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» Use a minimum of 10 references including chapter content, academic journals, papers, books sourced from the university library or other academic resources. » Use either Times New Roman (12 pt.), Arial (11 pt.), Calibri (11 pt.) » Set page margins to 2.54 cm » Double-space text including headings » Include page number on every page » Use Harvard Reference StyleDue Date Refer to the Learning Management System Assessment Format Academic Analysis (.doc or .docx) Length 3,000 words (10% allowable either way. Does not include the title page, table of contents, appendix and references) Weight 65% Relevant Chapters Chapters 1 -> 9 Specific Requirements
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this assessment, students will be able to:
a.Interpret financial statements and extract critical information to make business decisions
b.Critically analyse information that is used in managerial reports for internal reporting
c.Develop financial management knowledge imperative to managing a firm’s investments
and resources
d.Analyse the financial industry and decisions from a corporate treasurer’s point of view
e.Evaluate factors that impact managerial decision making
BRIEF
Prepare a financial analysis (3,000 words) by constructing and analysing financial statements and ratios and providing recommendations for sources of funding and project approval.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment, there are 3 Parts for you to complete. Please note that each part has multiple sections that must be completed. You should submit all 3 Parts as one written assignment.
Part 1: Financial Statements
Part one consists of five sections to complete: balance sheet, profit and loss statement, statement of cash flows, ratios, and strategies. Complete all five sections.
Please note:
Although the statements are for the same company and same period, the values for some items may different between cash flow and P&L due to the timing of actual cash out/inflows.
Some values in the statements will require calculation.
Some items could be interpreted in more than one way. State your assumption and calculate the value based on your assumption.
» Section 1.1. Balance Sheet
Construct a balance sheet for ABC Pvt Ltd for the year ended 30/06/2023 from the following list of accounts.
Items |
Value |
| Accounts Receivable | $ 490,000 |
| Accounts Payable | $ 322,000 |
| Bank Loan | $ 880,000 |
| Bank Overdraft | $ 564,000 |
| Cash | $ 205,000 |
| Corporate Bonds | $ 945,000 |
| Inventory | $ 670,000 |
| Land and Buildings | $ 1,275,000 |
| Short-term debt | $ 325,000 |
| Plant and Equipment | $ 485,000 |
| Advance salary paid | $ 80,000 |
| Retained Earnings | ??? |
| Office furniture & IT hardware | $ 786,000 |
| Tax Liability | $ 155,000 |
| Vehicles | $ 345,000 |
| Share Capital | $ 790,000 |
Section 1.2. Profit and Loss Statement
Construct a profit and loss statement for ABC Pvt Ltd for the year ended 30/06/2023 from the following accounts.
| Items | Value |
| Rent | $ -153,750 |
| Interest | $ -150,625 |
| Dividend Received | $ 140,625 |
| Depreciation | $ -50,000 |
| Sales | $1,898,750 |
| Wages | $ -219,375 |
| Tax | $ -78,750 |
| Utilities | $ -106,875 |
| Opening Inventory | $ 310,000 |
| Closing Inventory | $ -481,875 |
| Dividends paid | $ -100,000 |
| Loss from the sale of machinery | $ -28,125 |
| Purchases | $ 968,750 |
Section 1.3. Statement of Cash Flows
Construct a statement of cash flows for ABC Pvt Ltd for the year ended 30/06/2023 from the following list of accounts.
| Items | Value |
| Cash at the beginning of the year | $ 394,720 |
| Purchases of plant, property and equipment | $ -565,000 |
| Proceeds from the issue of new shares | $ 153,500 |
| Repayments of long-term borrowings | $ -66,000 |
| Taxes paid | $ -64,500 |
| Cash received from customers | $ 820,000 |
| Payment of finance lease liabilities | $ -92,000 |
| Proceeds from long-term borrowings | $ 209,879 |
| Wages paid | $ -299,375 |
| Proceeds from sale of plant, property and equipment | $ 220,000 |
| Cash paid to suppliers | $ -382,000 |
| Dividend paid | $ -85,000 |
| Dividends received | $ 155,000 |
| Interest paid | $ -135,224 |
| Interest received | $ 18,500 |
| Cost of buying back shares | $ -77,500 |
Section 1.4. Ratios
Calculate the following ratios based on the previous financial statements.
1.Quick ratio
2.Operating profit margin ratio
3.Return on equity (ROE)
4.Debt to equity ratio
5.Interest coverage ratio
» Section 1.5. Financial Analysis (500 words)
Analyse ABC Pvt Ltd's financial statements and ratios and provide five relevant strategies to make the company more profitable. You should include relevant references in your answer.
Part Two: Financing – Risk & Return Answer the following three scenarios:
» Section 2.1. Features & Characteristics (500 to 600 words)
Identify five (5) features or characteristics one should consider when deciding upon potential financing sources. Provide a brief description of the features/characteristics and discuss why each is important.
» Section 2.2. Start-Up Firm Financing (500 to 600 words)
Identify three (3) sources of financing suitable for a start-up firm. Explain why these sources are appropriate for a firm at this stage of its lifecycle.
» Section 2.3. Growing-Expansion Firm Financing (500 to 600 words)
Identify three (3) sources of financing suitable for a growing expansion firm. Explain why each source is suitable for a firm at this stage of its lifecycle.
Part Three: Cashflow Estimation and Project Evaluation
Provide your recommendation on whether or not you would decide to approve the project or not move ahead with the project using the evaluation methods and calculated project evaluation values listed below.
» Section 3.1. Evaluate Measures (500 words)
For each five (5) project evaluation measures, indicate whether you would go ahead with the project and, if so, why have you made that decision. (The project will last for 5 years and the WACC is 8.9%).
Evaluation Method |
Values | Would you go ahead with the project? (Yes/No) |
| NPV | $-18,614 | |
| PAYBACK | 4.56 years | |
| ARR | 6.75% | |
| PI | 0.85 | |
| IRR | 4.93% |
Section 3.2. Evaluation Measures Pros/Cons (500 to 600 words)
For each project, discuss the evaluation measures pros and cons. You should include relevant references in your answer.
SUGGESTED STRUCTURE
The following suggested structure is provided to guide the organisation and structure of your assignment. You may use this structure or use one that best fits your assignment.
1.Cover or Title Page
2.Financial Statements
a.Balance Sheet
b.Profit and Loss Statement
c.Statement of Cash Flows
d.Ratios
e.Financial Analysis Summary
3.Financing – Risk & Return
a.Features and Characteristics
b.Start-Up Firm Financing
c.Growing-Expansion Firm Financing
4.Cashflow Estimation and Project Evaluation
a.Evaluate Measures
b.Evaluate Measures Pro/Cons
5.Reference page (listed in alphabetical order)
6.Appendix, if needed
CONSIDERATIONS
» If you have any questions or having difficulty with your assignment, the academic/instructor should be your first source for assistance.
» Have you demonstrated the ability to integrate and apply relevant findings, concepts, or theories to support your explanations, reasoning, and recommendations?
» Have you provided sufficient examples and evidence to support your reasoning?
» Did you meet all specific formatting requirements?
» Does your assignment meet minimum length and reference requirements?
| CRITERIA | HIGH DISTINCTION 100 – 85 | DISTINCTION 84 - 75 | MERIT 74 - 65 | PASS 64 - 51 | FAIL < 50 |
| Knowledge and Understanding of Theory & Concepts (20 points) | Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and concepts are clearly evident. Systematically and critically discriminates between an assertion of personal opinion and factual information. Substantiated by highly credible and relevant evidence from research/course materials and extended reading. | Highly developed knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and concepts are evident. Discriminates between an assertion of personal opinion and factual information. Substantiated by credible and relevant evidence from research/course materials and extended reading. | Adequate knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and concepts are evident. Mostly discriminates between personal opinion and factual information. Substantiated by credible and relevant evidence from research/course materials. | Developing knowledge or understanding of relevant theories and concepts. Sometimes confuses an assertion of personal opinion with factual information. Evidence from research/course materials meets minimal expectations. | Little or no knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and concepts is evident. Confuses assertion of personal opinion with factual information. No or weak evidence from research/course materials is used. |
| Analysis & Evaluation (30 points) | Highly sophisticated and critical analysis and evaluation with highly relevant and justified conclusions. Displays a high level of critical thinking and outstanding ability to make sound judgements and well- developed strategies and recommendations. | Thoroughly developed critical analysis with justified conclusions. Well-demonstrated critical thinking and strong ability to make sound judgments and well-developed strategies and recommendations. | Satisfactory critical analysis with justified conclusions. Displays critical thinking and ability to make sound judgements and develop of strategies and recommendations | Critical analysis and justification of conclusions need development. Displays some critical thinking ability and to make judgments, strategies, and/or recommendations. | Limited critical analysis with limited conclusions. Displays little to no critical thinking nor ability to make sound judgements or develop of strategies and recommendations |
Application with Synthesis of Relevant Knowledge (30 points) | Outstanding ability to identify and apply highly relevant theoretical concepts to innovate creative solutions and approaches to real-world business applications. Demonstrates mastery of relevant theories and/or concepts and application to business strategies and practices. | Advanced ability to identify and apply appropriate theoretical concepts to innovate solutions and approaches to real-world business applications. Well-demonstrated knowledge of relevant theories and/or concepts and application to business strategies and practices. | Proficient ability to identify and apply theoretical concepts to develop solutions and approaches to real-world business applications. Sufficient knowledge of relevant theories and/or concepts and application to business strategies and practices. | Basic ability to identify and apply theoretical concepts to develop solutions and approaches to real- world business application. Displays limited knowledge of relevant theories and/or concepts and application to business strategies and practices. | Limited ability to identify and apply theoretical concepts to develop solutions and approaches. Very limited knowledge of theories and/or concepts and weak ability to apply to business strategies and practices. |
| Problem-Solving (10 points) | Exceptional ability to analyse complex problems and propose innovative and creative solutions. Exhibits originality and outstanding application of knowledge and relevant theoretical frameworks applicable to modern business contexts resulting in the formation of cutting-edge strategies, processes, and practices. | Advanced ability to analyse complex problems and propose innovative solutions. Exhibits originality and application of knowledge and relevant theoretical frameworks applicable to modern business contexts resulting in the formation of creative strategies, processes, and practices. | Appropriate ability to analyse complex problems and propose logical solutions. Exhibits application of knowledge and relevant theoretical frameworks applicable to modern business contexts resulting in the formation of appropriate strategies, processes, and practices. | Ability to analyse complex problems and propose innovative and logical solutions need development. Exhibits some application of knowledge and theoretical frameworks applicable to most modern business contexts. Formation of appropriate strategies, processes, and practices need development. | Limited ability to analyse complex problems and propose innovative and logical solutions. Exhibits little to no application of knowledge and theoretical frameworks. Solutions are not applicable to modern business contexts. Proposed strategies, processes, and practices are illogical and contradictory. |
Communication, Citation, and Referencing (10 points) | Written with concise expression and confidence in language and expertly structured and presented with high regard for a professional audience. Skilful use of high-quality, credible, and extensive research. Highly accurate | Written with clear expression and confidence in language and structured and presented with a regard for a professional audience. Consistent use of high-quality, credible, and | Written with clear expression in language and structured and presented with a regard for a professional audience. Use of credible research meeting minimal requirements. Accurate grammar, spelling, | Written with basic expression in language and structured and presented with some regard for a professional audience. Minimal requirement of research is not met. Grammar, spelling, | Written expression and structure is unclear. Unreliable and insufficient number of sources utilised. Scant evidence of citations and referencing. Consistent major errors in grammar, spelling, |
grammar, spelling, citations, and referencing are applied throughout and contains no errors. | substantial research. Highly accurate grammar, spelling, citations, and referencing are applied with 1 or 2 errors. | citations, and referencing are applied with 3 or 5 errors. | citations, and referencing contain multiple errors and inconsistencies (5+). | citations, and referencing throughout. |
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