Questions
1. If you were evaluating an investment opportunity, which technique would you use and why?

Need a solution on three topics below. 

1. If you were evaluating an investment opportunity, which technique would you use and why?

2. When evaluating investments, you can get data from engineering, marketing and sometimes accounting. Do you think any of these organizations have internal biases? If so, as a member of the finance department, how would you deal with them?

3. You have just discovered that your boss favors payback in evaluating investments. Should you try to talk him out of it or should you go along with his/her desires?

4. You are comptroller for your company. The CEO is a savvy individual with great instincts for the business. She strongly favors an investment that is only marginally acceptable at best. She has asked you to put together justification for it. What will you do?

5. Last year your company financed its investments by selling shares of common stock. This year the plan is to use debt. The after tax cost of debt is 5%, the cost of equity is 12% and the weighted average cost of capital is 9.5%. The first investment for this year is an expansion project. What cost of capital will you use and why?

6. The weighted average cost of capital can consist of debt, preferred stock and equity. Which of these sources is the most expensive and the least expensive and why?

7. Young companies usually finance their assets with equity. Why?

8. Equity financing can come from external or internal sources. Which of these is the least expensive and why?

In: Finance

You are the appointed Supply Chain Manager for a company that manufactures and sells its products to retailers and to end consumers.

MGMT5018 Individual Assignment 1


Week 3 MGMT 5018 Individual Assignment # 1, Due in Week 4 - 15% of Overall Mark


You are the appointed Supply Chain Manager for a company that manufactures and sells its products to retailers and to end consumers. The company uses its own trucks to deliver to retailers and UPS for its online orders to deliver to end consumers.

Apply your understanding of the 5 components of Supply Chain by explaining to me as your CEO how are you going to successfully plan, source material & equipment, manufacture, deliver and handle returned items. Give examples and elaborate as necessary.

Remember the 5 basic components are:

1. Planning

2. Sourcing

3. Making

4. Delivering

5. Returning

Note to students: the exercise is meant to be individual and unique to every student. That is why the assignment is not limited to a specific brand or product.

Grading Criteria - Rubric

This assignment will be graded out of 15 marks as follows:

Presentation 3 marks

Cover page, organization, neatness


Word processed, spelling, grammar, medium, quality of in class presentation, clarity, interest, understanding.


Note: Proper citation of references is required (MLA or APA format)


It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the proper procedure for maintaining academic honesty. You can also seek assistance from Student Services in understanding the policy and procedures for Academic Honesty.


Content 6 marks

Demonstrated understanding of the subject matter (i.e.. not simply cutting and pasting content from websites)


Analysis 6 marks

Logic, methodology, originality, creativity


In: Accounting

Crane Company has had 4 years of record earnings. Due to this success, the market price...

Crane Company has had 4 years of record earnings. Due to this success, the market price of its 385,000 shares of $2 par value common stock has increased from $13 per share to $53. During this period, paid-in capital remained the same at $2,310,000. Retained earnings increased from $1,732,500 to $11,550,000. CEO Don Ames is considering either (1) a 15% stock dividend or (2) a 2-for-1 stock split. He asks you to show the before-and-after effects of each option on (a) retained earnings, (b) total stockholders’ equity, and (c) par value per share.

(a)

1. Stock dividend - retained earnings $enter a dollar amount
2. 2-for-1 stock split - retained earnings $enter a dollar amount

(b)

Crane Company

Original Balance

After Dividend

After Split

Paid-in capital

$enter a dollar amount $enter a dollar amount $enter a dollar amount

Retained earnings

enter a dollar amount enter a dollar amount enter a dollar amount

Total stockholder’s equity

$enter a total of the two previous amounts $enter a total of the two previous amounts $enter a total of the two previous amounts

Shares outstanding

enter a number of shares enter a number of shares enter a number of shares


(c)

1. Stock dividend - par value per share $enter a dollar amount
2. 2-for-1 stock split - par value per share $enter a dollar amount

In: Accounting

MGMT5018 Individual Assignment 1 Week 3 MGMT 5018 Individual Assignment # 1, Due in Week 4...

MGMT5018 Individual Assignment 1


Week 3 MGMT 5018 Individual Assignment # 1, Due in Week 4 - 15% of Overall Mark


You are the appointed Supply Chain Manager for a company that manufactures and sells its products to retailers and to end consumers. The company uses its own trucks to deliver to retailers and UPS for its online orders to deliver to end consumers.

Apply your understanding of the 5 components of Supply Chain by explaining to me as your CEO how are you going to successfully plan, source material & equipment, manufacture, deliver and handle returned items. Give examples and elaborate as necessary.

Remember the 5 basic components are:

1. Planning

2. Sourcing

3. Making

4. Delivering

5. Returning

Note to students: the exercise is meant to be individual and unique to every student. That is why the assignment is not limited to a specific brand or product.

Grading Criteria - Rubric

This assignment will be graded out of 15 marks as follows:

Presentation 3 marks

Cover page, organization, neatness


Word processed, spelling, grammar, medium, quality of in class presentation, clarity, interest, understanding.


Note: Proper citation of references is required (MLA or APA format)


It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the proper procedure for maintaining academic honesty. You can also seek assistance from Student Services in understanding the policy and procedures for Academic Honesty.


Content 6 marks

Demonstrated understanding of the subject matter (i.e.. not simply cutting and pasting content from websites)


Analysis 6 marks

Logic, methodology, originality, creativity


In: Finance

MGMT5018 Individual Assignment 1 Week 3 MGMT 5018 Individual Assignment # 1, Due in Week 4...

MGMT5018 Individual Assignment 1

Week 3 MGMT 5018 Individual Assignment # 1, Due in Week 4 - 15% of Overall Mark
You are the appointed Supply Chain Manager for a company that manufactures and sells its products to retailers and to end consumers. The company uses its own trucks to deliver to retailers and UPS for its online orders to deliver to end consumers.
Apply your understanding of the 5 components of Supply Chain by explaining to me as your CEO how are you going to successfully plan, source material & equipment, manufacture, deliver and handle returned items. Give examples and elaborate as necessary.
Remember the 5 basic components are:
1. Planning
2. Sourcing
3. Making
4. Delivering
5. Returning

Note to students: the exercise is meant to be individual and unique to every student. That is why the assignment is not limited to a specific brand or product.
Grading Criteria - Rubric

This assignment will be graded out of 15 marks as follows:

Presentation 3 marks

Cover page, organization, neatness


Word processed, spelling, grammar, medium, quality of in class presentation, clarity, interest, understanding.


Note: Proper citation of references is required (MLA or APA format)


It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the proper procedure for maintaining academic honesty. You can also seek assistance from Student Services in understanding the policy and procedures for Academic Honesty.


Content 6 marks

Demonstrated understanding of the subject matter (i.e.. not simply cutting and pasting content from websites)


Analysis 6 marks

Logic, methodology, originality, creativity


In: Accounting

Here are the consolidated financial statements of Post Ranch Resort and its 70 percent owned subsidiary,...

Here are the consolidated financial statements of Post Ranch Resort and its 70 percent owned subsidiary, Sandpearl, for the year ended December 31, 2020, plus supplementary information. Comparative balance sheets are provided for 2019 and 2020.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Income Statement

December 31 2020 2019 Sales and other income $250,000,000
Cash $150,000 $113,000 Cost of sales -170,000,000
Receivables 325,000 310,000 Operating expenses -79,800,000
Inventories 1,400,000 1,450,000 Consolidated net income 200,000
Equity method investments 200,000 192,000 Noncontrolling interest in net income -90,000
Property, plant and equipment, net 5,000,000 4,700,000 Net income to controlling interest $110,000
Goodwill 3,000,000 3,080,000
Total assets $10,075,000 $9,845,000
Current liabilities $450,000 $425,000
Long-term liabilities 8,200,000 8,120,000
Shareholders’ equity to Post Ranch 1,185,000 1,135,000
Noncontrolling interest in Sandpear 240,000 165,000
Total liabilities and equity $10,075,000 $9,845,000

Supplementary information for 2020:

1. Sandpearl paid $50,000 in cash dividends. Post Ranch paid $60,000 in cash dividends.

2. Operating expenses include depreciation expense of $250,000 and goodwill impairment losses of $80,000.

3. Sales and other income includes $50,000 gain on sale of property, plant and equipment and $10,000 equity in net income from equity method investees. Cash dividends received from equity method investees were $2,000.

4. Accumulated depreciation balances on December 31, 2020 and 2019 were $1,200,000 and $1,100,000, respectively.

5. Property, plant and equipment of $1,000,000 was purchased for cash.

Required
Prepare Post Ranch’s consolidated statement of cash flows for 2020, in good form. Use the indirect approach to display cash from operating activities.

Use a negative sign with answers to indicate a decrease/reduction in cash.

Post Ranch Resort and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year 2020

Cash from operating activities

Net Income OR Acquisition of property, plant and equipment, OR consolidate net income, OR Gain on sale of property and plant and equipment, OR INcrease in long-term liabilities

?????

Add (subtract) items not affecting cash:

Depreciation expense

Answer

Goodwill impairment loss

Answer

Undistributed equity method income

Answer

Net Income OR Acquisition of property, plant and equipment, OR consolidate net income, OR Gain on sale of property and plant and equipment, OR INcrease in long-term liabilities

Answer Answer

Changes in current assets and liabilities:

Receivables Answer
Inventories Answer
Current liabilities Answer Answer

Net cash from operating activities

Answer

Cash from investing activities

Net Income OR Acquisition of property, plant and equipment, OR consolidate net income, OR Gain on sale of property and plant and equipment, OR INcrease in long-term liabilities

Answer

Sale of property, plant and equipment

Answer

Net cash used for investing activities

Answer

Cash from financing activities

Net Income OR Acquisition of property, plant and equipment, OR consolidate net income, OR Gain on sale of property and plant and equipment, OR INcrease in long-term liabilities

Answer

Dividends paid to controlling shareholders

Answer

Dividends paid to noncontrolling shareholders

Answer

Net cash from financing activities

Answer

Net increase in cash

Answer

Plus cash balance, January 1

Answer

Cash balance, December 31

In: Accounting

Long-term investments and the time value of money On January 1, 2019, JP Chemical Company purchases...

Long-term investments and the time value of money

On January 1, 2019, JP Chemical Company purchases $10,000 of 6% bonds in American Airline at a price of 95. JP Chemical Company intends to hold the bonds until the maturity date on January 1, 2029. The interest dates are January 1 and July 1. JP Chemical Company amortizes any discount or premium using the straight-line method. The fiscal year end of JP Chemical Company is December 31.
 
Required:
 
Prepare the journal entries on:
1. January 1, 2019
2. July 1, 2019
3. December 31, 2019
4. January 1, 2020
 
Explanations are required.

In: Accounting

Question 4: (Marks: 3) The following table represents the percentage of teenagers in some selected countries...

Question 4: (Marks: 3)

The following table represents the percentage of teenagers in some selected countries who have used marijuana and the percentage who have used other drugs.

Percentage Who Have Used

Country

Marijuana x

Other Illegal Drugs y

Czech Republic

22

4

Denmark

17

3

England

40

21

Finland

5

1

Ireland

37

16

Italy

19

8

Northern Ireland

23

14

Norway

6

3

Portugal

7

3

Scotland

53

31

United States

34

24

  1. Determine the correlation coefficient, rounded to two decimal places, between the percentage of teenagers who have used marijuana and the percentage who have used other drugs. Show your work.

  1. Does the following statement make sense? Explain your answer.

“I found a positive correlation for the data presented in the table relating the percentage of teenagers in various countries who have used marijuana and the percentage who have used other drugs. I concluded that using marijuana causes the use of other drugs.”

In: Statistics and Probability

Which one of the factors is not likely to be associated with the large US trade...

Which one of the factors is not likely to be associated with the large US trade deficit:

a. Low savings rate in the US

b. High spending rate, relative to income levels in the US

c. Low investment opportunity in the US

d. High value of the US dollar

please explain!

In: Economics

Teal Corp. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On January 1, 2020, the...

Teal Corp. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On January 1, 2020, the following balances relate to this plan.
Plan assets $489,900
Projected benefit obligation 616,700
Pension asset/liability 126,800
Accumulated OCI (PSC) 95,600 Dr.

As a result of the operation of the plan during 2020, the following additional data are provided by the actuary.
Service cost $86,900
Settlement rate, 9%
Actual return on plan assets 57,100
Amortization of prior service cost 19,500
Expected return on plan assets 54,000
Unexpected loss from change in projected benefit obligation,
   due to change in actuarial predictions
77,700
Contributions 103,700
Benefits paid retirees 88,900

Using the data above, compute pension expense for Teal Corp. for the year 2020 by preparing a pension worksheet. (Enter all amounts as positive.)

Prepare the journal entry for pension expense for 2020. (Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually. If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts.)

In: Accounting