contrast between Apple and Microsoft With the rapid development of the technology‚ especially electronic industry‚ some companies are developing well‚ especially Apple INC and Microsoft. Apple and Microsoft have been competitors for a long time‚ their development direction is different and they had different performance. Their strengths and weaknesses are reflected in three parts which are operating systems‚ research and development concept of products and the market. In a word‚ apple is more humility
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to bring out the similarities and differences between Microsoft and Apple. It is evident that rivalry is the mother of innovations in the contemporary world. The rivalry between Microsoft and Apple to dominate the technological industry and markets has seen major developments in the industry. Their achievements have been tremendous in the past years‚ and in 2012‚ according to the Fortune list‚ Apple was perched at position 17 while Microsoft was at 37 (Noga 20). Many people tend to think that the
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in the starting positions of Apple‚ Google and Microsoft in 2000? Apple – Digital Media Both hard and software played crucial roles‚ produces extraordinary designs and user-friendly products. Google – search and communication franchise for future expansion Microsoft – anchored itself in entertainment & building a presence with future-oriented servers and platforms 3. Compare the different convergency strategies of the 3 players between 2000 and 2010 Apple shows consistency in its focus
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Microsoft’s Financial Reporting Strategy Q1. What are the factors that likely explain the equity and its reported book value of equity? Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 1999 Market Capitalisation: USD 460 Billion Book Value: USD 28 Billion MVE more than 16 times of BVE! Factor 1 Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 Intangible Assets • BVE does not reflect certain intangible assets’ value such as brand‚ customer loyalty‚ and human capital – Likely to provide tremendous earnings growth
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every household but the question still remains. Are they making money? In this section‚ we will be taking a detail look at the financials of Apple since the lunch of the first Iphone in 2007. On June 29‚ 2007 (the first day of the Iphone) apple was trading at $ 121 dollars a share. At year end September 29st 2007‚ just three months after the first Iphone release‚ Apple was trading at $ 154 dollars. That’s a 27 % increase in share price. As impressive as that sounds‚ there are other ratios that
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Outline: I. Introduction II. Finance statement analysis 1. Common-size 1.1 Balance sheet 1.2 Income statement 2. Financial ratio analysis 2.1 Liquidity ratio 2.2 Efficiency ratio 2.3 Leverage ratio 2.4 Profitability ratio 3. DuPont analysis 4. Cash flow analysis III. Conclusion IV. References I. INTRODUCTION Apple Inc.‚ formerly Apple Computer‚ Inc.‚ is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Cupertino‚ California that designs‚ develops‚ and sells consumer electronics
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Group Case Study “Microsoft’s Financial Reporting Strategy” Microsoft’s Financial Reporting Strategy ABSTRACT 2 This case study examines the factors explaining the difference between Microsoft’s market value of equity to book value of equity and overall financial reporting strategies employed at the firm. We analyzed financial information dating from 1985 to 1999 and 2011 annual report provided by Microsoft. We found factors explaining market value of equity are perceived risk and future cash
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Apple and Microsoft are considered the top competitors in the computer and electronic manufacturing industry. Their ongoing battle for number one has been more than prevalent to the public in the last ten years. Everywhere you go‚ there is either an ad for an iPhone or an ad for Microsoft and they are continually differentiating themselves from each other with every opportunity that they can get. The differences of the two companies do not out weigh the similarities‚ but they sure have a large impact
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Shannon Mrs.Rogers English 112 N01B 14 October 2012 Apple vs. Microsoft The question can quite often spark tension between people: are you an Apple or Microsoft lover? Technology is a personal choice that stems down to one’s perception of what they think is innovative‚ creative‚ and efficient. Since the mid 70’s‚ both of these computer companies have worked continuously to make what appeals to people the most. Everyone has their own ideas as to why they prefer one to the other‚ and as technology
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APPLE THREE-YEAR FINANCIAL HISTORY Results of Operations (in $ millions‚ except shares in thousands‚ per share amounts) Net sales: Domestic International Total net sales Costs and operating expenses: Cost of sales Research and development (R&D) Selling‚ general and administrative (SG&A) Total operating expenses Operating income Other income/(expense)‚ net Income before provision for income taxes Provision for income taxes Net income Diluted earnings per share Shares used in computing diluted earnings
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