The document outlines the requirement for a paper explaining the purpose of an income statement and its reflection of a firm's financial status, aimed at financial analysts. It specifically instructs an analysis of Ford Motor Company's income statement from its 2012 annual report. Additionally, the paper must adhere to APA format and include citations from at least two scholarly sources.

1. In a two- to three-page paper (excluding the title and reference
pages), explain the purpose of an income statement and how it
reflects the firm’s financial status. Include important points that
an analyst would use in assessing the financial condition of the
company. Also, analyze Ford Motor Company’s income
statement from its
2012 Annual Report
.
Your paper must be formatted according to APA style, and must
include citations and references for the text and at least two
scholarly sources.