$1\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1$ Critically evaluate the effectiveness of traditional financial statements in providing a comprehensive view $2\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}1$ Explain the concept of the cost of capital and its importance in investment decision$-$making. How

does the cost of capital impact a company's investment choices?

$2\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}2$ Calculate the Net Present Value $($NPV$)$ for each investment opportunity; and conclude on the

viability of the projects

$2\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}3$ Determine the interest rate of return for each project. What advice can you provide to Afro Tech

Ventures in making this investment decision?

$2\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}4$ Based on the NPV and the index calculations, recommend which project AfroTech Ventures

should prioritise.

$2\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}5$ Why might a project with a positive NPV still be rejected by management?

of a company's performance. What additional information might be necessary for a more complete

analysis?

$1\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}2$ Based on the given financial information, can AfroTech Ventures meet its short$-$and long$-$term

obligations? What conclusions can you draw about the company's financial leverage?

$1\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}3$ Using a net profit margin, evaluate AfroTech Ventures' profitability based on the net income and total

revenues.

$1\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}4$ Explain the significance of net cash provided by operating activities. Why is this figure crucial for

assessing AfroTech Ventures' financial health?

$1\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}5$ If a company has a high debt$-$to$-$equity ratio compared to its industry peers, what are the potential risks and

benefits of this financial structure? How should the company's management address these risks?

$1\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}6$ You are a financial analyst evaluating two companies in the same industry. Company A has a higher current

ratio but a lower quick ratio than Company B$.$ Discuss the potential reasons for this difference and its

implications for each company's liquidity.