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Module 4- Assignment 1

Module 4- Assignment 1

Q INSTRUCTIONS: Attached is a spreadsheet with 13 years of the cash flow statement from Sears. Review the cash flow statement information for elements that would affect future earnings. Review the cash flow statement Disney Submit a paper providing the following: • For the Sears Company, provide a brief detail how the company remains open after burning through over $6 billion in cash over four years just to keep the doors open • For the Disney statement, where is their cash coming from and where are they spending the cash? (What are the major uses of cash outside of operations.) sears cash flow.xlsx Download sears cash flow.xlsx disney cash flow.xlsx Download disney cash flow.xlsx Rubric Some Rubric (3) Some Rubric (3) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSears 25 pts provides explanation beyond a statement of facts 13 pts provides some information but nothing real insightful. 0 pts No Marks 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDisney 25 pts provides explanation beyond a statement of facts 13 pts provides some information but nothing real insightful. 0 pts No Marks 25 pts Total Points: 50 PreviousNext

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Sears is a great lesson that shows what happens when a corporation fails to develop and reinvest early in its life cycle. Sears recorded cash flow deficits year after year. It became clear that they had passed the point of no return. As many others, Sears became infatuated with the achievement of online merchants that captured large chunks of the market. Instead of investing in an online platform, Sears invested in capital renovations to their shops to compete effectively. Physical retail locations come with substantial running costs, such as inventory, employees, bills, and the possibility of long-term debt if a firm does not have the cash to pay for the facility right away. In just a bit, we'll return to that idea.