Locate the most recent balance sheet of a publicly-traded
corporation in your pathway. You can find the balance sheet within
the annual report (10-K). Answer the following questions:
What is the name of your company and your pathway?
What were the total current assets this year and last year for
the company you chose?
What were the total current liabilities this year and last
year for the company you chose?
Calculate the Current Ratio for this year and last year for
the company you chose.
Analyze your company's current ratio (is it good/bad; how does
it compare to the prior year, etc.)
Include a link to the URL for your company's annual
report.
Your initial post must answer all the questions and be at
least 3 paragraphs long. You must reply to two of your classmates.
In your replies to your classmates, compare your company's Current
Ratio to their company's Current Ratio. Which one suggests a
healthier company? Which company has the better ratio and why. What
are some factors you believe affect the ratio? Your replies must be
at least 5 sentences long each, detailed, and thorough.
Examples of sectors/industries in pathways could be:
AHCD: Media, Dance, Theater, Film production, Graphics design
or Architecture
Business: Tourism/Leisure, Telecommunications, Retailers,
Computers, Equipment, Food and Beverage Products, Real Estate,
Technology Hardware, Toys, Commercial Services, Financial Services,
any business is acceptable
Education: Non-Profit Services, Public Agency, Child care,
Charter schools, Universities
Health Sciences: Health Care Services, Healthcare Products,
Hospital, Household Products, Chemicals
IMCT: Aviation, Construction, Construction Materials,
Logistics, Automotive, Mining
Public Safety: Equipment providers for the industry, Public
Agency, Non-Profit Services
STEM: Engineering, Computers. Chemicals, Energy, Energy
Utilities, Technology Hardware
SGSHS: Healthcare Services, Non-Profit Services, Media, Public
Agency