FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting - Oral communication assessment

Task 1 Case Study: Shoe Delight

This assessment will require you to demonstrate your oral communication skills taking into consideration points 1 to 3 listed below. Be prepared to listen and ask questions. You are not required to prepare any statements or financial calculations.

1. What type of information does Jane need to run the business and improve the business financial and operational performance? What two (2) questions would you ask Jane to ensure you have all the information needed to analyse her situation and explain why analysis tools such as ratio analysis and/or capital budgeting are useful to Jane.
2. Discuss Janes’ plan to expand. Consider factors beyond the numbers and other issues that could impact on the business operations, such as competitors, government policies and economic differences between the two markets. What recommendations would you include in your report to help Jane respond to
   such change?
3. How would you present your final report to Jane? Would you use graphs, financial analysis, and financial tables? Would you change the way the information was presented if you were required to discuss the financial performance of the company to a group of colleagues?