QUESTION 1: 

Analyze the overall liquidity position for each of the two companies in 2022 as compared to 2021. Calculate the values for two liquidity ratios to help support your answer and justify why you have chosen these ratios. Note: ensure that you analyze in this question, not just describe the ratio values. 

QUESTION 2:

Analyze the sources of finance for each of the two companies in 2022 as compared to 2021. Use two capital structure ratios to support your answer and provide an explanation regarding the changes in the composition of the sources of finance for each enterprise. Note: ensure that you analyze in this question, not just describe the ratio values. (3 marks)

QUESTION 3:

Analyze the ability of management to manage their fixed assets and total assets for each of the two companies in 2022 as compared to 2021. Use two Asset Management efficiency ratios to support your answer and explain any change in each companies' ability to use their assets to generate sales. Note: ensure that you analyze in this question, not just describe the ratio values. 

QUESTION 4:

Using the DuPont method, analyze the profitability of each of the two companies in 2022 as compared to 2021 from a shareholder's point of view. Based on your calculations, explain the main reason(s) for the change in the profitability for each company over the two years. Note: ensure that you analyze in this question, not just describe the ratio values. 

 

QUESTION 5

Given your answers and analysis in Questions 1 to 4, what is your final recommendation to the Chief Investment Officer at Aristide Wealth Management, with regards to the potential of investing in any of the two firms? Discuss the basis for your recommendation. Ensure you base your recommendation only on the change in the ratios for the two stated financial years (i.e., 2021 and 2022). 

companies:

- Atlas Pearls Ltd (ASX code: ATP)

- Embelton Limited (ASX code: EMB)

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