he basic requirement is to make a general analysis of the profitability, efficiency, liquidity, gearing (leverage), and investment performance of a company of your choice from the provided list of companies below, you need to access the companys 2018 and 2019 annual reports available online through the companys website. The suggested companies are, Wesfarmer Group, Woolworths Group, ANZ Bank, Commonwealth Bank, Myer Investor and Media Centre, NAB, Westpac. Each group should choose one company only, it is not allowed for two groups to have the same company. Students are to use the Consolidated data in conducting their analysis. Note that the 2019 annual report for any company contains comparative data for the year 2018

. The assignment will contain two main elements: SCHEDULE(S) OF RELEVANT RATIOS AND OTHER USEFUL CALCULATIONS The schedule(s) of relevant ratios and other useful calculations should be incorporated in one or more appendices. Ratios and other calculations should be presented so as to facilitate comparison between 2019 and 2018 data. Students are advised to show the calculations used in determining particular ratios and other figures. A WRITTEN REPORT The written report should:

Explain briefly what is revealed by the ratios and other calculations in the context of the companys profitability, efficiency, liquidity, gearing (leverage) and investment performance. In particular, any important changes from 2018 to 2019 should be identified, discussed and, where possible, explained. Provide an overall assessment of the company from the perspective of existing and potential equity investors (shareholders).