MOD003459 Financial Reporting for Businesses, Level 5, Anglia Ruskin University, England

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

A potential investor in The Unite Group plc does not understand the performance and position of the business as shown in its Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018. You have been approached for the following advice:

a) Calculate ratios for profitability, liquidity, efficiency and gearing for the years 2018 and 2017.

b) Analyse the performance and position of The Unite Group plc based on the above ratios.

c) Critically analyse the change in Lease accounting rules from IAS 17 Leases to IFRS 16 Leases.

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