Research Paper The major written assignment for the course is a Research Paper.  This paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge.  The 15- to 20-page paper should integrate readings and class discussions into work and life experiences.  It may include explanation and examples from previous experiences as well as implications for future applications. The purpose of the […]

Futronics Inc. is a $2 billion firm that sells communications services. Founded in 1937, Futronics has provided consumer products, as well as government systems and services, for well over half a century. Due to a sharp increase in competition, flattened sales, and external economic conditions, Futronics is implementing a corporate overhead reduction program. The proposal is to replace the company’s central office stores with outside […]

Burress Beverages is considering a project where they would open a new facility in Seattle, Washington. The company’s CFO has assembled the following information regarding the proposed project:  · It would cost $500,000 today (at t = 0) to construct the new facility. The cost of the facility will be depreciated on a straight-line basis over five years.· If the company opens the facility, it […]

This discussion question requires you to do a little math. First, however, you should read the article by Shleifer entitled “State versus Private Ownership.” Shleifer argues that most often the private provision (ownership) of public services in most cases is more efficient and of higher quality for a number of reasons. In a small way, I would like you to test his assertions using two […]

Your company, Diamond Dynamics, is researching whether or not it would be a good decision to invest in new manufacturing equipment that will significantly speed up production time on the assembly line. However, the total cost of the equipment and installation, not including any maintenance plan, is a hefty investment of roughly $850,000. In a 500-word description, Explain how a CVP analysis would be useful […]

Is anyone familiar with Case 19: Palms Hospital Traditional Project Analysis from Cases in Healthcare Finance 4th edition by Louis C. Gapenski? Pages 143-148…    Additional Requirements  Min Pages: 1  Level of Detail: Show all work  Other Requirements: I need all of the input data to help me complete this case: Land initial cost Land opportunity cost (and salvage value) Building/equipment cost Build/equipment salvage value […]

The Home Depot is a leading specialty retailer of hardware and home improvement products and is the second-largest retail store chain in the United States. It operates large warehouse-style stores. Despite declining sales and difficult economic conditions in 2007 and 2008, The Home Depot continued to invest in new stores. The following table provides summary data for The Home Depot (see attached). Requireda. Use the […]

After reading case 2-2 in your text, “The Dangerous Morality of Managing Earnings” (attached) write an essay that includes the following elements: A formal introduction. Discussion of the five generalizations from the findings in this study relating to managing earnings.Please Note: Do not simply restate the generalizations. You are being asked to discuss each in the context of professional experiences or examples given in the […]

    Indicate the companies you are investing in: Select three (3) US companies that are publicly traded. There are many ways to find such companies and the stock prices, including the New York Stock Exchange at http://www.nyse.com, NASDAQ at http://www.nasdaq.com, and http://finance.yahoo.com.       Indicate the amount you are investing in each company: Decide how you will divide the $25,000 across the three (3) companies; e.g. […]

You are a financial analyst for the CMC Corporation. This corporation predicts changes in the economy, such as interest rates, retail trends, and unemployment. Your job is to educate incoming analyst on the terminology, definitions, and uses of interest rate theories, yield curves, and predictions. In your next training session, you will cover major theories that have been developed to explain resulting yield curves and the […]