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, bibliography