Discuss the management of Equity and Debt as part of the long term funding requirements of companies. (See the marking scheme below). In addition, select two non-financial companies listed on the London Stock Market and analyse the published financial statements for the last 5 years, comparing the proportion of Equity and Debt for each company; and comparisons between the two selected companies. (See the marking scheme below). Detailed calculations of specific and relevant financial values and ratios must be included, together with appropriate graphs/charts. Your assessment must contain an Introduction, Conclusion and Recommendation detailing the results of your analysis. What is expected in students answers: Ability to introduce the report, by including assignment objectives, companies selected and financial statements obtained. The description, purpose and contrast of the management of Equity and Debt should demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues. Analysis, comparisons, calculations and graphs/charts for the 2 companies should be accurate and demonstrate the ability to relate theory to the real world. Arguments should be clearly summed up to reach a conclusion and recommendation. Clear, professional evidence of wide research should be provided. FYI All calculations are to be in the appendix!! Table of contents Report format Introduction Description/purpose/contrasts of the management of Equity Description/purpose/contrasts of the management of Debt Analysis/comparisons/calculations/graphs/charts of values and ratios of Equity and Debt for 2 companies Conclusion and Recommendation Content, style, relevance, originality Format, referencing, bibliographyDiscuss the management of Equity and Debt as part of the long term funding requirements of companies. (See the marking scheme below). In addition, select two non-financial companies listed on the London Stock Market and analyse the published financial statements for the last 5 years, comparing the proportion of Equity and Debt for each company; and comparisons between the two selected companies. (See the marking scheme below). Detailed calculations of specific and relevant financial values and ratios must be included, together with appropriate graphs/charts. Your assessment must contain an Introduction, Conclusion and Recommendation detailing the results of your analysis. What is expected in students answers: Ability to introduce the report, by including assignment objectives, companies selected and financial statements obtained. The description, purpose and contrast of the management of Equity and Debt should demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues. Analysis, comparisons, calculations and graphs/charts for the 2 companies should be accurate and demonstrate the ability to relate theory to the real world. Arguments should be clearly summed up to reach a conclusion and recommendation. Clear, professional evidence of wide research should be provided. FYI All calculations are to be in the appendix!! Table of contents Report format Introduction Description/purpose/contrasts of the management of Equity Description/purpose/contrasts of the management of Debt Analysis/comparisons/calculations/graphs/charts of values and ratios of Equity and Debt for 2 companies Conclusion and Recommendation Content, style, relevance, originality Format, referencing, bibliography