We are investigating and comparing the financial performance and position between two companies in New Zealand, to determine which company would be suitable for long-term employment stability due to it future growth potential. We will be using both statistical and non-financial information gathered from the NZX Company Research Database to come to conclusions on which company would be a better option for employment stability. The first company is Xero Limited (XRO) which was founded in 2006 in New Zealand. It is a New Zealand accounting software company that provides accounting services internationally and is a global leader in the United Kingdom and Australian markets (Xero Limited NZ). They currently have over 16,000 accounting and bookkeeping companies on their books worldwide. The second company is Restaurant Brands New Zealand (RBD). It was originally formed in 1997 to obtain restaurant and takeaway operations within New Zealand. The company is an expert in managing retail food chains and has over 181 chain stores under the franchise, which include Starbucks, KFC, Pizza Hut and Carl’s Jr (Restaurant Brands NZ). With reference to the NZX Company Research Database we have been able to analyse and interpret both the companies’ financial performance and position. Our focus is on a discussion using statistical measures and the Cash Flow Statements. The database provides us with at least 3 years of financial information. Each ratio provided for RBD, shows a trend of either
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