Analysis of Organizational Performance of Woolworths Limited

Accounting for Business
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Executive Summary
The report has been carried out for depicting an analysis of the organizational
performance of Woolworths Limited. This has been carried out by examination of its cash flow
statement, balance sheet and performance ratios. The analysis of the ethical standards maintained
by the company is evaluated on the basis of examination of its corporate governance statement.
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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
Section 1: Evaluation of the financial standing of the company.....................................................4
Profitability of Woolworth in current year (2017) as compared to previous year (2016)...........4
Comparison of profitability performance of Woolworth with its competitor Wesfarmers.........6
Analysis of cash flow statement of Woolworth Group................................................................6
Analyses of financial position of the company (Balance Sheet).................................................7
Section 2: Analyzing the firm performance using the financial ratios..........................................10
Return on Assets........................................................................................................................11
Inventory Turnover ratio............................................................................................................12
Quick Ratio:...............................................................................................................................13
Section 3: Corporate Governance Statements & the Practice of Integrity Policy.........................14
Management Approach for:.......................................................................................................14
Management of Business Risks..............................................................................................14
Attitudes & Actions towards Financial Reporting.................................................................15
Attitudes toward information processing and accounting functions and personnel...............15
Business Operations...................................................................................................................15
Investment and Investment Activities........................................................................................16
Financing and Financing Activities...........................................................................................16
Industry Size..............................................................................................................................16
Major Players/Competitors........................................................................................................16
Market Shares of Industry Players.............................................................................................16
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................17
References......................................................................................................................................18
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