Letter of internal control from external auditors 5. Minutes of board meetings 3. Energy sector analysis Energy is considered to be the lifeline of economic development. For a developing economy with a high population growth rate, it is important to keep a balance between energy supply and emerging needs. If corrective measures are not effectively anticipated significant constraints start emerging for development activities. The rise […]

Accounting ratios are a technique normally adopted by financial analysts in order to highlight the financial health of the company at hand.  There are a vast number of accounting ratios, each of which outlines certain aspect of the organisation. The main areas normally considered are the financial performance, financial position and financial stability of the corporation.  In this respect it is imperative that one first […]

4. Other financial and non-financial analysis This section objective is to compare significant financial and non-financial information and identify risks reported in Toyota’s and Honda’s 2010 Annual Report, Notes to the Financial Statements, Company Official Websites, Bloomberg and Thompson Reuters; which are not reflected in our financial ratio analysis and might have a significant impact in our investment decision making process. Dividends Payments and Dividend […]

Company overview Target Corporation was originally known as the Dayton Dry Goods Co., a company founded in Minnesota in 1902.   Changing its name to the Target Corporation in January 2000, this USA based company now trades through more that 1,500 stores in 47 states as well as online through their website, Target.com.  Whilst largely known as a discount retailer, one of their latest offerings is […]

INTRODUCTION According to the requirements stipulated in this assignment, this essay would be analysing two companies: BG group Plc and Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Both companies are oil and gas producers and they operate in the integrated natural oil and gas industry. They are involved in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of gas and oil. They are both quoted in the oil and gas […]

?ANALYSIS OF OIL AND GAS MARKETING SECTOR- AN OVERVEW OF ITS GROWTH OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS (2001 – 2005) AUTHOR: Akhlaq Ahmad Enroll No. 111031-004 Cell no: 03215008455 BBA-6 (Morning) SUPERVISOR: Mr. Musbashir Sadiq Bahria Institute of Management & Computer Sciences, Bahria University Shangrila Road, Sector E-8, Islamabad ABSTRACT Pakistan’s economy is undergoing significant structural changes since 1999-2000. The real GDP growth is accelerating […]

The analysis aims to explore the nature of the working capital cycle and requirements of companies from three different sectors. The companies chosen for these purposes are Fuller, Smith, & Turner PLC, Home Retail Group PLC, and Independent News and Media PLC and the methods of investigation are ratio analysis of liquidity and efficiency, and working capital cycle analysis. Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC is […]

PART 1, COMPANY OVERVIEW: a. McDonald’s is an American fast food chain that sells a variety of fast food alternatives, but most notably has earned its reputation and success for the hamburger. It is the largest fast food chain in the world, with globally recognized “golden arches” symbolizing a reliable meal can be had in over 119 countries. McDonald’s has continued to develop their menu […]

A Financial Analysis of Yum! Brands, Inc Restaurants are, and will continue to be, an extremely profitable business. As a result, shareholders who have interest in brands such as McDonalds and Starbucks need not to worry about negative implications for the food giants compared to more risky industries. One company in particular, Yum! Brands (YUM), is another brand investors should become familiar with. Consumers may […]

Part 1 Background introduction for Office Depot Office Depot is a supplier of office products and services. The company’s selection of brand name office supplies includes business machines, computers, computer software and office furniture, while its business services encompass copying, printing, document reproduction, shipping, and computer setup and repair. An S;P 500 company, Office Depot generates revenues of over US $14 billion annually and has […]