Discuss the importance and meaning of horizontal analysis.
Write a five- to seven-page financial statement analysis of a public company, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. In this analysis, you will discuss the financial health of this company with the ultimate goal of making a recommendation to other investors. Your paper should consist of the following sections: introduction, company overview, horizontal analysis, ratio analysis, final recommendation, and conclusions. Your paper needs to include a minimum of two scholarly resources in addition to the textbook as references. Here is a breakdown of the sections within the body of the assignment: Company OverviewProvide a brief overview of your company (one to two paragraphs at most). What industry is it in? What are its main products or services? Who are its competitors?Horizontal Analysis of Income Statement and Balance SheetPrepare a three-year, horizontal analysis of the income statement and balance sheet of your selected company. Discuss the importance and meaning of horizontal analysis. Discuss both the positive and negative trends presented in your company. Ratio AnalysisCalculate the current ratio, quick ratio, cash to current liabilities ratio, over a two-year period. Discuss and interpret the ratios that you calculated. Discuss potential liquidity issues based on your calculations of the current and quick ratios. Are there any factors that could be erroneously influencing the results of the ratios? Discuss liquidity issues of competitive companies within the same industry. RecommendationBased on your analysis, would you recommend an individual invest in this company? What strengths do you see? What risks do you see? It is perfectly acceptable to state that you would recommend avoiding this company, as long as you provide support for your position.
Analyze the following fact pattern and explain in detail, research and case law, the likely outcome.
Analyze the following fact pattern and explain in detail, research and case law, the likely outcome.Jerry was a passenger on a train run by Rolling Enterprises. He was traveling from Miami to Cincinnati to see his brother. While on the train, Jerry got into an argument with Harold about which baseball team was better, the Reds or the Marlins. The two men got so loud that Harold was asked by a train attendant to change his seat.Harold did change his seat and for the next hour consumed roughly 6 gin and tonics provided by another train attendant. After becoming intoxicated, Harold went over to Jerry and punched him square in the face, breaking Jerry’s nose. Jerry was “the bigger man” and refrained from punching Harold back, and Harold was escorted to another train car for the rest of the train ride, which was another 30 minutes.Upon arriving at the Cincinnati train station, the attendants escorted Harold off of the train and out of the train station to a waiting taxi. The attendants did not let Jerry off of the train until Harold was escorted off of the premises.Jerry exited the train and went to have a bite to eat at the train station deli. After roughly 25 minutes, while he was finishing his sandwich, Harold came up from behind him and hit him with a baseball bat. Harold had taken a taxi back to the train station after initially leaving, and came back for the sole purpose of attacking Jerry.While Harold was running from the scene after attacking Jerry, he tripped on a suitcase that was placed in the middle of the walkway and fell onto the train tracks, breaking his leg. As he was lying there with his leg broken, an attendant called for security to help him off of the tracks, but before security arrived, Harold was run over by a train entering the Cincinnati Station.Discuss the following:Jerry’s cause of action against Rolling Enterprises.Harold’s cause of action against Rolling Enterprises.Note: You do not need to discuss Jerry’s cause of action against Harold.
Why would someone in a management position in either business or marketing need to know this information?
The intention of this assignment is to apply the concepts to real world situations. Write well;Do your best work. Use and refer to all the concepts in our readings as well as the APUS library this week to effectively answer this question. Be sure to cite your work! Deliverable length is approximately 2 -3 pages.Bottled water, consisting of still and sparkling unflavored and flavored waters, is a hot industry-sales grew by 8.8 percent between 2001 and 2006 and are expected to grow another 48.5 percent by 2011. The bottled water industry in the United States totaled 31.4 billion liters valued at $15.6 billion in 2006-that’s an average of $0.50 in revenue per liter. Big players in this industry include Nestle, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola. Nestle is the market leader, selling 9.58 billion liters, followed by PepsiCo’s 4.33 billion liters and Coca-Cola’s 3.74 billion liters.1. What were the 2006 market shares by volume for Nestle, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola in the bottled water market. Why would someone in a management position in either business or marketing need to know this information? How would this information be relevant and applicable in marketing?2. How much revenue did one market share point represent in 2006? How much will it represent in 2011? Why is this useful and how relevant is it in Marketing?
what are the different audiences you would need to contact in the event of an emergency?
InstructionsIn a crisis, time is essential. The ability to quickly reach all of your intended audiences is crucial. Review the elements of emergency response planning (Chapter 11) and crisis management planning (Chapter 12). Consider the National Grid communication approach and the National Grid sample flyer. Describe the challenges of reaching those intended audiences quickly.Using your workplace or school as an example, specify a real crisis scenario or imagine a potential scenario. Define the different audiences and communication approaches. For your scenario, what are the different audiences you would need to contact in the event of an emergency? What communication vehicle(s) would you use to reach them? Address the challenges of reaching those intended audiences quickly.GUIDELINES ATTACHEDRESOURCES:Textbook: The Handbook of Crisis CommunicationChapters 11 and 12Library Article: Planning for a Crisis: Boston Bombing Highlights Need for Businesses to Have a Plan in PlaceThis article highlights the importance of contingency planning well before a crisis hits.Video: Planning Well for a Crisis Ensures a Better Chance at SurvivingKevin WelmanThis video presents an interview discussing how to plan for a crisis.Students may experience varying amounts of time for this resource to load, depending on the speed of their internet connection. This video is 6 minutes and 36 seconds in length.Video: 7 Easy Steps for Crisis Communications PlanningThis video gives a brief review on how to plan for a crisis.Students may experience varying amounts of time for this resource to load, depending on the speed of their internet connection. This video is 3 minutes and 50 seconds in length.Article: How Do You Rebrand Papa Johns When the Problem is Papa John?Read this article regarding Papa Johns rebranding effortThis resource will be used in task 4-1.Website: Huffington PostPaula Deen ScandalThis website shows the proliferation of online commentary regarding the Paula Deen scandal. Read several of the additional perspectives on the scandal.This resource will be used in task 4-1.Website: National GridThis website for electricity and national gas distribution describes communications regarding emergencies and longer term planning.
Should the United States continue to use the death penalty?
Instructions
Should the United States continue to use the death penalty? Why or why not? Is there a crime for which life without the possibility of parole would be just as suitable as a punishment?Your journal entry must be at least 300 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
practice assessing and diagnosing patients with anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD.
Fear, according to the DSM-5, is the emotional response to real or perceived imminent threat, whereas anxiety is anticipation of future threat (APA, 2013). All anxiety disorders contain some degree of fear or anxiety symptoms (often in combination with avoidant behaviors), although their causes and severity differ. Trauma-related disorders may also, but not necessarily, contain fear and anxiety symptoms, but their primary distinguishing criterion is exposure to a traumatic event. Trauma can occur at any point in life. It might not surprise you to discover that traumatic events are likely to have a greater effect on children than on adults. Early-life traumatic experiences, such as childhood sexual abuse, may influence the physiology of the developing brain. Later in life, there is a chronic hyperarousal of the stress response, making the individual vulnerable to further stress and stress-related disease. For this Assignment, you practice assessing and diagnosing patients with anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD. Review the DSM-5 criteria for the disorders within these classifications before you get started, as you will be asked to justify your differential diagnosis with DSM-5 criteria. Complete and submit your Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation, including your differential diagnosis and critical-thinking process to formulate primary diagnosis.
Summarize your article and explain how it relates to the material in the chapter.
Select an article from an academic/refereed journal that is related to any topic from Economics of Information and Advanced Topics in Business Strategy . Summarize your article and explain how it relates to the material in the chapter. This should be your synopsis of an article that describes a current economic topic related to the material from this week’s topics Your summary should be 500-1000 words. You MUST include the citation for your article (APA format). If your article can not be located using your citation, you will receive a zero for the assignment, so please verify that the link works before you submit your post. You do NOT have to upload the article, only your summary. You also MUST reply to ONE classmate’s post. Your reply should demonstrate your understanding of the topic.
What would have to be true for this to be a bad investment?
The estimated purchase price for the equipment required to move the operation in-house would be $750,000. Additional net working capital to support production (in the form of cash used in Inventory, AR net of AP) would be needed in the amount of $35,000 per year starting in year 0 and through all years of the project to support production as raw materials will be required in year o and all years to run the new equipment and produce components to replace those purchased from the vendor.. The current spending on this component (i.e. annual spend pool) is $1,200,000. The estimated cash flow savings of bringing the process in-house is 20% or annual savings of $240,000. This includes the additional labor and overhead costs required. Finally, the equipment required is anticipated to have a somewhat short useful life, as a new wave of technology is on the horizon. Therefore, it is anticipated that the equipment will be sold after the end of the project (the last year of generated cash flow) for $50,000. (i.e. the terminal value).In this assignment, you will take on the role of a senior member of the finance team assigned to lead the investment committee of a medium-sized telecommunications equipment manufacturer. Your team is evaluating a make-versus-buy decision that has the potential to improve the companys competitiveness, but which requires a significant capital investment in new equipment. The assignment is organized into two parts:Part A: Data calculations based on the information in the scenarios Part B: Recommendations based on the calculationsOpportunity DetailsThe new equipment would allow your company to manufacture a critical component in-house instead of buying it from a supplier. This capability would help you stabilize your supply chain (which has suffered from some irregularities and quality issues in the past). It could also have a positive impact on profitability through the absorption of fixed costs since this new machine will have plenty of excess capacity. There may even be a possibility that the company could leverage this capability to create a new external revenue stream by providing services to other companies.The company has been growing steadily over the past 5 years, and the financials and future prospects look good. Your CEO has asked you to run the numbers. After doing some digging into the business, you have gathered information on the following:JWI 530: Financial Management IAs part of your research, you have sought input from a number of stakeholders. Each has raised important points to consider in your analysis and recommendation. Some of the points and assumptions are purely financial. Others touch on additional concerns and opportunities.1. Andrew, your colleague from Accounting, recommends using the base assumptions above: 5-year project life, flat annual savings, and 10% discount rate. Andrew does not feel the equipment will have any terminal value due to advancements in technology.2. Stanley from Sales is convinced that this capability would create a new revenue stream that could significantly offset operating expenses. He recommends savings that grow each year: 5-year project life, 10% discount rate, and a 10% annual savings growth in years 2 through 5. In other words, instead of assuming savings stay flat, assume that they will grow by 10%% in year 2, and then grow another 10% over year 2 in year 3, and so on. Stanley feels that the stated terminal value is reasonable and used it in his calculations.3. Eva from Engineering believes we use a higher Discount Rate because of the risk of this type of project. As such, she is recommending a 5-year project life and flat annual savings. Eva suggests that even though the equipment is brand new, the updated production process could have a negative impact on other parts of the overall manufacturing costs. She argues that, while it is difficult to quantify the potential negative impacts, to account for the risk, a 12% discount rate should be used. Being an engineer, Eva feels that the stated terminal value is low based on her experience, and is recommending a $75,000 terminal value,4. Paul, the Product Manager, is convinced the new capability will allow better control of quality and on-time delivery, and that it will last longer than 5 years. He recommends using a 7 Year Equipment Life (which means a 7-year project and that savings will continue for 7 years), flat annual savings, and 10% discount rate. In other words, assume that the machine will last 2 more years and deliver 2 more years of savings. Paul also feels the equipment will have an estimated terminal value of $25,000 at the end of its 7- year useful life as it will be utilized longer thus having less value at the end of the project and savings.5. Olivia, the head of Operations, is concerned that instead of stabilizing the supply chain, it will just add another process to be managed, and will distract from the core competencies the company currently has. She feels the company should focus on improving communication and supply chain management with its current vendor, and she feels confident he can negotiate a discount of 4% off of the annual outsourcing cost of $1,200,000 if she lets it be known they are considering taking over this step of the process. As there is little risk associated with Olivias proposal due to no upfront capital requirements, a lower risk-free discount rate of 7% would be appropriate. Oliva feels that any price reductions from the current vendor will last for five years. (NOTE: because there is no investment, the Payback and IRR metrics are not meaningful. Simply provide the NPV of the Savings cash flows).PART A: Data CalculationsUsing the data presented above (and ignoring the extraneous information), for this profit and supply chain improvement project, calculate each of the following (where applicable): Nominal Payback Discounted Payback Net Present Value Internal Rate of ReturnScenario Nominal Payback Discounted Payback Net Present Value Internal Rate of Return#1: Andrew#2: Stanley#3: Eva#4: Paul#5: OliviaN/AN/AN/ASubmission RequirementsPresent your calculations and results either in an Excel Spreadsheet or in Word (using tables and headers to organize the information in a way that is clear and easy to read). Be sure to show your detailed calculations. If you get something wrong, you may still be able to get partial credit.Part B: RecommendationsAfter completing the calculations for all scenarios, create a brief memo to the CEO outlining your committees recommendations. You may organize the memo as you see fit, but it must include the following: A clear opening statement of your recommendation for or against the project. A brief synopsis of the processes and factors that led to your recommendations.o What information did you gather, and how did you get it?o From whom did you seek input, and why? A summary of the strategic benefits and risks in pursuing (or not pursuing) this project, including:o Highlights of the main data points that support your positiono Acknowledgement of the data points that oppose your argumento Identification of open/unresolved items An identification of the scenario that, from a purely financial perspective, represents the most accurate estimate of the anticipated results and your rationale as to why. An identification of non-financial elements that need to be considered for the recommended scenario. Any assumptions in project economics can have a significant impact on the result. Identify 3 financial elements/assumptions in your analysis that would make this project financially unattractive. Be as transparent and candid with your BOD as possible. What would have to be true for this to be a bad investment? A summary restating your recommendation and key action items.Submission Requirements Your memo should be no more than 2 pages, single-spaced, using 10- or 12-point font. Focus on the rationale for your recommendations. Include key numbers to support your recommendations but do no re-present all your calculations.e required metrics 3. Analyzed the investment opportunity leveraging the supplied data sets, and provided clear, well-reasoned recommendation s to the CEO. Weight: 40%Did not submit, or incompletely analyzed the investment options and did not address the key questions or explain recommendations.Provided minimal, basic analysis and recommendations addressing 3 or fewer of the required memo components and options.Provided good analysis and recommendations addressing at least 4 of the required memo components and options.Provided excellent analysis and recommendations addressing all required memo components and all 5 options.
Discuss the deliverables for coding, testing, and installation and explain how each is necessary before software implementation.
There are deliverables associated with coding, testing, and installation. Discuss the deliverables for coding, testing, and installation and explain how each is necessary before software implementation. Also, be sure to discuss the code-testing process.
Identify factors contributing to a winner vs. failure proposals
Purpose: Start developing your term project ideas by learning from the winner and failure proposals. What youll learn: 1. Identify factors contributing to a winner vs. failure proposals2. Observer what questions being asked by the venture capitalists and how the entrepreneurs respond3. Analyze market potential, consumer needs, technology feasibility etc.4. Think strategically to form your argument from different perspectives.Instruction: Choose one of your favorite winner and failure entrepreneurial proposal from Shark Tank, Dragons Den, KickStarter, Indiegogo, . or any other business proposal competition site.
