26 Aug MICROSOFT IMPAIRMENT ANALYSIS CASEIn 2015 Microsoft Corporat

MICROSOFT IMPAIRMENT ANALYSIS CASEIn 2015 Microsoft Corporation reported a $5.1 billion charge for the impairment of goodwill and a $2.2 billion charge for the impairment of intangible assets in one of its reporting units (segments) in its 10-K annual report. Referring to Microsoft’s 2015 financial statements and any other information from the media, address the following:Microsoft’s segments serve as its reporting units for assessing goodwill for potential impairments. Which segment suffered a 2015 impairment? Describe the revenue model for this segment.What were the underlying business reasons that required Microsoft to record a goodwill impairment in 2015?How did Microsoft reflect the 2015 goodwill impairment in its income statement and cash flow statement?Describe in your own words the goodwill impairment testing steps performed by Microsoft in 2015 and the consequent loss measurement.Be sure to use 4 quality resources and proper APA format for this assignment.RUBRICRubric: Research Impairment CaseRubric: Research Impairment CaseCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Documenting and Formatting Uses the proper number of resources and the paper is in proper APA formatting and Writing. No spelling or grammatical errors15.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks15.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Critical Analysis and Evaluation Demonstrates strong or adequate synthesis and evaluation of course concepts and critical analysis of the concepts30.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks30.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Requirements The research project includes all of the requirements.15.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks15.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of material; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources60.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks60.0 ptsTotal Points: 120.0