ALL ABOUT TESCO

ALL ABOUT TESCO

- Accounting


1.

- The picture above displays the entrance to enter Tesco Hypermarket.








The first limitation of the internal controls in Tesco is that the security guard at the         entrance is not strict enough. As there are many customers go in and out of the hypermarket in a daily basis, the security guard was supposed to lock the bags of customers properly to avoid shop lifting. However, as seen in the first picture above, there is only one security guard on duty at one moment. Due to the large number of customers visiting Tesco, the only one security guard cannot cope with the crowded situation and thus he is unable to perform his duty responsibly. As we can see on the photo above, the security guard only lock one department of my bag.

Besides that, the other limitation of the internal control in Tesco that I notice is that there are certain areas in Tesco Hypermarket where the CCTVs coverage is limited. As we can see in the photo, there is no CCTV found in this stretch. 





This will allow potential shoplifters to steal the goods in this hypermarket. Furthermore, the items found in this area are small in size which can easily be stolen without anyone noticing.

The picture above shows a female consumer who tries to steal the goods of the hypermarket which is caught in the CCTV image. Therefore, Tesco Hypermarket should install more CCTVs throughout the store especially in the corners. As this will deter potential shoplifter to commit crimes and also protect Tesco Hypermarket’s assets at the same time.






Moreover, limited number of security guard in the hypermarket is also one of the internal control’s limitations. As refer to the photo above, there is only one security guard at the exit point right after the counters. As the exit point is the area where all customers exit, one security guard is definitely insufficient to prevent any crimes from happening because a security guard alone cannot keep an eye on every customer in one go. Although the number of CCTVs in this area is huge and its coverage is wide, but as the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. There is nothing much the management can do about it once the crime has happened. Therefore, it is practical and important for the Tesco Hypermarket management team to hire more security guard. This act can eventually ensures customers’ safety and prevent crimes from happening.




The basement parking is commonly known as a crime hotspot in Malaysia. Thus it is also one of the limitations of consumers’ safety. This is because the Tesco management has not put in enough efforts to solve this problem.


As we can see in the photo above, the basement parking is enormous and dim. Furthermore, there is no security guard that can be seen or an emergency HELP button provided on the wall. As a result, this will attract snatch thieves or car thieves to easily act upon their victims here.  Therefore, Tesco Hypermarket management team should install the HELP button and employ security guards to patrol around the basement car park or even escort consumers to their cars to ensure there is no suspicious activities happening in the car park, which will increase the safety of the consumers shopping at Tesco.




- Emergency HELP button found in other shopping complex.








Lastly, setting up a police post is a significant method to avoid the happening of crimes. The presence of policemen will surely scare off thieves or snatchers to commit crime at basement car park because with the presence of policemen, chances of them getting caught will increase greatly. Meanwhile, Tesco Hypermarket had set up one of it at the basement parking. However, it is not been used efficiently. In our two hours of observation, we observe that there is not even a single policeman on duty in the post. When customers need emergency assistance, no one will be there to assist them and thus consumers’ safety is threatened.





2. 

The very first way Tesco Hypermarket can help the community is through actively supporting the local communities. Tesco Hypermarket established Tesco-UMCC Helping Children with Leukaemia Fund. The aim of Tesco-UMMC is to raise money for the low-income patients with the Leukaemia of University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). Tesco Hypermarket had organize different fund raising events making RM1 million as their target in three years’ time. The funds raised from these events are to help and assist the low-income families who cannot afford to pay the treatment cost, special medication and equipment for their beloved ones who undergo the treatment in UMMC.



Besides that, Tesco has implemented ‘Community Champions’ into their Tesco branches. This method creates an opportunity to work with the local people that will produce a positive difference in an area. Members from the Community Champions will support and contribute to events, local charities and councils actively. In future, Tesco Malaysia can help the community by expanding their social works to help more peoples in need.


 Tesco has the attitude of “treat people the way you want to be treated”. They really mean it and did it for their employees. That is something that sets them apart from the other multinational companies. They actually believe that treating each other with respect will really lead to equal opportunities to everyone. They are also continually fixing their problems that are raised out from the employees and staff to make sure that the Tesco area is a friendly conducive environment for their workers to work there. Although their company is quite huge in the field, there is also plenty of intention to be a part that suits you. When you joined the Tesco family, you can really find that there are a lot of opportunities that you can further your career with their company as their company is a large growing business. For example, the turnover rate in Tesco is low as the employees is satisfies with the working environment in Tesco as they are given the chance to excel in the company.


Tesco has the attitude of “treat people the way you want to be treated”. They really mean it and did it for their employees. That is something that sets them apart from the other multinational companies. They actually believe that treating each other with respect will really lead to equal opportunities to everyone. They are also continually fixing their problems that are raised out from the employees and staff to make sure that the Tesco area is a friendly conducive environment for their workers to work there. Although their company is quite huge in the field, there is also plenty of intention to be a part that suits you. When you joined the Tesco family, you can really find that there are a lot of opportunities that you can further your career with their company as their company is a large growing business. For example, the turnover rate in Tesco is low as the employees is satisfies with the working environment in Tesco as they are given the chance to excel in the company.



 They also encourage their customers to participate in green practices and rewarding them Green Clubcard Points.

 Tesco also provides a healthy living to customers. Tesco is the first hypermarket to trigger the practice of nutrition labelling. All of the Tesco products have nutrition labels at the front of the Tesco value and Tesco Choice food products. They also came up with the GDAs (Guidelines Daily Amounts), which are guidelines to the total amount of calories, sugar, fat, saturates and salt every adults should consume in a day. This helps customers to choose the foods according to their needs. This also let enable customers to buy Tesco’s products rest assured.

 Tesco Hypermarket states that their business is promised to be good to the community by contributing to the society. Tesco integrates 5 principle in the business operate system. Their staffs are told to follow the principles when working. These principles are a promise to the community.  

The 5 principles are:


-Actively supports local communities
-Caring for the environment
-Giving customers healthy choices
-Supporting local suppliers
-Creating jobs for locals


3.


There are five accounting concepts that are crucial in the business of Tesco Hypermarket. These accounting concepts ensure the objectivity and consistency of the financial information when it is prepared. These accounting concepts help a lot in the business of Tesco Hypermarket.

1)      Historical Cost Concept- The assets and goods sold of Tesco Hypermarket are shown at the cost price. This concept is used to achieve an agreement of every customer on the same amount of goods sold. This allows every customer to compare the changes of price in the business.

2)      Money Measurement Concept- All values of the goods sold is measured and value by money. With the use of money measurement concept, every goods sold is measurable in monetary units. For example, stonebaked pizza is valued $2.85 and 2 for $6. This will allows the users to accurately compare the performance of the company with other companies. 


               

3)      Time Interval Concept- Tesco Hypermarket has subdivided its entity into arbitrary time periods of equal length. Reports are released monthly/ annually or quarterly. This allows the user of the financial information to determine the performance and the financial position of the business (Tesco).   

4)      Accrual Basis Assumption- All effect of transactions or events are recognized and recorded when the transaction undergoes. This concept will allow more accurate information to be shown to the customers and users of the financial information. For instance, a receipt is always given to the customer when they pay. Other than that, in the financial reports of Tesco Hypermarket, some transactions like withdrawal and returning of goods to creditors are shown to provide more accurate information regarding the statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position.  






5)      Going Concern Assumption- Every year, Tesco Hypermarket releases its annual report and it is prepared under assumption that the entity will continue to operate in the future. Financial reports are shown annually in the website: http://www.tescoplc.com/index.asp?pageid=540 . This will allow the user of the financial position to have a better understanding of the financial report.