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2. Name other types of nonprofit organizations. Describe their cash flow sources.Millions of low-income, unemployed, and self-employed people are without adequate health insurance. To assist these
3. Talk to a person who works for a nonprofit organization. Obtain information about their cash flow sources and other financial activities.Millions of low-income, unemployed, and self-employed
1. The major source of cash receipts for most companies isa. borrowingb. salesc. money from the governmentd. earnings from interest and dividends
2. The difference between current assets and current liabilities isa. a cash excessb. a cash shortagec. the current ratiod. working capital
3. True or False? A loan due in five years is an example of a current liability.
4. True or False? A current ratio of 0.94 indicates that a company has current assets that exceed its current liabilities.
5. Communication Interview a business owner or worker to obtain information about the common sources of cash receipts and typical cash payments in the organization.
6. Visual Art Prepare a flowchart (on a poster or using computer software) to present the steps for preparing a cash budget. Use a variety of visuals to present this process.
7. Technology Develop a spreadsheet template that could be used to create a cash budget for a business or other organization.
8. Research Select a company and locate its most recent annual report online.a. Identify the organization’s current assets and current liabilities for the past two years.b. Calculate the
9. What are the three types of inventory that a company may have?
10. What common costs are associated with holding inventory?
1. Discuss the benefits and concerns of RFID for companies and consumers.A warehouse manager must keep track of inventory. In the past, the warehouse manager would hope the items were in the
2. Conduct online research to obtain additional information about RFID use in various business and home settings.A warehouse manager must keep track of inventory. In the past, the warehouse manager
1. Partially completed products are commonly referred to asa. direct materialsb. work in processc. finished goodsd. labor costs
2. True or False? An inventory turnover calculation will tell a company the profit on each item sold.
3. The ________?_____ is the level of sales at which a product has neither a profit nor a loss.
4. _________?_____ is an example of a fixed cost.a. electricityb. suppliesc. wagesd. rent
5. Visual Art Select a product. Obtain photos of the materials and labor involved in creating this item. Present your visuals in a poster or computer presentation.
6. Geography Use a map to identify natural resources that exist in various regions of the world. Describe what types of products could be created from these materials.
7. Research Conduct library or online research to determine the costs of shoplifting. What actions are commonly taken to prevent this crime?
8. Math Based on the following situation, calculate (a) the breakeven point and (b) the profit or loss at 2,000 units of sales:selling price $40, variable cost/unit $32, total fixed costs $12,600
9. How do wages differ from salary?
10. Name common payroll taxes encountered by workers and employers.
1. Which compensation method is used in a factory that pays workers an hourly rate?a. wagesb. salaryc. piece rated. commission
2. True or False? Employee benefits are considered to be indirect compensation.
3. An example of a voluntary payroll deduction isa. federal income taxb. Medicarec. savings account depositd. Social Security
4. True or False? In most states, taxes for unemployment insurance are deducted from a worker’s pay.
5. Economics Research changes in average earnings and the cost of living for workers during the past five years. Prepare a graph comparing the data you obtained.
6. Research Survey 10 people about the types of taxes they pay. Ask them which type of tax they think is most fair for people in our society.
7. History In the past, many workers were paid with cash. Explain some of the problems associated with this type of payroll payment method.
8. Technology Conduct research about new developments with stored value cards and prepaid bank cards. What types of electronic payroll systems may be used in the future?
9. What three factors are commonly considered when deciding whether to grant credit?
10. What information is provided by the aging of accounts receivable?
1. What are wise actions related to the use of credit?
2. Conduct an Internet search to obtain information on the use of credit and attitudes toward borrowing in different cultures.
1. An unsecured loan isa. a loan paid within 30 daysb. a loan that has no collateralc. a loan to a customer who has no credit historyd. a loan for which a government agency is the lender
2. True or False? Credit terms refer to the price of a product when buying on account.
3. An invoice with the credit terms 1/15, n/45 would mean a customer may qualify for a ? discount within a certain time period.a. 1 percentb. 15 percentc. 45 percentd. no discount is available
4. True or False? Many past due accounts usually indicates that a company is very selective in granting credit.
5. Culture Talk to a person who has lived in another country. Ask that person about common procedures used when selling to customers.To what extent is credit used? What are common payment methods?
6. Research Locate a sample credit card application or a document used to apply for a loan. How are various information items on the form used to decide if a person will be granted credit?
7. Communication Talk with a person who works in extending credit or is involved with collection of accounts about the hardest part of the job. Report to the class the main findings of your
8. Law Conduct online research to obtain additional information about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Prepare a short summary of your findings.
1. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Wages or salary along with other financial benefits paid to employeesa. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled.
2. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Conditions under which credit is extended by a lender to a borrowera. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled. breakeven
3. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Products that have completed the manufacturing process and are ready to sella. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled.
4. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Amounts owed that need to be paid within the next yeara. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled. breakeven pointe.
5. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Number calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilitiesa. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled. breakeven
6. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Loans that have no specific collaterala. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled. breakeven pointe. capacityf. cash
7. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Business expenses that do not change as the level of production changesa. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled.
8. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Money owed for the purchases customers buy on credita. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled. breakeven pointe.
9. Match the terms listed with the definitions. The difference between current assets and current liabilitiesa. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled. breakeven
10. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Unfinished goods used by a manufacturer to create a finished producta. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled.
11. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Manufactured items in various stages of completiona. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled. breakeven pointe.
12. Match the terms listed with the definitions. Amounts owed for items bought on credita. account receivableb. accounts payablec. aging of accounts receivabled. breakeven pointe. capacityf. cash
13. In a cash budget, a shortage would occur whena. cash receipts exceed cash paymentsb. working capital is decliningc. current assets are less than current liabilitiesd. cash payments exceed cash
14. An example of a current asset isa. a buildingc. inventoryb. equipmentd. land
15. In a breakeven analysis, ? would be considered a variable cost.a. a manager’s salaryc. rentb. insuranced. utilities
16. indirect compensation includesa. commissionc. overtime payb. employee discountsd. wages and salary
17. Credit terms commonly include thea. price of the productc. name of lending companyb. time of the credit periodd. amount of taxes on the sale
18. A cash budget and an income statement have many similarities. What are the main differences between these two documents?
19. When an organization is preparing a cash budget and expects to encounter a shortage, what actions might it take to avoid the shortage?
20. Create a list of procedures you would recommend to a company to prevent the theft of cash and inventory.
21. In the breakeven analysis, fixed costs are constant. Over time, these expenses can change. Give some examples of fixed costs that change over time.
22. Describe the pay system that you believe would be the best for both the workers and the company.
23. What do you believe is the most important factor to be considered when deciding to grant credit to a customer? Explain your answer.
24. In preparing its cash budget, Ying Electronics projected cash receipts of $47,890 and cash payments of $41,674. Do these amounts represent a cash excess or shortage? For what amount?
25. Hamilton Auto Parts has current assets of $789,500 and current liabilities of $688,560. What is the amount of working capital? What is the company’s current ratio?
26. Marge Rodriguez earns $14 per hour plus time and a half for any hours she works over 40 in a pay period. In a recent pay period, she worked 46 hours.a. How much is her regular pay?b. How much is
27. Manor Industries issued an invoice to a customer on March 17 for $560 with credit terms of 3/10, n/45.a. If the customer wishes to take the discount, by what date must the invoice be paid?b. If
28. In preparing an aging of accounts receivable report, the credit manager determined that 0.04 percent of amounts due were more than 90 days overdue. If the company had accounts receivable of
29. Describe various economic, social, and political factors that might affect the cash flows of Nestlé.
30. What actions might be necessary for Nestlé to maintain needed levels of inventory?
31. Locate Nestlé’s most recent annual report. Calculate its working capital and current ratio for the two most recent years. Be sure to convert the amounts from Swiss francs (CHF) to U.S.
32. Nestlé often buys smaller food companies and sells off weaker product lines. Identify a company that Nestlé might purchase or select an existing brand of Nestlé that might be sold to another
1. List the amounts of the company’s cash, inventory, receivables, and other current assets for the two most recent years available.Stock prices are affected by a variety of financial activities.
2. Obtain the amount of current liabilities for the two most recent years.Stock prices are affected by a variety of financial activities. An analysis of a company’s inventory, receivables, and
3. Calculate the company’s working capital and current ratio.Stock prices are affected by a variety of financial activities. An analysis of a company’s inventory, receivables, and other aspects
4. Discuss how these findings may affect the stock value of the company.Stock prices are affected by a variety of financial activities. An analysis of a company’s inventory, receivables, and other
1. Why must a company look at current financial records before making changes to reach new financial goals?The Management Team Decision Making Events provide opportunities for participants to analyze
2. Why would employees resist earning commission?The Management Team Decision Making Events provide opportunities for participants to analyze a combination of elements essential to the effective
3. Why does offering a store credit card increase possible sales?The Management Team Decision Making Events provide opportunities for participants to analyze a combination of elements essential to
4. What new threats are associated with offering the store credit card?The Management Team Decision Making Events provide opportunities for participants to analyze a combination of elements essential
percent. What is the opportunity cost of the blocked funds, assuming the international parity conditions hold? What is the value of the project with the blocked funds?
Consider the example of blocked funds in the chapter's Neverland project. Again, assume blocked funds (50 percent of operating cash flow) earn zero interest in Hook's treasure chest.Suppose an
Consider the investment in Problem 13.1. The Chinese government insists that you build an airport near this project at a cost of CNY 100 million. Should you still accept the project?
Consider the investment in China from Problem 13.1.Suppose that in any given year, there is a 10 percent chance that the Chinese government will expropriate your assets. If your assets are
Consider the investment in China from Problem 13.1.Suppose each cash flow generated by the project must be loaned to the China Construction Bank for one year at a zero percent interest rate. China
Consider the investment in China from Problem 13.1. China Construction Bank is willing to provide you with a nonamortizing loan of CNY 600 million at its borrowing rate of 6.09 percent per annum
Consider the investment cash flows in Problem 13.1. The spot rate is . Risk-free bond yields of percent and percent mirror the 2.91 percent inflation differential:.However, nominal required returns
Consider the investment cash flows in Problem 13.1. The spot rate is . Risk-free bond yields of percent and percent mirror the 2.91 percent inflation differential:. However, nominal required returns
Consider the investment in China from Problem 13.1.a. Suppose that a manager expects the following future exchange rates:Using a yuan discount rate of 11.745 percent and the shekel discount rate of
Chofu Fukuhara is the production manager of Asahi Chemicals, a Japanese chemical manufacturer operating throughout Southeast Asia. Fukuhara-san is considering building a chemical plant in Thailand to
You currently live in Land-of-Leisure (currency is the leisure-unit L), and you are considering investing in a diploma-printing shop in a foreign country called Land-ofWork (currency is the work-unit
The following project-specific information is known about investment in a beer brewery in a Western European country that uses the euro.The project lasts 2 years. Operating cash flows are received at
You work for an Israeli company that is considering an investment in China's Sichuan province. The investment yields expected after-tax Chinese new yuan cash flows (in millions) as follows:Expected
Discuss each cell in Exhibit 13.8. What should (or shouldn't)a firm do when faced with a foreign project that fits the description in each cell?
Discount the expected future cash flows at the risk-adjusted discount rate.
Identify the discount rate appropriate for the risk of the cash flows.
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