liabilities demonstrate sustained increases in operating assets and decreases in operating liabilities. Stock repurchase has been more than doubled since 2004. This could possibly be because of undervaluation issues or an effort to boost Microsoft ’s P/E ratio. The large net decrease in cash in 2005 can be entirely attributed to the abnormal jump in common stock cash dividends that year. In ’05‚ Microsoft paid 1400% more in dividends than the yearly average. There is no other significant decrease in any
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Stock Valuation FIN/571 April 13‚ 2015 John Triplett‚ CPA Stock Valuation Intro- Janice A primary “goal for management is to maximize the current value of the firm’s stock” (Parrino‚ Kidwell‚ Bates‚ 2012‚ pg. 12). As a result‚ understanding the true value of stock is beneficial. Stock valuation is important to identify which stocks are more desirable and will maximize wealth. Since stock has an effect on business and one’s own portfolio‚ valuing stock is critical. Several methods to value stock exist
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In finance Ratio analysis is carried out to judge the liquidity of the organization. It helps the analysts to find if a company is capable enough to pay its liabilities. Moreover it also helps to show the operating efficiency and internal return of an organization. Keep in mind that the ratio is good or bad only if it is compared to the industry in which the organization is operating in. Some of the important ratios are: * Current Ratio * Asset Test Ratio * Return on Asset *
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Problem Sets Chapter 5 A1. (Bond valuation) A $1‚000 face value bond has a remaining maturity of 10 years and a required return of 9%. The bond’s coupon rate is 7.4%. What is the fair value of this bond? Calculating PV factor: i= required return = 9% = 0.09 n= 10 years Using Cash Flow of $1000 to calculate present value‚ Cash flow= $1000 PV factor = 1/(1+i)^n = 0.42241 PV = $1000*0.42241= 422.41 Using Coupon Rate to calculate present value of Annuity Cash flow= $1000 * 7.4/100 =
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Interpretation of the Ratios 1) Current Ratio-It is a test of solvency or of short-term financial strength of a concern. It is an index of working capital and shows the ability of the concern to meet its obligations and also the capacity to carry on effective operations. Generally‚ if current assets are twice that of current liabilities‚ the concern’s working capital position is considered to be satisfactory. 2) Quick Ratio-It shows the amount of cash available to meet immediate payments. Stock-in
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041‚012‚ common equity of $1‚500‚000‚ and retained earnings of $1‚468‚347. How much long-term debt does the firm have? $803‚010 5. Gateway Corp. has an inventory turnover ratio of 5.6. What is the firm’s days’s sales in inventory? 65.2 days 6. Your firm has an equity multiplier of 2.47. What is its debt-to-equity ratio? 1.47 7. Which of the following is not a method of “benchmarking”? Utilize the DuPont system to analyze a firm’s performance. 8. Jack Robbins is saving for a new car
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FIN 571 Final Exam Question Answers By www.StudenteHelp.com Copyright. All Right Reserved By www.StudenteHelp.com Multiple Choice Question 51 You are provided the following working capital information for the Ridge Company: Ridge Company Account $ Inventory $12‚890 Accounts receivable 12‚800 Accounts payable 12‚670 Net sales $124‚589 Cost of goods sold 99‚630 Cash conversion cycle: What is the cash conversion cycle for Ridge Company? A. 38.3 days B. 46.4 days C. 83.5 days D. 129.9 days Find
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Learning Team Reflection FIN/571 2014 Learning Team Reflection Owners and managers in the business need to make working capital management decisions such as inventory management‚ cash-flow management‚ accounts receivables‚ and supplier or vendor trade credits to ensure the company has sufficient cash-flows to pay short-term obligations. There are a few different working capital strategies a business can employ. Flexible current asset management involves holding large cash balances
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Working Capital Simulation Aljenette Brown FIN 571 December 14‚ 2014 Susanne Elliott This paper will analyze the Sunflower Nutraceuticals (SNC) and the decisions their company can make to increase working capital and maximize the organization’s growth potential. Moreover‚ this paper will examine some of the decisions made in each phase of SNC’s simulation‚ describe how SNC’s decisions affected their working capital‚ and evaluate the general effects associated with limited access to financing.
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Financial Statements Analysis Interpretation of Financial Ratios Financial statements analysis is the process of examining relationships among elements of the the company’s "accounting statements" or financial statements (balance sheet‚ income statement‚ statement of cash flow and the statement of retained earnings) and making comparisons with relevant information. Financial statements analysis is a valuable tool used by investors‚ creditors‚ financial analysts‚ owners‚ managers and others in their
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