... FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Spring 2012 Professor: Dr. Ramesh K. S. Rao Voice Mail: 512-475-8756 Fax: 512-471-5073 E-Mail: ramesh.rao@mccombs.utexas.edu Professor: Prof. James (Jim) Nolen Voice Mail: 512-471-5798 Fax: 512-471-5073 E-Mail: james.nolen@mccombs.utexas.edu Teaching Assistants: John Walker (Mexico City) Email : juan.walker@mba06.mccombs.utexas.edu Email 2 : jwalker22ar@gmail.com Mobile : 04455-16962736 Andres Herrera (Austin) Email: andres.herrera@mba12.mccombs.utexas.edu Mobile: 512-529-2730 Course Objectives • to introduce the concepts and theories of modern financial management, • to develop an appreciation for the usefulness of these theories for financial decision-making, • to develop the student's financial decision-making skills, • to provide an overview of current financial management theories and practices. Text Required: Corporate Finance by Ross, Westerfield and Jaffe, 9th ed., McGraw-Hill Irwin Supplemental: Financial Management, Concepts and Applications, 3rd ed., 1995, Ramesh K.S. Rao, SouthWestern Publishing Co., Cincinnati, a division of International Thompson. The required chapters will be made...
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...FIN 4414 Financial Management Course Syllabus Spring 2010 Term INSTRUCTOR: Dr. T. Craig Tapley Graham-Buffett Master Lecturer of Finance Section: Section: Room: 2109 – Monday and Wednesday, Periods 3-4 (9:35 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) 7111 – Monday and Wednesday, Periods 5-6 (11:45 a.m. – 1:40 p.m.) 112 Matherly Hall Office Hours: Wednesday (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Thursday (1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) CONTACT INFORMATION: Office: Phone: Fax: E-Mail: 329 David Stuzin Hall (352) 392-6654 (352) 392-5237 ctapley@ufl.edu http://vista.courses.ufl.edu/ Class Webpage: COURSE MATERIALS: TEXTBOOK 1. Financial Management: Theory and Practice (12th Edition), Eugene F. Brigham and Michael C. Ehrhardt, Thompson/South-Western, 2008, ISBN: 0-324-42269-5. The official textbook for the class will be an excellent reference book as you start your career, as you may easily find that there will be times, on the job, when you need to reference prior material, or formulas, covered in your corporate finance classes at UF. However, books have become somewhat expensive, so you may, instead, purchase the 11th or 10th Edition of the book, typically at a cheaper price, through various online booksellers. However, there are minor differences between the 10th, 11th, and 12th editions; mainly in the order of the chapter. These differences should not impact your ability to perform well in this class, but you may need to map the chapters in the 10th or 11th Edition to those assigned in the 12th Edition. This is...
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...Insolvency is the time when an individual, corporation, or other organization cannot meet its financial obligations for paying debts as they are expected. Insolvency can occur when certain things happen, some of which may include: poor cash management, increase in costs, or decrease in cash flow. A finding of insolvency is imperative, as particular rights are empowered for the creditor to exercise against the insolvent individual or organization. For example, exceptional debts may be paid off by dissolving assets of the insolvent party. Prior to proceedings, it is common for the insolvent entity to meet with the creditor in order to attempt to arrange a substitutable payment method. It is conceivable that a business may be "insolvent" in cash...
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... Master of Business Administration MODULE: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING Lecturer Ryan Isebia Subject Financial Accounting Objective of this module The objective of this module is to help the students develop a sufficient understanding of the basic concepts underlying financial statements so that they can apply the concepts to new and different situations. Furthermore, this module seeks to train students in accounting terminology and methods so that they can interpret, analyze, and evaluate financial statements published in corporate annual reports. The text for this module presents the concepts of financial accounting in a logical format. Essential topics are covered in sufficient depth to substantiate basic technical understanding and to support the application of the material to organizational problems. Each chapter begins with the learning objectives of the chapter. The chapters contain an in-depth presentation of the subjects. To aid the students, the chapters also contain at the end of each section some questions, exercises, problems and cases. Furthermore, at the end of each chapter the key terms and concepts that have been addressed in the chapters are presented. These sections serve as excellent means for the students to review and master the material. Class format: The module will consist: ▪ Class lectures ▪ Selfstudy ▪ Assignments – in class and take home ▪ Presentation of Case ▪ Final exam ...
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...AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH Faculty of Business Administration Department of Management BBA Program COURSE OUTLINE Term : Summer 2014-2015 I. Course Code and Title :BBA 1101– Introduction to Business II. Credit : 3 Credit hours III. Course Faculty :Stanley Rodrick Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing Faculty of Business Administration Faculty Room, Level# 3, Campus# 1, AIUB Email: stanley@aiub.edu Telephone: 8820865, 9890804, 9894641 Ext: 532 Section | Day | Time | Room | A1 | Sunday & Tuesday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | 121 | A8 | Monday & Wednesday | 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm | 521 | Vision AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB) envisions promoting professionals and excellent leadership catering to the technological progress and development needs of the country. Mission AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-BANGLADESH (AIUB) is committed to provide quality and excellent computer-based academic programs responsive to the emerging challenges of the time. It is dedicated to nurture and produce competent world class professional imbued with strong sense of ethical values ready to face the competitive world of arts, business, science, social science and technology. Course Description The lesson has been prepared to provide students a revelation of the different forms of business activities. It covers up the thought of business, ideas, social responsibilities, moral values, structure...
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...EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292 INSTITUTING THE “ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987” WHEREAS, the Administrative Code currently in force was first forged in 1917 when the relationship between the people and the government was defined by the colonial order then prevailing; chanroblespublishingcompany WHEREAS, efforts to achieve an integrative and over-all recodification of its provisions resulted in the Administrative Code of 1978 which, however, was never published and later expressly repealed; WHEREAS, the effectiveness of the Government will be enhanced by a new Administrative Code which incorporates in a unified document the major structural, functional and procedural principles and rules of governance; and WHEREAS, a new Administrative Code will be of optimum benefit to the people and Government officers and employees as it embodies changes in administrative structures and procedures designed to serve the people; NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby promulgate the Administrative Code of 1987, as follows: INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS SECTION 1. Title. — This “Administrative Code of 1987.” Act shall be known as the SECTION 2. General Terms Defined. — Unless the specific words of the text, or the context as a whole, or a particular statute, shall require a different meaning: (1) Government of the Republic of the Philippines refers to the corporate governmental entity through which the functions of...
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...DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, REAL ESTATE AND LAW FINANCE 400 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, NEU Dr. BILICI, Summer 2016 e-mail fin400neu@gmail.com REQUIRED TEXT: Intermediate Financial Management, by Brigham and Daves Financial Management Cases. Supplemental Readings: Study Guide. Course Objectives: To review the theoretical concepts in Corporate Finance and improve financial administration skills through projects problem solving and cases. Lectures, Projects, cases and problem solving approaches will be used to achieve the course objectives. Grading: Grade Percent Points Exams 200 points Excellent 80+ Group Work and Cases 100 points Good 70-79.9 Participation, Indiv. Cases 100 points Average 60-69.9 TOTAL 400 points Passing 50-59.9 Fail Below 50 Percentage Score 400/4=100 You will be penalized for absence, lack of participation or poor performance on reading assignments case assignments and problem assignments You are required to read the assigned chapters and finish the mini case assignments before the class discussion of the assignments. Additional readings and problems may be assigned as needed to supplement the text book. * EACH GROUP WILL TURN IN SIX WRITTEN CASE FOR GRADING PRIOR TO PRESENTATION. Written Case as well as Presentation will be graded. Individual...
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...INCOME TAX ADMINISTRATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN UGANDA ACASE STUDY OF GULU MUNICIPALITY BY HENRY EGYEYU ABSTRACT The research study was aimed at establishing effect of Income Tax Administration on the performance of small Scale Enterprises. Using Gulu Municipality as a case, in all Small Scale Businesses which were selected were analyzed and supplementary data was got from the respondents. The objectives of the study were to examine the Income Tax Administration, to examine the Performance of SSEs in terms of Growth, Profitability, and Survival, to find out the relationship between income tax administration and the performance of SSEs. In the methodology the researcher used research design, study population, sampling procedures which included sample design and also sample size, the data sources like primary data, secondary data, data collection methods and other methods of collecting data. Presentation, interpretation, and the discussions of the findings basing on the responses from the respondents of the questions and the findings were tax payers don’t get tax education, make little profits from their business among others Summary, conclusions, recommendations of the findings of the research analysis the findings of the study and draws summary of the main findings of the study and finally the research draws and gives recommendation and further research. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION...
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...Executive Master of Business Administration Faculty of Economics and Administration King Abdul Aziz University International Business Syllabus Instructor: Dr. Hisham J. Bardesi Office Hours: 11-12 (S, M, W) Contact Information: hbardesi@kau.edu. Course Prerequisites: See Program’s Study Plan Course Title: International Business (BUSE 608) Text Book: Hill, Charles W. International Business. McGraw-Hill. 9th Edition. Course Description: The basic content of the course includes (1) an overview of the means of conducting international business, with an emphasis on what makes international different from domestic; (2) the effects of the social systems within countries on the conduct of international business; (3) the major theories explaining international business transactions and the institutions influencing those activities; (4) the financial exchange systems and institutions that measure and facilitate international transactions; (5) the dynamic interface between countries and companies attempting to conduct foreign business activities; (6) corporate strategy alternatives for global operations; and (7) international activities that fall largely within functional disciplines. Course Objectives: Understand the different challenges business face when they operate in an international environment; 2. Examine the various cultural, political and legal issues that impact international business activity; 3. Examine the international institutions and practices that impact international...
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...The IMPLeMeNTATION OF IFRS IN The UK DeVOLVeD ADMINISTRATIONS Ciaran Connolly Tony Wall The IMPLeMeNTATION OF IFRS IN The UK DeVOLVeD ADMINISTRATIONS by Ciaran Connolly Tony Wall Published by CA house 21 haymarket Yards edinburgh eh12 5Bh First published 2013 © 2013 ISBN 978-1-904574-94-1 eAN 9781904574941 This report is published for the Research Committee of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Council of the Institute or the Research Committee. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any material in this publication can be accepted by the authors or publisher. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of the publisher. Printed and bound in Great Britain by Garnett Dickinson CONTeNTS Foreword .................................................................................................................... Acknowledgements .................................................................................................... Abbreviations .............................................................................................................. executive summary ...................
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...Course Information Course Number/Section FIN 6366-0G1 Course Title INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Term Spring 2009 Days & Times There will be weekly assignments. The week will start on Monday. Professor Contact Information Professor David J. Springate, Ph.D. Office Phone 972-883-2647 Email Address spring8@utdallas.edu Office Location SOM 2.610 Office Hours By appointment Administrative Contact Information Administrative Assistant Debbie Davis Office Phone 972-883-5941 Email Address debbie.davis@utdallas.edu (copy me on your WebCT messages and all other emails to Dr. Springate) Office Location SOM 2.415 _________________________________________________________________________ Course Description My aim is to work with you on both concepts that are useful in dealing with international currency issues when operating across national boundaries and on recent developments in the capital markets and financing. The context of the course will be financial issues of importance to corporations, fund managers, and investors. The instructional focus will be individual development. The course aims to develop professional effectiveness in understanding selected developments and in being able to work with concepts useful in valuation, investment and financing. As you will see below, the course is broken into three major areas of concern. After the “introduction section”, we will take up “foreign exchange exposure...
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...BUS 499 – Business Administration Capstone (Prerequisite: To be taken as last or next to last course) COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is the capstone course for the Bachelor of Business Administration program. It examines the processes by which organizations formulate strategy, implement policy, and evaluate outcomes in the highly competitive and dynamic global environment. The ethical implications of strategic choices are a central concern of this course. Analytic, integrative, and decision-making skills will be exercised through the use of case analysis and decision making. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Hoskisson, R. E. (2011). Strategic management: Competitiveness and globalization, concepts and cases: 2011 custom edition (9th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. Supplemental Resources Angwin, D., Paroutis, S., & Mitson, S. (2009). Connecting up strategy: Are senior strategy directors a missing link? California Management Review, 51(3), 74-94. Derfus, P. J., Maggitti, P. G., Grimm, C. M., & Smith, K. G. (2008). The red queen effect: Competitive actions and firm performance. Academy of Management Journal, 51(1), 61-80. Franken, A., Ewards, C., & Lambert, R. (2009). Executing strategic change: Understanding the critical management elements that lead to success. California Management Review, 51(3), 49-73. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Identify the vision, mission, and stakeholders...
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...CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR GOVERNMENTAL AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES OUTLINE |Number |Topic |Type/Task |Status | | | | |(re: 15/e) | |Questions: | | | | |1-1 |Unique characteristics of governments and NFPs that create demand for |Identify/Explain |New | | |accountability | | | |1-2 |Distinguishing between general purpose and special purpose governments|Identify |New | |1-3 |Standards-setting bodies |Contrast |Same | |1-4 |Determining which standard-setting body sets standards for a |Identify/Explain |New | | |nongovernmental NFP | | ...
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...should be fulfilled. This guide is an essential tool that you should read carefully since it outlines all of the rules governing the Program. These rules are intended to ensure, on the one hand, that all candidates master the skills necessary to practice the profession and, on the other hand, that everyone is treated equally. It is in this spirit that the moderators, correctors and staff of the Order make sure that they are respected. Note: Wherever there is a difference in interpretation, the French version of this Guide will prevail over the English version. o Happy reading! 2 2013-2014 Candidate’s Guide Table of contents Note to Readers Chapter 1 CMA Strategic Leadership Program (SLP) 1.1 1.2 SLP objectives and basics The SLP in steps 1.2.1 Phase 1 - Development 1.2.1.1 Learning activities 1.2.2 Case Examination 1.2.3 Phase 2 - Application 1.2.4 Report to the Board 1.2.5 Practical experience Evaluation methods for learning activities and national examinations 1.3.1 Evaluation of learning activities 1.3.2 Evaluation of the national examinations SLP management rules 1.4.1 Educational material and SLP Site 1.4.2 Attendance at interactive sessions 1.4.2.1 Lateness or absences of less than three hours 1.4.2.2 Absences of three hours or more 1.4.3 Group and team formation 1.4.4 Changing groups and teams Other useful information 1.5.1...
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...Course Particulars Faculty: Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies Course Name: Seminar in Public Management Course Code: ADS656 Course Status: Core Program: Bachelor of Administrative Science (Hons) Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Lecturer: Hj Saudi Bin Hj Narani Contact: 0198825985, 082-678481 Email : saudina@sarawak.uitm.edu.my, sjnarani58@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------- Semester: 29 February -19 June, 2016. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Course Description ------------------------------------------------- The course provides students of administrative science the opportunity to synthesize the various theories and dynamics of public management. The course offers students an understanding of various public management issues arising out of the conventional theoretical approaches to public management as well as the new public management perspective. Issues are identified from the nature of the field and its core functions and solutions are explored from various dimension. The changing faces of public management due to internal and external influences are also critically examined with specific highlight to Malaysian experience. ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Course Outcomes ------------------------------------------------- Upon completion of the course, students...
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