For this assignment, you will prepare a PowerPoint presentation evaluating and explaining the 401(k) and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) at a local community center, where you have been invited to speak. The audience will be a group of people who already work for companies that provide a 401(k) plan, so they are familiar with the basic concepts. The goal of the presentation is to explain […]

Subject AreaBusiness Type Of DocumentTerm Paper Number of Pages2 page(s) SpacingDOUBLE Urgency12 hours StyleAPA Review the assigned company’s financial statements from the past three years.Calculate the financial ratios for the assigned company’s financial statements, and then interpret those results against company historical data as well as industry benchmarks: Compare the financial ratios with each of the preceding three (3) years (e.g. 2014 with 2013; 2013 […]

Based on the information provided below, compute the Net Present Value of the project (CO 3).  A Net Present Value Template is Attached.  (Hint: Don’t forget to update the discount rate to the amount required for this project and add your cash flow numbers.) Royal Dutch Shipping is planning on Investing $1,600,000 to buy a freighter.   Prepare a net present value analysis based on the […]

Present and Future Values, and Expected Returns 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 […]

Complete problem 18 in Chapter 3 (shown below), and submit your work to the instructor.  Show your work to find the annualized return for each of the listed share prices.  Write a one-page analysis, according to APA style guidelines, of the process to calculate these annualized returns. Suppose you have $28,000 to invest. You are considering Miller-Moore Equine Enterprises (MMEE), which is currently selling for […]

 manufacturing company is thinking of launching a new product. The company expects to sell $950,000 of the new product in the first year and $1,500,000 each year thereafter. Direct costs including labor and materials will be 45% of sales. Indirect incremental costs are estimated at $95,000 a year. The project requires a new plant that will cost a total of $1,500,000, which will be a […]

With the increasing use of digital payments and the decreasing use of cash payments, enhanced digital security and tracking of financial transactions have become significant aspects of many businesses. The executive director of operations of Centervale Apparel has asked you to research this issue and prepare a presentation for the executive committee to educate them on these issues. You remember hearing that the National Automated […]

nalyze the following scenario: Meals for the Homeless buys 30,000 large cans of green beans each year.  The cost of each can of beans is $4.  The cost to place an order for beans, including the time of the employee placing the order, shipping, and so forth, comes to $20 per order.  The out-of-pocket carrying costs (for storage, etc.) are $0.30 per can per year.  […]

Post an executive summary of your Comprehensive Project in the body of a post in this discussion (please do not use attachments). An Executive Summary is a one-page document that outlines the purpose, process, findings, discussion, and findings of a report submitted to management. CEOs often read and assess an Executive Summary before deciding to read the entire report, so this must be high quality […]

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 […]