The PPT about the Financial Decision Making

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Students need to prepare business model of a company , part way through the business simulation, the student teams will prepare a briefing for their shareholders on the latest round of the business simulation explaining their financial performance and positions and plans for the future. They will have 20 minutes to present, with an emphasis on clear and concise communication of the financial issues and proposed actions, group cohesion, and professional behaviour. This assessment covers LO1 and LO3 in the context of the simulation.

Guildhall School of Business and Law

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MN7029SR

Financial Decision Making

Academic Year 2024/25

Assessment 1

Group Work Presentation

First Marker:

Second Marker:

Title of presentation: Group work (2 to 4 members)

Assessment criteria

Level of achievement

Marks to be awarded

First

Marker

Second

Marker

Summary

(10 marks)

Your summary should provide an executive viewer with all the key points of your presentation.

10 marks

Financial analysis

(25 marks)

Using appropriate financial analytical tools (such as financial ratios) and financial data present the financial performance of the business over the period and the position of the business at the end of year (round) 4.

Give reasons for, and interpretations of the ratios.

The chosen ratios should be kept to a manageable number – the emphasis should be on quality rather quantity. Some key ratios such as Return on Capital Employed and Profitability Ratios are expected.

For an excellent mark your historic financial performance and forecast should include analysis of revenue and profit in total and by products.

25 marks

Key decisions taken

(10 marks)

You will cover the key decisions made in the business and what impact these had on performance

· What product lines did you decide to stock?

· How did you finance growth?

· What pricing decisions did you make?

· How did you choose suppliers?

10 marks

Strategic decisions

(10 marks)

Summarise your key decisions in respect of items as described above.

10 marks

Forecast for next 3 years

(20 marks)

Using appropriate financial analytical tools (such as financial ratios) and financial data present the financial projections for the business over the coming 3 years

You should consider returns to shareholders, profitability and share price.

20 marks

Group Log

(10 marks)

For an excellent mark the group meeting log will show a record of all group meetings including the attendees, their role in the company, the objectives of the meeting and decisions/ actions.

10 marks

Structure and Presentation

(15 marks)

You should deliver a professionally structured and delivered presentation that is free from errors and is correctly referenced throughout.

15 marks

Total:

100 marks