Page 1 of 16 University of Wisconsin School of Business Financial Policy: 755 Fall 2004 Professor: E-mail: Office Hours: Dr. Toni Whited twhited@bus.wisc.edu MW 2:30-3:30 p.m. and by appointment Office: Phone: Fax: 5289 Grainger (608)262-6508 (608)265-4195 Objective: This course is designed to provide you with a general understanding of a variety of financial restructuring and reorganization techniques. Each topic that we discuss describes a transaction that restructures or reorganizes
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Week Four Discussion Question How does a government budget deficit affect the economy? Identify two periods in recent history in which the United States has run budget deficits. What were the reasons for the deficits during those time periods? A government budget deficit occurs when the governments expenses exceeds its revenues. Because of this spending the government has to find alternatives to finance this added expense through borrowing. A government deficit in the long-run can reduce savings
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Week Four Team Reflection 3.1 Qualitative research is the research of observation; this research is good for extracting feelings‚ emotions motivations‚ perceptions‚ self- described behavior‚ and consumer language. Whereas quantitative research deals with measurements‚ behavior‚ knowledge‚ opinions‚ and attitudes. Both are essential in their respective research. Qualitative research techniques consist of focus groups‚ rounded theory‚ action research‚ observation‚ and group interviews. The dangers
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Week 5: Case Study 2 - Internal Control Acct Fin: Managerial Use‚Anlys 1. Inform the President of any new internal control requirements if the company decides to go public. (7 points) Answer – Based on facts given in the case‚ new internal control requirements that are needed for the company to go public are listed below a. Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act Regulations b. Compliance with SEC‚ GAAP and IFRS procedures to record all transactions c. Internal audit on company financial
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Grade 45/50 Managerial Accounting 505 Case Study Week 3 A. What is the break-even point in passengers and revenues per month? Total Per Unit Percent Sales: 160 X 90 $14‚400 $ 160 100% Less variable costs/expenses: .70 X 90 $ 6‚300 $70 44% Contribution margin: $ 8‚100 $90 56% Less fixed costs/expense: $3‚150‚000 Net operating income: $3‚141‚900 8‚100 /14‚400 = 56% 100 - 56 = 44% BEP in passengers
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If you’re intrigued by accounting principles and topics like financial statements‚ foreign exchange rates‚ and capital structure‚ this online program is an excellent path for you. (An on-campus option may also be available; contact a student advisor for details.) You’ll gain the knowledge you need to pursue a career in this field and move toward professional certification. The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting is designed to provide students with the education necessary for a rewarding and
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A sporting goods manufacturer buys wood as a direct material for baseball bats. The Forming Department processes the baseball bats‚ and the bats are then transferred to the Finishing Department where a sealant is applied. There was no beginning work in process inventory in the Forming Department in May. The Forming Department began manufacturing 10‚000 Casey Slugger baseball bats during May. Costs for the Forming Department for the month of May were as follows: Direct materials $33‚000 Conversion
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A hospital marketing director has several research projects to undertake this quarter. He must try to determine the appropriate sampling methodology in light of each problem. Describe the methodology that should be used in each of the following and explain why: 1. The hospital urology department wants to establish a sexual dysfunction clinic. The department head wants to get an estimate of the number of males‚ ages 36 to 60‚ in the community suffering some form of sexual dysfunction.
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MKT 505 – International Marketing COURSE DESCRIPTION This course reviews the organization for international marketing‚ foreign demand analysis‚ product development and policies‚ trade channels‚ promotion policies‚ pricing‚ and legal aspects. Emphasis is on development of effective international marketing strategy addressing the major global market areas (Europe‚ Africa‚ Asia‚ and the Americas). INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Keegan‚ W. J.‚ & Green‚ M. C. (2011). Global marketing:
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WEEK 4 MORAL PHILOSOPHIES DEFINITION The field of moral philosophy involves systematizing‚ defending‚ and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. The term “morality” can be used either 1. descriptively to refer to a code of conduct put forward by a society or‚ a. some other group‚ such as a religion‚ or b. accepted by an individual for her own behavior or 2. normatively to refer to a code of conduct that‚ given specified conditions‚ would be put forward by
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