OPTION 1
The financial statements for David Jones Ltd can be accessed from the following website http://www.davidjones.com.au/For-Investors/Presentations-and-Reports-2010/Annual-reports- 2010. Examine these statements and answer the following questions:
* What were David Jones’s main operating activities during 2010? What were the main differences between the accrual and cash flow effects of these activities?
* If you owned 10,000 of the company’s shares, what would be your claim on the company’s earnings for 2010? Was this a larger or smaller claim than you would have had for 2009?
* What were the company’s main sources of cash for 2010? In general, what did the company do with the cash it received?
* What were the main financial activities during 2010? In general, how would you describe the company’s financing activities overall during the last 2 years?
* What main investing activities occurred in 2010?
* As of the end of 2010, what were the company’s most important reported assets? What other resources may be important to the company, yet are not reported on its statement of financial position?
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Executive Summary
David Jones Limited (DJS) since 1838 is an exclusive Australia-wide chain of retail department stores, which manages thirty five department stores and two warehouse outlets. | David Jones Limited was able to cultivate its financial performance and beneficial shareholder returns for 2010 with record financial results against all challenges. The company offered the best branded department store delivering best customer experience for customers, the best place to work for their people, the best partnership for their branded suppliers, and the best
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