Comparative Analysis Problem: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. WalMart Stores, Inc. Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the inventory section of two companies using basic comparative analysis, and to interpret the data to gain insight about the company's inventory management. Assignment Steps Resources: Appendices D and E located in Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making Note: While the data are not from the same year, inferences can be drawn regarding inventory management of the two companies. Write a 1,050-word comparative analysis using the financial statements of Amazon.com, Inc. presented in Appendix D, and the financial statements for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., presented in Appendix E, including the following: • Compute the 2014 values for Amazon.com and the 2015 values for Wal-Mart based on the information in the financial statements: o Inventory turnover (Use cost of sales and inventories) o Days of inventory • Conclusions concerning the management of the inventory can you draw from this data. Show work on Excel® spreadsheet and submit with analysis. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment. Week 4 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion: Comparative Analysis Problem: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. WalMart Stores, Inc. Prepare for Week 4 Individual Assignment: Comparative Analysis Problem: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Discuss with your collaborative group how to complete a Comparative Analysis Problem: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. Wal-Mart Stores. Write a 175-word individual response. Name Section Date Chapter 6 Comparative Analysis Problem 2 Amazon.com, Inc. vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (a) Amazon.com Inventory turnover: Days in inventory: (b) 377 Wal-Mart Comparative Analysis Problem: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Grading Guide ACC/290 Version 7 Principles of Accounting I Copyright Copyright © 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Comparative Analysis Problem: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Grading Guide ACC/290 Version 7 Individual Assignment: Comparative Analysis Problem: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the inventory section of two companies using basic comparative analysis, and to interpret the data to gain insight about the company’s inventory management. Resources Required Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making. Note: While the data are not from the same year, inferences can be drawn regarding inventory management of the two companies. Grading Guide Content Met Partially Met Not Met Total Available Total Earned 6 #/6 Partially Met Not Met Comments: Write a comparative analysis using the financial statements of Amazon.com, Inc. presented in Appendix D, and the financial statements for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., presented in Appendix E. Included the 2014 values for Amazon based on the following: • Inventory turnover (Use cost of sales and inventories) • Days of inventory Included the 2015 values for Walmart based on the following: • Inventory turnover (Use cost of sales and inventories) • Days of inventory Included conclusions concerning the management of the inventory. The analysis was 1,050 words in length. Writing Guidelines Met Comments: 2 Comparative Analysis Problem: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Grading Guide ACC/290 Version 7 Writing Guidelines Met Partially Met Not Met Total Available Total Earned 3 #/3 9 #/9 The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation. Assignment Total Additional comments: # Comments: 3 0010213405 6789 8 78877878787  887 !87 ./01234567859:;?@AABCD
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