MBA 403A
Assessment Three
Suggested Outline
· Part One: Executive summary
The executive summary should be approximately 10% of total word count.
It provides a background of the company chosen, the main business activities and the purpose of the Financial Analysis Report.
o What are the core business area(s) and geographic locations in which the company operates?
· Part Two: Analysis
Analysis will present and discuss financial performance indicators extracted from the company’s annual report.
Calculate and show the workings for 5 to 6 ratios around liquidity, profitability, and financial stability. Use the blue document for sourcing the ratios. Some commentary should refer to explain the significant changes in the financial results.
· Part Three: Interpretation
The interpretation should be approximately 70% of total word count. Interpret the causes of the changes in the company’s financial performance.
Research additional non-financial performance indicators from a wider range of sources beyond the company’s own publications.
o What has the company achieved in FY20?
o What influences have recent global events apparently had on the company? How has the company been affected by the Coronavirus and what has been its response to survive?
o Present the company through the Balanced Score Card
o Is there any sustainability reporting mentioned in the latest information from the company?
o Identify strengths of the company’s management team and how these may benefit the organisation in future financial years.
o What are two recent media articles on the company that outlined issues that you found especially interesting?
· Part Four: Conclusion
The conclusion should be approximately 20% of total word count.
State a clear recommendation that addresses the decision-making needs of a stakeholder. For example, recommend a decision to invest or not invest in the company if the Report is written for a potential shareholder.
· Bibliography and In-text Citations
The Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy requires the appropriate use of intext citations and bibliography. You must cite all references (information sources) and comply with the expectations for academic writing. The bibliography and citations are excluded from total word count.