MANAGING FINANCE

MANAGING FINANCE

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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/22
Coursework Assessment Brief
Module Code: UMAD47-15-M
Module Title: MANAGING FINANCE
Submission Deadline: 18 July 2022
Assessment Component: Coursework
Assessment Weighting: 75 per cent of total module mark
Marking and feedback deadline (20 working days after end of grace period): 19 June August
2022
N.B. all times are 24-hour clock, current local time (at time of submission) in the UK
Assessment Instructions
Choose from one of the two options.
Option AYou are required to write an investigatory business report identifying problems and/or
recommending solutions for improvement in the management of profitability, liquidity and/or
efficiency of a public listed company (PLC). This will be carried out by using Ratio Analysis on the
latest data available in the published financial statements for the business for 2019-2021 (3
years). The report should be predominately analytical rather than descriptive. Please note that;
• Absence of data for 2021 will lead to a failure in this assignment.
• You should use the ratios which were taught in this module.
• Please read the marking guidelines carefully which give a good indication on the possible
contents and structure for this report.
• Marks & Spencer Plc is a case study for our class discussion. Students are not allowed to
choose this company. Using Marks & Spencer data for the analysis will lead toa failure in the
coursework.
Option BThis option is available to students who would like to start a business in the future. It gives you
an opportunity to put that idea in words and numbers, research on related matters e.g. demand
and need for the idea, industry growth, marketing etc. and how you would start the business by
taking into account the capital required and how it would be invested. The business plan must
include;
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• Financial assumptions – expected inflows (sales ) and outflows (expenses) giving a detailed
breakdown of these items.
• Monthly cash flow budget for first year of operation,
• Budgeted Income Statement
• Budgeted Balance Sheet for the first year and
• Financial Ratios and Key Performance indicators of this future business.
The report (option A or B) should be written in a professional manner using tables and graphs
with clear sections and headings. This is an individual piece of work. You should also follow the
guidance given in the class.
This assessment aligns with the following learning outcomes for this module.
• Critically analyse financial statements and make appropriate recommendations. MO1
• Apply data analysis to complex, incomplete or contradictory information and
communicate the outcome effectively. MO3
• Incorporate detailed financial planning and budgeting aspects into a coherent business
plan. MO4
Marking Criteria
The following criteria will be used in evaluating this assessment:

70%+ 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 0-39%
Executive
Summary
10%		 Presents the
information in a
“to the point”,
concise and
clear manner
and in business
style. Important
data has been
highlighted. It
gives the reader
an excellent
understanding
of the report.		 A good effort to
present the
information in a
concise and
clear manner
and in business
style. Important
data has been
highlighted. It
gives the reader
a good
understanding
of the report.		 A good effort to
present the
information in a
concise manner.
However, some
of the
important data/
information has
not been
highlighted.
There are few
structural/prese
ntation issues. It
either exceeds a
page or full
page has not
been used.		 Fails to
summarise the
report in a
concise and
business style.
No data/
information has
been given from
the main body
of the report. It
either exceed a
page or full
page has not
been used.		 You have
confused
executive
summary with
abstracts or
introduction,
hence not
meeting the
guidelines for
this part OR this
part was not
given at all

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Introduction,
aim and
methodology
10%		 Gives relevant
background
information, set
the right & clear
aim and SMART
objectives
Clearly sets
aims and
SMART
objectives with
clear
methodology on
executing the
task. Uses sub
sections and
bullet points
where
appropriate.		 A good effort to
give relevant
background
information,
sets clear aim
and SMART
objectives with
description on
how the task
was completed.
Uses sub
sections and
bullet points
where
appropriate.		 A good effort to
give relevant
background
information,
sets aim and
objectives
which could be
improved
following
SMART
guidelines.
Gives
description on
how the task
was completed.
Sub-sections
and bullet
points should
be used where
appropriate.		 Fails to give
relevant
background
information,
aim and
objectives
which could be
improved
following
SMART
guidelines. Does
not gives
description on
how the task
was completed.
Sub-sections
and bullet
points should
be used where
appropriate.		 Fails to give
relevant
background
information,
aim and
objectives. Does
not gives
description on
how the task
was completed.
Data analysis
/ numerical
investigation
Ratio
Analysis 25%
Business
Plan 35%		 Accurate and
useful
numerical
illustration
being central to
the
investigation
with well
considered
supplementary
tables and
graphs.
Calculations
given which can
be verified.
Application and
identification of
the appropriate
numerical
techniques
used.		 Mostly accurate
and useful
numerical
illustration
being central to
the
investigation
with well
considered
supplementary
tables and
graphs with
minor issues.
Calculations
given which can
be verified.
Application and
identification of
the appropriate
numerical
techniques
used.		 Reasonable
standard of
numerical work.
Use of tables,
graphs are
scarce with
errors or
absent.
Calculations
given but
cannot be
verified and/or
errors found.
Management
accounting
techniques
used.		 Numerical
errors and
absence of
tables, graphs
and other visual
aids to
comprehension.
Calculations
cannot be
verified or not
present.		 Poor assembly
of data and
Inaccurate,
flawed or lack
of quantitative
information to
support the
investigation.
No calculations
given.

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Findings,
analysis,
interpretatio
n of results
and
conclusion
Ratio
Analysis 35%
Business
Plan 25%		 Findings
expressed in a
clear manner
highlighting the
problem areas.
Provides
solutions and
recommendatio
ns for the issues
identified.
Meaningful
conclusion has
been drawn
from the
numerical
investigation by
referring to the
relevant
theories and
linking the
findings with
current
economic and
industry related
issues. Use of
graphical tools
to enhance
analysis		 Critical
examination
and evaluation
of the findings
as a basis for
problem
solving, using
insight, vision
and logical
argumentation.
Reasonable
discussion and
critique of the
study
undertaken and
its implications.
Competently
summarised
and explained in
the
conclusion. Use
of graphical
tools to
enhance
analysis. Further
research could
enhance this
part.		 Tendency for
discussion to be
descriptive and
for analysis to
lack
considerable
depth. Little or
no evidence of
research.		 Weak
understanding
of key concepts
and arguments
difficult to
follow and
inadequate
application and
evaluation of
source
material.		 Lack of depth,
rigour and
insight to the
analysis. Weak
or missing
conclusions.
Presentation
10%		 Professionally
presented with
clear
subheadings
and sections
and written in a
clear, direct,
well explained
and easy to
read style with
good spelling,
grammar and
use of English
and within the
word
limit. Extensive
and effective
use of visual
aids. includes
everything
required to
assess the work.		 Presentation
skills are
generally
effective and
competent, but
with some
minor errors.
Within word
limit. Effective
use of visual
aids		 Presentation
and referencing
are generally
competent,
some more
serious errors or
omissions.
Within word
limit.		 Poor or careless
presentation,
errors of
spelling or
grammar, minor
infringement of
word limit.		 Poor spelling,
grammar and
presentation,
wordy, unclear,
repetitive or
greatly over
word imit.

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Referencing
10%		 Referencing
always
according to
Harvard style.
Accurate in-text
referencing of
data and
consistent full
list of
references.
Financial
statements,
relevant notes
and other
relevant (only)
documents to
the accounts
given in
appendix. High
Quality of
sources used.		 Referencing
mostly
according to
Harvard style.
Accurate in-text
referencing of
data and
consistent full
list of
references.
Financial
statements,
relevant notes
and other
relevant (only)
documents to
the accounts
given in
appendix with
some omissions.
High Quality of
sources used
with few
exceptions.		 A good effort to
use Harvard
style for
referencing but
occasionally
failed to give
sources. Good
in-text
referencing of
data and list of
references.
Financial
statements and
other relevant
documents
given in
appendix with
some minor
omissions.
Quality of some
of sources used
is not
acceptable.		 Referencing
frequently does
not comply to
Harvard style.
Persistent
mistakes with
in-text
referencing and
full list of
references.
Financial
statements and
other relevant
documents
given in
appendix with
some major
omissions.
Quality of some
of sources used
is not
acceptable. no
sourcing of in
text data and
visual aids.		 Referencing
frequently does
not comply to
Harvard style.
Incomplete or
inexistent
references.
Absence of
financial
statements and
other
documents in
appendix.

Formative feedback and support during the module
You will have plenty of opportunities to discuss this coursework during the classes where you will
receive guidance on which companies to choose and how to get started. You will have an
opportunity to present and discuss your plan or draft with the tutor in a one-to-one meeting.
Further information about this assessment is available on the Blackboard site for this module and
includes:
• Assessment details
• Assignment advice
• Examples of Executive summary
• How to write a business report
Formatting
Please use the following file format
MS Word or PDF (with correct word count)
Only ONE file must be submitted. Markers may choose to ignore other attachments.
We cannot ensure that other formats are compatible with markers’ software and cannot
guarantee to mark incorrect formats.
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The first page of your coursework must include:
• Your student number
• The module name and number
• Your word count
• The coursework title
Word Limit
The maximum word limit for this coursework is 2000 words
• There is no +/- 10% on word count and anything after the maximum word count will not be
marked, in line with UWE Bristol’s Word Count Policy.
• In line with UWE policy, this word count includes everything in the main body of the text
(including headings, tables, citations, quotes, lists, etc.).
• The Executive summary, appendices, references, bibliography and footnotes (provided
footnotes only include references) are NOT included in this word count.
Referencing and Assessment Offences
Please ensure you reference all sources used when developing your assessment, using the UWE
Harvard system. Failure to properly reference your work to original source material can be
grounds for the assessment offence of plagiarism and may result in failure of the assessment or
more serious implications. Further guidance on correct referencing is available on UWE’s Study
Skills referencing pages.
UWE’s Assessment Offences Policy outlines potential offences and it is your responsibility to
understand this policy and avoid potential offences. Details of what constitutes plagiarism and
how to avoid it can be found on UWE’s Study Skills pages about avoiding plagiarism.
Text-matching software (e.g. SafeAssign) is used to check every submission against other
submissions made at the same time, previous submissions to UWE and other universities, and
internet sources. We may also manually search for matches. When submitting your work, you
will be required to confirm that the work is your own.
It is an assessment offence to:
– copy work from any source, including your own previous assessments, and present it as
your own work for this assessment, or to provide your own work to others
– to work with others on the assessment in any way, or for anyone to make amends on your
work (including proofreaders, who may highlight issues but not edit the work)
– change individual words but keep, essentially, the same sentences and/or structures from
other sources: this will be detected by text-matching software. Please write in your own
words and style to convey your own learning.
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Instructions for submission
You must submit your assignment before the stated deadline by electronic submission
through Blackboard. Notification that the electronic submission portal is open for your
assignment is displayed (usually two weeks before the submission date) in the Coursework tab
in myUWE, the Coursework tab in Blackboard and via an announcement in the Blackboard
course.
Please allow sufficient time to upload your assignment, as the system becomes busier and slower
as the deadline approaches. Only your final upload will be counted. Ensure all your information
is submitted at one attempt to avoid overwriting your intended submission. Always check and
retain your receipts.
For full guidance on online submission through Blackboard, see UWE’s Academic Advice pages
on Assignments.
Submissions of coursework by any other method (including a paper copy, on disk or by email)
are NOT permissible for this module unless specifically agreed in advance of the submission
date.
Before submitting your work, please ensure that:
You have proof read you work thoroughly to ensure your work is presented
appropriately
You have addressed all the required elements of the assessment
You have referenced in accordance with the guidance provided
You have addressed each of the marking criterion
The submission is in the correct format
This assessment has a three day grace period in which students can submit their work
without penalty. While students are expected to plan their work so that they are not
impacted by minor illness or delay, if you experience difficulties which affect your ability
to submit your work at the published deadline the University allows a three day grace
period in which you can submit your work without penalty for this type of assessment.
Please note that the submission deadline at the conclusion of the three day grace period
is absolute and based on UWE server time, therefore you are strongly advised to submit
work well ahead of the deadline dates to avoid your work not being accepted for marking.
For full information please see; Assessment support options – Academic information |
UWE Bristol
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Final feedback and marks release
Students will normally receive marks and feedback on their submission within 20 working days
of the submission deadline (not including public holidays or university closure days). Any delay in
returning students’ work will be communicated by the module leader via Blackboard.
Feedback on this module is not limited to the written comments you will receive on individual
written assessment submissions.
You can always discuss your work and feedback with the marker to get better understanding of
it.
Feedback and marks for this module will be available by 17 June 2022. For further guidance on
feedback, please refer to the module handbook.
Further guidance and support
There are a number of sources of support to improve your study skills, including:
• The UWE Library Study Skills pages – for online support and bookable workshops
• The Faculty of Business and Law’s Academic Success Centre for bookable workshops
• Guidance on using UWE’s Library.
Specific study skills pages relating to this module include:
• How to plan and structure your writing
• Presentation skills
• Writing skills
• Further research skills / techniques
• Report writing
• Reflective writing
• How to write critically
• English language support
For further guidance on UWE assessment regulations and terminology see UWE’s Academic
Advice pages.
Personal Circumstances
If you are experiencing difficulties in completing a piece of assessment on time due to unexpected
circumstances (for example illness, accident, bereavement), seek advice from a Student Support
Adviser at the earliest opportunity. Appointments can be made via an Information Point or online
via the Student Support Pages.
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Student Support Advisers can advise as to whether you should submit an application for ‘Personal
Circumstances (PCs)’, how to do so and what evidence is required to support the application.
Further details on PCs can be found on the Student Support Pages.
The module leader CANNOT grant personal circumstances or extensions.

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