Find 3 different financial statements that have varying capital structures.  Write a paragraph about each that explains the debt-equity relationship and that computes the percent of debt and the percent of equity represented. Also, note whether the present of annual interest on debt is revealed in the notes to the financial statements.  if so, do you believe the interest rate is fair and equitable? why?

1. Frank owns 100% of the stock of Sands, Inc. (a C corporation). In a tax year, Sands, Inc. has income before tax = $1,500,000. This is after Sands paid Frank a salary = $350,000. Sands, Inc. also paid dividends = $100,000. Sands is Frank’s only source of income. a. How much self-employment income will Frank report this tax year? b. What is the characterization of the […]

Global Business Strategies MGT/448  (150 points  =  25 questions @ 5 points each and one short answer question worth 25 points) You may mark the correct answer with an X,  Highlight it , or Bold. There is no requirement for references, citations, or a Certificate of Originality 1.  List two benefits of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 2.  In which type of economic system are all […]

FIN 571 Final Exam. 1) Occurs when a “follower” receives the benefit of an expenditure made by a “leader” by imitating the leader’s behavior.A. free-rider problemB. The Principle of Comparative AdvantageC. asymmetric informationD. put option 2) Occurs when inaccurate information can falsely exist.A. moral hazardB. The Principle of Valuable IdeasC. free-rider problemD. adverse selection 3) Refers to situations wherein the agent can take unseen actions […]

Course Project – Part I Introduction The Course Project is an opportunity for you to apply concepts learned to a real-life simulation experience. Throughout the Course Project, you will assume that you work as a financial analyst for AirJet Best Parts, Inc. The Course Project is provided in two parts as follows: Part I – In Part I, you work with AirJet Best Parts, Inc. […]

“Successful Entrepreneurship” Please respond to the following:   From the scenario, evaluate the importance of a business plan that is both well-written and based on desired outcomes. Suggest two (2) ways in which a well-written business plan could assist a business owner like Cliff Walters in continuing with his vision for Walters Aeroworks. From the case study, evaluate the effectiveness of Lee Rhodes’ business decisions based […]

It is important to conduct an internal analysis to find the strengths and weaknesses of the company. Therefore, for the part 3 of the SLP project, we will look inside your chosen organization. Which is Pepsi CoPlease read the information in the background material, look for more information, and then write a 2 to 3 pages report for your professor by answering the following questions:i) What are […]

QUESTION :   Stern’s Stews, Inc., is considering a new capital structure. Its current and proposed capital structures are the following: CURRENT PROPOSED Total assets $150 million $150 million Debt 25 million 100 million Equity 125 million 50 million Common stock price $50 $50 Number of shares 2,500,000 1,000,000 Interest rate 12% 12% Stern’s Stews’ president expects next year’s EBIT to be $20 million, but […]

Assignment 1: Discussion—Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management Business intelligence, knowledge management, and expert systems are powerful tools that allow corporations to analyze huge amounts of data that would typically go ignored in the past. Using the readings for this module and the Argosy University online library resources, research how companies are using business intelligence, knowledge management, and expert systems. Respond to the following: Does this […]

You are thinking of investing in a stock that is selling for $60 and that you think will go up in price over the next six months. The six-month call option with exercise price = $60 sells for a premium of $5. The risk-free rate is 1% annually. Consider the following strategies for investing $5,000:(i) invest everything in the stock(ii) invest everything in the call […]