ATC 8-8 Research Assignment: Comparing Microsoft’s and Intel’s Operational Assets
This chapter discussed how companies in different industries often use different proportions of current versus long-term assets to accomplish their business objectives. The technology revolution resulting from the silicon microchip has often been led by two well-known companies: Microsoft and Intel. Although often thought of together, these companies are really very different. Using either the most current Forms 10-K or annual reports for Microsoft Corporation and Intel Corporation, complete the requirements asked for below. Obtain the Forms 10-K using either the EDGAR system, following the instructions in Appendix A, or the company’s website. Microsoft’s annual report is available on its website; Intel’s annual report is its Form 10-K.
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a. Fill in the missing data in the following table. The percentages must be computed; they are not included in the companies’ 10-Ks. (Note: The percentages for current assets and property, plant, and equipment will not sum to 100.)
| Current Assets | Property, Plant, and Equipment | Total Assets | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | |||
| Dollar Amount $ | - | - | - |
| % of Total Assets | - | - | 100% |
| Intel | |||
| Dollar Amount $ | - | - | - |
| % of Total Assets | - | - | 100% |
b. Briefly explain why these two companies have different percentages of their assets in current assets versus property, plant, and equipmen
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