...statements of cash flows? Blockbuster was reporting the cost of the buying DVDs in the investing part of the flow. However, after talking to the SEC they decided that these costs should be placed onto the operating cash flow. This had a large negative effect on their operating cash flows during the restatement periods 2. Read SFAS #95, paragraphs 24 and 85-87, and explain how this relates to Blockbuster. This is very similar to what the standard is referring to in paragraph 24. It is an asset that is rented out for a short period of time and then is sold when the movie become a little older. Paragraph 87 describes some of the situations in which classification is not totally clear. It says an item needs to be recognized based on the predominate source of cash flow. In this case the DVDs lead to rental revenue, which are part of the company’s operations. Read the article: “Quick Cash via Receivables Deals Can Leave a Blurry Fiscal Picture,” by Michael Rapoport, in Wall Street Journal, June 16, 2006, p. C3. 3. What “trick” can companies use to boost their operating cash flows, at least in the short run? Companies can securitize their accounts receivables. They bundle their receivables and then using an off-balance entity they sell these securities. The company will receive cash from these securities with the promise of paying back the investors when the customers pay the receivables. This allows them to increase operating cash flows and does not get...
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...Investment Banking Interview Questions & Answers You Need to Know A Production http://breakingintowallstreet.com http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com Copyright 2010 Capital Capable Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. Notice of Rights No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. http://breakingintowallstreet.com http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com 2 Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4 Fit / Qualitative Questions ........................................................................................... 6 Analytical / Attention to Detail Questions & Suggested Answers ....................... 7 Background / Personal Questions & Suggested Answers ................................... 10 “Career Changer” Questions & Suggested Answers .......................................... 14 Commitment Questions & Suggested Answers................................................... 17 Culture Questions & Suggested Answers ............................................................ 20 “Future” Questions & Suggested Answers .......................................................... 23 Strengths / Weaknesses Questions & Suggested Answers ................................. 25 Team / Leadership Questions & Suggested Answers ......
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...test has four sections. You have 40 questions to answer in total and there are ten questions in each section. All questions are equally important: you get one mark for each correct answer, which makes 40 marks in total. The listening test lasts for 40 minutes. This includes ten minutes to copy your answers onto the answer sheet. Each section is played once only. IELTS recordings may include a range of world English varieties, including British, Australian, New Zealand and North American. Section 1 2 3 4 Focus A conversation in an everyday social situation, e.g. two colleagues in the office or a customer and staff member in a department store One person speaking in an everyday social situation A conversation between two or more people in an educational or training context, e.g. tutorial or seminar A lecture or talk on a topic of general academic interest Number of Questions 10 10 10 10 What kind of tasks to expect Expect to find a variety of task types and answer formats. Here are examples of the main task types: Forms Multiple choice Short-answer questions Flow-chart completion Sentence completion Table completion Labeling a diagram, plan or map You might also find summary, notes completion and matching tasks. These question types might appear in any of the four sections. And remember, not all question types appear in any individual listening test. © The British Council 2012. All rights reserved. 1 Forms Questions 1–6 Complete the form below. Write...
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...While in the initial session with Gladys I did not think that I was doing that great of a job. I felt as if I was having trouble making the conversation flow. I relied more heavily on the guide with the questions and while I was about to get a lot of information, it did mess my flow up some. I did not expand on things when I wanted to because I knew that it was going to come up later in questions that I would ask. After the session ended I did feel relieved that we got through it and I felt better seeing that I made the time because at times it felt like I was going quickly through the questions. After reviewing the session, I was pleased because the session did flow better than I thought it did. I also noticed that I said "umm" a lot during. I said it mainly when I was reacting to comments the client said and it was something that I wanted to...
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...interesting, and meaningful. | / | | It is interesting and meaningful because they were debating on same sex marriage, gay adoption and parenting that had been occurred exponentially in the society. Besides, they even shared their experience being the “special one” in the regular society | Effective listening skills are used | / | | We need to pay attention in this video because both the panelists and guests were debating about the gay marriage perception and disagreement in the society | Presentation content flows smoothly. | / | | The presentation was smooth but there were some arguments when the panelist brought out the sensitive issue | Characterization is consistent in both spoken responses and mannerisms | / | | The lesbian/gay couples and the panelists consistently showed their stand and feeling to the audience respectively | Presenters speak loudly and clearly, unless characterization dictates otherwise. | | / | The panelists presented their opinion and questions loud and clear. Also, the homosexual couples did voiced out their thought and rights for equality as homosexual | Adhere to the time limit | / | | There is a 30 minutes time limit for the talk show. However, the panelists did not finish their debate although it has reached the time limit | The Talk Show has an interesting and creative introduction as well as an interesting and creative conclusion. | | / | They were being straightforward to ask about the discussed issue | Good use of communication (effective...
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...Selected Focus Areas from project “Recruitment Tool – Intelliview” We have selected the following 2 focus areas from our contextual design project to prototype for usability purposes: Focus Area#1: Record Answers & Ratings (for a specific question) 1. (Interviewer) Select a question, and ask the candidate 2. (Candidate) Answer question using the AnyBot 3. (Interviewer) Enters a summary of the candidates answer in the iPad 4. (Interviewer) Enters a rating of the candidates answer in the iPad for the particular question 5. (Interviewer) Select next question from list, to ask the next question 6. (Interviewer) Select Add new question to record a colleague’s question Focus Area#2: Add questions from colleagues 1. (Interviewer) Adds a new question one of the colleagues asked the candidate, driving the AnyBot to the iPad application 2. (Interviewer) Add answers and rating to the new question in the iPad application 3. (Interviewer) Select next question from list to ask the next question 4. (Interviewer) Select Add new question to record a colleague’s question Prototype #1 Figure 1 - Prototype #1, Focus Area #1: Record Answers & Ratings for a Specific Question Figure 2 - Prototype #1, Focus Area #2: Add Questions From Colleagues Assumption: The operation of this application relies on the availability and proper operation of the video and...
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...submission: Note : Question No. 1 is of short answer type and is compulsory for all the students. It carries 5 Marks. (Word limits 50-100) Q. 1. Answer all the questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do u understand by Economic order quantity (EOQ)? What do u mean by variance analysis? Give four differences between management accounting and financial accounting. What is trend percentage? How cash flow statement is different from Fund flow statement. NOTE: Answer any two questions. Each question carry 5 marks (word limit 500): Q. 2. What is the meaning of Cost Accounting? Explain the difference between cost accounting and financial accounting. Q. 3. Write short note on (any two): a) Comparative Balance sheet statement. b) Ratio analysis. c) Fund flow statement. Q4. Prepare a cost sheet from the following particulars: PARTICULARS Stock of finished goods 1.1.2009 Stock of raw material on 1.1.2009 Purchase of raw material Productive wages Sale of finished goods Stock of finished goods on 31.12.2009 Stock of raw material on 31.12.2009 Factory overheads Office and administrative overheads Selling overheads 72,800 33,280 7,59,200 5,16,880 15,39,200 78,000 35,360 1,29,220 70,161 20,000 RUPEES JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR School of Distance Education & Learning Internal Assignment No. 2 Bachelor of Business Administration Paper Code: Paper Title: BBA – 201 Cost and Management Accounting Max. Marks: 15 Last date of submission: Note : Question No. 1 is of short...
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...Police are the gatekeepers of the CJS. They are the ones who find the people who are violating laws and arrest them based on their discretion and situation of the case. Since, the patrol officers are who start many of the cases that go to court. They are the ones that should be interviewed on whether or not the court system works, the court system has integrity and what would that specific officer do to change the court system. The first patrol officer that was interviewed was from the Mount Prospect police. When he was asked the first question on if he felt the court system worked, he paused and then smiled the word “yes”. He felt it did for the most part, as he felt most Americans did as well. He believed it all mattered on what side you might be on. He mostly found this question to be elementary and found himself confused, but he concluded it with determining it the best system in the world, but could use much improvement. The second question given to the officer was if he felt the court system had integrity. He thought that most people within the system do have integrity. However, he...
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...What are the issues facing law enforcement today? That is a good question, but not one I think is best suited for a initial hire interview. Think about it, what power does a probationary officer have within the department to solve any "problems" facing law enforcement? I know what they are looking for in asking the question, but there are better ways to illicit a response on those topics. As to the question, perhaps the largest issue I see in LE is: Communication. Great answer to the board question, hit them back with such a broad response to a generic question. Communication has been, and will always be a large issue in LE. Its not just communication between dispatch and officers or officers and the public, but between all levels in the chain of command. Between departments within the agency, between agencies and other levels of government. We tend to play our game too close to our chest, though with good reason sometimes. We really need to work on our flow of information and resources. How do these issues coincide with those of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? DHS must improve communication between law enforcement agencies in order to accomplish its mission because many threats and suspicious activity will be observed first, and possibly only, by cops on the street. DHS must remain vigilant that its surveillance authority is cautiously used to prevent or detect terrorism and violent crimes. DHS should keep its focus on crimes, drug or otherwise, that directly...
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...improvement in our processes 3. Increase our market share. Measures and Metrics to Track CSF Data There should be measurements put in place to monitor and track progress. This can be done through a reporting process that is used to collect specified data and share information with senior leaders. STEPS: 1. Finding Key Customer group * Buyer * Rentals * Seller i. Individual ii. Agent iii. Builder Every customer group will have different requirements and expectations. The measure of their satisfaction should also be different. 2. Seek Customer Feedback: * The only way for an organization to know how well they are meeting customer requirements is by simply asking the question. * There should be a structured process to collect feedback from each customer group in an effort to identify what is important to them. * Can be done by Focused group discussions conducted on a quarterly basis and finding out what is important to a customer. 3. Develop Survey Tool * Conducting a monthly quarterly survey to find how well are we meeting the customer requirements( found out in FGD) * Different survey for different customer groups. 4. Survey Each Customer Group : * A survey customized to their particular requirements. * Customers’ perception of current practice * This provides a starting point for improvements and demonstrates progress as improvement plans are implemented...
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...University of Phoenix Material Case Study Analysis Peer Review Form • 1. Reviewer question: What is the author’s thesis? The author’s thesis is about procrastination. She is telling us not to put off for tomorrow what we can do today 2. Reviewer question: Is the thesis clearly stated? If not, how would you help the writer restate it? I think the thesis is clearly stated because that is what happened to Carl Robbins. He put everything off until the last minute Writer question: List the changes made based on this feedback. Also list those suggestions that were offered but that you did not make, and explain why you did not make the suggestions. 3. Reviewer question: Does the essay’s body stick to the main topic? If not, where does it digress, and how could the writer revise the paper to make it stay more on the main topic? The essay body does stick to the topic. Writer question: List the changes made based on this feedback. Also list those suggestions that were offered but that you did not make, and explain why you did not make the suggested changes. 4. Reviewer question: Does the paper contain any ambiguously-worded or confusing sentences? Please list them below and offer a suggested revision for each one you identify. Under the part that says Recommendations, there is a sentence that I am confused about. The sentence is “Whether it be morning meeting of prioritizing tasks or via e-mail or phone call to advise the progress of where the...
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...answering the question above, select and answer one of the following six questions: 1. Do you agree with Mr. Yarrow’s procedure of sending only the four most acceptable bids to Moren’s engineering consultants for complete analysis? 2. Does Mr. Yarrow really have much choice as to whom he awards the pole manufacture contract? 3. Under the circumstances, is the manufacturer of the pole or the engineering consultant responsible for the final specifications? 4. If you were Mr. Yarrow, what additional information would you like beyond that supplied in the case, and how would it affect your final decision? 5. What decision would you make on the basis of the available information? 6. Do you think that all suppliers have been fairly treated? Guidelines & Requirements: * Use standard margins (i.e., 1”) and double spacing * Do not exceed two pages in total length * You will be evaluated on the following criteria (grading rubric): * Analysis: * apply relevant principles, concepts and frameworks to the questions * assess the issues faced by the enterprise * do not just repeat the information already in the case * Reasoning & Logic * Clear ideas, practical solutions, appropriate examples, evaluate opportunities and potential consequences of actions * Be original, i.e., do not simply re-hash the case as written in the textbook * Structure * Balance in addressing all case questions equally ...
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...the values of: Effectiveness, Integrity, Simplicity, Structure, and Trust. So the selection system for an interviewer would obviously be to ascertain from a system of questions, if they align with the values of the Zara business model. First order of business in selection of a new-hire is to review their resumes and make sure that they have the basic set of skills to perform the functions of the job being applied for. I also like to take a look at their length of employment with an organization, and if they skip around from job to job alot. I offer that as a general statement being that it is, in practice, a part of the overall process. Additionally, I agree with her suggestion of selling the job. I think that it gets the juices flowing within the applicant’s head as to what they will be involving themselves in. If they are excited about what they hear then it is viable that this will reveal itself in the interview process. Conversely, if they realize they don’t really want this type of position, then they will reveal their disinterest during the interview. In Ms. Quinn's book "Don't hire without me" she stresses that the true benefit of interviewing is when you can get useful and actionable information about the applicant so that you can make a more informed decision. So I would first develop questions that will help define the applicants "Locus of control". Compiling a list of responses throughout the entire interview process would assess the Locus of control. If...
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...Essay Grading Rubric |Student Name: | |Elements |Criteria |Points Possible|Points Earned |Instructor’s Comments | |Content |Adequately discusses the first question |80 |63 |I really enjoyed the | | |Demonstrates understanding of the topic | | |enthusiasm you put into the | | |Fully addresses all 3 readings | | |essay, especially the last | | |Clear development of ideas and concepts | | |paragraph. I think you’re | | |Assertions are well-reasoned and supported | | |right that we often let | | |Adequately addresses at least 1 other question | | |ourselves get too cynical | | |Original and insightful observations and ideas | | |about the fact that life is | | |Paper contains at least 600 words (not including quotes; any | | |hard, and then we stop | | ...
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...Fill in 3 given questionnaires! Take notes on: - Clarity if questions - Easiness to answer - Appearance (format) Questionnaire 1: Treating Behavior Clarity of questions The questions in this questionnaire are easy to understand and clearly stated. Its first several questions have fulfilled the criteria of what a first question in a questionnaire should look like. The questions are easy for respondents to understand and also engage the attention and interest of the respondent because it is related to everyday situation of a person. However, the questions’ has the same answer options for all questions which may reduce the interest of the respondents because there is no variation. Also, the answer options should provide other(s) option for the respondent to answer because the options given may not match with all respondents. As an interviewer, we should allow the respondent to answer in his/her own words, with no influence by any specific alternatives suggested by the interviewer. Easiness to answer The topic of this questionnaire started with general questions and uses an easy to understand language. It is good that after the general questions, it funnels more specific ones and still uses an easy to understand language. It is better to keep respondents’ minds on the purpose of the survey at the beginning while grabbing their attention and this questionnaire has fulfilled this criterion. Appearance (format) The format of this questionnaire is professional, attractive...
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