...Question a. Why is corporate finance important to all managers? Corporate Finance is important to all managers because it gives them the skills necessary to identify and select the corporate strategies that could add value to the company. Question b. Describe the organizational forms a company might have as it evolves from a start-up to a major corporation. List the advantages and disadvantages of each form. |Organizational Form |Advantages |Disadvantages | |Sole Proprietorship |It is easily and inexpensively formed. |Difficult to obtain the necessary capital | | |It is subject to few Government rules and |needed for expansion and growth. | | |regulations. |Due to unlimited personal liability for the | | |Its income is not subject to corporate |business’ debts, the Proprietor may incur | | |taxation, but is taxed as part of the |losses that exceed the money invested. | | |Proprietor’s personal income. |The life of the proprietorship is limited to | | ...
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...Study Guide Financial Management: Theory & Practice Fourteenth Edition Eugene F. Brigham University of Florida Michael C. Ehrhardt University of Tennessee ________________________________________________________________________________ Australia • Brazil • Japan • Korea • Mexico • Singapore • Spain • United Kingdom • United States Copyright 2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s). Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Cengage Learning reserves the right to remove additional content at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it. This is an electronic version of the print textbook. Due to electronic rights restrictions, some third party content may be suppressed. Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. The publisher reserves the right to remove content from this title at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it. For valuable information on pricing, previous editions, changes to current editions, and alternate formats, please visit www.cengage.com/highered to search by ISBN#, author, title, or keyword for materials in your areas of interest. Copyright 2013 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied...
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...Corporate Finance Problem Set 1 1) Calculate the indicated amounts and financial ratios for Big Apple Enterprises. Please indicate the formula that you used to calculate the amounts or ratios. It may be most efficient to transfer the problem to an Excel spreadsheet and perform the calculations there. | Big Apple Enterprises | | | (1) | ------------------------------------------------- (2) | | | | | ------------------------------------------------- Common Size the Balance Sheet and Income Statement | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- 2010 | ------------------------------------------------- 2011 | | ------------------------------------------------- 2010 | ------------------------------------------------- 2011 | ------------------------------------------------- Total Assets | ------------------------------------------------- 50000 | ------------------------------------------------- 65000 | | ------------------------------------------------- 100% | ------------------------------------------------- 100% | ------------------------------------------------- Inventories | ------------------------------------------------- 6000 | ------------------------------------------------- 9000 | | ------------------------------------------------- 12.0 | ------------------------------------------------- 13.8 | ------------------------------------------------- Receivables | ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...Health Care Budget: Financial Management Practices Andrew Ojo HCS/577 University Of Phoenix Health Care Budget: Financial Management Practices Budget involves pulling resources together to achieve a specific goal. According to Gapenski (2006), budgeting is an offshoot in a planning process. A basic managerial accounting tool use in holding planning and control functions together is referred to as set of budgets (p. 255). Most entities and organization create budgets as a guide for controlling its spending, predict how much profit, and it expenditure as they progress toward a set goal. One major setback manager or budget developer encounter is trying to design a future, a process that cannot be created with the precision just right. This article discusses some financial management practices considered most effective in creating and monitoring an operating budget. It also highlights some least effective financial management practices in creating and monitoring an operation budget. Most Effective Financial Management Practices in an Operating Budget Creating and monitoring an operating budget needs a careful consideration of so many factors, one of such factors is managing the finances. To do this, here are some of the most effective practices many organizations adopt in creating and monitoring budgets; * Having a corporate strategy Evaluating the progress of a budget is dependent on expenses and how resources are allocated. Because of this singular fact, linking...
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...American Intercontinental University FIN630 – Financial Management Theory and Practice Unit 1 Individual Project November 12, 2011 Abstract This paper will present an analysis of the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.B.) to determine both suitability and potential in each of the countries for a Greenfield project. This analysis will compare the financial conditions in each country as well as trade policies, currencies and cultural variables which could affect the project. This paper will also include a recommendation to the steering committee of Acme as to which may be the preferred country for the Greenfield project. Introduction To begin, I will give the definition of a Greenfield Investment: “A term which describes investment in a manufacturing or production plant in an area where little or no physical infrastructure or facilities exists” (Financial Glossary, n.d). In other words, building or establishing a plant or other type facility where there was nothing previously. The opposite would be considered a Brownfield Investment, which is established in or on existing facilities or grounds. Multinational enterprise Acme, is currently considering expanding their business globally by establishing a Greenfield facility in a foreign country. Foreign countries each have their own unique policies in regards to establishing a business, as well as their own cultural proclivities, currencies and laws. This paper will offer analysis regarding...
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...The Basics of Capitol Budgeting: Evaluating Cash Flows Mini Case a. Capital budgeting is the process of analyzing projects and determining which ones to accept and include in the capital budget. b. Independent projects are ones that can both be accepted without either affecting the other. Mutually exclusive projects are ones that if one is accepted the other must be rejected. c. 1. The net present value is the projects present value of inflows minus its cost. It shows us how much the project contributes to the shareholders wealth. The NPV of each franchise are: a. NPV of Franchise L – $17.08 (In thousands) b. NPV of Franchise S – $18.17 (In thousands) 2. The rationale behind the NPV method is that if we can determine what the project is worth to the share holders. If the franchises are independent then both should be accepted because they both have a NPV > 0. If the franchises are mutually exclusive Franchise S should be accepted because it has a higher NPV than Franchise L. 3. Yes, the NPVs would change if the cost of capital changed. d. 1. The internal rate of return is the discount rate that forces the present value of the inflows to equal the initial cost. The IRR of each franchise are: a. IRR of Franchise L – 18% b. IRR of Franchise S – 24% 2. The IRR is the expected rate of return of the project just like the YTM is the promised rate of return of a bond. 3. The logic behind the IRR method...
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...EBITDA of $8 million and net income of $2.4 million. It had $2.0 million of interest expense, and its corporate tax rate was 40%. What was its charge for depreciation and amortization? EBT = Net Income/ (1-T) = 2,400,000/ (1-.40) = $4,000,000 Tax = EBT * T = $4,000,000 * 40% = $1,600,000 Dep. & Amort. = Earning after Interest but before Depreciation – EBT Dep & Amort. = $6,000,000 - $4,000,000 =$2,000,000 (2-5) Kendall Corners Inc. recently reported net income of $3.1 million and depreciation of $500,000. What was its net cash flow? Assume it had no amortization expense. Net cash flow = Net income + Depreciation Net Income = $3,100,000 Depreciation = $500,000 NCF = $3,100,000 + $500,000 NCF = $3,600,000 (2-6) . In its most recent financial statements, Del-Castillo Inc. reported $70 million of net...
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...The role of writing in financial field Abstract As far as we are known, writing plays an important role in our daily life and is essential to all people from all walks of lives. Writing can prompt the fast development of the individual progress as well as their professional capacity as well. I am willing to come true this aim in the way of writing, so I do my best to interview a person, her name is Doris. We have the opportunity to pick up some techniques and significant skills in the way of giving question-- how to write in an appropriate way in some degree. Now, Doris is working in financial field. There is no doubt that we can learn some key points of how to write something in this field from her useful and important experiences. This assignment which is an informational report aims to give a brief introduction about the different genres of writings, then provide some useful instructions to her expected audience, what’s more, making those audience known that writing can convey unexpected reflection of our daily life in reality. The importance of writing in financial I have acquire that writing could promote her to achieve a lot of things during the process of her career such as data analysis, strategy decision making, and more about the international business. Moreover, Doris has spent 3 more years working in this field. And everyday, she takes one and a half to write. Meanwhile, she will try her best to finish her tasks, no matter how difficult the tasks are, she...
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...Study: Coca-Cola HBC Treasury Takes Control of Commodity Risk Management Dimitris Papathanasiou, Coca-Cola HBC - 11 Sep 2013 Coca-ColaHellenic Bottling Company standardised its approach to risk management by transferring commodity risk management into treasury, so this central and vital business process could be managed by experts on an integrated basis with other financial risks and overseen by the financial risk management committee. This case study explains how organisational changes, combined with the introduction of risk management technology, enabled the organisation to plan and execute a consistent, cost-effective hedging strategy, with reduced counterparty risk exposure levels, improved transparency and stronger levels of control. Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (Coca-Cola HBC) is the world’s second largest bottler of the Coca-Cola Company’s products and the largest in Europe. Net sales revenue for fiscal 2012 was €6.8bn. Coca-Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. It serves approximately 581m people in 28 countries. The company decided to concentrate its commodity market risk management within the treasury department, in response to high levels of profit and loss (P/L) volatility and the relatively high credit risk with its suppliers. The ensuing project involved change management for transfer of the company’s commodity risk hedging to treasury...
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...Behavioural Finance Financial Risk Management Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Risk Management Paper ........................................................................................................ 2 1.1 Introduction and interpretation .................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Implementation ............................................................................................................................ 4 1.2.1 Aspects to consider ....................................................................................................................... 4 1.2.2 Implementation Process ............................................................................................................... 8 2 Appendix I – References ....................................................................................................... 10 Date: 24 of May 2012 th i Risk Management Paper 1 1.1 Risk Management Paper Introduction and interpretation If at the beginning of 2011, a highly respected person advised me that I was going to live through three major earthquakes within a year I would have struggled to believe them and justify arguing with the historical and scientific data, which clearly states the converse...
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...CPA Program The Practical Experience Guide EVE CHENG CPA SENIOR ANALYST BHP BILLITON Contents Practical experience requirement How to identify if your role is relevant Where do you fit? What skills areas do you need to demonstrate? Your mentoring relationship How to record your experience in the logbook The skills guide Personal effectiveness skills Leadership skills Business skills Technical skills 3 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 MICHELLE ROACH CPA 2 Practical experience requirement Did you know? Our studies show that members consistently perform better in their segments when they are enrolled in the practical experience requirement The practical experience requirement of the CPA Program gives you the opportunity to use the knowledge and skills gained in your education and apply them in your workplace. Combining your education with mentored practical experience will give you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate highly sought after technical and soft-skills that will benefit your entire career. Starting your practical experience requirement means that you are one step closer to your goal of becoming a CPA. CPA Australia recommends that you start the practical experience requirement and the professional level segments at the same time, if you are employed in a relevant role. What are the requirements? • complete a minimum of three years of relevant full-time or equivalent part-time work experience • demonstrate competence in 16 personal effectiveness...
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...CPA Program The practical experience guide and logbook If you require further information about the practical experience requirement, or would like to notify us of a change, please contact CPA Australia: practicalexperience@cpaaustralia.com.au or contact your local office – details can be found on the inside back page of this guide. Disclaimer The material used in this booklet has been designed and prepared for CPA Australia’s practical experience requirement. It provides tailored guidance for mentors who are registered in CPA Australia’s practical experience requirement. The booklet and contents should not be used for any other purpose. CPA Australia, the publisher and the author of this booklet take no responsibility for any loss incurred by any person who relies on guidance offered in this booklet. Legal notice Copyright CPA Australia Ltd (ABN 64 008 392 452) (“CPA Australia”), 2010. All rights reserved. Save and except for third party content, all content in these materials is owned by or licensed to CPA Australia. All trade marks, service marks and trade names are proprietory to CPA Australia. For permission to reproduce any material, a request in writing is to be made to the Legal Business Unit, CPA Australia Ltd, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000. CPA Australia has used reasonable care and skill in compiling the content of this material. However, CPA Australia and the editors make no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information in these...
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...Class of: 2013 Course Title: Financial Risk Management (FRM) Semester: III Credits: 3 Course Objective & Learning Outcome: This course gives students a working knowledge of derivative instruments and their applications in managing various types of financial risks. While doing so, students would understand the organizational aspects of those risk functions and their roles & responsibilities. The emphasis is on mechanics, properties and valuation of forwards, futures, options and swap instruments. In covering these instruments, cases, examples and notes would be sought from markets so as to provide a holistic view of the financial market structure i.e., currency, fixed income, equity and money markets. Cases discussed in the class would be contemporary in nature drawn from international experience. Pre-requisites: Students are advised to be through with Financial Management I, Financial Management II and Quantitative Methods. Students are expected to go through all the reading prescribed before every class and make a meaningful contribution through active class participation. The course is delivered through a combination of case discussions, problem solving, real life risk reports and simulation. The course would have an analytical and numerical flavor and hence students are required to bring their calculators/laptops to every class. Text Book: 1. Hull, John C. & Basu, S., Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives, 7th Edison, Prentice-Hall...
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...analytical and educational background Management experience Diverse work and life experience Experience 02/2010 – present Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Austria Credit management corporate, Director Counterparty credit risk and underwriting management in European emerging markets with special focus on Russia and Ukraine. 12/2008 – 01/2010 Structuring complex corporate credit transactions such as LBOs and investment loans. Developing an advanced internal tool for calculating Risk weighted assets under both standardised and IRB approaches. Developing and implementing industry concept in credit risk management. Reporting large and complex transactions to the bank’s Credit committee and Management board. Exercising my own approval competences for approval of credit transactions. Mentoring junior professionals and trainees in the department. Raiffeisenbank AD, Bulgaria Corporate credit risk, Head of department Managed a credit risk department of 10 risk professionals responsible for the largest corporate credit risk exposures. Was a voting member of the bank’s credit committee with own approval authorities. Steering the credit committee meetings. Participated in risk related projects originated in head office improvement, Data Quality management, Regular risk reporting). Met National Supervisory in terms of IRB application status of the bank. (Rating model 06/2008 – 11/2008 EFG Eurobank AD, Bulgaria Credit risk management, Head of department Managed...
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...A risky business Dodie: We are all here now. As you know that Zelal Sulen is our new boss now. After she took up the official post, she found that Hi-Style is out of touch with its target consumers and is losing direction. As the member of manager consultants, for this point, today we need to think out at least two options to advise her to improve the situation. Am I understood? And think a while... Okay, let's make a start. Who want to speak first? Lily: Well, in my opinion, Hi-Style could allocate £10m to new investment in the business. For example, it could improve distribution and sales through an exclusive agreement with a major retailer, which could provide a steady marketing channel. Second, to launch new product ranges with major advertising campaigns. Thus, new products will be known to customers. Hi-Style could definitely reach wide publicity. Thirdly, to employ brand development consultants so as to improve its image. Brand development consultants are more professional so that better brand image will be built, leading to its properous future. Fourthly, to hire a top retailing executive to run the business. Therefore, the business will be more smooth and sales will be increased. The last one is to commission City Associates to do a thorough review of all Hi-Style's activities, from which Hi-Style could catch a better understanding of the whole business to control its operation. Dodie: Good.Thanks. Lily. And what's your opinion, Serena? Serena: Well, I prefer the...
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