Financial Analysis of British American Tobacco

Bc. Nargiz Mammadova

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

This bachelor thesis deals with financial analysis of the British America Tobacco plc. Its aim is to implement financial analysis of financial statements in a period 2011 – 2012 and 2004-2012, to evaluate the results of financial analysis and to suggest steps leading to improvement of financial management. The thesis is divided into theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part deals with sources, users, objectives and methods of financial analysis. The practical part contains basic information about the company and implemented financial analysis which is executed by means of financial analysis such as absolute, subtractive indicators and ratio analysis. Gained values are compared with the industry of the company. Steps for improving of financial management of the company are recommended at the conclusion.

Keywords

Financial analysis, financial statements, absolute indicators, subtractive indicators, ratio analysis, ratio, earnings before interest and taxes (net operating income).

Jazyk práce: English

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 13. 10. 2014

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 29. 10. 2014
• Vedúci: Ing. Marie Těhlová
• Oponent: Ing. Eva Cipovová, Ph.D.

University of Finance and Administration

Bachelor programme / odbor:
Economics and Management / Business Management and Corporate Finance