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International Financial Management Review
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International Financial Management
Due: Various (refer to iLearn for specific details)
This assignment is worth 30% of your final grade and requires you to complete it on a group basis. Groups will be signed up for in iLearn and be of a maximum of 2 and a minimum of 2 people.
The length of this assignment is 2000 words. Only the first 2000 words (10% allowance) will be read and your mark will be based on this. Ensure that all sources are referenced using the Harvard Referencing Style and that all assertions etc are supported by literature. Assignments must be presented in a professional manner and should be spelling and grammar checked.
This assignment consists of three parts, Part A and Part B & C. Be sure to read the assignment fully before proceeding.
Assignment Question
As a recent graduate of AFIN867 you and your colleagues have been lucky enough to be offered a consulting opportunity at a major listed company (see specific list in iLearn). The company is keen to have a review of their International Financial Management activities undertaken.
In this assignment you are required to review the International Financial Management of your assigned company by completing the tasks listed below.
You may choose to have a company assigned to you (this will be done randomly after the topic selection cutoff day) or select a company of your own choosing (subject to coordinator approval).
Alternative
You may also choose to investigate another topic in international financial management. If you do so it must be approved by the coordinator. A separate, specific set of assignment questions will be given to you to facilitate this.
PART A (5%)
In this section you are required to give a presentation of your findings and recommendations (from Part C). This can take the form of a PowerPoint presentation or video of 10 minutes duration. (See ilearn for an example). This should be of a professional quality and emphasise the finding and recommendations and not just be a summary of the company’s activities. After 10 minutes groups will be prevented from continuing their presentation.
If you present slides the presentation should be no longer than 12 slides including a slide at the front detailing the group number and topic.
It is expected that the presenters will have undertaken enough research to be able to answer any questions raised by students of the lectuerer. Marks will be deducted where questions cannot be answered properly.
Presentations will be required to be submitted in iLearn prior to the lecture.
All group members will receive the same mark except where a member is absent.
This means that all members must perform at a high level to get a good mark. Those students who are absent will receive a zero grade except where a valid special consideration form is supplied and approved.
Simply providing a summary with no higher-‐ level analysis will not result in
a pass grade.
There is no requirement for all members to present, but they must
participate in the process of completing the assignment.
Part B (5%)
On a weekly basis, groups will be randomly assigned to ask questions relating to the presentation as if they were a member of the board being presented to. The questions they ask need to be detailed and demonstrate knowledge of the topic being presented. The questions need to challenge the presenter and allow both the presenter and questioner to demonstrate their knowledge. Asking questions will also assist students. All group members will receive the same mark except where members have clearly not contributed or are absent. Those students who are absent will receive a zero grade except where a valid special consideration form is supplied and approved. Where students have clearly not contributed to the questioning/discussion process they will receive a reduced or zero mark.
Part C (15 Marks)
The report should be structured in the following manner (except where an alternative topic is chosen and approved):
- Executive Summary. This must clearly summarise the issues addressed, your findings and recommendations. (400 words max.)
- Critical analysis of the current financial risk management tools used by the company. Financial risk management relates to the management of commodity, currency and interest rate risk. This should also include recommended improvements. You also undertake a review of any risks that you believe are not being properly managed. This process should also include a comparison to practices provided by a competitor overseas. (800 words max.)
- Critical analysis of the funding used by your company. This should look at the types and sources of funding used. This should include any recommended improvements. This process should also include a comparison to practices provided by a competitor overseas. (800 words max.)
Any calculations should be contained in an appendix to the main report.
Use of dot points is acceptable.
The report and executive summary need to be of a high standard and contain persuasive but balanced arguments.
Assessment Criteria
- Presentation
- Depth of Research
- Quality of Analysis
- Level of Persuasive Argument
Important
At then end of the report each student must write a statement detailing how they
have contributed to the group.
It is expected that groups will meet to discuss the assignment. A group should have a minimum of two meetings. In this regard the group is also to submit the minutes of these meetings with details on where you met, who was present and the work allocated and what was decided etc.
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Contingent Liabilities and Commitments
$25.00by Fiverr TutorsUnited Arab Emirates University College of Business and Economics, Accounting Department
Intermediate Accounting II, Acct 245
Group Project
(10% of course assessment)
Assessment rules
- Always refer to your source of information in citations.
- The department has a zero tolerance towards plagiarism (coping, outsourcing, etc.). Also, if a student’s report is taken from another student’s report, both students will be awarded ZERO.
Project: –
- Read the document named Financial Statement Disclosures – PwC Document.
- Explain the concept of “Contingencies and Commitments Disclosures”.
- Research relevant IFRS/IAS issued regarding disclosure requirements of “Contingencies and Commitments Disclosures”. Summarize the major points as per the relevant IFRS/IAS.
- Research the discussions/opinions/reviews/comments by industry specialists i.e. PwC, KPMG, E&Y or Deloitte regarding disclosures of “Contingencies and Commitments Disclosures”. Summarize the key points.
- Put minimum two extracts of “Contingencies and Commitments Disclosures”from different organizations presenting financial statements as per IFRS.
- Hold combined group discussions of minimum 3 hours to discuss the above project.
Length of discussion:The length of your discussion for this section should be 2000-2500 words.
MARKING CRITERIA
Total marks: 10
Marks for combined work: 7
Marks for individual viva: 3
Marks for combined work would be assigned on following criteria
- Contents of the project ( 1 mark)
- Resources consulted for the project (2 mark)
- Clarity of the sentences and interrelated paragraphs (2 mark)
- Summarizing skills (1 mark)
- Team working(1 mark)
Marks for individual viva
- Technical knowledge of the subject matter (1 mark)
- Logical answering of the questions (2 marks)
ADDITIONAL FILES:
Accounting-Project-1-Financial_Statement_Disclosures__-_PwC_Document.pdf
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Accounting And Finance For Managers
$60.00by Fiverr TutorsAccounting and Finance for Managers- ACC3015
Year 2014/2015
Detailed Instructions and Guidelines
Objective of the Case study: This case study aims at helping students to reflect on what they learnt throughout the module.
Instructions: The case study consists of three sections- Section A consists of 70 marks, Section B consist of 20 marks and Section C consists of 10 marks. Students are expected to read the case study thoroughly and to answer all the required questions in a structured and organised manner with reference to published work. This is an individual assignment and it is worth 60% of the total module mark.
SECTION A -70 marks
Question 1: (70 Marks)
You are employed by AG Finance Plc. In your capacity of financial advisor you have been chosen to advice the Managing Director on the following financial matters.
Summarized below are the annual ratios for Apple Company. Apple is world leading company which designs and manufactures mobiles, tablets and personal computers. In addition it sells a variety of related software, applications and other services.
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Financial Strength Current Ratio 1.08 1.68 1.50 1.61 2.01 Quick/Acid Test Ratio 0.82 1.40 1.24 1.35 1.72 Working Capital1 3,118.0 18,498.4 11,780.6 11,023.4 13,251.5 Long Term Debt/Equity 0.26 0.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Debt/Equity 0.32 0.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 Long Term Debt/Total Capital 0.20 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Debt/Total Capital 0.24 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 Payout Ratio 28.03% 28.48% 5.94% 0.00% 0.00% Effective Tax Rate 26.13% 26.15% 25.16% 24.22% 24.42% Total Capital 90,075.0 87,727.7 72,868.4 49,627.5 30,220.7 Efficiency Asset Turnover 0.83 0.89 1.07 1.13 1.06 Inventory Turnover 57.94 83.45 112.12 70.53 52.51 Days In Inventory 6.30 4.37 3.26 5.18 6.95 Receivables Turnover 7.64 8.69 10.29 10.00 8.71 Days Receivables Outstanding 47.78 42.00 35.46 36.49 41.92 Revenue/Employee2 1,210,897 1,328,876 1,325,226 1,160,903 885,088 Operating Income/Employee2 347,798 380,982 467,751 362,377 249,480 EBITDA/Employee2 400,793 433,543 495,499 381,831 261,476 Profitability 37.62% 40.48% 38.59% 43.87% 39.38% Operating Margin 28.67% 31.22% 28.72% 35.30% 28.19% EBITDA Margin 32.62% 32.89% 33.10% 37.39% 29.54% EBIT Margin 28.67% 31.22% 28.72% 35.30% 28.19% Pretax Margin 29.35% 31.60% 29.26% 35.63% 28.42% Net Profit Margin 21.67% 23.95% 21.61% 26.67% 21.48% R&D Expense/Revenue 2.62% 2.24% 3.30% 2.16% 2.73% COGS/Revenue 62.38% 59.52% 61.41% 56.13% 60.62% SG&A Expense/Revenue 6.34% 7.02% 6.56% 6.42% 8.46% Management Effectiveness Return on Assets Return on Equity
19.34% 30.64%
27.07% 18.01% 28.54% 22.84% 41.67% 33.61% 42.84% 35.28% Valuation Free Cash Flow/Share2 4.42 3.00 5.22 3.89 1.62 Operating Cash Flow/Share 2
5.32 3.74 6.24 4.77 1.83 Gross Margin
Required
A client approached your firm with the intention to invest in Apple and he needs guidance with regards to the following
- a) Identify 8 financial ratios and calculate 2 non-financial ratios that are worth considering for management decision making. You are required to explain the rationale of choosing these rati Your answer must be supported with evidence from published work including books and journals. (20 Marks)
- b) Write a Report to the Managing Director interpreting and critically analysing the performance of Apple over the past five year The analysis must include an overview of the performance and financial position of the company. The analysis must be supported with evidence from the audited financial statement and independent research. (45 Marks)
- c) Discuss the limitations of relying on financial ratios to interpret firm performance? (5 Marks)
SECTION B -20 marks
Question 2: (20 Marks)
Foxgloves Ltd is currently evaluating a proposal to invest in a new inshore rowing boat. Two possible types, A and B, have now been identified, each of which have a five-year life and zero scrap value. Their costs and anticipated cash flows are:
Year Type A Type B
£ £
0 (100,000) (100,000)
1 35,000 64,000
2 25,300 32,500
3 24,000 3,000
4 28,000 15,000
5 5,000 15,000
The appropriate discount rate is 10% per annum.
Year DF 10%
1 0.909
2 0.826
3 0.751
4 0.683
5 0.621
Required
- a. Calculate for each type
- The payback period (2 marks)
- The net present value (2 marks)
- The accounting rate of return (2 marks)
- b. In a report format to you manger:
- i. State the relative merits of the methods of evaluation mentioned in a) above. (7 marks)
- ii. Explain which project type you would recommend for acceptance (7 Marks)
SECTION C -10 Marks
Question 3: 10 Marks
In report format write to your manager to advice on the following costumer query?
- a) How is a budget different from a forecast? And what is the point in flexing the budgets in the context of variance analysis? (10 marks)
ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
- 1. Attempt this as three separate secti
- 2. Report or memo format would be ideal to ensure presentation is formal and professional
- 3. All calculations must be detailed and presented clearly.
- 4. Use of published work (citing references) within text is exp
- 5. A full list of references should be presented at the end of the case study.
- 6. Please avoid the use of ‘I, We, Us’ in your case study. You are expected to write in third p
- 7. Include the assignment front sheet (and marking scheme, available) which is attached to the assignment bri
- 8. Good use of English, referencing, presentation will earn marks.
Accounting and Finance Penalties
- 1. Missing References – penalty is three grade points minimum (see module guide for further details).
- 2. Front sheet missing-penalty one grade point
NB* The grade point refers to one grade movement. E.G. a one point penalty when the assessment grade is B+ will be downgraded to B. A two point penalty would down grade the assessment to B-, three points to C+
Accounting & Finance Front Sheet
ACC3015
Declaration by the candidate named above
- 1. I confirm that this is my own work (or, in the case of a group assignment, the work of my group) and that, although I may have consulted others in the course of assembling material for the work, the finished article has been completed without help or participation of any other person (other than, in group assignments, other members of the same group).
- 2. The work contains no material drawn from unattributed sources.
Student Signature
Date Signed
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HA3032 AUDITING AND ASSURANCE SERVICES
$30.00by Fiverr TutorsHA3032 AUDITING AND ASSURANCE SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Assessment Value: 20% Instructions:
ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
Question 1
You are the audit senior responsible for the audit of Sampson Limited. You are currently planning the audit for the year ended 31 December 20X7. During your initial planning meeting held with the financial controller, he told you of the following changes in the company’s operations.
(i) Due to the financial controller’s workload, the company has employed a treasurer. The financial controller is excited about the appointment because in the two months that the treasurer has been with the company he has realised a small profit for the company through foreign-exchange transactions in yen.
(ii) Sampson has planned to close an inefficient factory in country New South Wales before the end of 20X7. It is expected that the redeployment and disposal of the factory’s assets will not be completed until the end of the following year. However, the financial controller is confident that he will be able to determine reasonably accurate closure provisions.
(iii) To help achieve the budgeted sales for the year, Sampson is about to introduce bonuses for its sales staff. The bonuses will be an increasing percentage of the gross sales made, by each salesperson, above certain monthly targets.
(iv) The company is using a new general ledger software package. The financial controller is impressed with the new system, because management accounts are easily produced and allow detailed comparisons with budgets and prior- period figures across product lines and geographical areas. The conversion to the new system occurred with a minimum of fuss. As it is a popular computer package, it required only minor modifications.
(v) As part of the conversion, the position of systems administrator was created.
This position is responsible for all systems maintenance, including data backups and modifications. These tasks were the responsibility of the accountant.
(vi) The managing director has returned from the USA, where he signed a contract to import a line of clothing that has become the latest fashion fad in the USA. The company has not previously been engaged in the clothing industry.
Required:
For each of the scenarios above, explain how the components of audit risk (inherent, control or detection risk) are affected.
[10 marks]
Question 2
You are the audit senior on the audit of EasyFit Pty Limited, a large manufacturer of shoes. EasyFit Pty Limited’s main market lies with 18 to 24 year olds.
This is the first year in which your firm has performed the audit. As part of the planning work, you have performed analytical procedures on an annualised basis and compared the results to industry averages and last year’s audited financial information. The results are given below:
Industry average EasyFit Pty Limited
1 Ratio Current ratio
20X7 2.84
20X6 3.27
20X7 1.89
20X6 2.24
2 Receivables turnover ratio 4.9 4.6 6.3 7.0 3 Inventory turnover ratio 3.7 3.8 5.0 5.5 4 Return on total assets 7% 5% 13% 11% 5 Net profit ratio 0.06 0.06 0.04 0.04 6 Gross margin 0.20 0.26 0.20 0.18 Required:
Explain the general meaning of each of the above ratios, discuss the conclusions that you can draw about EasyFit’s financial position and identify potential audit risks to be investigated further.
[10 marks]
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Banks do not adjust their lending rates
$40.00by Fiverr TutorsAssessment details
Objectives
This assessment item relates to the course learning outcomes 1-5, as stated in learning outcomes.
This assessment is designed for you to develop knowledge and skills on contemporary issues of the Australian and Global Financial Systems. The assessment item is designed for you to develop knowledge and skills on issues related to the Australian and Global Financial Systems.
Critically analyze the following research question:
“Banks do not adjust their lending rates immediately when the Reserve Bank reduces the interest rate. This action suggests that commercial banks are attempting to increase their profits.” Critically analyze the statement, commenting on the Australian banks current position on interest rates. Include a discussion on the recent Murray inquiry (2014) into the financial system. The size of this assignment should be a maximum of 2500 words
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Regulatory Enforcement and Compliance Paper
$5.00by Fiverr TutorsTopic: Regulatory enforcement and compliance Issue: Accuracy
Critically analyse the role of the accountant in this issue. Discuss each issue individually. Clearly explain why it is important to consider it as a key issue, what are the implications of these issues for the accounting profession (including society and community).
Pages: 1, double spaced
Sources: 1
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Trade Unions In Britain
$50.00by Fiverr TutorsTrade Unions In Britain Are A Thing Of The Past in Britain. Critically examine this position
Pages: 10, double Spaced
Sources: 20
Style: APA
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Factors Causing Rising Income Inequality
$35.00by Fiverr TutorsFactors Causing Rising Income Inequality
ECON 220 Final Exam – 60% of Final exam grade
Piketty’s Capital in the 21st Century created a renewed interest and discussion of the issue of rising income inequality that’s has occurred over the last 40 years. Analyze and evaluate the relative significance of the various factors that have contributed to this trend. Summarize your evaluation of these issues in a 2 to 3 page paper, single spaced. You must use and appropriately reference at least 5 sources.
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Australian Accounting Standards
$35.00by Fiverr TutorsBAO2203
Corporate Accounting
They have asked you and your colleagues to sample a selection of listed companies, and establish the extent to which companies comply in detail with the spirit of the law. Management are curious about the compliance in regard to several particular areas of consolidations.
Required:
Your assignment is divided into two (2) parts. Part 1 is the analysis of a sample of annual reports and Part II.
You are to form into groups of two for the submission of this assignment
Part 1 (approx. 500words)
You are required to select three companies from the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
You are then to obtain copies of those companies’ latest annual reports and investigate the consolidation practices of these companies. That is:
- Review the most recent financial statements of three Australian firms from different industries. Analyse, compare and discuss the firms’ disclosure of consolidation practices to explore both firms’ compliance with relevant Australian Accounting Standard AASB10 and support your arguments using relevant research literature.
Part II (approx 1500 words)
‘Financial capital maintenance ensures that profit and distributions of profit for an entity, including a group, do not derive from the mere act of acquiring another entity’s assets or acquiring an equitable interest in that other entity’s net assets (Knapp 2013, p.192.)’
(Source: Knapp, J. 2013. A reconsideration of consolidation accounting requirements and pre-acquisition dividends. Australian Accounting Review. Vol. 23 No. 3, pp. 190-207.
Discuss.
(hint: After reading the article by Knapp, identify the key terms, define them, what do you believe to is the main problem, and compare the cost and ‘new’ consolidation approach.)
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1835-2561.2012.00190.x/pdf
Total Approximate word Length: 2000 words for two member groups.
Marking: This assignment is worth 20% and will be scored out of 20 marks. The assignment is a TEAM assignment and therefore scores will be applied to all members of a team without distinction.
Due Date: Week 9
You have to submit TWO copies of your report:
- Only single copy should be submitted to Turnitin via a link on VU Collaborate. The report should be submitted ONLY by one team member or team leader.
- The second (hard copy) of the report should be submitted to your lecturer / tutor / assignment box.
Penalty for late assignments: 1 mark per working day (weekday) and no mark will be awarded after five days.
Teamwork:
- Team members must belong to the same tutorial group.
- It is YOUR responsibility to form teams, thus swapping contact details and arranging regular progress meetings is essential. Remember, once a team is formed, it is up to you and your fellow team members to maintain team discipline. No changes to group members are allowed during the last three weeks before the submission deadline. All group members are equally responsible for the submission of the assignment.
- Any person signing up in a group needs to obtain approval from other group members PRIOR to signing up. In case there are complaints that a student signed up without prior approval from other group members, he/she will be removed from the group immediately. All complaints need to be submitted via email (using VU student email)
- Groups must assign a leader and keep all records of meetings and tasks assigned to group members. Students must meet at least three (3) times face-to-face but more often by electronic means. Meeting records must be attached at the end of your report. Marks will be allocated for your meeting logs. A suggested meeting log is attached.
- Where a group member is not cooperating or contributing to the group and the team has made all efforts to resolve the issue, the team must inform the tutor and unit coordinator/s immediately via email. Where a group does not report this matter immediately, it will not be entertained later on, especially before the due date of the assignment. The defaulting member will be given a warning and should the member continue to default, the group will continue without the defaulting member and the defaulting member will receive zero for the task.
Referencing and style
- Assignment must be typed using Word document and double-spaced with a normal margin (i.e. 3cm)
- The required referencing style is Harvard (Please visit VU library for examples of Harvard Referencing Style at http://guides.library.vu.edu.au/Harvard).
Some useful journals include:
Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies journalAcademy of Accounting and Financial Studies proceedings
Accounting and business research
Accounting and finance (Parkville)
Accounting and the public interest
Accounting, auditing, & accountability
Accounting, auditing & accountability journal
Accounting forum
Accounting horizons
Accounting in Europe
Accounting, organizations and society
Accounting perspectives
Accounting research journal
Accounting review
Accounting standard
Accounting today
Advances in accounting
Advances in Accounting, Finance & Economics
Advances in international accounting
African journal of accounting, economics, finance and banking research
Asian Academy of Management Journal of Accounting & Finance
Asian journal of finance & accounting
Asian review of accounting
Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal
Australian accounting standard
Bank accounting & finance
British accounting review
Canadian accounting perspectives
Contemporary accounting research
Critical perspectives on accounting
European accounting review
International accounting bulletin
International journal of accounting
International journal of accounting, auditing and performance evaluation
International journal of accounting information systems
International journal of digital accounting research
International journal of intelligent systems in accounting, finance & management
Irish accounting review
Issues in accounting education
Issues in Social & Environmental Accounting
Journal of accounting & economics
Journal of accounting and finance research
Journal of accounting & organizational change
Journal of accounting and public policy
Journal of accounting, auditing & finance
Journal of accounting research
Journal of Accounting, Business & Management
Journal of bank cost & management accounting
Journal of business finance & accounting
Journal of contemporary accounting & economics
Journal of corporate accounting & finance
Journal of Financial Reporting & Accounting
Journal of international accounting, auditing & taxation
Journal of international accounting research
Journal of international financial management & accounting
Journal of management accounting research
Journal of modern accounting and auditing
Journal of public budgeting, accounting & financial management
Journal of theoretical accounting research
Malaysian Accounting Review
Pacific accounting review
Public accounting report
Qualitative research in accounting and management
Quarterly journal of finance and accounting
Quarterly Journal of Finance and Accounting
Research in accounting regulation
Review of accounting & finance
Review of accounting studies
Review of quantitative finance and accounting
Student No:
Name:
Assessment Criteria and Assignment Structure
Assessment Structure (marks) Max mark Your Mark
Excellent Very Good Good Average Marginal Poor Very Poor - Part I Analysis of 3 companies (3x4marks)
12 - Introduction and Conclusion
4 - Part II: Discuss the concept of capital maintenance
4 - Comparison of the cost Versus ‘new’ consolidation method (AASB 10)
6 - Conceptual problems in applying standard
3 - Bibliography, referencing and citations
2 - English expression, coherence, grammar and spelling
3 - Evidence of the group work-meeting logs (3×2)
6 - Total /40
40 - Total /20%