FSA Feb - June 2017 Final Assignment Guidelines Your report should include 1. A brief introduction to the chosen companies, period of study, sector, objectives of preparing the report. 2. Trend analysis – you should compare and contrast the performance of both the companies covering various aspects like profitability, revenue, operating expenses, assets and liabilities, current assets and current liabilities etc. This could include few (say 3 or 4) graphical presentations. Your discussions could be based on the average values calculated in excel. 3. Cash flow analysis – The discussions on cash flow analysis should include the comparing and contrasting of operating, investing and financing cash flows of both companies and link it to the income statement or statement of financial position. For example cash flow from investing activities could be linked to non-current assets in the statement of financial position. This could be supported by one graphical presentation. 4. Z score analysis – The discussions on Z score analysis should focus on the probable bankruptcy of the both companies and link it with its liquidity, working capital, revenue etc. 5. Brief discussions on SWOT analysis. 6. Relevant conclusions (Do not forget to link your conclusions to your objectives!) 7. References should be in Harvard style. 8. A separate link will be created to upload your excel calculations which should include calculations on the following: • Income statement of both the companies • Statement of financial positions of both companies • Cash flow statements • Z score • Graphs and charts.