1) Organizations do not operate in a vacuum and are subject to governmental regulation. This is particularly true with publicly traded organizations. Based on business here in the United Statescan you name a few regulatory bodies that directly relate to financial management?

2) What exactly is risk aversion and can it relate to cultural differences? Even if one has never been overseas - please give an example of this here in the United States?

3) Think about having a United States dollar in hand. From a financial management standpoint, why is it important to understand currency fluctuations? What are some of the key factors that cause fluctuation?