Predicting Financial Stress

OVERVIEW you will write a research paper of 10-12 pages about measuring and predicting financial stress for business enterprises. The accounting literature includes several financial stress prediction models for business enterprises. The most common models are Altman Z-Score and Ohlson O-Score. These models are basically focusing on financial ratios, earnings measures, market values, and cash flow. The financial stress prediction models can be used as early warning tools to direct company’s management to take the necessary corrective action before the company goes into financial difficulties and bankruptcy phases.   Your paper should present comprehensive discussion and analysis of at least three financial stress prediction models. The paper should present an application of one of these models on two companies listed in the stock market. You should present valid conclusion and clear opinion on each company’s financial stress status.   TOPICS The project assignment covers the following topics: Measuring and predicting financial stress models Financial statements for companies listed in the stock market Financial ratios and financial performance measures for companies listed in the stock market Academic researches related to measuring and predicting financial stress Papers and articles on financial stress and financial difficulties Requirements Your paper should fulfill all of the following requirements:  The paper should include: title page, abstract, keywords, introduction, discussion and analysis, conclusion, and references. The paper should describe at least three financial stress prediction models. The paper should describe the variables used for each prediction model The paper should explain why one model is more valid and preferable than the others You should select two companies listed in the stock market. These companies should have reported net losses in their most recent income statements. Your paper should present financial profile and summary of basic business operations of the selected companies The paper should present application of one of the financial stress prediction models on the selected companies The paper should present an opinion and conclusion about each company’s financial stress status. Your paper should conform to APA style in terms of in-text citations and the list of works cited. It should display a clear style and proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It should discuss course concepts accurately and effectively