The task is to investigate two public limited companies (ABR Holdings Limited and Breadtalk Group Limited) and to prepare a written report of no more than 2,000 words (+/- not including appendices or reference list), for a group of potential investors. This should include the following: - An introduction which includes a short profile of each company (this may include a SWOT analysis); - An analysis of the performance and position of the two companies. This should include a vertical and horizontal analysis, ratio analysis (for the current year and comparatives), an analysis of both companies’ cash flow statements and a segmental analysis (if relevant); and - A recommendation. Which company represents the best investment and why (it is important that you justify your choice).
Description of the assignment: An analysis and interpretation of two companies’ financial statements for two financial years. The annual reports you use must be the most recent (2016 and 2015). Objective: - Apply different analytical techniques to financial statements including: Horizontal or Trend analysis Common-size or Vertical analysis Segmental analysis Cash flow analysis Ratio analysis - Give some explanation for the changes over time or differences between companies Textbooks: - “Financial Accounting and Reporting” by B and J Elliott, 18th edition, FT Prentice Hall, 2017. - “Financial Accounting, Reporting and Analysis” by J Maynard, Oxford University Press 2013. - ACCA Study Text “Foundation Paper 7 – Financial Reporting (international version)” published by BBP
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