General Electric: An Analysis

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This paper analyzes the specific components of the statement of changes in owner's equity and statements of cash flows from line items to balances in General Electric. The paper discusses the changes in those balances from the prior year, presents possible specific explanations for any changes from the previous year, and suggests how management can use that information in helping the business to achieve its goals.

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"General Electric still stands tall in the public's estimation and in its international reputation as a pioneer of Six Sigma management policies regarding internal quality control. (Six Sigma, 2004) According to its annual report, GE Share owners' equity increased $8.9 billion, $4.3 billion and $7.9 billion in 2002, 2001 and 2000. Thus, the performance of the General Electric company in sheer dollar terms continues to improve, not simply as a statistical blip between the current financial year and the financial year of the past, but steadily, and over time. The increases were largely attributable to net earnings of $14.1 billion, $13.7 billion and $12.7 billion. These increases were only partially offset by dividends declared of $7.3 billion, $6.6 billion and $5.6 billion in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively."

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