BAC1014 ASSIGNMENT QUESTION (Tri 02 2012/2013) Select A COMPANY from any sectors (except Finance) listed in Bursa Malaysia.

. You and your group members are considering investing in the companys common stock. As accounting experts, you are advised to make an analysis of the company. Get an annual report for TWO YEARS (2010 and 2011), and answer the following questions:

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Make a 2-year trend analysis, using 2010 as the base year, of (i) Net Sales and (ii) Net Earnings, and comment on the significance of the trend results. Compute for 2011 and 2010 the followings: a) Debt to Total Assets ratio b) Times Interest Earned ratio How would you evaluate the companys long term solvency? Compute for 2011 and 2010 the followings: a) Profit Margin b) Asset Turnover c) Return on Assets d) Return on Stockholders Equity How would you evaluate the companys profitability? What information outside the annual report may also be useful in making your investment decisions?

Group of 5 pax (must be under the same Lecture Section) Dateline is on Week 11.