Part 1:

The cost of capital is affected by some factors that are under the firms control and some that are not. What are the factors the firm can and cannot control and what will be the impact of these factors on company's average cost of capital (WACC)?

Part 2:

Use the Internet to research two (2) mutually exclusive investment projects to compare. The projects may involve any kind of investment, as long as the time frame for one (1) of the investments is a maximum of one (1) year (short term) and the time frame for the other investment is five (5) years minimum (long term). Be prepared to discuss this.