The interpretation should be approximately 70% of total word count. Interpret the causes of the changes in the company’s financial performance.

Financial Analysis Report

Students will write a Financial Analysis Report for a stakeholder (external investor or internal

manager) that interprets the annual report of an Australian company. The Report will clearly state

recommendations about the company’s suitability for share investment or internal management.

The company should be listed on the ASX.

Students will be assessed on the thoroughness of the financial analysis. Thoroughness requires

a logical justification of why financial and non-financial performance indicators are included in the

analysis. The analysis will be formally written to meet the expectations of a stakeholder.

Financial Analysis Report content

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.

Analysis

Analysis will present and discuss the financial results and performance indicators extracted from

the company’s annual report.

A concise commentary should explain the significant changes in the financial results.

Interpretation

The interpretation should be approximately 70% of total word count.

Interpret the causes of the changes in the company’s financial performance. Justify the inclusion of financial and non-financial performance indicators in the Financial Analysis Report.

Research additional non-financial performance indicators from a wider range of sources beyond

the company’s own publications.

Discuss the company’s business activities and the financial implications of the activities. Apply

financial and non-financial performance indicators to explain trends and issues in the company’s

financial results.

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. Or, recommend a decision to improve the financial performance of the

company if the Report is written for an internal manager.

Justify recommendations by explaining how it will meet the needs of the stakeholder.

Consider the following questions if they are relevant to the company’s financial performance.

  • What are the core business area(s) and geographic locations in which the company

operates?

  • How have specific financial results improved or changed?
  • Is there evidence from other sources that can verify the trends for the industry?
  • What are the company’s current business strategy or strategies and key points of

difference in the target market? Is there a specific skillset required of employees?

  • What is the current and future market potential for the company? What influences have

recent global events apparently had on the company? In which specific areas?

  • Identify strengths of the company’s management team and how these may benefit the

Organization in future financial years.

  • What are the remuneration trends from last year to this year for the highest earners?
  • Is there a difference in the wages that could be earned in a competitor’s business?
  • What is the current management structure and ownership structure?
  • Identify strengths of the company’s management team and how these may benefit the

Organization in future financial years.

  • What are the remuneration trends from last year to this year for the highest earners?
  • Are there other non-wage-related benefits

Assessment Marking Guide The following criteria will be applied to marking your assignment.

Presentation:The Financial Analysis Report adheres to the total word count of 1,000 words The Financial Analysis Report is clearly written, logically structured, and draws a logical conclusion(s) Financial information is evaluated and presented to meet the expectations of a stakeholder (external investor or internal manager).

Technical Skills /20 Financial and non-financial data is interpreted, analysed and justified for relevance to the company’s performance Financial theory and principles are applied in the evaluation and discussion Relevant and specific advice is provided to the stakeholder that addresses their needs

Stakeholder Engagement /5 The selection of data sources is relevant to the interests of the stakeholder. The language and tone (grammar and syntax) of the Financial Analysis Report are formal and professional

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