Using the Target\'s 2015 annual report (https://corporate.target.com/_media/Targ

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Using the Target's 2015 annual report (https://corporate.target.com/_media/TargetCorp/annualreports/2015/pdfs/Target-2015-Annual-Report.pdf):

Perform a vertical analysis for Target Corporation's balance sheet as of January 31, 2016 (fiscal year 2015), and January 31, 2015 (fiscal year 2014). Include only these main categories:

Assets:

-Total current assets

-Property and equipment, net

-Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations

-Other noncurrent assets

-Total assets

Liabilities and shareholders' investment:

-Total current liabilities

-Total noncurrent liabilities

-Total shareholders' investment

-Total liabilities and shareholders' investment

***For the vertical analysis, put everything into a table for the balance sheet so the numbers and % are next to each other in columns.***

Explanation / Answer

Solution:-

Vertical Analysis of Balance Sheet

Assets 31/03/2016 Percentage 31/03/2015 Percentage Total Current Assets 14130 35.10 13624 33.09 Property and Equipment (net) 25217 62.63 25952 63.03 Non Current Assets of Discontinued Operations 75 0.19 717 1.74 Other Non Current Assets 840 2.09 879 2.13 Total Assets 40262 100.00 41172 100.00 Total Current Liabilities 12622 31.35 11736 28.50 Total Non Current Liabilities 14683 36.47 15439 37.50 Total Shareholders Investment 12957 32.18 13997 34.00 Total Liabilities and Shareholders Investment 40262 100.00 41172 100.00

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