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Think of your favorite small business—you know, the one where they know you by name. Maybe it's your hair or nail salon, coffee shop, or corner market. Interview the owner of the business and ask
Identify an organization—such as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting or the United States Postal Service—that is owned by a unit or agency of government. Discuss the pros and cons of whether
Discuss your experience and thoughts about crowdfunding sites as an alternative to funding by big banks. Have you ever contributed to a crowdfunding campaign, and if so, what were the details of the
Go to the Cranberry Growers cooperative website and click on “Who We Are” to learn more about the 700 families who have been Ocean Spray cranberry growers, some for generations.Compare and
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is regarded by Wall Street as one of the largest and most established venture capital firms in the country. Go to the company's website and click on “companies”
Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa are the entrepreneurs who started Warby Parker, the online eyewear company. Perform research to determine the unique talents of each partner and how their combined
Table C.1 shows the relationship between the age of a driver and the number of motor vehicle accidents. The greatest number of accidents occurs between the ages of 16 and 19 and the fewest occur
Do you dream of starting your own business? Take your idea and answer as many of the self-evaluation questions in Figure E.1 as you can. Share your answers with the class. Then file your answers away
What “areas of interest” or “focus areas” related to the environment were included in Nutrien’s annual ESG report?A. Climate change, water, waste, environmental incidents, biodiversity, and
What percent of IAG’s total GHG emissions were Scope 3? What percentage of IAG’s Scope 3 emissions were identified as being from fuel and energy-related activities?A. 76%. 23.3%.B. 23.3%. 76%.C.
What frameworks are referenced/used in Nutrien’s annual ESG report?A. SASB, GRI, TCFD, and International Business Council Stakeholder Capitalism Index.B. SASB, GRI, TCFD, and UN SDGs.C. SASB, GRI,
What did IAG identify as “material issues” related to the “planet” (or environment)? What standards did itreference in defining sustainability and material issues?A. Reducing our climate
The Royal Bank of Canada annual report identifies emerging risks likely to be financially material. Which of these risks relate to social issues that are included in ESG reporting?A. Information
Which of Bank of America’s “2021 ESG Highlights” relate to the social pillar of ESG reporting?A. Racial equality and economic opportunity, sustainable finance, climate actions and coalitions,
Bank of America’s Annual report measures changes over time in the diversity of its leadership, management, and global workforce. Since 2015, what does it report as the increased percentage of
Which of the UN SDGs does the RBC Annual Diversity and Inclusion Report identify and align with?A. 5, 8, and 10.B. 1, 8, 5, and 10.C. 1, 5, and 10.D. 1,3, 8, and 10.
Match each of the following terms with the associated definitionby entering the number of each term in the correct box:1. Framework2. Standards3. Comparable4. Neutral5. Verifiable6. Aligned7.
If proposed rules are passed by the SEC in December 2022, there will be changes to the way in which companies are required to report and disclose on the following:A. Scope 1 and 2 emissions.B. Scope
What characteristics does the SASB consider when developing sustainability accounting metrics for ESG reporting?A. Prevalent and actionable.B. Financially impactful and of interest to users.C.
State Street linked its 2021 Annual ESG report to numerous reporting guidelines, frameworks, and principles in the appendices. They include which of the following:A. SASB, TCFD, GRI, UN SDGs, and EU
What percentage of topics identified as likely to be material to Brookfield relate to the Governance pillar of ESG reporting?A. 38%.B. 19%.C. 25%.D. 47%.
Match the governance topics discussed in Brookfield’s 2021 ESG report with the associated description by entering the number of each topic in the correct box:1. Board effectiveness2. Board skills
What are some of the governance issues that State Street considers when identifying target companies to work with?A. Corporate reporting, long term strategy, and supply chain management.B. Supply
Consumer protection is an idea that started in the early 1900s and continues today. Choose an industry that you think should—or will—be the next area of concern for consumer protection law. For
Visit the website listed below to explore careers in finance. How many people currently work as financial managers? What is the projected increase in employment over the next 10 to 20 years? What is
Your new small business has grown, but it now needs a large amount of capital. A venture capital firm has agreed to provide the money you need. In return, the venture capital firm will own 75 percent
Assume you would like to start a business. Create a rough financial plan that addresses the three financial planning questions listed in the text.
One recruitment firm executive suggests that companies are still hesitant to take a risk on promoting a woman to a senior position because she doesn’t “fit” their standard leadership profile.
What is the structure of the finance function at the typical firm?
Explain the risk-return trade-off and give two examples.
Go to the website listed below to access recent financial statements for Canadian Tire. Access the most recent annual report and locate the balance sheet. What is the firm’s current capital
The head of an executive search firm that focuses on CFOs notes that only 7.5 percent of both male and female CFOs move up to the chief executive position. Why do you think this percentage is so low?
Explain the risk-return trade-off.
Using a news source such as the CBC (www.cbc.ca) or the Globe and Mail (www.theglobeandmail.com), search for an announcement of a recent merger or acquisition. An example would be Rogers
Should company shareholders help decide how much top executives are paid?
What three questions does a financial plan address?
Would you want to be an executive in a public corporation where shareholders had a say on pay? Why or why not?
Working in a small team, select three publicly traded companies. Visit each firm’s website. Find the part of the website that includes information for investors. Review each firm’s dividend
As noted in the chapter, one of the most unfortunate mergers in corporate history involved Time Warner and America Online. Research this merger. Why did analysts expect it to be successful? Why did
Why does “going green” make good business sense for large corporations?
Why do firms often choose to invest excess cash in marketable securities?
Discuss the concept of leverage. Use a numerical example toillustrate the effect of leverage.
How do ESG practices affect a company’s market value and long-term financial potential?
What are the two aspects of accounts receivable management?
From a strategy standpoint, do you think it is a good idea for PayPal not to perform credit checks on possible borrowers? Why or why not?
Explain the difference between an expansion decision and a replacement decision.
Is this approach a good alternative to small business lending from traditional banks? Discuss the pros and cons of alternative lenders like PayPal.
Explain the concept of leverage.
What other organizations or groups should Stock-Trak consider partnering with? Why?
Why do firms generally rely more on long-term funds rather than short-term funds?
What other educational products or services could Stock-Trak develop?
What is an important determinant of a firm’s dividend policy?
What are the three sources of short-term funding?
Explain trade credit.
Why is commercial paper an attractive short-term financing option?
What is the most common type of security sold privately?
Explain venture capital.
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Define the synergy.
What is an LBO?
What are the two types of divestitures?
To be effective, laws must be practical and enforceable; they must also be updated periodically to reflect changes in societal views and values. Go online and research your home community. Can you
The business world is filled with tort cases, and many involve product liability. One of the most famous cases is the customer who sued McDonald’s because she spilled a cup of its hot coffee in her
Choose one of the following companies or select another one that interests you. Research the company online. Learn what you can about the firm’s goods and services, work processes, and facilities.
Assess your own personal insurance needs. What types of coverage do you currently have? How do you see your insurance needs changing in the next five to 10 years?
Go online and research one of these man-made disasters: the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico or the Westray Mine disaster in Nova Scotia. Learn what you can about the role of insurance companies in
Prepare a chart outlining your current standard of living, the standard of living you had while growing up, and the standard of living you expect or hope to achieve after you complete your education.
Create a chart detailing how you think you could use your money most effectively. What are your pitfalls? In what areas do you already use your money well?
Create a weekly budget and a monthly budget. Keep a daily journal of your expenses for the next month to see how well you stick to the budget. Compare your results in class. In what areas did you do
Even though you are still in school, you face many important financial issues, from paying college or university expenses to dealing with credit cards. Visit the website
Analyze your current credit situation. What are your existing debts? How much are you paying each month? Did you borrow for the right reasons? List some steps you could take to improve your
Prepare your personal cash budget for next month. Keep in mind the following suggestions as you prepare your budget:a. Cash inflows. Your sources of cash include your payroll earnings, if any; gifts;
Working with a partner, assume that a firm needs $10 million in additional long-term capital. It currently has no debt and $40 million in equity. The firm’s options are issuing a 10-year bond (with
Visit the website for Next restaurant at www.nextrestaurant.com to learn more about the restaurant’s innovative method of selling tickets in advance. Think of another business that doesn’t
Write the executive summary portion of the business plan for your potential business.
In the financial system, who are the borrowers and who are the savers?
Go to the website of the Bank of Canada www.bankofcanada.ca Locate information on the Bank of Canada’s board of directors. Prepare a short report on the 14-member board. Who are the current
What is the financial system?
Do you think these initiatives go far enough in trying to address climate change? Why or why not.
To learn more about online trading, visit the website of a brokerage firm that offers online trading, such as BMO InvestorLinewww.bmoinvestorline.com or Scotia iTRADEwww.scotiaitrade.com. Most
Collect current interest rates on the following types of bonds: Canada Savings Bonds, AAA-rated municipal bonds, AAA-rated corporate bonds, and BBB-rated corporate bonds. Arrange the interest rates
Think about your own banking and investing practices. What steps can you take to be greener?
Visit the website listed below. Access the Bank’s 2020 annual statement and answer the following questions:a. How did COVID-19 effect the Bank of Canada's funds management activities?b. What was
What is a security? Give several examples.
Working with a partner, assume you are considering buying shares of RONA or The Home Depot. Describe how you would analyze the two companies’ shares to decide which you would buy.
List the two most common ways in which funds are transferred between borrowers and savers.
Are traders overreacting when they sell off large numbers of shares based on bad news? Why or why not?
Working in a small team, identify a large bank. Visit that bank’s website and look up its most recent financial statements. Compare the bank’s financial statements to those of a nonfinancial
What are the major types of securities?
How much of an impact does economic news from Canada have on world markets?
Assume you’re investing money for retirement. What investment criteria are the most important to you? Go to the MSN Money website (https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/fundscreener/). Use the filter on
What areas of the government issue bonds?
What factors should traders consider when determining how permanent a market disruption likely is?
The term glass cliff refers to an observation that women are promoted into top positions during challenging times and, sometimes, upheaval. Research some of the current challenges of the Canadian
What is a financial market?
The banking sector tends to shy away from financing new technology startup companies, creating a need for equity financing through angels and venture capitalists. Why do you think chartered banks are
Distinguish between a primary and a secondary financial market.
What are the pros and cons of robo advisers? Do you agree that this type of adviser appeals mainly to a younger demographicwith less money to invest? Would you use a robo adviser?
Some accuse robo advisers of providing second-rate portfolio solutions, suitable only for small investors who cannot afford a traditional adviser. Others argue that young people are being educated on
Briefly explain the role of financial institutions in the sale of securities.
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