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26. If you were an investment business looking for new companies that held a great deal of promise for growth and financial return, what would you have thought about the strengths and weaknesses of
27. If you analyzed current balance sheets of Apple Computer and compared them to the balance sheets of the first few years of its operations, what differences would you expect to see other than a
28. One of Apple’s unique competitive strengths has been that it has concentrated on being innovative rather than providing products that are similar to its competitors. Why do you believe that
1. Identify recent and current goals of the company.As companies plan their strategy for success, various factors must be considered.Setting organizational goals, preparing a budget, and analyzing
2. Determine the extent to which these goals have been achieved.As companies plan their strategy for success, various factors must be considered.Setting organizational goals, preparing a budget, and
3. Assess how financial performance has affected the company’s stock price.As companies plan their strategy for success, various factors must be considered.Setting organizational goals, preparing a
4. Describe potential actions that might be appropriate for future company success.As companies plan their strategy for success, various factors must be considered.Setting organizational goals,
5. Maintain a record of the company’s stock value with the date and closing price. Note any major company, economic, or news developments that may affect stock prices.As companies plan their
1. What is the value of research when proposing a new business idea?The BPA Entrepreneurship Event challenges participants to develop an operating plan and operational structure for a small business.
2. How should the target market be involved before presenting a start-up business proposal?The BPA Entrepreneurship Event challenges participants to develop an operating plan and operational
3. Why do most entrepreneurs need substantial savings before proposing a start-up business?The BPA Entrepreneurship Event challenges participants to develop an operating plan and operational
4. Why is the executive summary so important?The BPA Entrepreneurship Event challenges participants to develop an operating plan and operational structure for a small business. Each participant
1. How might Accenture have fared if it had remained a consulting division of Arthur Andersen during the Enron scandal?Accenture is the world’s largest management and technology consulting firm. In
2. Why do you believe Accenture broadened its consulting focus from financial issues to a broad range of business processes? What positive and negative effects could that have on a business?Accenture
1. What is the purpose of the accounting cycle?
2. Provide an example of each of the professional practices expected of accountants.
1. Recording an activity that results in a change in value of an organization’s resource is done througha. financial statementsb. financial transactionsc. the accounting cycled. the accounting
2. True or False? Accounting deals with the financial future of a business while finance deals with its past.
3. Which of the following is not a purpose of completing the accounting cycle?a. to ensure the completeness and accuracy of accounting recordsb. to prepare summary financial statementsc. to close the
4. True or False? A business should use common and consistent financial reporting periods in order to compare past, current, and future financial performance.
5. The accounting principle of ? states that a company’s financial statements and supporting information should contain all relevant facts and explanations.a. revenue recognitionb. historic costsc.
6. Government Identify one federal department or agency that regulates accounting practice or financial reporting. Prepare a short written explanation of the type of regulation and how it affects the
7. Visual Art Use an accounting textbook or the Internet to gather information on the accounting cycle. Identify one type of accounting form that is used for each step in the cycle. Create a poster
8. International Studies Identify three countries that are major trading partners with U.S. businesses. Gather information on each country’s accounting standards. Compare similarities and
9. Provide examples that show the differences among financial data, records, and reports.
10. Why does providing individual employees with the latest technology and training often cost more than it returns to the company?Using New Technology Wisely Many companies adopt new technologies
2. Why might a business spend money on technology when it is not likely the investment will save the company any money?Using New Technology Wisely Many companies adopt new technologies thinking they
3. What requirements for public reporting of financial information must publicly owned corporations meet?
1. What circumstances likely led to large public auditing companies getting caught up in the major corporate scandals?As the country started into the new century, public confidence in big business
2. Use the Internet to review business and public reactions to Sarbanes-Oxley. What are the views in support of and opposition to the law?As the country started into the new century, public
1. All of the following are components of an information system excepta. usersb. data collection devicesc. data sharing devicesd. all of the above are components
2. True or False? Three common types of business financial information are data, records, and reports.
3. Information ? means that information remains unchanged from its source and has not been accidentally or maliciously modified, altered, or destroyed.a. controlb. managementc. integrityd. integration
4. True or False? The primary responsibility of managers and company decision-makers is to increase sales and satisfy customers.
5. The Securities and Exchange Commission requires publicly traded corporations toa. pay a dividendb. restrict compensation for top executivesc. pay a minimum tax each yeard. provide an annual report
6. Visual Art Use textbooks or the Internet to locate and study examples of a computerized information system. Use a computer graphics program or poster board and colored markers to prepare a visual
7. Research Use newspapers, magazines, and the Internet to research the problems business face with information integrity. Prepare a three-column table that identifies (1) the problem, (2) the damage
8. Debate Form two teams and prepare for a debate on this topic:“The legal requirement that public corporations must publish detailed financial information interferes with competition and a
9. What are the three major types of investment decisions that define the work of financial managers in business?
10. What are the primary sources of information for making financial decisions in a business?
1. True or False? To maximize ownership wealth, owner’s equity should increase at a rate equivalent to or better than other investments considering the nature of the business and the risk assumed
2. The _________?__________ is the executive who is accountable to the board of directors for all company activities and results.a. CEOb. COOc. CFOd. CDE
3. __________?___________ financing offers an ownership interest in the company, while ? financing uses borrowed money to obtain capital.
4. Which of the following is not one of the primary sources of information for financial decisions in a business?a. financial statementsb. specific financial recordsc. financial transaction datad.
5. True or False? Retained earnings refers to the amount of cash that the business has reserved to pay accounts receivable and loans.
6. Critical Thinking Some people believe that corporations should have other priorities than maximizing ownership wealth. Write a two-page critical analysis paper in which you discuss the positive
7. Math In the first half of the year, a company’s balance sheet showed current assets of $845,281 and current liabilities of $582,936.At the end of the year, current assets were valued at $728,910
8. Careers Gather information on the differences in the job responsibilities of a corporate treasurer and controller. Create an illustration of the main differences in the daily work of the two
9. Technology Use the Internet to locate a copy of a business’ balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flow. Using each of the financial statements, identify information that
10. What are the five categories of financial ratios?
11. What is a benchmark company and how is it used when analyzing financial ratios?
1. What changes in the relationship of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity would indicate improving personal financial health?Each of these questions reflects the importance of personal
2. How could an individual begin to make those financial changes?Each of these questions reflects the importance of personal financial planning. They demonstrate on a personal level the same types of
1. True or False? The financial data used to calculate ratios comes from the company’s financial statements.
2. __________?__________ ratios measure a company’s ability to meet its shortterm financial obligations and its use of working capital.a. liquidityb. asset managementc. profitabilityd. market
3. A company’s debt ratio measures how much of a company’s assets are owned bya. stockholdersb. the federal governmentc. creditorsd. all of the above
4. True or False? Financial ratios should not be compared with those of competitors since each business is unique and has different financial goals.
5. Publicly held companies are required to publish their financial statements annually bya. the Internal Revenue Serviceb. the Securities and Exchange Commissionc. Hoover’sd. their industry
6. Math Use one of the web sites referenced in the lesson to locate the financial statements of a corporation that is headquartered in your state. Find the information needed to calculate three
7. Research Use the Internet to gather information on the use of benchmarking. Prepare a one-page report that discusses how a company can use benchmarking to improve its financial performance and the
8. Law Research the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. What problems was it supposed to correct, and how has it affected businesses in a positive and negative way? Prepare a three-minute oral report on your
9. Critical Thinking Prepare a chart in which you identify one financial ratio that you believe would provide important information for each of the following groups: company executives, shareholders,
1. Match the terms listed with the definitions. The ability of an organization to meet its financial obligations as they become duea. accountingb. accounting cyclec. accounting transactiond.
2. Match the terms listed with the definitions. A statement of financial performance issued at the end of a fiscal yeara. accountingb. accounting cyclec. accounting transactiond. accountse. accrual
3. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Study relationships in a company’s financial resources in order to understand and improve financial performancea. accountingb. accounting cyclec.
4. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Commitment to completing all tasks thoroughly and with the highest level of qualitya. accountingb. accounting cyclec. accounting transactiond.
5. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Offers an ownership interest to investorsa. accountingb. accounting cyclec. accounting transactiond. accountse. accrual accountingf. annual report g.
6. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Steps completed to ensure the accuracy of accounting recordsa. accountingb. accounting cyclec. accounting transactiond. accountse. accrual accountingf.
7. Match the terms listed with the definitions. A set of processes, people, and equipment for converting data into informationa. accountingb. accounting cyclec. accounting transactiond. accountse.
8. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Profits earned by a company that are not paid to shareholders as dividendsa. accountingb. accounting cyclec. accounting transactiond. accountse.
9. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Financial records for assets, liabilities, and categories of owner’s equitya. accountingb. accounting cyclec. accounting transactiond. accountse.
10. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Using debt financing to increase the rate of return on assetsa. accountingb. accounting cyclec. accounting transactiond. accountse. accrual
11. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Responsible for carrying out the strategy and policy of the board of directorsa. accountingb. accounting cyclec. accounting transactiond. accountse.
12. Which of the following is a responsibility of finance rather than accounting?a. organizing a system of financial recordsb. recording financial datac. analyzing and choosing among investment
13. Which of the following is the first step in the accounting cycle?a. financial statements are preparedb. a trial balance of accounts is preparedc. journal entries are posted in the appropriate
14. The accounting procedure that recognizes revenues and expenses when they are incurred rather than when cash is received or spent is known asa. expense and revenue matchingc. the accounting
15. Why does a company need both accounting and finance personnel?What types of problems might occur if accounting and finance personnel do not cooperate and work effectively together?
16. Many types of activities occur in a business that result in the need for an accounting transaction. Make a list of at least ten activities that would occur in a large retail store that would
17. Assume that students in your school are expected to exercise due care in performing their duties just as accountants are. Provide several examples of how that might affect the daily activities of
18. What does it mean that the board of directors represents the shareholders of a corporation? Do you believe that a focus on shareholders and profit may lead to the types of ethical problems that
19. What is the difference between liquidity and profitability? How can a company that is liquid have problems with profitability? How can a profitable company have liquidity problems?
20. Complete the following accounting equations by calculating the missing values.Assets Liabilities Owner’s Equity$1,046,326 $583,221 862,210 $923,010$542,119 $210,990
21. An accountant needs to convert financial transactions completed in a foreign currency to U.S. dollars. Calculate the values of each of the following transactions using the conversion rate
22. Calculate each financial ratio using the information provided.a. current ratio: current assets $865,921, current liabilities $441,020b. quick ratio: current assets $428,200, current liabilities
23. In your opinion, what changes in business and the economy led to the rapid growth and success of Accenture?
24. Why do you believe the executives and employees of Accenture wanted to separate themselves from the large accounting firm, Arthur Andersen, even before that company was hit with scandal?
25. Do you think that personnel employed as consultants by Accenture should have expertise in finance and accounting? Why or why not?
26. What is your view of the image Accenture tried to create by the choice of a new company name? Make several creative recommendations that Accenture could consider to strengthen its image.
27. Use the Internet to review Accenture’s most recent financial statements.What evidence do you see that suggests Accenture is maintaining a strong financial position? What problems, if any, do
1. Review the balance sheet and income statement of the company. How do the company’s assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, expenses, and net income compare to recent years?Before buying stock in a
2. Prepare a ratio analysis using the ratios presented in this chapter. Compare these ratios to other companies in the same industry.Before buying stock in a business, it is useful to review its
3. Continue to record of the company’s stock value. Note any company, economic, or news developments that may affect stock prices.Before buying stock in a business, it is useful to review its
1. Why is customer service such a high priority for banks?The DECA Marketing Management Series Event consists of a 100-question test and a related role-play. The role-play consists of a written
2. Why is it important for a manager to understand the competition in the banking industry?The DECA Marketing Management Series Event consists of a 100-question test and a related role-play. The
3. How are bank employees related to the bank’s overall goals?The DECA Marketing Management Series Event consists of a 100-question test and a related role-play. The role-play consists of a written
4. How have bank teller positions changed due to the amount of competition in the banking industry?The DECA Marketing Management Series Event consists of a 100-question test and a related role-play.
1. What types of short-term financial activities are necessary for the Nestlé Company to be successful?With cash and other current assets of more than $30 billion, the NestléCompany serves over two
2. Conduct an Internet search for Nestlé to obtain recent information about the company’s business and financial activities. What are some of the major actions the company has taken?With cash and
3. How is working capital calculated?
1. What additional cash flow sources might be considered by nonprofit health clinics?Millions of low-income, unemployed, and self-employed people are without adequate health insurance. To assist

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