For this assignment, due in Module Four, you will submit both a horizontal and vertical analysis of Starbucks\u2019 accounts receivable, fixed assets, and debtfinancing. Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal and any vertical changes in Starbucks\u2019 accounts receivable, fixed assets, and debt financingbalances over time. Be sure also to discuss how Starbucks\u2019 methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables, purchase of fixedassets, and methods of debt financing impact the recording process and presentation of financial statements (Critical Element II). In other words, what are thiscompany\u2019s methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables? What types of fixed assets are acquired, and what methods arepreferred for debt financing? How do those affect how financial information is communicated?<\/p>\n
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:<\/p>\n
II. Horizontal and Vertical Analysis: In this section, you will conduct horizontal and vertical analyses for the balance sheet and income statement accountsand report any significant observations for a two-year period. You should include a table of your calculations as an appendix to your analysis. Include allcalculations in an Excel document. Specifically discuss the following categories:<\/p>\n
Accounts Receivable:<\/p>\n
Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks\u2019 accounts receivable balances over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks\u2019 accounts receivable balances over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Analyze how Starbucks\u2019 methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables impact the recording process and<\/p>\n
presentation of financial statements. In other words, what are this company\u2019s methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating<\/p>\n
uncollectible receivables, and how do those affect how financial information is communicated?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
Asset Acquisition, Depreciation, and Amortization:<\/p>\n
Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks\u2019 fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortizationover time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks\u2019 fixed assets, intangible assets, depreciation, and amortizationover time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Analyze Starbucks\u2019 methods for fixed asset and intangible asset acquisitions as well as depreciation and amortization, including assetcategorization. How do these methods affect the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
Debt Financing<\/p>\n
Use basic financial analysis to examine any horizontal changes in Starbucks\u2019 short- and long-term debt over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Use basic financial analysis to examine any vertical changes in Starbucks\u2019 short- and long-term debt over time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Analyze Starbucks\u2019 method of debt financing. In your analysis, you should address both current and long-term liabilities, including the<\/p>\n
issuance of bonds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Rubric<\/p>\n
Guidelines for Submission: Milestone One should adhere to the following formatting requirements: 2\u20133 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.<\/p>\n
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information,review these instructions.<\/p>\n
Critical Elements<\/p>\n
Proficient (100%)<\/p>\n
Needs Improvement (75%)<\/p>\n
Not Evident (0%)<\/p>\n
Value<\/p>\n
Analysis: Accounts:Horizontal<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any horizontal changes inStarbucks\u2019 accounts receivablebalances over time<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any horizontal changes inStarbucks\u2019 accounts receivablebalances over time, but with gaps inaccuracy or relevant detail<\/p>\n
Does not use basic financial analysisto examine any horizontal changes inStarbucks\u2019 accounts receivablebalances over time<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Analysis: Accounts:Vertical<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any vertical changes inStarbucks\u2019 accounts receivablebalances over time<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any vertical changes inStarbucks\u2019 accounts receivablebalances over time, but with gaps inaccuracy or relevant detail<\/p>\n
Does not use basic financial analysisto examine any vertical changes inStarbucks\u2019 accounts receivablebalances over time<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Analysis: Accounts:Methods<\/p>\n
Analyzes how Starbucks\u2019 methods foraccounting for receivables andevaluating uncollectible receivablesimpact the recording process andfinancial statement presentation<\/p>\n
Analyzes how Starbucks\u2019 methods foraccounting for receivables andevaluating uncollectible receivablesimpact the recording process andfinancial statement presentation, butwith gaps in logic or detail<\/p>\n
Does not analyze how Starbucks\u2019methods for accounting forreceivables and evaluatinguncollectible receivables impact therecording process and financialstatement presentation<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Analysis: Asset:Horizontal<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any horizontal changes inStarbucks\u2019 fixed assets, intangibleassets, depreciation, andamortization over time<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any horizontal changes inStarbucks\u2019 fixed assets, intangibleassets, depreciation, andamortization over time, but with gapsin accuracy or relevant detail<\/p>\n
Does not use basic financial analysisto examine any horizontal changes inStarbucks\u2019 fixed assets, intangibleassets, depreciation, andamortization over time<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Analysis: Asset: Vertical<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any vertical changes inStarbucks\u2019 fixed assets, intangibleassets, depreciation, andamortization over time<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any vertical changes inStarbucks\u2019 fixed assets, intangibleassets, depreciation, andamortization over time, but with gapsin accuracy or relevant detail<\/p>\n
Does not use basic financial analysisto examine any vertical changes inStarbucks\u2019 fixed assets, intangibleassets, depreciation, andamortization over time<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Analysis: Asset:Methods<\/p>\n
Analyzes Starbucks\u2019 methods for fixedasset and intangible assetacquisitions as well as depreciationand amortization for how they affectthe balance sheet, income statement,and statement of cash flows<\/p>\n
Analyzes Starbucks\u2019 methods for fixedasset and intangible assetacquisitions as well as depreciationand amortization for how they affectthe balance sheet, income statement,and statement of cash flows, but withgaps in logic or detail<\/p>\n
Does not analyze Starbucks\u2019 methodsfor fixed asset and intangible assetacquisitions as well as depreciationand amortization for how they affectthe balance sheet, income statement,and statement of cash flows<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Analysis: Debt:Horizontal<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any horizontal changes inStarbucks\u2019 short- and long-term debtover time<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any horizontal changes inStarbucks\u2019 short- and long-term debtover time, but with gaps in accuracyor relevant detail<\/p>\n
Does not use basic financial analysisto examine any horizontal changes inStarbucks\u2019 short- and long-term debtover time<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Analysis: Debt: Vertical<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any vertical changes inStarbucks\u2019 short- and long-term debtover time<\/p>\n
Uses basic financial analysis toexamine any vertical changes inStarbucks\u2019 short- and long-term debtover time, but with gaps in accuracyor relevant detail<\/p>\n
Does not use basic financial analysisto examine any vertical changes inStarbucks\u2019 short- and long-term debtover time<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Analysis: Debt: Method<\/p>\n
Analyzes Starbucks\u2019 method of debtfinancing, addressing current andlong-term liabilities and the issuanceof bonds<\/p>\n
Analyzes Starbucks\u2019 method of debtfinancing, addressing current andlong-term liabilities and the issuanceof bonds, but with gaps in logic ordetail<\/p>\n
Does not analyze Starbucks\u2019 methodof debt financing, addressing currentand long-term liabilities and theissuance of bonds<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Articulation of Response<\/p>\n
Submission has no major errorsrelated to citations, grammar,spelling, syntax, or organization<\/p>\n
Submission has major errors relatedto citations, grammar, spelling,syntax, or organization thatnegatively impact readability andarticulation of main idea<\/p>\n
Submission has critical errors relatedto citations, grammar, spelling,syntax, or organization that preventunderstanding of ideas<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Total<\/p>\n
100%<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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