Why would a company be willing to sell its accounts receivable at a discounted amount (i.e., the amount received from the buyer is less than the recorded amount)?Give at least three reasons, and explain why.
Category: Finance
Forecasting Revenues in California’s Public Education System
Forecasting Revenues
https://dof.ca.gov/forecasting/demographics/public-k-12-graded-enrollment/Links to an external site.
Review over California’s Public K–12 Graded Enrollment and High School Graduate Projections and discuss
how this information will impact forecasting revenues as it pertains to education in the state going forward.
https://dof.ca.gov/forecasting/demographics/public-k-12-graded-enrollment/
Unveiling the Depths of Financial Statements: The Necessity of Analytical Tools
There are different tools for analyzing the financial statements of a company, such as horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, ratios for measuring financial health and profitability, and so forth. But before we begin using these tools, it is important to know the purpose of each tool.
Why do we need different tools for analyzing financial statements? Don’t the numbers in the financial statements speak for themselves?
The Impact of Taxation and the Tax and Transfer System on Inequality: Examining Negative Income Tax, Corporate Tax Rate, and the Earned Income Tax Credit
A research paper written on the effects of taxation and the tax and transfer system on inequality. I want to specifically look at negative income tax, corporate tax rate, and the earned income tax credit. How would changing to either of these help shift inequality and the income distribution to be more equal? Specifically, if we expand the earned income tax credit to help those in poverty.
The Importance of Time Value of Money in the Corporate Context
Why is the concept of time value of money important in the corporate context? Justify your answer. A complete post includes an explanation supported by examples and a minimum of 2 research sources. Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. A substantial post accomplishes one or more of the following:
1. discusses the application of time value of money in the corporate setting
2. offers additional research or examples, in support of the original answer
3. describes implications of the time value of money concept for capital project financing
4. compares and contrasts management practices in relation to corporate funds
[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]
Understanding Business Combinations and Structuring Options
Imagine that you are the financial manager of a major corporation. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has asked you to explain the reasons to consider different types of business combinations and ways to structure them—joint ventures, mergers, strategic alliances, and more. As the financial manager, you will write an email with this explanation. Assume the CEO is not a finance expert.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Explain the reasons to consider different types of business combinations.
Describe different ways to structure business combinations.
Utilize vocabulary and explanations suitable for a non-expert in finance to understand the communication.
Ratio Analysis: Comparing Financial Ratios of Two Firms and the Industry
A public firm’s financial ratios can be easily found on any stock quote system. Many stock quote Web sites, such as MSN Money, provide a snapshot of a firm’s financial health, management effectiveness, and profitability.
For the ratio analysis, identify the liquidity, leverage, profitability, asset management, and price ratios as well as the trading statistics of both firms. Compare the ratios to each other and the industry. Draw conclusions based on the findings in the ratio analysis of each firm and the industry.
Financial Ratios: A Valuable Tool with Limitations
Financial ratios provide insight into a company’s health but should be taken with a dose of skepticism.
Debate the benefits and pitfalls of ratio analysis as a stand-alone analysis of a company’s strengths and weaknesses.
Ratio Analysis: Comparing Financial Ratios of Two Firms and the Industry
A public firm’s financial ratios can be easily found on any stock quote system. Many stock quote Web sites, such as MSN Money, provide a snapshot of a firm’s financial health, management effectiveness, and profitability.
For the ratio analysis, identify the liquidity, leverage, profitability, asset management, and price ratios as well as the trading statistics of both firms. Compare the ratios to each other and the industry. Draw conclusions based on the findings in the ratio analysis of each firm and the industry.
Investing as a 13-Year-Old Girl: Building Financial Confidence and Securing a Bright Future
Write an essay on investing as a 13 year old girl