• Q : Concept of value-added tax....
    Finance Basics :

    Explain the concept of value-added tax (VAT). This should be one to two (1-2) pages long. Analyze the pros and cons of imposing a VAT.

  • Q : Create a schedule of expected cash collections....
    Finance Basics :

    Create a schedule of expected cash collections for April, May, and June and for three months in total. Create cash budget, by month and in total, for three-month period.

  • Q : Five global firms operating in us market....
    Finance Basics :

    You are analyzing the automobile industry. Identify at least five global firms operating in the U.S. market. With regard to the U.S. market, identify the generic competitive strategy of each firm.

  • Q : Shortfall in studebaker spendable income....
    Finance Basics :

    One investment option is to increase the amount placed into a TDA each year to the legal maximum of $12,000 and move funds from the money market to cover the resulting shortfall in studebaker spenda

  • Q : Explain decision to make contributions to employer-s fund....
    Finance Basics :

    If Jerry suppose his investments would earn 8 percent annually, and his life expectancy is 80 years, should he invest in his own plan or should he make contributions to his employer's fund?

  • Q : Firm degree of transaction exposure....
    Finance Basics :

    What factors affect a firm's degree of transaction exposure in particular currency? For each factor, describe the desirable characteristics which would reduce transaction exposure.

  • Q : Beta of unleveraged optical manufacturers....
    Finance Basics :

    Suppose the company wants to diversify into the manufacture of rose-colored specta-cles. The beta of unleveraged optical manufacturers is 1.2. Estimate the required return on Okefenokee's new ventur

  • Q : What is the equity multiplier....
    Finance Basics :

    Isolation Company has debt-equity ration of 0.70. Return on assets is 8.2 percent, and total equity is $520,000. What is the equity multiplier?

  • Q : Explain direct-step-down and double apportionment....
    Finance Basics :

    The foundation of project is to apply three different allocation methods (direct, step-down, double apportionment) to the situation at a large group practice

  • Q : Exchange rate risk....
    Finance Basics :

    Is Exchange Rate Risk Relevant? Mention some pros and cons and tell us your informed opinion

  • Q : Assignment-cost of capital....
    Finance Basics :

    Cost of Capital Assume a firm uses its company cost of capital to evaluate all projects. Will it underestimate or overestimate the value of high-risk projects?

  • Q : Fluctuating fuel costs....
    Finance Basics :

    Fuel cost represents about 35% of the cost of operation and is next in importance to salaries and wages. Identify the steps you would initiate to protect the company from fluctuating fuel costs and

  • Q : Assignment regarding time value of money....
    Finance Basics :

    When the Genesis and Sensible Essential teams held their weekly meeting, time value of money and its applicability yielded extremely stimulating discussion.

  • Q : Compute the annual cash flow....
    Finance Basics :

    For each of the following annuities, calculate the annual cash flow. Enter rounded answers as directed, but do not use rounded numbers in intermediate calculations.

  • Q : Basis of compound interest....
    Finance Basics :

    A company that manufactures general-purpose transducers invested $2 million 5 years ago in high-yield bonds. If the bonds are now worth $2.8 million, what rate of return per year did the company mak

  • Q : Find the profitability index if the discount rate is given....
    Finance Basics :

    The project will produce annual cash inflows, starting with year 1, of $8,000, $13,400, $18,600, $33,100 and finally in year five, $37,900. What is the profitability index if the discount rate is

  • Q : How much money to give university to make dream a reality....
    Finance Basics :

    If university promises to invest money at rate of 5% per year, how much money should you give university today to make dream a reality?

  • Q : Determine the ytm for the bonds....
    Finance Basics :

    Bellamee, Inc., has semiannual bonds outstanding with five years to maturity and are priced at $920.87. If bonds have coupon rate of 7 percent, then what is the YTM for the bonds?

  • Q : Compute the past growth rate in earnings....
    Finance Basics :

    Compute the past growth rate in earnings. This is a 5-year growth period. Round your answer to two decimal places.

  • Q : Financial institutions and markets....
    Finance Basics :

    For this project, you should consider the role of banking regulations on the international financial markets. The US deregulated banks in the 1980s and there have been definite consequences

  • Q : Percentage total return....
    Finance Basics :

    Calculating Returns.  Suppose a stock had an initial price of $83 per share, paid a dividend of $1.40 per share during the year, and had an ending share price of $71. Compute the percentage tot

  • Q : Find the rate of return of the fund for the year....
    Finance Basics :

    The fund had liabilities at end of the year of $1/share and operating expense ratio of 1%, find the rate of return of the fund for the year?

  • Q : Compute the break-even point for firm....
    Finance Basics :

    Compute the break-even point (Q), for firm whose: (a) total fixed cost (TFC) = $100,000, product price per unit of output (P) = $10.00,

  • Q : Current exchange rate....
    Finance Basics :

    The current exchange rate today is $1.30 per €1 (meaning one euro can be bought or sold for $1.30 US Dollars). X's CFO gives you the following possible scenarios for rates six months in the fut

  • Q : Determine firm-s cash flow to creditors during given year....
    Finance Basics :

    The 2011 income statement showed the interest expense of $190,000. Determine the firm's Cash Flow to Creditors during 2011?

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