BUS 401

Microsoft Company The Final Project will involve applying the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write a report either recommending or not recommending purchase of the company stock. Research Tip: The “Mergent” database in the Ashford University Library contains company pr

22 Other / Other Other / BUS 401 17 Jul 2015

Financial Management Challenges and Ethics Find at least two articles from the Ashford University Library that highlight and discuss two of the biggest challenges facing financial managers today. One of the articles should be about the challenge of maintaining ethical financial integrity and the other article should be on any other challenge that a financial manager may face (e.g., competition, foreign markets, government intervention, etc.).

8 Other / Other Other / BUS 401 17 Jul 2015

You have been asked by a manager in your organization to put together a training program explaining Net Present Value (NPV) and Future Value (FV) and how they are used to evaluate the price of stock. You have been given the following objectives: Upon completing your Net Present Value (NPV) and Future Value (FV) Training Program, employees should be able to do the following: •Explain NPV and FV. •Describe the factors that are

24 Other / Other Other / BUS 401 17 Jul 2015

We examined two important topics in finance this week: (a) present and future values and (b) security valuation. Critically reflect on the importance of present and future values. What factors must be considered when calculating present and future values? What other qualitative factors play into present and future value decisions? Perhaps you have opportunities in your professional life to use present and future values. What are some real or

7 Other / Other Other / BUS 401 17 Jul 2015

Ratio Analysis Using the Ashford University Library as a resource, find two articles that discuss financial ratio analysis. Identify two advantages and two disadvantages to using ratios in financial analysis. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

3 Other / Other Other / BUS 401 17 Jul 2015

1. Question : Which of the following statements regarding the cost of equity is true? Question 2. Question : In order to find the cost of equity using the firm’s cost of debt, the rule of thumb is to: Question 3. Question : Which of the following statements regarding the cost of debt is true? Question 4. Question : Using the Capital Asset Pricing Model, estimate the required rate of return for Caterpilla

5 Other / Other Other / BUS 401 17 Jul 2015