Tesla Accounting Concepts Presentation - The company

Tesla Accounting Concepts Presentation

The company the PowerPoint will be about is Tesla. Evaluate the company’s application of the accounting concepts we learn in the class, analyze the differences between GAAP and cash flow, and make a buy/sell recommendation for the stock.

Here are the requirements for the powerpoint:

Outline for the Slides:

1. Team members

2. Company overview: Name, description of business, operating locations, revenues, net income, EPS, stock price, number of employees and other relevant information.

3. Discuss significant accounting policies with an emphasis on the difference between GAAP accounting and cash collection/distribution (ignore insignificant items)

i. Revenue recognition and unearned/deferred revenue

ii. Inventory methods

iii. Tangible non-current assets capitalization and depreciation

iv. Intangible non-current assets capitalization and amortization

v. Liabilities: actual, accrued, contingent

vi. Notes and Bonds Payable

vii. Income statement unusual items: Restructuring, impairments, discontinued operations

4. Analysis of net income and cash flows.

i. Compare net income to cash flow

ii. Explain Major Differences.

5. Recommend buying or selling the company's stock. Why or Why not?