Bus 401 Week 1 Assignment Financial Management Challenges And Ethics

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BUS 401 Week 1 DQ 1 The Role of Financial Management in a Firm

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The Role of Financial Management in a Firm. Summarize the role of management as it relates to finance in a corporation. In your post, address the following:
 Indicate the various aspects of finance that management must understand.
 Describe why a manager needs to understand the characteristics and importance of financial markets
including risk and efficiency.
 Describe why cash flow is more important than sales in a business.
 Discuss what could happen if management does not fulfill responsibilities related to finance. If you have
one, share a real world example from your own professional experience or from an external source. Your post should be 200-250 words in length.
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts. Respond to at least two classmates’ by commenting on their example of management not fulfilling its responsibilities. Pose a question to spark discussion regarding what could have been handled differently.

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BUS 401 Week 1 DQ 2 Financial Statements

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Financial Statements. View the Important Financial Documents video which looks at the fundamental financial documents every company needs; including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flow. In your post, choose one of the financial statements and explain how a manager would use the statement to drive financial analysis and decision-making. Your post should be 200-250 words in length.
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts. Respond to at least two classmates who have each selected a different statement, and share any additional ways a manager might use that type of statement to drive financial decisions in a corporation.

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BUS 401 Week 1 Quiz

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Week One Quiz. Complete the quiz on the assigned readings for the week.

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BUS 401 Week 2 Assignment Teaching Net Present Value (NPV) and Future Value (FV)

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Teaching Net Present Value (NPV) & Future Value (FV). You have been asked by a manager in your organization to put together a training program explaining Net Present Value (NPV) and Future Value (FV) and how they are used to evaluate the price of stock. You have been given the following objectives:
Upon completing your Net Present Value (NPV) and Future Value (FV) Training Program, employees should be able to do the following:
Explain NPV and FV.
Describe the factors that are used in the NPV and the FV formulas.
Give an example of how to use the formulas for NPV and FV for a stock purchase. Summarize the differences between the two formulas and the purpose of using each.
Develop a 10- to 12-slide PowerPoint Presentation (excluding title slide and reference slide) that cover each of the above topics. In the slide notes, include your explanations for each topic above. You must use a minimum of two scholarly sources. Format the presentation and cite your resources according to the APA 6th

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BUS 401 Week 2 DQ 1 Dreams Do Come True

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Dreams Do Come True. Imagine that you have decided you need a new car, but not any car will do; you have decided to purchase the car of your dreams. Conduct some research as to the cost of this car. You have determined in this imagined scenario that you could afford to make a 10% down payment. You can borrow the balance either from your local bank using a four-year loan or from the dealership’s finance company. If you purchase from your dealership’s finance company, the APR will be 10% with your 10% down and monthly payments over three years. However, the dealership will give you a rebate of 5% of the car price after the three year term is complete. You want the best deal possible, so you consider the following questions:
 What type of car have you selected, and what will it cost? What is the interest rate from your local bank for a car loan for four years?
What will your payment be to your local bank, assuming your 10% down payment? Be sure to use the formula provided in Chapter 4

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BUS 401 Week 2 DQ 2 Present and Future Values and Expected Returns

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Investing in Bonds. Go to the Yahoo Finance Bonds Center.
Under: Features / BOND LOOKUP / Find Bonds by Name: Type in the first letter of your last name.Under “Type” Choose one of the “Corp” Bonds.
Assume interest rates for bonds today is 5% for an AAA rated bond. Calculate the price of the bond you have selected relative to the 5%. Is the bond selling at a premium or a discount? Why? Be sure to show how you arrived at your answer. What other factors may influence the value of a bond?
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts. Respond to at least two classmates by sharing your view of their conclusion. Are there any other factors that you can offer that may explain why the bond is selling at a premium or discount?

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BUS 401 Week 2 Journal Present and Future Values, and Expected Returns

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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 to use present and future values. What are some real or potential applications of these concepts?
We also looked at expected returns. Why do bond values go down when interest rates go up? Is this true in the opposite direction?

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BUS 401 Week 2 Quiz

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Week Two Quiz. Complete the quiz on the assigned readings for the week.

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BUS 401 Week 3 Assignment Return on Investment Education Funding

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Return on Investment: Education Funding. Develop a three- to four-page analysis (excluding the title and reference pages) on the projected return on investment for your college education and projected future employment. This analysis will consist of two parts:
Part 1: Explain how you made the decision to pursue an education in Business or Finance. Include a summary of expenses related to that decision, such as: cost of tuition, cost of books, the interest you may pay on any loans, and any other associated expenses.
Part 2: Conduct research on your desired occupation and identify how much compensation (return) you expect to earn. How long will it take to pay back the return on this investment? Be sure to consider the trade-off between the cost of education and the expected return on investment.
The research paper should be comprehensive and include specific examples. The paper should be formatted according to APA 6th edition style guidelines and must include at least two scholarly sour

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BUS 401 Week 3 DQ 1 Cash Flows From Working

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Cash Flows From Working. It may surprise you that there are cash flows associated with holding a job. Using the examples provided in Chapter 6, construct a simple cash flow statement and payback calculation for when your job expenses will be covered for employment you currently have or have had in the past. Include the following in your cash flow statement:
Expenses associated with working
Any initial investments Taxes
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts. Respond to at least two classmates by sharing other expenses that may not have been considered. Also, share with your classmates what you have learned from their posts about the costs of working.

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BUS 401 Week 3 DQ 2 Capital Budgeting

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Capital Budgeting. View the Capital Budgeting video, which provides some factors that should be considered in capital budgeting considerations.
Imagine the producers of this video ask you to appear in the video to offer two additional considerations in capital budgeting decisions. One consideration must be quantitative (numeric). The other must be qualitative (non- numeric). Write a script to describe capital budgeting considerations that you think are important for managers to consider. Your script should be 200 to 250 words.
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts. Respond to at least two classmates by sharing whether you agree or disagree with their view of capital budgeting considerations. Is there further support you can offer your classmate on their consideration?

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BUS 401 Week 3 Quiz

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Week Three Quiz. Complete the quiz on the assigned readings for the week.

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BUS 401 Week 4 Assignment Identifying and Managing Risk

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Identifying and Managing Risk. In In this assignment, you will compare and evaluate risk management techniques from experts in the field. Go to the Ashford University Library and find one article by Dr. James Kallman. Dr. Kallman, an expert in the field of risk management, has written many articles on managing financial risk. Find a second article in the Ashford University Library from another credible author of your choice who also provides recommendations for risk management.
Develop a three- to four-page analysis (excluding the title and reference pages), of the techniques Dr. Kallman has identified for managing risks. In this analysis, compare Dr.Kallman’s techniques to the techniques recommended in the second article you researched. Explain why you agree or disagree with each authors’ recommendations. Describe other factors you believe should be considered in risk management. The assignment should be comprehensive and include specific examples. The paper should be formatted accord

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BUS 401 Week 4 DQ 1 Interviewing Peter Lynch

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Interviewing Peter Lynch. Review the “Minimizing Risk” video segment, which is available through your online course.
In the video segment, you will watch an interview with two great investors of the twentieth century. Imagine you are Harry Reasoner, and you are allowed to ask Peter Lynch one question about market risk, discount rates, or the
weighted average cost of capital (WACC). What question would you ask? Why do you feel that is an important question?
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts. Respond to at least two classmates. For oneclassmate response, answer the question that they have posed to Peter Lynch as if you were speaking for Peter Lynch. In your second classmate response, share whether you agree or disagree with a classmate’s answer to the Peter Lynch question.

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BUS 401 Week 4 DQ 2 Cost of Capital

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Cost of Capital. Corporations often use different costs of capital for different operating divisions. Using an example, calculate the weighted cost of capital (WACC). What are some potential issues in using varying techniques for cost of capital for different divisions? If the overall company weighted average cost of capital (WACC) were used as the hurdle rate for all divisions, would more conservative or riskier divisions get a greater share of capital? Explain your reasoning. What are two techniques that you could use to develop a rough estimate for each division’s cost of capital? Your initial response should be 200 to 250 words.
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts. Respond to at least two classmates by sharing whether you agree or disagree with their view of the use of the company’s capital. Explain your reasoning.

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BUS 401 Week 4 Journal Risk and Return

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Risk and Return. We examined two very important topics in finance this week: risk and return. To summarize our discussion of the tradeoffs involved with risk and return, view the Evaluating Business Performance: Small Business Case Studies video available through your online course. Critically reflect on the importance of the risk and return balance. Consider the following:
Can we ever have any return without some type of risk?
If you take on a large risk, are you guaranteed a large return? Why or why not?
What other factors play into risks that are not covered in the video?
When have you had to consider risk and return in personal or professional decision-making?

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BUS 401 Week 4 Quiz

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Week Four Quiz. Complete the quiz on the assigned readings for the week.

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BUS 401 Week 5 DQ 1 Ratio Analysis

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Ratio Analysis. Using the Ashford University Library as a resource, find two articles that discuss financial ratio analysis. Identify two advantages and two disadvantages to using ratios in financial analysis. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Guided Response:Review at least two of your classmate’s posts. Respond to at least two classmates by commenting on how the articles they found were similar or dissimilar from your own. What can you add in regard their advantages and disadvantages?

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BUS 401 Week 5 DQ 2 Applying Ratios to a Business

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Applying Ratios to a Business. Access the Evaluating Business Performance: Small Business Case Studies video in your online course.
The video focuses on profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and stability of business. Given what you have learned about ratio analysis, choose one of the businesses from the video (Rose Chong Costumes, Anro’s Floor Maintenance, or John Osborne’s Gym and Squash Center) and identify two ratios that would be helpful for the owner of the business to monitor. Be sure to explain what the ratio would tell the owner, and how it can be improved for the business.
Guided Response:Review several of your classmates’ posts. Respond to at least two classmates who have chosen a different business owner and explain whether you would have identified the same ratios as your classmate. What other ratios may be helpful? Do you agree or disagree with their use of the ratio? Explain.

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BUS 401 Week 5 Final Paper

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Focus of the Final Paper
Evaluation of Corporate Performance
The Final Project will involve applying the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write a report either recommending or not recommending purchase of the company stock.
Research Tip: The “Mergent” database in the Ashford University Library contains company profiles and financial information for publicly traded companies and their competitors. To access this database enter the Ashford Library and select “Find Articles and More” in the top menu panel. Next, select “Databases A-Z” and go to section “M” for “Mergent”. For help with using Mergent, use Mergent Online Quick Tips.
For help with reading an annual report access this handy guide from Money Chimp. The completed report should include:
An introduction to the company, including background information.
A complete and thorough

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BUS 401 Entire Course Principles of Finance

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The Role of Financial Management in a Firm
Financial Statements
Financial Management Challenges and Ethics.
Dreams Do Come True
Investing in Bonds
Present and Future Values, and Expected Returns
Teaching Net Present Value (NPV) & Future Value (FV).
Cash Flows From Working
Capital Budgeting
Return on Investment: Education Funding
Interviewing Peter Lynch.
Cost of Capital.
Ratio Analysis
Applying Ratios to a Business.
Focus of the Final Paper