Category: Financial Management

Attached is a word document with all the instructions, the case and all the questions. Also attached is the rubric for the assignment.

Hello.
I hope you’re doing well. My thesis supervisor has provided some feedback on the PowerPoint presentation you prepared for my Master’s thesis. Here are the main points:
Introduction Slide: Please include only the problem, aim, and objectives. Remove the “research questions” section because it’s too text-heavy.
Methodology: Condense this section into one slide, focusing on essential information only.
Summary: Present this in one slide to keep it concise.
Data Findings: This is the most important part of the presentation, so please ensure it’s detailed, clear, and visually engaging.
Since the presentation is only 7–10 minutes, I really need a concise, clear, and well-detailed set of slides without unnecessary information.
Additionally, I would also like to request a separate detailed write-up or scriipt alongside the powerpoint outlining what I can say on each slide during my presentation (I understand there may be an extra fee for this service). The scriipt will help me stay in sync with the content of my thesis and ensure I cover all crucial points effectively.
Lastly, the reviewer will upload their review to my study book at least two days before the defense—so around January 8th. I will forward their questions to you once I receive them. If possible, please assist me in formulating responses so I’m fully prepared for the Q&A session at my defense on January 10th at 9 AM.
I will also attach my thesis work in case you need to reference any details while revising the presentation. Please let me know the estimated turnaround time and cost for these revisions and the additional scriipt/consultation services.
Thank you very much for your help! I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards

For this assignment, you will write a minimum 25 page research essay. The objective in developing this inquiry-based research essay is not, perhaps, like other research essays with which you may be familiar. In an inquiry-based essay, the development of a research question is the cornerstone of the essay, providing a guideline for you to follow in your research wherever the information takes you. You will be expected to use a variety of sources to develop your ideas. The following types of research must be incorporated into your essay:
Primary sources
Secondary sources
Qualitative data
Quantitative data
Scholarly sources
Popular media sources relevant to your topic
Research essays will continue the issues and debates we are exploring in course readings and focus on some aspect of the politics of rhetoric, literacy, and/or language at work in society. In developing your individual focus for the research paper, consider the range of issues, debates, and/or definitions we have discussed, furthering this discussion to focus on what seems a significant point of contention, the least addressed yet important issue, or a perspective that, in your opinion, has not adequately been explored. Your paper should follow this criteria:
25 pages minimum (not including title page and reference page), double-spaced, 12-point font (standard one-inch margins)
5 pages minimum allocated for Literature Review (counts toward 25 pages)
8-10 sources (primarily scholarly)
Paper should be in APA format
You will seek connections between the information you discover during your research and the potential significance to your topic, identified audiences, and further inquiry. Your thorough research of multiple sources, and full analysis of your findings, will be the foundation from which you develop your essay. Your sources should be used as evidence to support, contradict, or expand on your ideas, and your essay must include extensive analysis around the question you explore. Please note that drafts will be given full credit as long as it includes literature review section and a minimum of 5 additional pages discussing the research topic. Feedback will be given within a week of submitting the draft.

The goal of this assignment is to use an organization’s financial information to create financial statements (balance sheet, statement of operations, and statement of changes in net assets).
In your eTextbook at the end of Chapter 2, locate Question 22 within “Review Questions and Problems.” Using the financial information provided for Sharpe Medical Center in the table, provide
• a completed statement of operations,
• a statement of changes in net assets, and
• a balance sheet.
To conclude this assignment, you must also
• analyze the organization’s financial position using the information contained within the financial statements that you composed, and • create a summary of the organization’s financial strength based on the financial statements.

Directions: Answer the questions below in a word document in less than 3 pages (double spaced), with Calibri font, and with 1 inch margins (top, bottom, left, and right). Click on link above and upload your work.
What factors contributed to the underfunding of the Illinois’s pension system?
How big a hole does IL face according to the state under applicable accounting rules? Is this estimate realistic?
By using the financial statements offered in the case, what broad comments can you make about the organization’s well being?
What are the pros/cons of actually implementing each of these options?
If you were hired as a consultant for the pension, what 2 recommendations would you like to share with the Governor?

This a group assignment but I will only need help with my portion. The instructions are below: Read the Chapter 5 Mini Case in Financial Management: Theory and Practice. Complete Parts 1 and 2.
Part 1: Using complete sentences and academic vocabulary, please answer questions a through f.
Part 2: Create a PowerPoint presentation in which you summarize your answers from the mini case. Be sure to include graphs, charts, and trends as appropriate with speakers notes. IMPORTANT NOTE: I am only responsible for 2 questions so I will need 2 pages one page per question and 2 slides one slide per question to include the visuals. (I need one academic references per question)
The mini case below: Sam Strother and Shawna Tibbs are vice presidents of Mutual of Seattle Insurance Company and co-directors of the company’s pension fund management division. An important new client, the North-Western Municipal Alliance, has requested that Mutual of Seattle present an investment seminar to the mayors of the represented cities. Strother and Tibbs, who will make the actual presentation, have asked you to help them by answering the following questions: (My questions are c and d) c. How does one determine the value of any asset whose value is based on expected future cash flows?
d. How is the value of a bond determined? What is the value of a 10-year, $1,000 par value bond with a 10% annual coupon if its required rate of return is 10%?
I would like for those to be answer as follow: Paper: Question C: Asset Valuation Based on Expected Future Cash Flows
a. Overview of valuation concepts
b. Application to fixed income securities
c. Include a citation per paragraph Question D: Bond Valuation
a. Explanation of the valuation process
b. Calculation example: 10-year, $1,000 par value bond with a 10% coupon rate and a required return of 10%
c. Include a citation per paragraph Slides: Slide 1: Asset Valuation Overview (Question C)
• Key concepts of valuation
• Visual: Formula and example
Slide 2: Bond Valuation Example (Question D) • Explanation and calculation of a 10-year bond at 10% required return
• Visual: Graph of cash flows over time
Note: Here is the book references I am using for the course. However, the references I need for the assignment must be different. Brigham, E. F., & Ehrhardt, M. C. (2020). Financial management: Theory and practice (16th ed.). Cengage Learning.

The purpose of evaluating emerging sport business trends revolves around predicting the impact they could have within the industry as a whole. For this assignment, assume you have been tasked with conducting financial market research for a group of private equity investors focusing on entrepreneurial ventures in professional sport. You will need to research a current trend from the sport business/marketing industry and identify a start-up business which fits a certain criteria in this trend. Please note that you should focus on this key trend’s size, direction, and trajectory over the next 5-10 years. Your first assignment focuses on creating a proposal for funding of this start-up business and allocating financial resources to obtain the highest possible return over the long run.
Next, please respond to the following questions:
1) Discuss in detail the benefits and potential risks of investing in this sport business start-up.
2) What would be some of the difficulties that can be encountered when trying to project the future profitability of this sport business start-up?
3) What forecasting strategies would you utilize to analyze potential areas of risk and/or opportunity for this sport business start-up?
Note: your response needs to be between 1-2 pages in length.

Title Page Please include a title page in APA format. You can find the guidelines using Academic Writer or the following website: APA Style Part 1: Salary Research – My career will be a registered nurse. I live in the state of Texas and I am trying to enter either work as a nurse in dermatology or medical spa Research several potential job roles in your desired geographical area. Provide a summary of your research including location of job, job title, and salary information. To research your starting salary, consider using the information provided at Salary.com and Payscale.com. Local government hospitals may also publish this information on their websites. You should find a minimum of two sources that contain salaries to compare to help you make a judgment about a reasonable starting average salary for this position. Consider degrees, certifications, and the number of years of experience that you have when determining what positions, you qualify for and what your salary may be. You must include in-text citations using APA format when comparing your salaries. There should be a minimum of two citations in this section since you are comparing salaries.
Part 2: Calculations and Table of Expenses After you have found your potential salary, set up your monthly budget using only 2/3 income to account for taxes and other deductions (called your net salary). You need to include your work for your calculations.
For example, if you anticipate making $45,000/year, then 2/3 times 45,000 = 30,000. $30,000 / 12 = $2500 and that is what you want to use for setting up a monthly budget. Use the table provided to fill in your monthly budget. You may add/remove any extra categories/rows to the table needed to complete your budget. When creating your budget, be sure to consider the following categories: Housing and living expenses (e.g., rent/mortgage, utilities, maintenance, etc.) Food Student loan payments Transportation Childcare (if applicable) Credit Card or other debt Car loans Continuous medical expenses Emergency savings Retirement savings Long-term goal savings (e.g., buying a home, new car, education, etc.) Discretionary spending (e.g., eating out, entertainment, etc.) Insurance The total amount and net amount will be included in your table so you can see your balance each month. The table must be copied into your Word document. Please refer to the video directions provided in the module.
Part 3: Graphical Representation of Your Budget Display your table of expenses as a graphical representation. You may choose to use a pie chart or bar graph to represent your expenses. The table and graphical representation must be copied into your Word document. Do not submit an Excel file. Please refer to the video directions provided in the module.
Part 4: Reflection In this reflection, you should reflect on your findings. This reflection section should be a minimum of 200 words and be written in paragraph form (do not use bullet points in your writing).
Please address the following prompts in your reflection: Why did you pick this location and job? Were you surprised by your expected salary and income after taxes and other deductions were taken? Why or why not? What were some challenges in creating your budget? What surprised you? Were you able to set up an emergency/savings fund? Why or why not? How can you prepare for unexpected expenses? How can you apply these budgeting tools to your current situation? Be sure to put in-text citations in APA format. Academic Writer is the recommended guide for formatting resources. Part 5: References All references should be in APA format. Academic Writer is the recommended guide for formatting resources. There should be a minimum of two references.

Answer question A-D of the mini case. Question C must include the 2 pie charts. (Question a and b on page one and question c and d on page 2) Mini Case
Your employer, a mid-sized human resources management company, is exploring opportunities to expand into related industries. Among the options under consideration is the acquisition of Temp Force Company, an employment agency specializing in providing word processor operators and computer programmers to businesses experiencing temporary surges in workloads. Another possibility involves purchasing Biggerstaff & McDonald (B&M), a privately held organization co-owned by two partners, each holding 5 million shares of stock.
Currently, B&M reports a free cash flow (FCF) of $24 million, which is projected to grow at a constant rate of 5%. Its financial statements list short-term investments of $100 million, debt of $200 million, and preferred stock worth $50 million. B&M’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC) stands at 11%.
Using this information, address the following questions:
Questions
a. Briefly describe the legal rights and privileges of common stockholders.
b. Define free cash flow (FCF). Explain what is meant by the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and outline the free cash flow valuation model.
c. Create a pie chart that illustrates the sources contributing to a hypothetical company’s total value. In a second pie chart, demonstrate the claims on the company’s value, including how equity represents a residual claim.
d. Assume the free cash flow at Time 1 is expected to grow indefinitely at a constant rate of gLgL, where gL

Part 1: Using complete sentences and academic vocabulary, please answer questions a through c.
Mini Case
Assume you have just been hired as a business manager of PizzaPalace, a regional pizza restaurant chain. The company’s EBIT was $120 million last year and is not expected to grow. PizzaPalace is in the 25% state-plus-federal tax bracket, the risk-free rate is 6 percent, and the market risk premium is 6 percent. The firm is currently financed with all equity, and it has 10 million shares outstanding.
When you took your corporate finance course, your instructor stated that most firms’ owners would be financially better off if the firms used some debt. When you suggested this to your new boss, he encouraged you to pursue the idea. If the company were to recapitalize, then debt would be issued, and the funds received would be used to repurchase stock. As a first step, assume that you obtained from the firm’s investment banker the following estimated costs of debt for the firm at different capital structures:
Percent Financed with Debt, Wd Rd
0% —
20% 8.0%
30% 8.5%
40% 10.0%
50% 12.0%
Questions: a- Using the free cash flow valuation model, show the only avenues by which capital structure can affect value.
b- What is business risk? What factors influence a firm’s business risk?
1. What is operating leverage, and how does it affect a firm’s business risk? Show the operating break-even point if a company has fixed costs of $200, a sales price of $15, and variable costs of $10.
c- Explain the difference between financial risk and business risk.
Book: Brigham, E. F., and Ehrhardt, M. C. (2020). Financial management: Theory and practice [with MindTap] (16th ed.). Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 9780357252680
Attached is the rubric please only focus in the questions a-c information.