Category: Business Finance – Accounting

Recent change in goodwill accounting: Elimination of amortization of goodwill (Refer to Case, SFAS No. 142, and what you studied in ACCT 800 (or ACCT 301), and conduct own research) Briefly explain when goodwill arises. (Address using the case) What was the fair market value of identifiable net assets that Talbots, Inc. acquired from J. […]

As an analyst at a Policy Think Tank (choose one between Brookings Institute, Center for American Progress, Rand Corporation, or Heritage Foundation), you must write a research article on whether US automobile makers should tackle climate change issues. For the article you must conduct analysis about the impact to Global Warning and Greenhouse gases that […]

 In this Capital Budgeting Activity, you will be evaluating whether you should purchase a hybrid car or its gasoline-engine counterpart.  Select two car models that are similar, with one being a hybrid model and one being the non-hybrid model.  For example, the Honda Civic is available as a hybrid or a gasoline-engine model. Use the […]

In this Capital Budgeting Activity, you will be evaluating whether you should purchase a hybrid car or its gasoline-engine counterpart.  Select two car models that are similar, with one being a hybrid model and one being the non-hybrid model.  For example, the Honda Civic is available as a hybrid or a gasoline-engine model. Use the […]

The Allied Group is considering two investments. The first investment involves a packaging machine, which can be used to package garments for shipping orders to customers. The second possible investment would be a molding machine that would be used to mold the mannequin parts. The first possible investment is the packaging machine, which will cost […]

  Imagine that you are a potential investor researching a U.S. investment of your choice. Your choice can be any investment that is highly marketable, which means that you must be able to sell it at a market price very easily, and develop a strategic diversification plan for a great return. Publicly traded stock, corporate […]

1.(a)   Financial Statement Analysis and Interpretation (Liquidity, Assets Utilization, Leverage and Profitability position). Note: This is a self-study based assignment because this has been covered in FMA course.  However, in this course, submission must be two-page report of significant enhancement of critical analysis and interpretation of Liquidity, Assets Utilization, Leverage and Profitability position. Reproducing same […]

  My last name starts with a T This week’s DQ focuses on the Income Statement. It builds on the insights we gained in Week 2, but goes a little deeper in our use of financial statement analysis skills. Note: We want to encourage a rich exchange of information and ideas in this discussion. Please […]

 Chapter 4 The Corporate CultureImpact and ImplicationsThe Reality Check on page 129 of our Business Ethics textbook asks the question, do codes of ethics make a difference.  The goal of this assignment is to help you gain a better understanding of your own thoughts and perspectives on whether codes of ethics make a difference.  Start […]

  Q1)In Chapter 15, authors Mackey and Sisodia (2014) share their view that a conscious culture goes beyond a great place to work because it imbues the work with a deeper sense of meaning (p. 218).  In support of their view, they offer seven qualities of a conscious culture. For your initial post this week, […]