Read carefully the following Balance Sheet.
After reading all the available information carefully, prepare a two page (double-spaced) essay presenting the consulting firm and answer the following questions:
A bank bala
nce sheet is different from that of a typical company. Explain the differences.
Looking on the percentages, comment on the Assets and Liabilities of the above Balance sheet. Why do bank managers prefer Loans over Securities? Why is cash only 4%?
Cite references to material that you use in preparing the essay.
Your essay will be graded on the following:
Describe the difference for at least three of the
balance sheet elements
Discuss at least 2 of why bank managers prefer loans over securities.
Use at least one example in the essay.
Organization Grading Guidelines: Presentation is very effective and presented in a logical format with a clear beginning, middle, and end. There is a clear statement of ideas and smooth transitions. The writer has stated the main idea clearly and has provided relevant details. The main idea is clearly conveyed in a presentation that is highly relevant and interesting. The student provides evidence of thoughtful input. Details are rich and appropriate. Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are virtually always correct.