This document outlines objectives and instructions for analyzing and comparing the financial performance of two companies within the same industry. The objectives are to calculate financial ratios for each company and analyze how their financial performance differs within their industry. Students are instructed to choose two interesting companies, provide background on each company and the industry, and compare the companies across multiple dimensions from the course, with a significant focus on comparing financial performance indicators covered in previous course units. The report should be 5 pages or less and follow APA style guidelines.