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BUS 401 Week 1 - Discussion 1
From Chapters 1 and 2, complete Study Problems 1-2 (page 26) and 2-2 (page 58) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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Comparative Analysis
Comparing the two rates of return would result in the argument that renovation should not occur. We can see that the investment in fixed assets is producing cash flows for many years, therefore it would not be wise to base a decision on a single year’s ratios.
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From Chapters 3 and 4 complete Study Problems 3-2 (page 85) and 4-2 (page 122) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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BUS 401 Week 1 - Discussion 1
From Chapters 1 and 2, complete Study Problems 1-2 (page 26) and 2-2 (page 58) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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Comparative Analysis
Comparing the two rates of return would result in the argument that renovation should not occur. We can see that the investment in fixed assets is producing cash flows for many years, therefore it would not be wise to base a decision on a single year’s ratios.
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From Chapters 3 and 4 complete Study Problems 3-2 (page 85) and 4-2 (page 122) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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BUS 401 Week 1 Instructions
Readings
Read Course Description, Course Design, and Learning Outcomes from the Student Course Guide
Read Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4 in your text. Study and review the solutions to the self-study problems at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material. This is usually the best way to learn finance.
Discussions
To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation:
Corporate Income Tax and Real Interest Rates
From Chapters 1 and 2, complete Study Problems 1-2 (page 26) and 2-2 (page 58) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Cash Flow and Ratio Analysis
From Chapters 3 and 4 complete Study Problems 3-2 (page 85) and 4-2 (page 122) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Assignments
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Ratio Analysis
Complete Study Problem 4.10 on page 124 of the text and submit to instructor. In parts "a" and "b," clearly label the calculation of the required ratios and solve using Excel. Use formulas to calculate the ratios and format the cells to insert a comma if there is more than three numbers. Round to the nearest whole number. In part "c," clearly label the pre and post renovation analysis using an Excel work sheet. Do a comparative analysis in a Word document not to exceed 200 words explaining whether the renovation should occur.
Quiz
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This exam consists of 10 multiple choice and true/false questions. The amount of time the exam will take to complete will vary by individual.
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BUS 401 Week 1 Instructions
Readings
Read Course Description, Course Design, and Learning Outcomes from the Student Course Guide
Read Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4 in your text. Study and review the solutions to the self-study problems at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material. This is usually the best way to learn finance.
Discussions
To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation:
Corporate Income Tax and Real Interest Rates
From Chapters 1 and 2, complete Study Problems 1-2 (page 26) and 2-2 (page 58) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Cash Flow and Ratio Analysis
From Chapters 3 and 4 complete Study Problems 3-2 (page 85) and 4-2 (page 122) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Assignments
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Ratio Analysis
Complete Study Problem 4.10 on page 124 of the text and submit to instructor. In parts "a" and "b," clearly label the calculation of the required ratios and solve using Excel. Use formulas to calculate the ratios and format the cells to insert a comma if there is more than three numbers. Round to the nearest whole number. In part "c," clearly label the pre and post renovation analysis using an Excel work sheet. Do a comparative analysis in a Word document not to exceed 200 words explaining whether the renovation should occur.
Quiz
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This exam consists of 10 multiple choice and true/false questions. The amount of time the exam will take to complete will vary by individual.
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BUS 401 Week 1 Quiz 1
1. The income statement for Brit, Inc. Indicates that tax expense was $20,000. The balance sheet indicates that taxes payable for the same year increased by $ 5,000. What amount did Brit, Inc. actually pay in taxes during this year?
$ 15,000
$ 20,000
$ 25,000
Cannot be determined without the cash balance
2. A financial manager is considering two projects, A and B. A is expected to add $ 2 million to profits this year while B is expected to add $ 1 million to profits this year. Which of the following statements is most correct?
The manager should select project A because it maximizes profit.
The manager should select the project that maximizes long-term profits, not just one year of profits.
The manager should select project A or he is irrational.
The manager should select the project that causes the stock price to increase the most, which could be A or B.
3. Which of the following statements about depreciation is true?
Depreciation is a noncash expense, but it is important because it affects a corporation’s tax liability.
Depreciation must be calculated the same way for financial reporting and tax purposes.
The choice of depreciation method had no impact on a firm's value because the same amount of depreciation is taken over the life of an asset regardless of the method used.
A shareholder wealth maximizing corporation prefers to defer depreciation expense in order to increase current reported profits.
4. The principle of risk-return tradeoff means that _____
Higher risk investments must earn higher returns.
An investor who takes more risk will earn a higher return
A rational investor will only take on a higher risk if he expects a higher return.
An investor who bought stock in a small corporation five years ago has more money than an investor who bought U.S. Treasury bonds five years ago.
5. The quick ratio of a firm would be increased by which of the following?
$20,000 short term bank loan is used to pay current accounts payable?
Equipment is purchased, financed by long term debt issue
Inventories are sold for cash
Inventories are sold in exchange for a long term note.
6. Common sized income statements ___________
Assist in the comparison of companies of different sizes
Show each income statement account as a percentage of total assets
Compare companies with the same level of total sales
Compare companies with the same level of net income
7. The December 31, 2007 balance sheet shows net fixed assets of $100,000 and the December 31, 2008 balance sheet shows net fixed assets of $140,000. Depreciation expense for 2007 is $15,000 and depreciation expense for 2008 is $20,000. Based on the information, the cost of fixed assets purchased during 2008 is ________
$ 60,000
$ 20,000
$ 40,000
$ 75,000
8. Project A is expected to generate positive cash flow of $ 1 million in 10 years while Project B is expected to generate $ 500,000 in 5 years. Therefore, _______
Project A is preferred because shareholder value is based on cash flow.
Project B is preferred because its cash flow is expected to be received sooner than the cash flow from Project A.
Both projects have equal value because they average $100,000 per year.
Project B may be preferred to Project A if the opportunity cost of money is high enough.
9. Global.Com has cash of $75,000; short term notes payable of $100,000; accounts receivable of $275,000; accounts payable of $135,000; inventories of $350,000; and accrued expenses of $75,000. What is Global’s net working capital?
$ 390,000
$ 175,000
$ 700,000
$ 210,000
10. Which of the following statements is an example of a futures market transaction?
An investor purchases 100 shares of IBM hoping to sell it in two years for a profit.
A company purchases an option to buy 1,000 barrels of oil anytime between now and the end of the year.
A company agrees to purchase 1,000 barrels of oil for delivery in six months at a price of $ 70 per barrel.
An executive has a portion of his current year salary deferred until he retires.
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BUS 401 Week 1 Quiz 1
1. The income statement for Brit, Inc. Indicates that tax expense was $20,000. The balance sheet indicates that taxes payable for the same year increased by $ 5,000. What amount did Brit, Inc. actually pay in taxes during this year?
$ 15,000
$ 20,000
$ 25,000
Cannot be determined without the cash balance
2. A financial manager is considering two projects, A and B. A is expected to add $ 2 million to profits this year while B is expected to add $ 1 million to profits this year. Which of the following statements is most correct?
The manager should select project A because it maximizes profit.
The manager should select the project that maximizes long-term profits, not just one year of profits.
The manager should select project A or he is irrational.
The manager should select the project that causes the stock price to increase the most, which could be A or B.
3. Which of the following statements about depreciation is true?
Depreciation is a noncash expense, but it is important because it affects a corporation’s tax liability.
Depreciation must be calculated the same way for financial reporting and tax purposes.
The choice of depreciation method had no impact on a firm's value because the same amount of depreciation is taken over the life of an asset regardless of the method used.
A shareholder wealth maximizing corporation prefers to defer depreciation expense in order to increase current reported profits.
4. The principle of risk-return tradeoff means that _____
Higher risk investments must earn higher returns.
An investor who takes more risk will earn a higher return
A rational investor will only take on a higher risk if he expects a higher return.
An investor who bought stock in a small corporation five years ago has more money than an investor who bought U.S. Treasury bonds five years ago.
5. The quick ratio of a firm would be increased by which of the following?
$20,000 short term bank loan is used to pay current accounts payable?
Equipment is purchased, financed by long term debt issue
Inventories are sold for cash
Inventories are sold in exchange for a long term note.
6. Common sized income statements ___________
Assist in the comparison of companies of different sizes
Show each income statement account as a percentage of total assets
Compare companies with the same level of total sales
Compare companies with the same level of net income
7. The December 31, 2007 balance sheet shows net fixed assets of $100,000 and the December 31, 2008 balance sheet shows net fixed assets of $140,000. Depreciation expense for 2007 is $15,000 and depreciation expense for 2008 is $20,000. Based on the information, the cost of fixed assets purchased during 2008 is ________
$ 60,000
$ 20,000
$ 40,000
$ 75,000
8. Project A is expected to generate positive cash flow of $ 1 million in 10 years while Project B is expected to generate $ 500,000 in 5 years. Therefore, _______
Project A is preferred because shareholder value is based on cash flow.
Project B is preferred because its cash flow is expected to be received sooner than the cash flow from Project A.
Both projects have equal value because they average $100,000 per year.
Project B may be preferred to Project A if the opportunity cost of money is high enough.
9. Global.Com has cash of $75,000; short term notes payable of $100,000; accounts receivable of $275,000; accounts payable of $135,000; inventories of $350,000; and accrued expenses of $75,000. What is Global’s net working capital?
$ 390,000
$ 175,000
$ 700,000
$ 210,000
10. Which of the following statements is an example of a futures market transaction?
An investor purchases 100 shares of IBM hoping to sell it in two years for a profit.
A company purchases an option to buy 1,000 barrels of oil anytime between now and the end of the year.
A company agrees to purchase 1,000 barrels of oil for delivery in six months at a price of $ 70 per barrel.
An executive has a portion of his current year salary deferred until he retires.
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BUS 401 Week 2 - Discussion 1
5-6. (Present value of an annuity) What is the present value of the following annuities?
6-4. (Required rate of return using CAPM)
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From Chapters 7 and 8 complete Study Problems 7-8 (pages 224-225) and 8-16 (page 253) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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BUS 401 Week 2 - Discussion 1
5-6. (Present value of an annuity) What is the present value of the following annuities?
6-4. (Required rate of return using CAPM)
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From Chapters 7 and 8 complete Study Problems 7-8 (pages 224-225) and 8-16 (page 253) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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BUS 401 Week 2 Instructions
Readings
Read Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8 in your text. Study and review the solutions to the self-study problems at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material.
Discussions
To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation:
Annuity and Capital Asset Pricing
From Chapters 5 and 6 complete Study Problems 5-6 (page 162) and 6-4 (page 196) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Bonds and Common Stock
From Chapters 7 and 8 complete Study Problems 7-8 (pages 224-225) and 8-16 (page 253) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Assignments
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Alternative Investments
Complete the Mini Case on page 254 and submit to instructor. In parts "a" to "d," clearly label the calculation of the required ratios and solve using Excel. Use formulas to calculate the ratios and format the cells to insert a comma if there is more than three numbers. Round to the nearest whole number. In parts "b" and "c," justify your answer in a crisp statement not to exceed 50 words each.
Quiz
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This exam consists of 10 multiple choice and true/false questions. The amount of time the exam will take to complete will vary by individual.
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BUS 401 Week 2 Instructions
Readings
Read Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8 in your text. Study and review the solutions to the self-study problems at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material.
Discussions
To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation:
Annuity and Capital Asset Pricing
From Chapters 5 and 6 complete Study Problems 5-6 (page 162) and 6-4 (page 196) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Bonds and Common Stock
From Chapters 7 and 8 complete Study Problems 7-8 (pages 224-225) and 8-16 (page 253) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Assignments
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Alternative Investments
Complete the Mini Case on page 254 and submit to instructor. In parts "a" to "d," clearly label the calculation of the required ratios and solve using Excel. Use formulas to calculate the ratios and format the cells to insert a comma if there is more than three numbers. Round to the nearest whole number. In parts "b" and "c," justify your answer in a crisp statement not to exceed 50 words each.
Quiz
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This exam consists of 10 multiple choice and true/false questions. The amount of time the exam will take to complete will vary by individual.
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BUS 401 Week 2 Quiz 2
1. Butler Corp paid a dividend of $3.50 per share. The dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 8% per year. If Butler Corp. Is selling for $75.60 per share, the stockholders' expected rate of return is _________
12.63%
12.53%
13.00%
14.38%
2. Emery Inc. has a beta equal to 1.5 and a required return of 14 % based on the CAPM. If the risk free rate of return is 2%, the expected return on the market portfolio is _______________.
10%
9%
8%
6%
3. The capital asset pricing model _________.
Provides a risk-return trade off in which risk is measured in terms of the market volatility
Provides a risk-return trade off in which risk is measured in terms of beta
Measures risk as the coefficient of variation between security and market rates of return
Depicts the total risk of a security
4. Stock A has an expected return of 14 % with a standard deviation of 6%. If returns are normally distributed, then approximately two-third of the time the return on Stock A will be _______.
Between 10% and 18 %
Between 8% and 20%
Less than 8%
Between 6 % and 14%
5. A corporate coup bond has a coupon rate of 9%, a face value of $1,000, and matures in 15 years. Which of the following statements in most correct?
An investor with a required rate of return of 10% will value the bond at more than $ 1,000
An investor who buys the bond for $900 and holds the bond until maturity will have a capital loss.
An investor who buys the bond for $900 will have a yield to maturity on the bond greater than 9%.
If the bond’s market price is $900, then the annual interest payments on the bond will be $ 81.
6. Investment A has an expected rate of return of 15 % per year, while investment B has an expected rate of return of 12 % per year. A rational investor will choose _________.
Investment A because of the higher expected return
Investment B because a lower return means a lower risk
Investment A if A and B are of equal risk
Investment A only if the standard deviation of returns for A is higher than the standard deviation of returns for B.
7. A financial analyst tells you that investing in stocks will allow you to triple your money in 15 years. What annual rate of return is the analyst assuming you can earn?
7.18%
7.60%
8.14 %
9.45 %
8. SWH Corporation issued bonds on January 1, 2004. The bonds had a coupon rate of 4.5%, with interest paid semiannually. The face of the bonds is $1,000 and the bonds mature on January 1, 2014. What is the intrinsic value [to the nearest dollar] of an SWH Corporation bond on January 1, 2008 to an investor with a required return of 6%?
$888
$925
$916
$947
9. Which of the following statements concerning stock valuation is most correct?
The free cash flow method will result in a higher valuation than the dividend valuation method because cash flows are higher than dividends.
The free cash flow method can only be used if a company does not pay dividends.
The dividend valuation approach is more accurate than the free cash flow approach.
When using the free cash flow method, interest bearing debt must be subtracted from firm value to determine the stock value.
10. You are 21 years old today. Your grand parents set up a fund that will pay you $25,000 per year for 20 years, starting on your 65th birthday to supplement your retirement. If the trust can earn 7.5% per year, how much will your grand parents need to put in the trust fund today [rounded to the nearest ten dollars]?
$ 11,370
$ 22.310
$ 5,250
$ 17,450
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BUS 401 Week 2 Quiz 2
1. Butler Corp paid a dividend of $3.50 per share. The dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 8% per year. If Butler Corp. Is selling for $75.60 per share, the stockholders' expected rate of return is _________
12.63%
12.53%
13.00%
14.38%
2. Emery Inc. has a beta equal to 1.5 and a required return of 14 % based on the CAPM. If the risk free rate of return is 2%, the expected return on the market portfolio is _______________.
10%
9%
8%
6%
3. The capital asset pricing model _________.
Provides a risk-return trade off in which risk is measured in terms of the market volatility
Provides a risk-return trade off in which risk is measured in terms of beta
Measures risk as the coefficient of variation between security and market rates of return
Depicts the total risk of a security
4. Stock A has an expected return of 14 % with a standard deviation of 6%. If returns are normally distributed, then approximately two-third of the time the return on Stock A will be _______.
Between 10% and 18 %
Between 8% and 20%
Less than 8%
Between 6 % and 14%
5. A corporate coup bond has a coupon rate of 9%, a face value of $1,000, and matures in 15 years. Which of the following statements in most correct?
An investor with a required rate of return of 10% will value the bond at more than $ 1,000
An investor who buys the bond for $900 and holds the bond until maturity will have a capital loss.
An investor who buys the bond for $900 will have a yield to maturity on the bond greater than 9%.
If the bond’s market price is $900, then the annual interest payments on the bond will be $ 81.
6. Investment A has an expected rate of return of 15 % per year, while investment B has an expected rate of return of 12 % per year. A rational investor will choose _________.
Investment A because of the higher expected return
Investment B because a lower return means a lower risk
Investment A if A and B are of equal risk
Investment A only if the standard deviation of returns for A is higher than the standard deviation of returns for B.
7. A financial analyst tells you that investing in stocks will allow you to triple your money in 15 years. What annual rate of return is the analyst assuming you can earn?
7.18%
7.60%
8.14 %
9.45 %
8. SWH Corporation issued bonds on January 1, 2004. The bonds had a coupon rate of 4.5%, with interest paid semiannually. The face of the bonds is $1,000 and the bonds mature on January 1, 2014. What is the intrinsic value [to the nearest dollar] of an SWH Corporation bond on January 1, 2008 to an investor with a required return of 6%?
$888
$925
$916
$947
9. Which of the following statements concerning stock valuation is most correct?
The free cash flow method will result in a higher valuation than the dividend valuation method because cash flows are higher than dividends.
The free cash flow method can only be used if a company does not pay dividends.
The dividend valuation approach is more accurate than the free cash flow approach.
When using the free cash flow method, interest bearing debt must be subtracted from firm value to determine the stock value.
10. You are 21 years old today. Your grand parents set up a fund that will pay you $25,000 per year for 20 years, starting on your 65th birthday to supplement your retirement. If the trust can earn 7.5% per year, how much will your grand parents need to put in the trust fund today [rounded to the nearest ten dollars]?
$ 11,370
$ 22.310
$ 5,250
$ 17,450
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BUS 401 Week 3 Assignment
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From Chapters 9 and 10, complete Study Problems 9-4 (page 289) and 10-4 (page 325) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
From Chapter 11, complete Study Problem 11-10 (page 365) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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BUS 401 Week 3 Assignment
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From Chapters 9 and 10, complete Study Problems 9-4 (page 289) and 10-4 (page 325) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
From Chapter 11, complete Study Problem 11-10 (page 365) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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BUS 401 Week 3 Instructions
Readings
Read Chapters 9, 10, and 11 in your text. Study and review the solutions to the self-study problems at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material.
Discussions
To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation:
NPV, PI, and IRR
From Chapters 9 and 10, complete Study Problems 9-4 (page 289) and 10-4 (page 325) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Cost of Debt
From Chapter 11, complete Study Problem 11-10 (page 365) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Assignments
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Weighted Average Cost
Complete the Mini Case on page 368 and submit to instructor. In parts "a" and "b" clearly label the calculation of the required ratios and solve using Excel. Use formulas to calculate the ratios and format the cells to insert a comma if there is more than three numbers. Round to two decimal places. No narrative analysis is called for, so clearly label the calculations so that management will be able to comprehend them.
Quiz
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This exam consists of 10 multiple choice and true/false questions. The amount of time the exam will take to complete will vary by individual.
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BUS 401 Week 3 Instructions
Readings
Read Chapters 9, 10, and 11 in your text. Study and review the solutions to the self-study problems at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material.
Discussions
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NPV, PI, and IRR
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Cost of Debt
From Chapter 11, complete Study Problem 11-10 (page 365) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
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Weighted Average Cost
Complete the Mini Case on page 368 and submit to instructor. In parts "a" and "b" clearly label the calculation of the required ratios and solve using Excel. Use formulas to calculate the ratios and format the cells to insert a comma if there is more than three numbers. Round to two decimal places. No narrative analysis is called for, so clearly label the calculations so that management will be able to comprehend them.
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This exam consists of 10 multiple choice and true/false questions. The amount of time the exam will take to complete will vary by individual.
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BUS 401 Week 3 Quiz 3
1. Jiffy Wax Corp. Can sell common stock for $15 per share and its investors require a 14 % return. However, the administrative or flotation costs associated with selling the stock amount to $2.40 per share. What is the cost of capital for Jiffy Wax if the corporation raises money by selling preferred stock?
30.00%
21.50%
16.67%
14.00%
2. Kinslow Manufacturing Company paid a dividend yesterday of $2.50 per share. The dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5% per year. The price of Kinslow’s common stock today is $25 per share. If Kinslow decides to issue new common stock, flotation costs will equal $2.00 per share. Key’s marginal tax rate is 34 %. Based on the above information, the cost of retained earnings is _________
16.14%
15.50%
15.00%
10.55 %
3. Nickel Industries is considering the purchase of a new machine that will cost $178,000, plus an additional $12,000 to ship and install. The new machine will have a 5 year useful life and will be depreciated using the straight line method. The machine is expected to generate new sales of $85,000 per year and is expected to increase operating costs by $ 10,000 annually. Nickel’s income tax rate is 40%. What is the projected incremental cash flow of the machine or year 1?
$54,800
$60,200
$66,350
$68,200
4. Nargo Inc. Wants to replace a 7 year old machine with a new machine that is more efficient. The old machine cost $50,000 when new and has a current book value of $10,000. Margo can sell the machine to a foreign buyer for $12,000. Margo’s tax rate is 30%. The effect of the sale of the old machine on the initial outlay for the new machine is ________
[$12,600]
[$11,400]
[$8,400]
$0
5. A capital budgeting project has a net present value of $10,000 and a modified internal rate of return of 13%. The project's required rate of return is 11 %. The internal rate of return is ______
Greater than 13 %
Less than 11 %
Between 11% and 13%
Less than $10,000
6. Higgins Office Corp. Plans to maintain its optimal capital structure of 40 percent debt, 10 percent preferred stock, and 50 percent common equity indefinitely. The required return on each component source of capital is as follows: debt - 8 percent; preferred stock- 12 percent; common equity- 16 percent. Assuming a 40 percent marginal tax rate, what after tax rate of exchange must Higgins Office Corp. Earn on its investments if the value of the firm is to remain unchanged?
12.40 percent
12.00 percent
11.12 percent
10.64 percent
7. Zellar’s, Inc. Is considering two mutually exclusive projects, A and B. Project A costs $ 75,000 and is expected to generate $48,000 in year one and $45,000 in year two. Project B costs $80,000 and is expected to generate $34,000 on year one, $37,000 in year two, $26,000 in year three, and $25,000 in year four. Zellar, Inc.’s required rate of return for these projects is 10%. The internal rate of return for Project B is ________
26.74%
20.79%
18.64%
16.77%
8. A new machine can be purchased for $1,000,000. It will cost $65,000 to ship and $35,000 to modify the machine. A $30,000 recently completed feasibility study indicated that the firm can employ an existing factory owned by the firm, which would have otherwise been sold for $150,000. The firm will borrow $750,000 to finance the acquisition. Total interest expense for 5 years is expected to approximate $250,000. What is the investment cost of the machine for capital budgeting purposes?
$1,100,000
$1,250,000
$1,280,000
$1,530,000
$ 2,030,000
9. Zellar’s, Inc. Is considering two mutually exclusive projects, A and B. Project A costs $ 75,000 and is expected to generate $48,000 in year one and $45,000 in year two. Project B costs $80,000 and is expected to generate $34,000 on year one, $37,000 in year two, $26,000 in year three, and $25,000 in year four. Zellar, Inc.’s required rate of return for these projects is 10%. The profitability index for Project B is ________
1.56
1.41
1.29
1.23
10. Jones Company has a target capital structure of 40% debt, 10% preferred stock, and 50% common equity. The company’s after tax cost of debt is 8%, its cost of preferred debt is 10%, its cost of retained earnings is 14%, and its cost of new common stock is 16%. The company stock has a beta of 1.2 and the company’s marginal tax rate is 35%. What is the company’s weighted average cost of capital if retained earnings are used to fund the common equity portion?
11.20%
6.72%
16.80%
8.00%
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BUS 401 Week 3 Quiz 3
1. Jiffy Wax Corp. Can sell common stock for $15 per share and its investors require a 14 % return. However, the administrative or flotation costs associated with selling the stock amount to $2.40 per share. What is the cost of capital for Jiffy Wax if the corporation raises money by selling preferred stock?
30.00%
21.50%
16.67%
14.00%
2. Kinslow Manufacturing Company paid a dividend yesterday of $2.50 per share. The dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5% per year. The price of Kinslow’s common stock today is $25 per share. If Kinslow decides to issue new common stock, flotation costs will equal $2.00 per share. Key’s marginal tax rate is 34 %. Based on the above information, the cost of retained earnings is _________
16.14%
15.50%
15.00%
10.55 %
3. Nickel Industries is considering the purchase of a new machine that will cost $178,000, plus an additional $12,000 to ship and install. The new machine will have a 5 year useful life and will be depreciated using the straight line method. The machine is expected to generate new sales of $85,000 per year and is expected to increase operating costs by $ 10,000 annually. Nickel’s income tax rate is 40%. What is the projected incremental cash flow of the machine or year 1?
$54,800
$60,200
$66,350
$68,200
4. Nargo Inc. Wants to replace a 7 year old machine with a new machine that is more efficient. The old machine cost $50,000 when new and has a current book value of $10,000. Margo can sell the machine to a foreign buyer for $12,000. Margo’s tax rate is 30%. The effect of the sale of the old machine on the initial outlay for the new machine is ________
[$12,600]
[$11,400]
[$8,400]
$0
5. A capital budgeting project has a net present value of $10,000 and a modified internal rate of return of 13%. The project's required rate of return is 11 %. The internal rate of return is ______
Greater than 13 %
Less than 11 %
Between 11% and 13%
Less than $10,000
6. Higgins Office Corp. Plans to maintain its optimal capital structure of 40 percent debt, 10 percent preferred stock, and 50 percent common equity indefinitely. The required return on each component source of capital is as follows: debt - 8 percent; preferred stock- 12 percent; common equity- 16 percent. Assuming a 40 percent marginal tax rate, what after tax rate of exchange must Higgins Office Corp. Earn on its investments if the value of the firm is to remain unchanged?
12.40 percent
12.00 percent
11.12 percent
10.64 percent
7. Zellar’s, Inc. Is considering two mutually exclusive projects, A and B. Project A costs $ 75,000 and is expected to generate $48,000 in year one and $45,000 in year two. Project B costs $80,000 and is expected to generate $34,000 on year one, $37,000 in year two, $26,000 in year three, and $25,000 in year four. Zellar, Inc.’s required rate of return for these projects is 10%. The internal rate of return for Project B is ________
26.74%
20.79%
18.64%
16.77%
8. A new machine can be purchased for $1,000,000. It will cost $65,000 to ship and $35,000 to modify the machine. A $30,000 recently completed feasibility study indicated that the firm can employ an existing factory owned by the firm, which would have otherwise been sold for $150,000. The firm will borrow $750,000 to finance the acquisition. Total interest expense for 5 years is expected to approximate $250,000. What is the investment cost of the machine for capital budgeting purposes?
$1,100,000
$1,250,000
$1,280,000
$1,530,000
$ 2,030,000
9. Zellar’s, Inc. Is considering two mutually exclusive projects, A and B. Project A costs $ 75,000 and is expected to generate $48,000 in year one and $45,000 in year two. Project B costs $80,000 and is expected to generate $34,000 on year one, $37,000 in year two, $26,000 in year three, and $25,000 in year four. Zellar, Inc.’s required rate of return for these projects is 10%. The profitability index for Project B is ________
1.56
1.41
1.29
1.23
10. Jones Company has a target capital structure of 40% debt, 10% preferred stock, and 50% common equity. The company’s after tax cost of debt is 8%, its cost of preferred debt is 10%, its cost of retained earnings is 14%, and its cost of new common stock is 16%. The company stock has a beta of 1.2 and the company’s marginal tax rate is 35%. What is the company’s weighted average cost of capital if retained earnings are used to fund the common equity portion?
11.20%
6.72%
16.80%
8.00%
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From Chapter 12, complete Study Problems 12-4 (page 409) and 12-8 (page 410): Post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
From Chapter 13, complete Study Problem 13-4 (page 433) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problem and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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From Chapter 12, complete Study Problems 12-4 (page 409) and 12-8 (page 410): Post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
From Chapter 13, complete Study Problem 13-4 (page 433) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problem and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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BUS 401 Week 4 Instructions
Readings
Read Chapters 12 and 13 in your text. Study and review the solutions to the self-study problems at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material.
Discussions
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Leverage
From Chapter 12, complete Study Problems 12-4 (page 409) and 12-8 (page 410): Post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Dividend Policies
From Chapter 13, complete Study Problem 13-4 (page 433) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problem and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
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BUS 401 Week 4 Instructions
Readings
Read Chapters 12 and 13 in your text. Study and review the solutions to the self-study problems at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material.
Discussions
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Leverage
From Chapter 12, complete Study Problems 12-4 (page 409) and 12-8 (page 410): Post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Dividend Policies
From Chapter 13, complete Study Problem 13-4 (page 433) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problem and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
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BUS 401 Week 4 Quiz 4
1. Operating leverage refers to ________
Financing a portion of the firm’s assets with securities bearing a fixed rte of return
The additional chance or insolvency borne by the common shareholder.
The incurrence of fixed operating costs in the firm’s income stream
A high degree of variable costs of production
2. A firm that uses large amounts of debt financing in an industry characterized by a high degree of business risk would have ______ earnings per share fluctuations resulting from changes in levels of sales.
No
Constant
Large
Small
3. JB Corporation has a retained earnings balance of $1,000,000. The company reported net income of $200,000, sales of $2,000,000, and had 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. The company announced a dividend of $ 1 per share. Therefore, the company’s dividend payout ratio is _________.
10%
20%
50%
100%
4. Assume Harris, Inc. Has 10,000,000 common shares outstanding that have a par value of $2 per share. The stock is currently trading for $30 per share. The firm reported a net profit after-tax of $25,000,000. All else equal, what will happen to earnings per share if the company issues a 10 % stock dividend?
Earnings per share will remain the same since a stock dividend does not create an expense.
Earnings per share will increase because the dividend increases the value of the company.
Earnings per share will decrease because the number of shares outstanding will go up.
The impact cannot be determined without additional information on the new price per share.
5. All of the following are likely to result in the use of less debt in a company’s capital structure expect:
Desire to maintain financial flexibility
Desire to maintain a high credit rating
Insufficient internal funds
An increase in a company’s marginal tax rate
6. Which of the following statements would be consistent with the Dividend Irrelevance Theory?
There is no relationship between a firm’s dividend policy and the value of its common stock.
Perfect capital markets are assumed to exist which allow investors to buy and sell stock without incurring any transaction costs.
Investors are indifferent whether stock returns come from dividend income or capital gains income.
All of the above.
7. The break even point in sales dollars is convenient if ______
The firm sells a large amount of one product
The firm deals with more than one product
The price per unit is very low
Depreciation expense is high
8. In perfect capital markets there ______
Is no informational content assigned to a particular dividend policy.
Are no income taxes
Are no flotation costs
All of the above
9. Financial leverage could mean financing some of a firm’s assets with _______
Common stock
Retained earnings
Corporate bonds
Sales revenues
10. Dividend policy is influenced by _______
A company’s investment opportunities
A firm's capital structure mix
A company’s availability of internally generated funds.
All of the above
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BUS 401 Week 4 Quiz 4
1. Operating leverage refers to ________
Financing a portion of the firm’s assets with securities bearing a fixed rte of return
The additional chance or insolvency borne by the common shareholder.
The incurrence of fixed operating costs in the firm’s income stream
A high degree of variable costs of production
2. A firm that uses large amounts of debt financing in an industry characterized by a high degree of business risk would have ______ earnings per share fluctuations resulting from changes in levels of sales.
No
Constant
Large
Small
3. JB Corporation has a retained earnings balance of $1,000,000. The company reported net income of $200,000, sales of $2,000,000, and had 100,000 shares of common stock outstanding. The company announced a dividend of $ 1 per share. Therefore, the company’s dividend payout ratio is _________.
10%
20%
50%
100%
4. Assume Harris, Inc. Has 10,000,000 common shares outstanding that have a par value of $2 per share. The stock is currently trading for $30 per share. The firm reported a net profit after-tax of $25,000,000. All else equal, what will happen to earnings per share if the company issues a 10 % stock dividend?
Earnings per share will remain the same since a stock dividend does not create an expense.
Earnings per share will increase because the dividend increases the value of the company.
Earnings per share will decrease because the number of shares outstanding will go up.
The impact cannot be determined without additional information on the new price per share.
5. All of the following are likely to result in the use of less debt in a company’s capital structure expect:
Desire to maintain financial flexibility
Desire to maintain a high credit rating
Insufficient internal funds
An increase in a company’s marginal tax rate
6. Which of the following statements would be consistent with the Dividend Irrelevance Theory?
There is no relationship between a firm’s dividend policy and the value of its common stock.
Perfect capital markets are assumed to exist which allow investors to buy and sell stock without incurring any transaction costs.
Investors are indifferent whether stock returns come from dividend income or capital gains income.
All of the above.
7. The break even point in sales dollars is convenient if ______
The firm sells a large amount of one product
The firm deals with more than one product
The price per unit is very low
Depreciation expense is high
8. In perfect capital markets there ______
Is no informational content assigned to a particular dividend policy.
Are no income taxes
Are no flotation costs
All of the above
9. Financial leverage could mean financing some of a firm’s assets with _______
Common stock
Retained earnings
Corporate bonds
Sales revenues
10. Dividend policy is influenced by _______
A company’s investment opportunities
A firm's capital structure mix
A company’s availability of internally generated funds.
All of the above
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BUS 401 Week 5 - Discussion 1
Financial Forecasting
From Chapters 14 and 15, complete Study Problems 14-4 (page 453) and 15-8 (page 482): Post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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Interest Rate Risk and Ratio Analysis
From Chapter 16, complete 16-12 (page 513) and 16-16 (page 514) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. You must respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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BUS 401 Week 5 - Discussion 1
Financial Forecasting
From Chapters 14 and 15, complete Study Problems 14-4 (page 453) and 15-8 (page 482): Post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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Interest Rate Risk and Ratio Analysis
From Chapter 16, complete 16-12 (page 513) and 16-16 (page 514) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. You must respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
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BUS 401 Week 5 Instructions
Readings
Read Chapters 14, 15, 16, and 17 in your text. Study and review the solutions to the self-study problems at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material.
Discussions
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Financial Forecasting
From Chapters 14 and 15, complete Study Problems 14-4 (page 453) and 15-8 (page 482): Post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Interest Rate Risk and Ratio Analysis
From Chapter 16, complete 16-12 (page 513) and 16-16 (page 514) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. You must respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Assignments
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The major written assignment for the course is a Final Project. The purpose of the Final Project is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in the field of finance through the analysis of a mini case. From the Mini Case on page 329-330, parts "a" to "n," summarize your analysis in a concise management statement . For parts "e" to "k," use formulas to calculate the ratios and format the cells to insert a comma if there is more than three numbers. Round to the nearest whole number. Clearly label your analysis and the sum of your conclusions for all parts of the case in not more than 2,000 words.
Writing the Final Project
The Project:
Must include a cover page that includes:
Student’s name
Course name and number
Title of paper
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
Must include a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide
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BUS 401 Week 5 Instructions
Readings
Read Chapters 14, 15, 16, and 17 in your text. Study and review the solutions to the self-study problems at the end of each chapter. Work as many problems as possible to understand the material.
Discussions
To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week's Discussion link in the left navigation:
Financial Forecasting
From Chapters 14 and 15, complete Study Problems 14-4 (page 453) and 15-8 (page 482): Post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.
Interest Rate Risk and Ratio Analysis
From Chapter 16, complete 16-12 (page 513) and 16-16 (page 514) and post the answers to the discussion board. Remember to complete all parts of the problems and report the results of your analysis. Do not forget to show the necessary steps and explain how your attained that outcome. You must respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.
Assignments
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The major written assignment for the course is a Final Project. The purpose of the Final Project is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in the field of finance through the analysis of a mini case. From the Mini Case on page 329-330, parts "a" to "n," summarize your analysis in a concise management statement . For parts "e" to "k," use formulas to calculate the ratios and format the cells to insert a comma if there is more than three numbers. Round to the nearest whole number. Clearly label your analysis and the sum of your conclusions for all parts of the case in not more than 2,000 words.
Writing the Final Project
The Project:
Must include a cover page that includes:
Student’s name
Course name and number
Title of paper
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
Must include a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide
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