You have been appointed to evaluate the financial performance of Barratt Developments Plc, using ratio analysis. You will need to obtain the financial reports from www.barrattdevelopments.co.uk for the last three years (2022, 2021 & 2020). The report should contain the following: • Introduction • A brief overview of the company • Performance evaluation from the point of view of potential investors Compute relevant financial ratios (liquidity, profitability, efficiency, solvency and investment ratios) for the company over the last three years, interpret and critically evaluate your findings. All calculations must be included in the main report (a separate table for each ratio). • Recommendations on possible course of action. This assessment tests the achievement of LOs 1 and 2: LO1. Flexibly and creatively apply key accounting concepts and terminology to prepare and present key financial statements. (KTS) LO2. Critically evaluate and analyse financial information by drawing appropriate conclusions. (SS, KTS)
