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The document outlines the requirements for a group project assessing Summerset Group Holdings Limited or another agreed company. Students must form groups and select a company to critically evaluate through a 5,000-word report and 8-minute presentation. The report must analyze the company's financial position, performance, compliance with reporting standards, and compare it to competitors. It is due on June 2nd along with a 500-word self-evaluation of the group's work process and dynamics. The presentation will be delivered in class that day to summarize key findings and conclusions.

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Assessment Information GroupProjectPresentation

The document outlines the requirements for a group project assessing Summerset Group Holdings Limited or another agreed company. Students must form groups and select a company to critically evaluate through a 5,000-word report and 8-minute presentation. The report must analyze the company's financial position, performance, compliance with reporting standards, and compare it to competitors. It is due on June 2nd along with a 500-word self-evaluation of the group's work process and dynamics. The presentation will be delivered in class that day to summarize key findings and conclusions.

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MPAC602_15T2

Group Project: Report & Presentation


This assessment is to be a critical analysis of Summerset Group Holdings Limited (or another
company listed on the NZX, agreed with the lecturer).

Please note:
You must only access publicly available information and must not use any information
obtained from other sources, particularly if that information is obtained in the normal course
of your business.
You must not attempt to make any contact with the company or their associated businesses.
You must not contact the company or any of its directors, shareholders, management,
employees or associated businesses such as auditors or bankers.
This applies to Summerset or another company agreed with the lecturer.

Learning Outcomes
Your report must address BOTH of the following learning outcomes:

Advanced Accounting Principles


(Learning Outcomes: 2, 3)
1.

Critically evaluate a companys financial position and performance through the application of
advanced analysis techniques.

2.

Compose a detailed report on a companys compliance with New Zealand and International
financial reporting standards.

Due Date
Your team report is to be uploaded to LEARN by 1:00pm on Tuesday 2 June 2015. It is to be a
Word document or a pdf.
Your presentation will be delivered during class on Tuesday 2 June 2015. All members of your
team must be involved in the delivery of your presentation.

Deliverables
Your team is required to complete:
1.

A report critically evaluating the company. It is to be an original piece of writing of 5,000words, excluding references and appendices.

2.

An evaluation of your teamwork, up to 500-words.

3.

An eight-minute oral presentation, summarising your critical analysis and highlighting your
key findings and conclusions from your evaluation.

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Instructions
Step 1: Form effective teams and confirm company
You will complete this project in groups that have been randomly generated through LEARN. You
have until Tuesday 12 May to confirm the company your team will be critically analysing.

Step 2: Complete company evaluation


History and development
Research the history and development of the company and its industry, including any significant
events that have impacted on its structure or operation.

Analysis of Financial Statements


Undertake a thorough analysis of the financial statements of the company, including:
Detailed ratio analysis, in appropriate categories
Trend and sensitivity analysis
Qualitative considerations
Major impact due to unusual events
Compliance with New Zealand and International financial reporting standards.

Competitor analysis
Analyse the company in comparison with at least one major competitor and/or industry averages.

Step 3: Complete your company report


Compile your 5,000-word team report. This is to be a full report with title page, executive summary,
table of contents, introduction, discussion with appropriate sections, conclusions,
recommendations, references and appendices.

Step 4: Prepare oral presentation


Content
Summarise your critical analysis and highlight your key findings and conclusions from your
evaluation.

Guidelines
1.

The presentation is to be up to 8-minutes.

2.

All members of your group must be involved in the development of the presentation and in its
delivery.

3.

You can use any of the technology and resources in the lecture room (e.g. PC with internet
connection, document camera, whiteboard, microphones).

4.

At the end of your presentation, there will be an opportunity for the class to ask you
questions.

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5.

6.

Following all the presentations, we will have a brief whole-class conversation about the
presentations. This is an opportunity for us to practice our feedback skills. We will discuss
topics such as:
a.

General impressions

b.

Content, e.g. what key points have you learned from the presentations? what questions
would you like to have been addressed, or do you still have?

c.

Innovation and creativity demonstrated

d.

Presentation aspects, e.g., visual aids, voice modulation, posture, transitions, use of
group members.

e.

Constructive suggestions for improvement

During the week following the presentations, your group will undertake a self-reflection on its
effectiveness, to be discussed with me.
a.

What did you think worked well?

b.

What did you think did not work well?

c.

How did this group presentation compare with other presentations you have done (in
any setting, e.g. university, business, voluntary organisation)?

d.

If you did it again, how would you improve the content and/or delivery?

Step 5: Complete your teamwork evaluation


All members of your group must be involved in the research and development of the report and
presentation. In addition to addressing the topic, you must prepare a description and evaluation of
your teamwork:
Roles and responsibilities
Describe how the team functioned throughout the process from formation of the team
through to delivery of the report and presentation.
Team Cohesion
Explain how the team demonstrated good team cohesion and co-operation.
Team evaluation
Complete an insightful evaluation of your team dynamics and effectiveness.

Step 6: Submit your report and teamwork evaluation


Submit through LEARN by 1:00pm, Tuesday 2 June 2015.

Step 7: Deliver your presentation


Presentations will be delivered during class on Tuesday 2 June 2015.

Weighting
20% of course assessment (group mark)

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Marking Criteria
Aspect

Criteria

Report

Out of 60 marks

Title/Headline

Reflects the key point; catchy and interesting

Executive Summary

Summarises the report (purpose, question/topic, process, conclusions,


recommendations, limitations and areas for further investigation)

Beginning sections

Complete and appropriate

Discussion
Conclusion and
Recommendations

Addresses content that is appropriate and relevant to the topic.


Demonstrates original and critical thinking
Reaches a conclusion that synthesises the findings and flows from
previous information.
Recommendations in relation to the company analysed and for further
areas to investigate.

Appendices

Appropriate information included in the appendices.

Research

Chose relevant literature and outlined it appropriately

Referencing

Referenced correctly

Style and flow

Well written and contains the correct type of information.


Cohesive with an appropriate style.

Use of graphics

Includes relevant graphics that aid understanding and maintain interest

Communication

Well presented with no spelling/grammatical errors.


Clear headings/titles and visually appealing

Presentation

Out of 30 marks

Introduction
Content
Conclusion
Visuals/technology
Style of presentation
Delivery

Outlined purpose, process and structure of the presentation


Introduced the group
Relevant to the topic; Logical structure; Demonstrated original and
critical thinking
Flowed from the content relevant to the topic and consistent with the
issues raised during the presentation
Used appropriate technology and visuals that enhanced the delivery
and maintained audience attention.
Demonstrated some creativity and innovation, appropriate to a business
audience
Spoke clearly, audibly and expressively
Maintained eye contact and demonstrated appropriate body language
Transitioned smoothly between speakers

Team work

Out of 10 marks

Roles and
responsibilities

Described how the team functioned throughout the process from


formation of the team through to delivery of the report and presentation.

Team Cohesion

Demonstrated good team cohesion and co-operation

Team evaluation

Insightful evaluation of team dynamics and effectiveness

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