1. International Joint Venture Anheuser-Busch (which is now part of AB InBev due to a merger), the producer of Budweiser and other beers, has engaged in a joint venture with Kirin Brewery, the largest brewery in Japan. The joint venture enabled Anheuser-Busch to have its beer distributed through Kirin’s distribution channels in Japan. In addition, it could utilize Kirin’s facilities to produce beer that would be […]

Please read through the following questions and based on your week 2 material, highlight or underline the correct answer.  Please submit quiz no later than midnight Sunday.   1)         What is the main disadvantage of using only a debit card? 2)         When selecting and using a debit card, you should avoid 3)         Which of the following is not an effective way to think about money? […]

The U.S. financial system has many complexities, and it is impacted by several environmental factors, including federal regulations and the economy.   Write a two (2) page paper in which you: Briefly describe one (1) way the U.S. financial markets impact the economy, one (1) way the U.S. financial markets impact businesses, and one (1) way the U.S. financial markets impact individuals. Briefly explain the […]

  Review Microsoft’s compensation strategy using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet. Review the organization’s corporate strategy in its annual report.  A link to Microsoft’s most current annual report is in the Webliography labeled: Microsoft Annual Report. Read the following article: Based on the information in the article, the annual report and other research, write a 3–4 page paper in Word format […]

Research Paper Project Management Research Paper The final assignment for this course is a Research Paper. The purpose of the Research Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in the field of program management strategy. The Research Paper represents 23% of the overall course grade. Focus of the Research PaperThis final research paper must demonstrate […]

Financial markets are the forums in which buyers and sellers of financial assets such as stocks and bonds, and commodities such as grains, oil and gold, meet. Because there are uncertainties of outcome, organizations must develop strategies to manage the risk associated with it.   Write a paper of 2400 word min. on business and financial risk, as follows: Identify the major business and financial risks […]

New due saturday by 6pm pst. 500 words minimum   Resource:  Financial Statements for AT&T   Review the assigned company’s financial statements from the past three years.   Calculate the financial ratios for the assigned company’s financial statements, and then interpret those results against company historical data as well as industry benchmarks:    Compare the financial ratios with each of the preceding three (3) years […]

  Unit 5 Assignment:  Financial Statements Training and Education   Unit outcome(s) addressed in this Assignment:   Describe the format and elements of a balance sheet, statement of operation, statement of changes in net assets, and statement of cash flows. Explain financial statement analysis. Discuss uses of financial information. Describe alternative in financial reporting.  To help find information use the link below and use the […]

PART A  [Total : 60 marks] Please use the answer sheet provided.                                                                                                             QUESTION 1   a)    Find the present value of an income stream that has a negative flow of RM100 per year for 3 years, a positive flow of RM200 in the 4th year, and a positive flow of RM300 per year in Years 5 through 8.  The appropriate discount rate is 4% […]

We examined two very important topics in finance this week; Capital Budgeting and Dividend Policy.   Critically reflect on the importance of selecting the right projects in which to invest capital. Do we always select those projects that have the highest return on investment? What other factors play into capital budgeting decisions?     We also looked at dividend policy. What incentive is there for […]