Accounting and Financial Management Assignment

Module learning outcomes:

• Analyse and interpret financial statements from the perspectives of different stakeholders.
• Critically analyse the role and function of financial information in the management of a business.
• Critically analyse the issues and debates concerning the financing and investment decisions of firms.

Assessment Brief/Task

The detailed requirements for this task are as follows:

There are three equally weighted parts to this assignment

Part 1 - You are to select a PLC that has a listing on a recognised stock exchange of your choiceand agree this with the module tutor.

You are required to produce a Financial Analysis of the company based upon the following ratios for the company for the years 2015 and 2014

Return on Capital Employed

Operating Profit Margin

Asset Turnover

Gearing

Interest Cover

PE ratio

(You will need to show all relevant workings and supporting documentation). Your analysis will be based upon the ratios calculated and utilising any background industry/company information you think is relevant.

Part 2 - Your chosen company is seeking to purchase land and building which represents 25% of its Net Assets Employed. As accountant you are required to make a proposal as to how the company might access the finance necessary. This might be from internal or external sources but must be based upon the company performance and capital structure. You should justify your choice.

Part 3 - You are to discuss the question whether modern management accounting techniques are keeping pace with changes in the current commercial environment.

The following information is important when:

• Preparing for your assessment
• Checking your work before you submit it
• Interpreting feedback on your work after marking.

Assessment Criteria -

The module Learning Outcomes tested by this assessment task are indicated on page 1. The precise criteria against which your work will be marked are as follows:

The proportions of the assignment should be

1. Comparison of company performance with industry based upon ratios calculated.

2. Justification of the choice of a type of finance based upon an analysis of the different sources of finance available to your company.

3. Analytical discussion about the relevance of modern management accounting techniques.

Attachment:- Assignment.rar