a company that will be used for the four class assignments. Make
sure that eVal financial data are available for the company (See: http://www.lundholmandandsloan.com)This assignment
involves (1) Using eVal
to prepare a financial forecast for the company, and, (2) Preparing a written analysis of the financial
forecast. (Note: Alternatively, the ValuePro.net model may be used but the final score for the assignment will be reduced by 20%
if that alternative is selected.) The analysis needs to include: 1. Explanation of Growth Rates Include
an explanation about
growth rate projections for the company. (Note: it is difficult to justify longterm
growth rates that exceed the growth rate of the
economy.)2. Explanation of All Other Assumptions Include
an explanation of all other assumptions related to future
operatingperformance including costs, margins, efficiency, capitalization, etc. Note: All assumptions used in the forecast need to
be explained in the written analysis.3. Explanation and Interpretation of Projected Financial Statements Explanation
and
interpretation of the projected financial statements and discounted free cash flows to include pro forma financial statements
(income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows). 4. Explanation and Interpretation of Overall Forecast Results
Examination
and interpretation of the overall forecastresults and the projected financial ratio analysis.Writing InstructionsThe
discussion portion of the analysis should be three to five pages in length, double spaced, and should employ APA style and
format for reference citations. Supporting data (e.g., figures, tables, etc.) and references should be submitted limited to four
separate attachments in an appendix after the written portion of the paper. The paper should begin with a short introduction and
then proceed to examine the four topics outlined in the previous section. The subheadings used in the paper should be:
1. Introduction
2. Explanation of Growth Rates
3. Explanation of All Other Assumptions