Week 1 Task: Financial Statement Analysis:

Your task for this week is to perform a comprehensive financial statement analysis of a publicly traded company. You can select any company of your choice that has its financial statements available publicly. The objective of this task is to assess the financial health of the company and to understand its performance in the market. The expected deliverables are a Word document detailing your analysis and conclusions. Begin by collecting the company's financial statements for the past five years. Analyze the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement using financial ratios such as liquidity ratios, profitability ratios, and efficiency ratios. Conclude your analysis with a summary of the company's financial health and performance. The document should be comprehensive, highlighting each step of your analysis. Evaluation will be based on the depth of analysis, accuracy of calculations, and clarity of conclusions. This task is designed to test your ability to analyze financial statements and draw meaningful conclusions from them.

Week 2 Task: Budget Planning and Control:

This week, your task is to develop a comprehensive budget plan for a hypothetical company. The objective is to test your ability to plan, coordinate, and control financial resources effectively. The deliverable is a Word document detailing the budget plan, including revenue forecast, expenditure forecast, and budget control measures. Start by creating a hypothetical company, defining its industry, size, and business model. Then, estimate the revenue and expenditure for the next fiscal year, including assumptions made. Finally, propose measures to control the budget and to handle variances. The document should be well-organized, with each section clearly defined and explained. Evaluation criteria include the realism of the budget plan, the thoughtfulness of the control measures, and the overall presentation of the document. This task gives you the opportunity to apply budgeting principles in a practical context.

Week 3 Task: Financial Risk Assessment:

For this week, your task is to conduct a financial risk assessment of a hypothetical investment project. The objective is to evaluate your understanding of risk management in finance. The deliverable is a Word document encompassing your risk assessment, risk mitigation strategies, and contingency plans. Begin by outlining the investment project, detailing its scope, budget, and expected returns. Identify potential financial risks, their impacts, and probabilities. Propose risk mitigation strategies and develop contingency plans for the highest risks. Your document should be detailed, with each step of the risk assessment process clearly outlined and justified. Evaluation will be based on the thoroughness of the risk assessment, the feasibility of the mitigation strategies, and the comprehensiveness of the contingency plans. This task is designed to test your ability to identify and manage financial risks in an investment project.

Week 4 Task: Investment Portfolio Design:

This week's task involves creating an investment portfolio for a hypothetical client. The objective is to test your ability to allocate assets based on a client's risk tolerance and investment goals. The deliverable is a Word document detailing the portfolio design, including asset allocation, expected returns, and risk analysis. Start by defining the client's investment goals and risk tolerance. Then, propose an asset allocation strategy, considering a mix of various asset classes such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Calculate the expected returns and perform a risk analysis of the portfolio. Your document should be comprehensive, with each section clearly outlined and justified. Evaluation criteria include the appropriateness of the asset allocation, the accuracy of the return and risk calculations, and the overall presentation of the portfolio design. This task gives you an opportunity to apply investment principles in a practical context.