London School of Science and Technology Module: (BM414) Financial decision making CW1 Research report Task 1: Report to the management of SKANSA PLC Task 2: SKANSA PLC -ratio analysis Executive Summary (Here you have to summarise the key points of the report. It should restate the purpose of the report, highlight the major points of … Continue reading “(BM414) Financial decision making | My Assignment Tutor”
London School of Science and Technology Module: (BM414) Financial decision making CW1 Research report Task 1: Report to the management of SKANSA PLC Task 2: SKANSA PLC -ratio analysis Executive Summary (Here you have to summarise the key points of the report. It should restate the purpose of the report, highlight the major points of the report, and describe any results, conclusions, or recommendations from the report). It is usually written last (so that it accurately reflects the content of the report) about 100 words. Contents page: (Here you have to outline what is included in a piece of your written report) Example below: TASK 1: Report to the management of SKANSA PLC Introduction (about 150 words) Provide background information on the topic of the reportPurpose of the research (about 200 words) Analysis (about 1100 words) [MAIN BODY] The functions of accounting and finance within SKANSA PLC (Briefly define) a) Functions Roles c) Duties Ø They belong to the same Department (organizational function). Ø Accounting focuses on external reporting whereas Finance focuses inside the organization; (You have to explain the functions/roles/duties of accounting and finance team in details within SKANSA PLC. Your evaluation must include some examples within the Company where appropriate. Some more suggestions for your analysis and sub-headings below: Explain the structure of and terms used within the financial statements Apply management accounting techniques for planning, control and decision making within the organisation Calculate the main accounting ratios and explain their significance to users of financial statement Demonstrate knowledge of the role of finance and accounting within the organisation with respect to both reporting and decision making aspects. Conclusion/Evaluation (about 200 words) Summarize the main points of your report.Connect the significance or results of the main points.Conclude your thoughts. References: à comply with Harvard Referencing System. (A reference list AND bibliography is expected, at least 10 different sources should be used. These must demonstrate that the you have deployed a range of literature sources e.g. books; journals; articles; company documents; internet, web sites etc.) Please reference your work according to the Harvard style as defined in Cite Them Right Online (http://www.citethemrightonline.com). Appendices: (Appendices are expected and must include supporting research documents or snippets of relevant information pertaining to your report content). TASK 2: Ratios calculations/analysis/ comments (Using the financial statements of SKANSA PLC from the assignment brief calculate the ratios required and comment on the company’s performance from an Investor with £1 million perspective). Importance of ratios in business and for SKANSA PLC. (about 150 words) (You can provide with a short descriptions of importance and meaning ratios calculations for the business in general from the financial perspective and to link to SKANSA PLC organization). Five ratios for each of the two years: Return on capital employed (Calculate this ratio here, by using financial statement from assignment brief) Net profit margin (Calculate this ratio here, by using financial statement from assignment brief) Current ratio (Calculate this ratio here, by using financial statement from assignment brief) Average Receivable days/ Debtors collection period (Calculate this ratio here, by using financial statement from assignment brief) Average Payable days/ Creditors collection period (Calculate this ratio here, by using financial statement from assignment brief) (B) Comments on the performance of SKANSA PLC. results from and position between the two (2) years from (a), mentioning possible causes, reasons and effects for the changes in the ratios. (about 650 words) (HERE comment on the company’s performance from an Investor with £1 million perspective, also results from and position between the two (2) years from (a), mentioning possible causes, reasons and effects for the changes in the ratios). Conclusion/Evaluation (About 150 words) Summarize the main points of your calculations and comments. Conclude your thoughts.
