Time value analysis has many applications. For example, you use time value of money concepts in valuing stocks and bonds, establishing loan payment schedules, and deciding whether or not to invest in a new plant and/or equipment. As one of the more important topics in finance, time value of money underlies many other concepts covered in this course, so it is very important to not […]

bridges the gap between theory and practice in public budgeting and financial management by focusing on what professionals and administrators actually do in the field. To this end, your task is to analyze an actual budget, offering insight, analysis, and recommendations about the chosen agency.   Your first task is to find a public budget to analyze. It is suggested you focus on a city/county department, […]

 Go to finance.yahoo.com and choose a company by entering the company name in the box to the left of “Get Quotes.” Once you have the company overview page open, to the left you will see a list of links for further information on that firm. Near the bottom of the link column are financial statements. Open the firm’s Income Statement and Balance Sheet and use the information there […]

John Stewart has recently joined ACG in the capacity of an investment advisor. As a way to attract additional clients, John has asked your help in preparing some educational material for a seminar taking place later this month. As part of a discussion about current investment practices and theories, John has asked you to write a brief presentation about systematic and unsystematic (also known as […]

Directions: Answer the following questions on a separate document IN APA FORMAT. Explain how you reached the answer or show your work if a mathematical calculation is needed, or both. Submit your assignment using the assignment link in the course shell. This homework assignment is worth 100 points.  Use the following information for questions 1 through 4: The Goodman Industries’ and Landry Incorporated’s stock prices […]

The president of Gentiva Health Services is considering increasing her number of Medicare patients served next year. However, to do so she must begin to use RNs for client visits, which Medicare reimburses at $45 per visit. An RN costs per hour versus the current cost of $15 for an LPN or nurse’s aide. The president believes she can increase her patient visits by 15% […]

Galaxy International is a small privately held company in the Northeast U.S. which manufactures high- tech carbon composite skis for the U.S. market. The company has been in business for 20 years, has 125 employees, and has $50 million in annual sales. Its owner, Jeremy Riven, is an ex-Olympic skier who developed the proprietary technology and bonding polymers that give Galaxy skis their unique flexibility, […]

Careers in FinanceFinance is an exciting field in need of intelligent, skilled people. The job opportunities range from corporate finance; financial planning; investment banking; insurance; and real estate from individuals, institutions, government, and businesses. Finance managers acquire, spend, and manage money and other financial assets. Use the Internet and / or Strayer Resource Center to research career options within the field of finance. Consider the […]

Review “The Company You Keep and the Image You Project: Putting Your Best Face Forward in Online Social Networks” in this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Review your results from the What’s My Face-to-Face Communication Style? self-assessment. Interpret the scores of your peers on the Peer Perception Survey. Analyze how others perceive you and how you perceive yourself to determine appropriate strategies for improving self-esteem and interpersonal perception by answering […]

A bank can purchase an additional ATM ( automated teller machine) for $ 110000 that has an estimated life of 6 years. Maintenance over that period will begin at 2500 annually and increase by 8% per year. The ATM can be depreciated to no value during its useful life and has no resale value at that time. If the ATM is purchased, the bank will not […]