The Final Project will involve applying the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write a report either recommending or not recommending purchase of the company stock. Research Tip: The “Mergent” database in the Ashford University Library contains company […]

  The NY Times letter, “Personal Values vs. Corporate Interests” is the basis for your writing assignment. The link is:  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/opinion/letters/mckinsey-personal-values-corporate-interests.html (Links to an external site.) and the pdf is:  Personal Values v. Corporate Interests.pdf You need to answer the following, and remember to use the ethical frameworks, theories and principles we are discussing in class. Please write what you think the role of corporations (both publicly and privately […]

E5-15 (Preparation of a Statement of Cash Flows) Presented below is a condensed version of the comparative balance sheets for Sondergaard Corporation for the last two years at December 31.   2010 2009 Cash $157,000 $ 78,000 Accounts receivable 180,000 185,000 Investments 52,000 74,000 Equipment 298,000 240,000 Less: Accumulated depreciation (106,000) (89,000) Current liabilities 134,000 151,000 Capital stock 160,000 160,000 Retained earnings 287,000 177,000 Additional […]

Assignment 3: Case Study—TSA Writing Assignment Read the Case: Can the TSA Secure Top Flight Performance in chapter 1 of your text book  and do the following: Summarize the case in 1-2 paragraphs. Explain which of the HR practices described in the case you think contribute to greater efficiency and effectiveness of TSA employees. Why? Recommend at least two other practices which could be employed to increase […]

Analysis of transactions and preparation of the income statement and balance sheet Zealock Bookstore opened a bookstore near a college campus on July 1, 2008. Transactions and events of Zealock Bookstore during 2008 follow. The firm uses the calendar year as its reporting period. (1) July 1, 2008: Receives $25,000 from Quinn Zealock for 25,000 shares of the bookstore’s $1 par value common stack. (2) […]

Research Paper (220 points) (Course Final Assessment)   The objectives/purpose of the research paper project are to enable you to do a comprehensive financial analysis of a publicly traded corporation; and provide you with substantial information for you to make recommendations regarding investing in this corporation. Your financial analysis report will be driven by a rigorous ratio analysis, and aggressively supplemented with your written analysis, […]

Jealous: Topic sentence 2 Sir, ‘twas not/ Her husband’s presence only, called that spot/ Of joy into the duchess’ cheek (lines 13-14) Perhaps/ Fra Pandolf chanced to say..faint / Half flush that dies along her throat (Lines 15-19) Such stuff/ Was courtesy, she thought, and cause enough/ For calling up that spot of joy (20-21) She liked whatever/ She looked on, and her looks went […]

  Describe an example of a contract that you or someone you know entered into (e.g., rental agreement, cell phone agreement, property purchase or lease [e.g., car, home, furniture, etc.], home or car repair, or student loan agreement). In your description, be sure to provide specific contractual details including parties and subject matter involved. You must also address the following: Define the five essential elements […]

  Read the case study. Answer the discussion questions and post to the discussion: Initial Post: Respond to every aspect of the discussion prompt with originality. Demonstrate an exceptional familiarity with the text and topics being covered and utilize text/lecture note/PowerPoint references. Respond to your initial post with at least 300 words    Case Study The Prime Minister’s Powerful Better Half Ho Ching’s power has been […]

Required Resources Text Kopp, D. M. (2014). Human resource development: Performance improvement through learning [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://ashford.content.edu • Chapter 5: Development: Putting Theory Into Practice • Chapter 6: Implementation: Execution Article Greenberg, A. (2013). Apple is beta-testing an update that kills evasion jailbreak (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2013/02/25/apple-is-beta-testing-a-fix-for-evasi0n-jailbreak/ • The article describes how beta-testing is […]