PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION Investments in the capital markets offer a unique opportunity to protect and grow personal wealth. Any discussion of investment strategy must begin with the investors risk tolerance. Some of the major factors contributing to any individual’s investments strategies are age, total value of savings and other assets, income, family and health. After a thorough discussion and getting some answers to a series of questions, your tolerance for risk can be assessed. This
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Is this budget static (not adjusted for volume) or flexible (adjusted for volume during the year)? 2. Are the figures designated as fixed or variable? 3. Is the budget for a defined unit of authority? 4. Are the line items within the budget all expenses (and revenues, if applicable) that are controllable by the manager? 5. Is the format of the budget comparable with that of previous periods so that several reports over time can be compared if so desired? 6. Are actual and budget for the same period
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and economic profit? Answer: Accounting income is calculated by taking revenues and subtracting all cash and non-cash expenses (such as depreciation). Accounting income also often recognizes losses for tax purposes as well, even though the economic loss may have taken place at another time. Economic profit is the sum of the present values of all the cash flows net of expenses generated by the firm’s actions. Economic profit measures true increments to value, but is hard to measure. Accounting
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[pic] Financial Statement Analysis For Small Businesses A Resource Guide Provided By Virginia Small Business Development Center Network (Revised for the VSBDC by Henry Reeves 3/22/2011) Contents |Topic |Page | |Introduction |3
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Executive Summary Wang’neno fish farm is an existing organization dedicated to rearing of fingerlings and keeping of fish. Wang’neno fish farm has been started as a women group development project business based in Yala Township, Anyiko sub-location. Wang’neno farm is amid-sized farm sitting on a 5 acre land along River Yala and about 2 kms from Kisumu-Busia road. The site was chosen due to its proximity to the main highway and permanent source of water, security, climate, soil type and cheap labour
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when you graduate? 2. You have nothing to lose. I think it's safe to say that most students dip into their parents' checkbook when it comes time to pay the bills. In general, students aren't paying child support, rent, utilities and many other expenses. The worst thing that could happen if your business fails is that you get a job, have an incredible credential on your resume, and have experience that will increase your chances of success in the future. The best thing that can happen is that you'll
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theater-goers that are craving a more satisfying and enjoyable way to catch a movie and a bit to eat. Second Run Pizza is renovating the downtown City plus Theater and creating a medium-size restaurant that will show second-run movies that have proven to still be popular in our target market. We will offer a totally unique dining and movie experience at an affordable price that will fill the theater with repeat customers, waiting to be satisfied once again. Entrepreneur’s profile The owners of Second
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Chapter 5 Gross Income and Exclusions SOLUTIONS MANUAL Problems 46. [LO 1] Clyde is a cash method taxpayer who reports on a calendar-year basis. This year Paylate Corporation has decided to pay Clyde a year-end bonus of $1,000. Determine the amount Clyde should include in his gross income this year under the following circumstances: a. Paylate Corporation wrote the check and put it in his office mail slot on December 30 of this year, but Clyde did not bother to stop by the office
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Civil Rights Act that banned discrimination based on color, sex, race, religion, or national origin by employers, and employment agencies (Fuentes, 2011). Later, however, age and handicapped discrimination were added. Although, sex discrimination still existed, it became obvious that females were being granted more opportunities and step by step they managed to break through the wall of offensive attitudes from male employers. It was interesting that even after new laws came into force, few Americans
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service a. Business is a new startup and does not currently have a website b. Business does not have a visible store front, only warehouse space. Without an online presence, it will be invisible c. There will be startup as well as ongoing expenses. Attracting attention to an unknown new business can be difficult. Products change frequently, so constant site changes will be necessary. 2. Current Online Competitor Assessment a. No one is currently selling online in this market, only
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