Questions from Financial Management


Q: How are planning assumptions reflected in projected financial statements? Is there

How are planning assumptions reflected in projected financial statements? Is there a standard computational procedure for incorporating assumptions into planned numbers? What's the difference betwee...

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Q: Webley Motors, a manufacturer of small gas engines, has been

Webley Motors, a manufacturer of small gas engines, has been working on a new design for several years. It's now considering going into the market with the new product, and has projected future sales...

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Q: Ed Draycutt is the engineering manager of Airway Technologies, a firm

Ed Draycutt is the engineering manager of Airway Technologies, a firm that makes computer systems for air traffic control installations at airports. He has proposed a new device the success of which...

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Q: Might Ed’s case in the preceding problem be helped by a real

Might Ed’s case in the preceding problem be helped by a real option? If so What kind? How would it help?

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Q: Charlie Henderson, a senior manager in the Bartok Company, is

Charlie Henderson, a senior manager in the Bartok Company, is known for taking risks. He recently proposed that the company expand its operations into a new and untried field. He put together a set...

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Q: In evaluating the situation presented in the last problem, you've found

In evaluating the situation presented in the last problem, you've found a pure play company in the proposed industry whose beta is 2.5. The rate of return on short-term treasury bills is currently 8%...

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Q: You're a supervisor in the treasury department of Big Corp. Recently

You're a supervisor in the treasury department of Big Corp. Recently there's been increasing concern about the firm's rising interest costs. Fred Eyeshade is an analyst in your group who transferred...

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Q: You're a seasoned financial executive who's recently been hired as the CFO

You're a seasoned financial executive who's recently been hired as the CFO of the Pilaster Corporation. The firm has just finished two years in which its financial performance has been clearly subpar....

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Q: The Blue Tag Company and the Pink Label Corporation both make packaging

The Blue Tag Company and the Pink Label Corporation both make packaging and labeling equipment. The following facts are relevant. a. Both firms use similar production and sales methods. b. Pink Label...

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Q: The Phlanders Flange Co. has been doing quite well lately and

The Phlanders Flange Co. has been doing quite well lately and would like to accelerate its growth within the flange industry. Harry Flatiron, the firm's CEO, has become interested in growth through a...

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