Evaluation of Corporate Performance For the Final Paper, you will apply the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company. You will then write a report either recommending or not recommending purchase of the company stock.   Research Tip:  The Mergent database in the Ashford University Library contains company profiles and financial information for publicly traded companies and their competitors.  To access this database, enter the Ashford University Library by clicking the “Library” link on the left navigation bar in your online course. Once you are in the Library, select “Find Articles and More” in the top menu panel.  Next, select “Databases A-Z” and go to section M to access the Mergent database. For help with using Mergent, use “Mergent Online Quick Tips.”  For help with reading an annual report access this handy guide from Money Chimp. The completed report should include: An introduction to the company, including background information.A complete and thorough financial statement review.Pro Forma financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) for the next fiscal year, assuming a 10% growth rate in sales and cost of goods sold (COGS) for the next year.Complete ratio analysis for the last fiscal year using at least two ratios from each of the following categories:     LiquidityFinancial leverageAsset managementProfitabilityMarket valueCalculate return on equity (ROE) using the DuPont system. Calculate economic value added.A synopsis of your findings, including your recommendations and rationale for whether or not to purchase stock from this company. This report should be eight to ten pages long excluding title page and reference page(s).  Use APA 6th edition formatting guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.  Support your findings and recommendations with evidence from at least five scholarly resources; such as the textbook, industry reports, and articles from the Ashford University Library.Writing the Final PaperThe Final Paper:Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. Must include a cover page that includes:     Title of paper Student's name Course name and number Instructor's name Date submittedMust include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph. Must use at least five scholarly resources from the Ashford University Library. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the approved APA style guide. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

In your opinion how would you measure “surpass the events of 9/11”?In response to below if you can please...The initial attempt to topple the Twin Towers by Islamic radicals, the release of toxic chemicals by a religious cult in the Tokyo subway system, the bombing of the Oklahoma Federal Building by Christian white supremacists, and the second more successful attack on the Twin Towers on 9/11 are a far cry from the days of terrorism promoted by nationalistic desires.  Previously terrorism consisted of hijackings and small suicide bombings. Unfortunately, the bar has been raised and the motivation to surpass the success of 9/11 may be a factor in the desire for certain terrorist groups to search out weapons of mass destruction.   When you look at Al-Qaeda, numerous “aligned” sub groups claim affiliation with "Al-Qaeda", so they all in a sense have a different capability to gain access to and use chemicals.  If one of the larger AQ affiliated groups were able to gain control over some chemicals, their most likely use of them would be in a low yield explosive device to not completely burn up the chemical.  I would guess it to be similar to pressure cooker bombs of Boston, just not in the US.  It would be in an area of western interest abroad like the Bali or Mumbai bombings.  They would look to disperse the agent across a wide area where many people would be affected because of them being in a crowded outdoor / club setting.  I say abroad as there are still many places worldwide where the security measures are not as they are in the US.  At the same time though, they are not as big a target as the US is really, but terrorist look for that "soft" target.  It is not that the chemicals are not out there, so it is just a matter of time before one of these countries become a failed state and the munitions are "less" secure than they currently are.    Former Secretary of State Clinton during a global conference to review the Biological Weapons Convention banning biological and toxic weapons at the United Nations stated, “A crude but effective terrorist weapon can be made by using a small sample of widely available pathogens, inexpensive equipment and college-level chemistry and biology” (Reuters 2007, np). That is a scary thought. No matter the reason, it does go to show how easily a group with the finances and right motivation can develop such deadly CBRN weapons and utilize them as well.  As Yamin points out, CBW’s not only are they, the poor man’s choice of the WMD’s they are also easy to manufacture and deliver. (Yamin 2013, p.1) As those methods become easier to develop internally future attacks, utilizing chemical or biological agents could kill scores.  This would result in panic and loss of confidence in the government and authorities fulfilling multiple goals of a group.  As the goals of groups and individuals change and evolve the threat of the use of a CBRN weapon in furtherance of those goals, can and probably will change.  References Reuters. 2007. Terror threat from biological weapons growing, warns Hillary Clinton. National Post. http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/12/07/biological-weapons-threat-growing-clinton-says/. (accessed August 8, 2013). Yamin, Tughral. "Chemical and Biological Weapons: Positions, Prospects and Trends." Policy  Perspectives 10, no. 1. (Jun 30, 2013) http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/docview/1314522351?accountid=8289. (accessed August 8, 2013).

Being able to make inferences based on available information is an invaluable skill and part of thinking critically. Follow the link below to a text and series of questions that require you to use inference and extrapolation to provide answers. For each question, identify the most correct answer and provide a brief explanation (1-3 sentences) explaining why. Provide your answers in a separate document.see file Module 05 Written Assignment.docx