Financial Plan for the Capstone Project
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Students will create a strategic business plan for their culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.
You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone in each Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned. Review the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional information.
Write the Financial Plan for your organization (500 word maximum). Create the accompanying spreadsheet(s) and address the following in your plan:
Using Excel, create a three-year Pro Forma income statement for your organization (or product/service). Review the resources in the topic materials for additional information.
Calculate your financial break-even point. BEP= Fixed Costs/ (unit price - variable unit costs).
Identify possible sources for investment capital if required (friends, family, banks, USSBA, etc.).
Explain how you will use financial information to help you craft your business strategy.
Identify the key financial ratios you will use to measure the performance of your organization to determine success.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. This going to be the financial plan for my company.