Write clearly and concisely about accounting using proper writing mechanics.
Examine how at least three (3) growth strategy alternatives utilized by Amazon.com in the global and domestic retail markets influenced profitability, and indicate if the strategies were successful.
Assess the financial value of the acquisitions and investments made by Amazon.com, and the influence of the acquisitions and investments on profitability during the accounting period.
Analyze the effect of the equity investments and impairments resulting from the acquisitions and investments by Amazon.com on the financial statements, and indicate whether or not the strategy was a creatable one. Provide support for your rationale.
Create an argument that growth in the European market can have a significant impact on current earnings and profit for Amazon.com. Provide support for your rationale.
Use at least two (2) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Analyze accounting situations to apply the proper accounting rules and make recommendations to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in accounting.
Write clearly and concisely about accounting using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
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Points: 240 Assignment 1: Amazon.com Business Combinations and Financial Results Analysis
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Examine how at least three (3) growth strategy alternatives utilized by Amazon.com in the global and domestic retail markets influenced profitability, and indicate if the strategies were successful.
Weight: 20% Did not submit or incompletely examined how at least three (3) growth strategy alternatives utilized by Amazon.com in the global and domestic retail markets influenced profitability; did not submit or incompletely indicated if the strategies were successful. Insufficiently examined how at least three (3) growth strategy alternatives utilized by Amazon.com in the global and domestic retail markets influenced profitability; insufficiently indicated if the strategies were successful. Partially examined how at least three (3) growth strategy alternatives utilized by Amazon.com in the global and domestic retail markets influenced profitability; partially indicated if the strategies were successful. Satisfactorily examined how at least three (3) growth strategy alternatives utilized by Amazon.com in the global and domestic retail markets influenced profitability; satisfactorily indicated if the strategies were successful. Thoroughly examined how at least three (3) growth strategy alternatives utilized by Amazon.com in the global and domestic retail markets influenced profitability; thoroughly indicated if the strategies were successful.
