'0' *5 N? nd\" 35%- Page 3 of 22 PLEASE READ THE CASE STUDY AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW CASE STW You, plus four to five members of the audit rm, KP Maverick Kings, were asked by one of the Audit Partners to do an analysis on the company, Hillsburg Hardware that had issued an IPO. Hillsburg Hardware was recently audited by Price Water Melon Carrot Chartered Accountants. The annual reports including the audit nancial statements are enclosed. The Senior Partner of KP Maverick Kings informed you, that their clients name is Mr. Bull Baite, a billionaire. The Partner calculated several key ratios which are also enclosed. The Partner emphasized to you and your team, that he needs a comprehensive analysis of the ratios and gave you the following request in detail: see company financials below| REQUIRED: A. What major conclusions can be drawn from this information about the company's future? B. Outline FIVE (5) additional pieces of information, as well as the REASON FOR EACH additional information, that would be helpful in your assessment of this company's nancial condition. 43- 6. Based on the ratios analysed, outline THREE (3) aspects of the company that you believe should receive special emphasis in the audit. Page 4 of 22 III 0