MBA 500 Module Four Consulting Report: Analysis of Financial Performance Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
Analyzing the financial performance of a company is crucial for any business at any given point of time, but especially when the company is heading in a new direction.
You are aware the health and beauty company you work for has made the strategic decision to move to a triple-bottom-line-focused business model. You have already collaborated with various departments within your organization to understand their perspectives.
Now you will review the current financial performance of your organization and evaluate whether the operational plan aligns with key performance indicators of the finance department.
Prompt
Using the financial records of the health and beauty company that you work for, as well as the financial records of the company you chose in Module One, create a consulting report outlining the following criteria:
Explain the key financial performance indicators and the reasons why various stakeholders would be most interested in them.
Use the “Questions to consider” within the health and beauty financial records and common financial ratios for guidance to support your rationale. Include the following stakeholders in your response:
Employees
Shareholders
Community groups
Explain additional key financial line items related to triple bottom line that are required to measure cost. Consider the financial records you chose in Module One and support your rationale.
Supporting Material
Financial records of the health and beauty company you work at
Consolidated balance sheet
Consolidated cash flow statement
Consolidated income statement
Financial records of the company you chose in Module One
Balance sheet of your chosen company
Cash flow statement of your chosen company
Income statement of your chosen company
List of global companies provided in Module One
List of Companies
What to Submit
In a Word document, use double-spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. This consulting report should be 1 to 3 pages in length and include references cited in APA format. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.