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MBA 503 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric
For this assignment, due in Module Four, you will submit both a horizontal and vertical analysis of Starbucks 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
companys methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating uncollectible receivables? 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 Analysis: 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 financial 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 financial statements. In other words, what are this companys methods for accounting for receivables and evaluating
uncollectible receivables, and how do those affect how financial information is communicated?
B. Asset Acquisition, Depreciation, and Amortization:
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. horizontal and vertical analysis of Starbucks’ accounts receivable, fixed assets, and debt financing. Please be sure that you access the most current annual report (10-K).adhere to the following formatting requirements: 23 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.