You should access the most recent SEC 10-K filing of Costco. This is often available at the company's web site. Look for "Investor Information" or "Company
Information". You may also find the report using the SEC EDGAR system. Save the file to your computer for access. Do not print as the report is usually 100
pages or more.
write a 2 - 3 pages paper, single spaced, one inch margins, 12 pt font with double spaces between paragraphs.
Your paper should assess the financial health of Costco. You should use the financial statements, the notes to the financial statements and conduct other
research to completely evaluate the company.
The following are required: You should choose requirements a. and 2 other sections. The requirements are:
a. Provide background information on Costco (what do they make, where are their headquarters, in what state are they chartered, etc.) as well as a
conclusion/summary at the end. You should include this section on your paper.
b. Discuss the company’s working capital with special emphasis on the management of its inventory and accounts receivable, including the computation and
evaluation of days’ sales in inventory and accounts receivable.
c. Discuss the company’s financing, which is its use of debt and equity.
d. Compare company with competitor in terms of sales and net income/earnings.
e. Discuss other factors besides the financial data presented in the financial statements that can impact the financial health of the company.
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