Questions from Corporate Finance


Q: Larissa has been talking with the company’s directors about the future of

Larissa has been talking with the company’s directors about the future of East Coast Yachts. To this point, the company has used outside suppliers for various key components of the c...

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Q: You recently graduated from college, and your job search led you

You recently graduated from college, and your job search led you to East Coast Yachts. Because you felt the company’s business was seaworthy, you accepted a job offer. The first day...

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Q: You are discussing your 401(k) with Dan Ervin when

You are discussing your 401(k) with Dan Ervin when he mentions that Sarah Brown, a representative from Bledsoe Financial Services, is visiting East Coast Yachts today. You decide that you should meet...

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Q: Dawn Browne, an investment broker, has been approached by client

Dawn Browne, an investment broker, has been approached by client Jack Thomas about the risk of his investments. Dawn has recently read several articles concerning the risk factors that can potentially...

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Q: You have recently been hired by Swan Motors, Inc. (

You have recently been hired by Swan Motors, Inc. (SMI), in its relatively new treasury management department. SMI was founded 8 years ago by Joe Swan. Joe found a method to manufacture a cheaper batt...

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Q: You have been at your job with East Coast Yachts for a

You have been at your job with East Coast Yachts for a week now and have decided you need to sign up for the company’s 401(k) plan. Even after your discussion with Sarah Brown, the B...

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Q: Stephenson Real Estate Company was founded 25 years ago by the current

Stephenson Real Estate Company was founded 25 years ago by the current CEO, Robert Stephenson. The company purchases real estate, including land and buildings, and rents the property to tenants. The c...

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Q: After Dan’s EFN analysis for East Coast Yachts (see the Mini

After Dan’s EFN analysis for East Coast Yachts (see the Mini Case in Chapter 3), Larissa has decided to expand the company’s operations. She has asked Dan to enlist an underwriter to help sell $50 mil...

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Q: The following table lists the stock prices for Microsoft from 1989 to

The following table lists the stock prices for Microsoft from 1989 to 1998. The company did not pay any dividends during the period. a. Estimate the average annual return you would have made on your i...

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Q: There is a conflict of interest between stockholders and managers. In

There is a conflict of interest between stockholders and managers. In theory, stockholders are expected to exercise control over managers through the annual meeting or the board of directors. In pract...

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