To locate the data needed for this project, follow these steps:
Step 1: Each group will select a firm and analyze its financial statements. The firm should be a large U.S. company as measured by the most recent S&P 500 list.
Step 2: Find the Financial Statements or Financial Ratios for this project in the following database:
Step 3: Panel data should span five years.
Step 4: Use Financial Ratios for your analytical tool.
Students are expected to apply for a free San Francisco Public Library Card. Please see information about the process below.
Who is eligible?
Why get a SFPL library card?
How do I apply?
How do I Iog in?
Can I access resources remotely?
You will need access the Mergent Online database for this assignment. Mergent Online includes U.S. and international company financials, ratios, news, and annual reports.
How to access Mergent Online with a free San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) card: