In 1983 the Bell Telephone System, which operated as AT&T, was broken up resulting in the creation of seven regional telephone companies. AT&T stockholders received shares of the new companies and the continuing AT&T, which handled long distance services. Prior to the breakup, telephone service was a regulated public utility. That meant AT&T had … Read more
Make sure to read the instructions below, the assignment template, and the rubric for Week 4 Assignment: Reflecting on Your Skills, Goals, and Accomplishments. To submit your assignment, please go to Week 4 Assignment in Blackboard by clicking the Week 4 Assignment link above. What to submit/deliverables: A completed Week 4 Assignment Template [DOCX]. … Read more
This week you’re discovering how practicing your technology skill can keep you at the top of your game. On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), rate how proficient you feel with your technology skill right now. How do you envision developing your technology skill in your academic, professional, or home … Read more
Complete four problems evaluating optimal capital structure and the financial health of a firm, addressing optimal capital structure, break-even analysis, WACC and optimal capital structure, and cost of trade credit and bank loan. Introduction By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide … Read more
Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria: Competency 2: Evaluate the financial health of the firm. Calculate the receivables investment. Competency 4. Evaluate optimal capital structure. Explain the importance of minimizing working capital. Explain the challenges in minimizing … Read more
Complete two problems evaluating potential capital expenditure projects. Introduction By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria: Competency 5. Apply evaluation principles of various financial instruments. Calculate capital budgeting criteria. Apply evaluation principles to complete a project analysis. Instructions For this assessment, … Read more
In a 1-2-page assessment, explain the Efficient Market Hypothesis and its implications on financial decisions. Introduction Your assessment will focus on an interesting theoretical concept called the Efficient Markets Hypothesis (EMH). This concept tries to provide adequate answers to such questions as, “Are stocks in equilibrium?” and “Is it possible for an investor to consistently … Read more
Solve nine problems addressing a range of issues related to valuation of stocks, bonds, annuities, and cash flow streams. Introduction The result of a financial manager’s efforts is ultimately reflected in stock price; maximizing shareowner wealth is what finance is all about. This assessment examines the classic financial tradeoff of risk versus reward. Stocks Maximizing … Read more
Complete a 2-4-page, two-part assessment addressing two different hypothetical scenarios. In Part 1, apply a probability analysis in estimating returns for a company. In Part 2, recommend whether or not to refinance a home. Introduction By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide … Read more
In this assignment, you are a consultant making data supported recommendations to a client who desires to meet a specific profit goal (income after tax). You will : 1. Create your own original EXCEL file with price and cost data from the case, separately showing all variable cost items (costs that vary with the number of units … Read more