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Digital Submission Instructions: Please submit via the Moodle submission point for the unit  

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Key task and word count (or equivalent)  

For this assignment, you need to use the Adam Cars case study (which is provided in Moodle) to complete a business report using the instructions provided at the start of the case study.  

Maximum word count: 3,000 words.Order now

Unit Learning Outcomes:  

1.Recognise (using relevant conceptual frameworks and theoretical models) how financial information is obtained, presented and used, especially for decision-making, performance measurement and control purposes.  

2.Analyse the impact of the financial management function and the financial information generated in respect of the value performance of the firm.  

3.Critically evaluate current research and scholarship in aspects of finance and accounting, particularly including globalisation and sustainability.  

Skills assessed:  

PLO 1  

Our graduates will apply critical thinking to practical and theoretical problems  

1.1.1  

Identify and interrogate relevant data and literature sources using methods appropriate to level of study and to discipline.  

  1.1.2b  

Critique theory in discussion and analysis.    

  PLO 2  

Our graduates will be effective communicators using a range of media  

2.1.1  

Organise work in a logical structure in order to draw conclusions that follow from line of argument.    

  2.1.2  

Apply consistent and appropriate referencing and in text citations.  

  2.1.3  

Demonstrate digital skills appropriate to level and to discipline.  

Assignment Details and Instructions   

Using the information provided in the Adam cars limited case study:   

In your role as a management consultant, prepare a business report for submission to the board of directors of Adam cars Limited which contains the following:  

Section 1: Performance review  

Using the financial statements outlined in the case study, and other information available, provide an analysis of the company’s revenue growth, gross profit, operating profit and non-financial performance for the year to 31 December 2023, in comparison with the previous year.  

Section 2: Financial position  

Using the financial statements outlined in the case study, and other information available, provide an analysis of the company’s liquidity, working capital management and financial structure at the 31 December 2023, in comparison with the previous year.  

Section 3: Financial forecasts  

Calculate the company’s operating budget for the year to 31 December 2023 using the budgeting assumptions outlined in the case study. Additionally, you should evaluate the suitability of the company’s approach to budgeting and the sensitivity of the budgeting assumptions.  

Section 4: Investment appraisal  

Provide an analysis of the proposed-out diversification investment, as lined in the case study, applying a selection of non-discounted and discounted investment appraisal techniques.  

Section 5: CSR Issues

Provide an analysis how is the car industry addressing the dual challenges of diversity and sustainability, and what strategies or initiatives are being implemented to ensure a more inclusive workforce and environmentally responsible practices in vehicle manufacturing and operations?

What is and should be the role of Government in addressing the issue of waste reduction?

Additional guidance  

Your report should be addressed to the company’s board of directors and should focus on providing commercial analysis and practical insight to the reader.   

Your analysis should be based on the information provided in the case study, along with any further research. Please see Moodle for suggestions of additional reading, which will help you to conduct appropriate research.  

When writing your business report, it is strongly recommended that you should use the Business report template (available on Moodle).  

Your list of references and any appendices will not be included in the word count.

However, the quality of your report will be predominantly assessed on the work that you provide in the five  sections which are outlined above.Our samples

The maximum word count for this report is 3,000 words. This excludes your list of references and any appendices. However, please note that the quality of your report will be assessed on the basis of the main sections of the report.

LO2 Analyse the impact of the financial management function and the financial information generated in respect of the value performance of the firm. 

Penalties will be imposed on any piece of assessed work that exceeds the maximum word count by more than 10% of the maximum length. Details of penalties are outlined below: