BUSN 379 DeVry Entire Course
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<strong>BUSN</strong> <strong>379</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> Week 4 Discussion 1<br />
Discuss the pros and cons of net present value.<br />
<strong>BUSN</strong> <strong>379</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> Week 4 Discussion 2<br />
Are there situations where a manger would prefer to use IRR? Why?<br />
<strong>BUSN</strong> <strong>379</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> Week 5 Discussion 1<br />
What is the difference between systematic and nonsystematic risk? What are some examples of each?<br />
<strong>BUSN</strong> <strong>379</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> Week 5 Discussion 2<br />
What are some statistical measures of risk and what type of risk do they measure?<br />
<strong>BUSN</strong> <strong>379</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> Week 6 Discussion 1<br />
How can you explain the concept of cost of capital? Do you believe that a firm should use the same cost of capital for<br />
all of its projects? Why or why not?<br />
<strong>BUSN</strong> <strong>379</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> Week 6 Discussion 2<br />
What is the impact of financial leverage on wealth creation? What is the relationship between financial leverage and<br />
risk?<br />
<strong>BUSN</strong> <strong>379</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> Week 7 Discussion 1<br />
How are the operating and cash cycles of the firm different? Why are they important?<br />
<strong>BUSN</strong> <strong>379</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> Week 7 Discussion 2<br />
What strategies can a firm use to optimize its cash cycle?<br />
<strong>BUSN</strong> <strong>379</strong> <strong>DeVry</strong> Week 2 Case Study<br />
Case I is due at the end of this week. Prepare a memo in Word, which answers the questions in the Chapter 2 Case,<br />
Cash Flows and Financial Statements at Sunset Boards, Inc., on page 51 of the textbook. Use Excel to solve any<br />
financial calculations. You will be graded on correct financial analysis, proper use of technology, business-like<br />
presentation of technology, and business-like presentation.<br />
Week 2 Case Study I.<br />
A. Prepare the following (You may put this in Word or submit an Excel):(60/60)<br />
1. An income statement for 2013 and 2014.<br />
2. A balance sheet for 2013 and 2014.<br />
3. Operating cash flow for 2013 and 2014.Hint: find the capital spending and change in net working<br />
capital. Ending net fixed assets – Beginning net fixed assets + Depreciation = Net capital spending.<br />
Ending NWC – Beginning NWC = Change in NWC. Operating cash flow – Net capital spending –<br />
Change in NWC = Cash flow from assets.<br />
4. Cash flow from assets for 2014