AT&T Corp: Capital Budgeting Analysis AT&T is considering installing a new and highly sophisticated computer system, which would cost $71 million. Delivery and installation would add another $1,000,000 to the initial cost. The new computer system has a 5-year class life under MACRS. Because of the half-year convention, it will take six years for AT&T to fully depreciate the cost of the system (MACRS percentages: […]

Once each individual selects their own feature topic, then each person should prepare their own 2 page text report that explains and presents the essence of the particular WSJ feature they are reviewing, plus some appendices as noted below. The objective of each member’s individual 2 page report is to efficiently & effectively communicate a GENERAL message regarding what the WSJ feature section is about, […]

Assume that your company is considering the replacement of an automated milling machine with one of the new machines offered by three different manufacturers.  Each of the three machines under consideration is expected to have an economic life of five years and will result in greater daily production capacity and therefore increased sales volume. The increased volume will require an increase in working capital during […]

Communication skills, which include writing, are critical in academics and in the workplace. Therefore, in Unit 10, you will be completing a self reflection. This is your opportunity to reflect of what you have learned in this course. We wanted to give you time for contemplation, so we are providing you with the assignment information at this time. This is a chance for you and […]

Harman Electrical Engineering (HEE) has developed a ground-breaking new robotics technology already in use to build major civil engineering construction projects around the country.  The firm is privately held and there is no public market for its common stock.  HEE’s 2012 EBIT was $3.9 million.  The firm’s year-end 2012 accumulated depreciation balance was $1.1 million; at the end of 2011, that balance was $800,000.  At […]

Write an APA style paper outlining the effects of financial planning, governance and ethical issues in modern economies. This paper should be between 1750 – 2000 words and should identify current policies or initiatives to promote ethical behaviors in the corporate environment. Use the policies presented in Chapter 13 as your starting point. Discuss the financial implications of following such policy and describe the aspects […]

This is paper instructions per teacher: You have been given the personal financial information for a client and are expected to render advice using the information they have provided. All of the information you will need can be found on the client data sheet. This is a real-life scenario, and therefore you will be dealing with real-life issues that a financial advisor would face. The […]

Klottier & Walson, Inc. plans to upgrade 1 of the pieces of equipment in its factory. The current equipment has been fully depreciated and does not offer any tax benefits to the company. Although it is still functioning, the equipment’s current model is more cost-efficient and breaks much less than previous models. Furthermore, the company feels that the new model will provide a more reliable […]

This assignment entails evaluating an excel spreadsheet and doing the essay as indicated by the attached instructions. You will need the case study to do the assignment and I will get that tomorrow evening. But thought I would post what I do have in case anyone has any old information on the “Bangor Family Physicians and Compensation Case Study.” Please see attached documents. The case […]

Whitefish inc. operates a fleet of 15 fishing boats in the North Atlantic Ocean. fishing has been good in the last few years as has the market for product, so the firm can sell all the fish it can catch. Charlie Bass, the vice president for operations, has worked up a capital budgeting proposal for the acquisition of new boats. Each boat is viewed as […]