MBA 500 Module Four Consulting Report: Analysis of Financial…

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:

  1. Explain the key financial performance indicators and the reasons why various stakeholders would be most interested in them.
    1. 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:
      1. Employees
      2. Shareholders
      3. Community groups
  2. 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

Financial records of the company you chose in Module One

  1. Balance sheet of your chosen company
  2. Cash flow statement of your chosen company
  3. Income statement of your chosen company

List of global companies provided in Module One

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 for more information on citations.

Module Four Consulting Report Rubric

Criteria Exceeds Expectations (100%) Meets Expectations (90%) Partially Meets Expectations (70%) Does Not Meet Expectations (0%) Value
Key Financial Performance Indicators Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated or creative manner Explains key financial performance indicators and the reasons they are of particular interest to stakeholders and supports rationale Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include providing an example of a key financial performance indicator of any company or a reason for stakeholder interest in an indicator Does not attempt criterion 40
Triple Bottom Line Financial Line Items Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated or creative manner Explains additional key financial line items related to triple bottom line and supports rationale Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include explanation of one additional financial line item that relates to triple bottom line Does not attempt criterion 40
Clear Communication Exceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication 20
Total: 100%

Requirements: 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.

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