Before a company can begin trading on an exchange, it must meet certain initial requirements. The exchanges set their own standards for initial listing, which include minimum thresholds for the number of publicly traded shares, total market value, stock price, and number of shareholders. a. Review the NASDAQ listing requirements and describe the three distinct […]
Q.1. Compare the relative liquidity characteristics of direct versus indirect investment in real estate. Discuss three factors that affect the liquidity of both forms of investment. Q.2. Ian Parkinson, as chief pension officer of a large defined-benefit plan, is considering presenting a recommendation that the pension plan make its first investments in three different types […]
Present in a single excel file In this exercise, you will create a monthly income statement, statement of owner’s equity, and balance sheet in Excel for Metropolitan Corp. With the exception of the Terry Mattingly, Capital account (the balance for which is from 5/1/2016), the company had the following account balances as of 5/31/2016. Accounts […]
Using the Units 1-4 assignments and feedback, complete the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) for the company. Along with the MD&A, include an Excel Portfolio of the Units 1-5 assignments. The MD&A should have the following: Provide a summary of the current year’s activities. Discuss the company’s ability to meet short-term obligations and fund operations […]
As an investor, while analyzing the financial statements, which of the following ratios is the most useful for you while making investment decisions and why: Liquidity Activity or asset utilization Profitability
Below for ten (10) unsolved problems in finance, answer number one and choose three (3) others and analyze those problems. 1. The effects of Inflation on Financial Management 2. Explain Risk and Return 3. How important are the exceptions to the efficient market theory? 4. Is management an off-balance sheet liability? 5. How can we […]
In your own words, identify two different stock exchanges in the United States. Describe the similarities and differences between the two stock exchanges. Identify one stock from each of the two stock exchanges. Using the two stocks you identified, determine the free cash flow from 2015 and 2016. What inference can you draw from the […]
Select a Ratio Class (do not write about all three): – Profitability – Solvency – Liquidity 1. Explain how each of the ratios within that class is calculated and how they are used to analyze financial statements. 2. Select a recently filed set of financial statements and calculate the ratio for that company. Explain what […]
A 5,000 words report plus a 250 words executive summary. A report based on very detailed research into company accounts. Analyse company’s business activities – Use your own explanation of how company’s business model works (DO NOT COPY COMPANY’S STATEMENTS) • Identify key drivers of business model and competitiveness – Use independent data on company’s […]
