Horizontal Analysis of Balance Sheet

For this case, you will be responsible for setting up an excel document, performing horizontal analysis, and evaluating the results of the Fortune 500 (Verizon) company you selected in module 1 discussion forum. You will have 3 documents to upload (excel for your analysis, word for your evaluation of the results, and the company annual report.)In excel, perform horizontal analysis of the balance sheet. Be sure to include the name of the company, your name, and the assignment name as a header.

In a word document, summarize the balance sheet results of the horizontal analysis. Simply select some of the higher or lower %s to discuss. Focus on items you feel are more relevant and telling of the company operations. For example, you could write one paragraph on each section of the balance sheet i.e. assets, liabilities, equity.

Please provide a header to indicate which assignment you are completing. For example, an appropriate header for your first written case would be Module 7: Assignment 1 — Written Case – Horizontal Analysis. Include your name under the header. You will be graded based on following instructions, critical thinking, well-developed response, clear and concise, and mechanics such as grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Please see the enclosed rubric for more details. Save your document as Module 7:  Assignment 1 – Case Name Your Name. It is acceptable to abbreviate the file name.