FIN 100 WK1 Discussion

  • Go to Yahoo Finance’s Website, located at http://finance.yahoo.com/, to examine the balance sheet and income statement for Microsoft Corporation or a similar company.  Examine the company’s profit margin and total liability as it compares to the company’s total assets. Be prepared to discuss. Note: You may find the data noted above by navigating to Yahoo Finance, entering the keyword “Microsoft” in the provided search box, and clicking on the balance sheet and income statement under “Financials” on the side menu.

“Financial Statements”   Please respond to the following:

  • From the e-Activity, determine the amount of liabilities that the company has, as compared to its assets. Analyze whether or not the company’s liabilities and assets show a high level of corporate responsibility. Provide a rationale for your response.
  • From the e-Activity, explain the primary manner in which the company’s profit margin would inform a potential investor. Provide a rationale for your response.