucks’ methods for accounting for receivable s and evaluating uncollectible receivables impact the recording process and financial s tatement presentation, but with gaps in logic or detail Does not analyze how Starbucks’ methods for accounting for receivable s and evaluating uncollectible receivables impact the recording process and financial statement presentation 10 Analysis: Asset: Horizontal Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ fixed assets, i ntangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Does not use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization o ver time 10 Analysis: Asset: Vertical Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortization over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Does not use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ fixed assets, intangible assets, deprecia tion, and amortization over time 10 Analysis: Asset: Methods Analyze s Starbucks’ methods for fixed asset and intangible asset acquisitions as well as depreciation and amortization for how they affect the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of c ash flows Analyze s Starbucks’ methods for fixed asset and intangible asset acquisitions as well as depreciation and amortization for how they affect the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, but with gaps in logic or detail Does not analyze Starbucks’ methods for fixed asset and intangible asset acquisitions as well as depreciation and amortization for how they affect the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows 10 Analysis: Debt: Horizontal Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ short – and long – term debt over time Uses basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ short – and long – term debt over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Doe s not use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks’ short – and long – term debt over time 10 Analysis: Debt: Vertical Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ short – and long – term debt over t ime Uses basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ short – and long – term debt over time, but with gaps in accuracy or relevant detail Does not use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks’ short – and long – term debt over time 10 Analysis: Debt: Method Analyzes Starbucks’ method of debt financing, addressing current and long – term liabil ities and the issuance of bonds Analyzes Starbucks’ method of debt financing, addressing current and long – term liabili ties and the issuance of bonds, but with gaps in logic or detail Does not analyze Starbucks’ method of debt financing, addressing current and long – term liabilities and the issuance of bonds 10 Articulation of Response Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main idea Submission has critical errors re lated to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of idea.This is part one of the paper the section is the second part of the paper I need done. Part one should be two pages long.Paper two \” Module 6\”MBA 503 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric For this assignment, due in Module Six, you will submit the Ratio Analysis portion of the final project. For this milestone, you will be analyzing the financial performance of Starbucks using the financial ratios of liquidity, solvency, and profitability (Critical Element III). Include your calculations and amounts in a table in the appendix of your paper. Be sure to show your calculations for each ratio. You will also discuss what each ratio and ratio categ ory tells the user about the financial health of the company, including stating appropriate methods for comparison such as benchmarking and trend analysis . Note: To calculate the ratio amounts you may use the document Key Fina ncial Ratios Explained and Set U p in Excel . This Excel document may also be used for your final project. Specifically, the following cr itical elements must be addressed: I. Ratio Analysis : Analyze and discuss the financial performance of Starbucks using financial ratios. Include your calculations and amounts in a table in the appendix of your paper. Be sure to show your calculation for each ratio. A. Liquidity Ratios 1. Accurately present and calculate two liquidity rati os for Starbucks. 2. Discuss what the liquidity ratios reveal about Starbucks, including any description of benchmarks, standard measurements , or other types of analysis used once the ratio amount is known. B. Solvency Ratios 1. Accurately present and calculate two solvency ratios for Starbucks. 2. Discuss what the solvency ratios reveal about the company, including any description of benchmarks, standard measurements , or other types of analysis used once the ratio amounts are known . C. Profitability Ratios 1. Accurately present and calculate two profitability ratios for Starbucks. 2. Discuss what the profitability ratios reveal about the company, including any description of be nchmarks, standard measurements , or other types of analysis used on ce the ratio amounts are known.This portion should be three pages.This is the link to the Starbucks annual reporthttp://investor.starbucks.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99518&p=irol-reportsannual
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