0-40 An answer which demonstrates a limited understanding of the question. There is some relevant factual knowledge and/or awareness of the relevant theoretical model, but it is patchy. A few significant errors present in writing. The answer is not well planned, with little development of argument, and often much irrelevant discussion is present. Lacks clarity of expression.

50-60 An answer which demonstrates clear an understanding of the importance and use financial ratios. Have used relevant ratios together with non-financial information and critically evaluated the financial performance in the past and potential future performance of the business. There is a sound basis of relevant factual knowledge and/or of theoretical issues involved with valid argument present to discuss the context with few significant errors. The issues involved are dealt with in a systematic way. 40-50 An answer which demonstrates an understanding of the basic in financial ratios and the ability to make use of the ratios to comment of the financial performance of a company. Although some errors present in understanding the finical ratios, the overall framework of the answer is sensible. The answer shows a basic application and a little or no development of critical argument, demonstrating understanding of most of the essential issues.

Marking Scheme Marks Description 80-100 A quite exceptional and outstanding report on financial performance of the company, providing insights, which is not subject to repetition: this range is distinguished by superior organization of information, economic use of language and totally comprehensive, given the condition of the question. Demonstrated excellent understanding and application of relevant ratios and also have used both financial and non-financial information to evaluate and comment on company’s financial performance company and presented in a professional manner. 60-70 Above average answer which demonstrates clear understanding of ratios to measure the financial performance of a company. Have used relevant profitability, liquidity, efficiency and investment ratios together some reasonable non-financial information and critically evaluated the financial performance in the past and potential future performance of the business. The report has been properly structured and presented in a logical manner without much spelling and grammar mistakes.

• All the Figures, Tables, Diagrams etc. should be labelled and numbered • Write on only one side of the paper. • Utilize a table of contents and section headings where applicable. • Use size A4 paper. • Do not forget to sign the plagiarism statement on the cover sheet of your assignment. • All sources of information must be referenced using “Harvard referencing” where a reference listing should be included at the end of the assignment • The ethical procedures of the course strictly maintain a data security policy on students’ work and you should submit a soft copy of your completed assignment along with your completed assignment hard copy in order to avoid assignment information distribution among others.

The completed assignment should consist of the following documents and should be in order: 1. Cover Sheet / Title page 2. Assignment Brief 3. Acknowledgement 4. Executive summary 5. Table of contents 6. Introduction 7. Task (body of the report) 8. Conclusion and Recommendation 9. References 10. Appendixes Assignment Preparation Guidelines • Type your assignment clearly ? Headings : 14 pt, Bold, Underlined ? Sub-headings : 12 pt, Bold, Underlined ? Body : 12 pt, normal ? Align : Justify ? Line spacing : 1.5 ? Margins : 1” form each side ? Numbering : at the bottom right hand corner ? Header • Left side- subject name ? Footer • Left side- batch number