| Module Title: | Financial Management | Programme: | BA/BSc (Honours) | Level: | Level 5 | Awarding Body: | | Module Leader: | | Format: | Report | Presentation: | No | Any special requirements: | All work should be submitted on the Student Portal along with an acceptable Turnitin Report | Word Limit: | 1,800 words (with 10% plus or minus leeway) | Deadline date for submission: | 28thJuly 2013 | Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment: | The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the sources and costs of long and short term capital | Percentage of marks awarded for module: | BA - This assignment is worth 30% of the total marks for the module
BSc - This assignment is worth 50% of the total marks for the module | Assessment criteria: | Explanatory comments on the assessment criteria | Maximum marks for each section | Content, style, relevance, originality: | Clear demonstration of rigorous research from recognised authoritative sources. Audience focus. | 10% | Format, referencing, bibliography: | Harvard | 10% | Constructive critical analysis, introduction, conclusion: | Demonstration of a clear understanding of the issues. Use of academic models. | 80% |
Candidates must clearly label their ID Number on additional separate reference, formula or answer sheets.
Assignment Task:
Critically discuss four (4) different sources of finance as part of the short and long term funding requirements of companies.
You are required to select two non-financial companies listed on the London Stock Market and obtain their latest published financial statements.
Any analysis must include advantages, disadvantages and contrasts for each source of finance; and comparisons between the two selected companies.
Detailed calculations of specific and relevant financial values and ratios must be included.
Your assessment must contain an Introduction and Conclusion