JWI 530 SU Financial Management Walmart Inc Cash Flow Statement Analysis Discussion Cash Flow Statement Analyis This week we turn to the last of the major

JWI 530 SU Financial Management Walmart Inc Cash Flow Statement Analysis Discussion Cash Flow Statement Analyis This week we turn to the last of the major financial statements – the Cash Flow Statement. Locate and post a screen shot of an actual Cash Flow Statement from the latest fiscal year for one of the following companies:
MedtronicsServiceMasterYour own Company (or any company you choose) Pick a Cash Flow Statement line item or ratio from the following list:

Line Item
Ratio

Net Change in CashCash Flow from OperationsCash Flow from InvestingCash Flow from FinancingCapital ExpendituresDividends PaidProceeds from Long Term Debt

Cash Flow Return on AssetsDividend Payout RatioCap Ex to Depreciation RatioFree Cash Flow

What does this line item or ratio measure and why is it important for Management to understand this numberFrom
the Cash Flow Statement, identify the past 4 years of amounts for your
line item or ratio. Share this data with the class using a data table or
chart.Answer the following questions:
What is the trend for this line item or ratio?Has the line item or ratio amount increased or decreased?Is this a “good” or a “bad” thing for this company?What might management do to improve this line item or ratio?