Students will complete a class project which will involve the study of Caterpill

Students will complete a class project which will involve the study of Caterpillar Corporation, using the 2021 Annual Report.  Project can be completed individually; however, students are encouraged to work in groups of 3-4 persons.  
2. The study will include a vertical and horizontal analysis of both Income Statements and Balance Sheets.  Groups/student will also provide history of the corporation studied, a brief discussion of the CEO, CFO, Board of Directors, and products sold/services provided. Groups/student will discuss the Fiscal Year used by the corporation, Working Capital, Earnings Per Share on Common Stock, and the Price-Earnings Ratio.  
3. A total of 100 points will be awarded to each student for completion of a 10-page paper (1 paper per group) with citations.  
4. Grading:
a. 100 points- A 10-page paper, double spaced, Arial or Times New Roman style, 12 font size, APA style/format, with a least 5 citations.  Less that 10 pages, 20 points will be deducted from the 100-pointtotal.  Less than 5 citations, 20 points will be deducted from the 100-point total.  If no vertical and horizontal analyses is explained in the paper, 40 points will be deducted from the 100-point total.
b. The 10-page paper for the class project is due by June 5th, 2023.  Students can email me their work in Canvas.