• Q : Tangible cost-interest-dividends-opportunity costs....
    Finance Basics :

    Problem: Finance costs: tangible cost, interest, dividends; opportunity costs - loss of alternative projects using retained earnings; tax effects.

  • Q : Effects corporate fraud....
    Finance Basics :

    Problem: Discuss the effects corporate fraud has in the business industry over all (losses, fines, etc.)

  • Q : What is wicker company contribution margin....
    Finance Basics :

    Question 1: What is Wicker Company's contribution margin? Question  2: What is Wicker Company's contribution margin ratio?

  • Q : Basic types of hris software....
    Finance Basics :

    As the department head, you will prepare this briefing memo. Make sure you include the following points in the memo: What is an HRIS? What functions must it accomplish and what basic types of HRIS sof

  • Q : Designing tests-determining objectives to achieve....
    Finance Basics :

    As a result of this the auditor would then design procedures around the testing of the cash in bank balance with the idea of obtaining the best possible evidence.

  • Q : Calculate the cost of the preferred stock....
    Finance Basics :

    1) Calculate the cost of the preferred stock.2) If the firm sells the preferred stock with a 10% annual dividend and nets $90.00 after flotation costs, what is its cost?

  • Q : Mitigate the risk in the modern financial world....
    Finance Basics :

    Problem: What is the meaning of 'mitigate the risk' in the modern financial world? Explain.

  • Q : Invest of e bay-walt disney company or costco....
    Finance Basics :

    Problem 1: Which of these three companies is the best to invest in? E-Bay, the Walt Disney Company, or Costco? Problem 2: Discuss each company using fundamental analysis and/or technical analysis an

  • Q : Assessing the use of long-term versus short-term financing....
    Finance Basics :

    Problem: Explain why maturity matching principle is important when assessing the use of long-term versus short-term financing, and how a mismatch can be costly to an organization.

  • Q : Lincoln savings and loan association....
    Finance Basics :

    Explain how the acceptance of large, high-risk audit clients for relatively high audit fees may threaten an audit firm's de facto and perceived independence. Under what circumstances such prospectiv

  • Q : Increasing sales-prices or reducing expenses....
    Finance Basics :

    Problem 1) How can a finance manager increase earnings without increasing sales/prices or reducing expenses? Problem 2) Why are retained earnings important?

  • Q : What is straight-line amortization....
    Finance Basics :

    a. What is straight-line amortization for 2011? b. What is CCA depreciation for 2011? c. What is double declining-balance depreciation for 2011?

  • Q : Determine the balance of accounts receivable....
    Finance Basics :

    Using a T account, determine the balance of accounts receivable and the allowance for uncollectible accounts at 12/31/10.

  • Q : What are the linkages among financial decision....
    Finance Basics :

    Problem: What are the linkages among financial decisions, return, risk and stock value? Why are these linkages important? How does the financial manager incorporate these as s/he manages the assets

  • Q : Amount of death benefit claims....
    Finance Basics :

    If the company has 10,000 policyholders in this age bracket and each has taken out a $50,000 life insurance policy, estimate the probable amount of death benefit claims against the company.

  • Q : Pros and cons of hedging versus not hedging the risk....
    Finance Basics :

    Describe some techniques that fall under this concept that could help you deal with an anticipated price increase. Describe the pros and cons of hedging versus not hedging the risk. Use an example whe

  • Q : Business deductions....
    Finance Basics :

    Problem: Kimberly is a self-employed taxpayer. She recently spent $1,000 for airfare to travel to Italy. What amount of the airfare is she allowed to deduct in each of the following alternative scen

  • Q : Expected return and standard deviation of each security....
    Finance Basics :

    Q1. What are the expected return and standard deviation of each security? Q2. What are the covariances and correlations between the pairs of securities?

  • Q : Cash management techniques-cash rebates....
    Finance Basics :

    Research "cash rebates" and other similar cash management techniques. Answer the following questions: Are these practices sound business decisions? Are they ethical? Explain.

  • Q : Discuss capital formation....
    Finance Basics :

    Discuss capital formation as it relates to the business form and the life cycle of businesses. How would the business form used by the manager/owner impact the firm's ability to raise capital?

  • Q : Calculate free cash flow for a firm....
    Finance Basics :

    Problem: Discuss the data as found on the financial statements that are used to calculate free cash flow (FCF) for a firm.

  • Q : Standard criticism of investment banking firms....
    Finance Basics :

    A standard criticism of investment banking firms is their approach to valuation which includes determining a price for an offering and then manipulating the input variables into conventional valuati

  • Q : Credit card with a nominal interest rate....
    Finance Basics :

    Helen recently received a credit card with a nominal interest rate of 21 percent. With the card, she purchased some new clothes for $250. The minimum payment on the card is only $20 per month. If He

  • Q : How much dividends was paid to shareholders....
    Finance Basics :

    Question 1: In its most recent financial statements, Newhouse Inc. reported $50 million of net income and $810 million of retained earnings. The previous retained earnings were $780 million. How muc

  • Q : Retained earnings on balance sheet....
    Finance Basics :

    Problem: On 12/31/10, Heaton Industries Inc. reported retained earnings of $675,000 on its balance sheet, and it reported that it had $172,500 of net income during the year.

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