Case Solutions

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

Ross, Westerfield, and Jordan
9th edition

CHAPTER 1
THE McGEE CAKE COMPANY

1. The advantages to a LLC are: 1) Reduction of personal liability. A sole proprietor has unlimited liability, which can include the potential loss of all personal assets. 2) Taxes. Forming an LLC may mean that more expenses can be considered business expenses and be deducted from the company’s income. 3) Improved credibility. The business may have increased credibility in the business world compared to a sole proprietorship. 4) Ability to attract investment. Corporations, even LLCs, can raise capital through the sale of equity. 5) Continuous life. Sole proprietorships have a limited life, while corporations have a potentially perpetual life. 6) Transfer of ownership. It is easier to transfer ownership in a corporation through the sale of stock.

The biggest disadvantage is the potential cost, although the cost of forming a LLC can be relatively small. There are also other potential costs, including more expansive record-keeping.

2. Forming a corporation has the same advantages as forming a LLC, but the costs are likely to be higher.

3. As a small company, changing to a LLC is probably the most advantageous decision at the current time. If the company grows, and Doc and Lyn are willing to sell more equity ownership, the company can reorganize as a corporation at a later date. Additionally, forming a LLC is likely to be less expensive than forming a corporation.

CHAPTER 2
CASH FLOWS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT SUNSET BOARDS

Below are the financial statements that you are asked to prepare.

1. The income statement for each year will look like this:

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