Discussion Publically Traded Companies 03: Economic Reasoning

Discussion 1.1: Introductions Hello Classmates, My name is Armando Colorado. I am currently in my senior year at the Northern Arizona University (NAU). I am in active service in the US Air force, currently stationed in the EU where I live with my wife and two sons. I enjoy traveling, hiking and taking photography, although at an armature level. I was stationed in Arizona before, and being here sparks a plenty of good memories. My goals are to finish my bachelor's degree by spring 2018, while still maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0. By 2019, I would want to commission as an officer in the USAF and bring a little more stability to my small family. As usual, I am excited to start this class and am looking forward to learning from each of your various experiences pertaining to this course. Regards!Discussion 01.2: Publically Traded CompaniesConsolidated Statement of Income Data shows the investor how much profit or loss the company made during a financial period. It also shows how the company made its profits or losses (Dutta, 2004). The income statements are provided for 5 year to determine the trends of the company, and its ability to