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<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> <strong>ENTIRE</strong> <strong>COURSE</strong> <strong>LATEST</strong><br />

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<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 1 Discussion 1 Latest<br />

Briefly discuss the purpose and role that each type of financial institutions (depositary, contractual, and<br />

investment) play in the U.S. economy. How do each of these institutions intersect with the various types<br />

of markets, i.e., capital, money, spot (cash), derivatives, Forex and Interbank, primary, and secondary<br />

(inclusive of OTC)?<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 1 Discussion 2 Latest<br />

Select a publicly traded firm of your choice that enjoys a large shareholder base. What challenges may<br />

this firm have encountered (or is likely to encounter) in terms of (a) incorporating ethics into financial<br />

management practices, and (b) maintaining/sustaining ethical practices in the face of internal or external<br />

(market) pressures? Frame your response relative to the financial manager’s fiduciary duty to maximize<br />

shareholder’s wealth.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 2 Discussion 1 Latest<br />

To live comfortably in retirement, you decide you will need to save $2 million by the time you are 65 (you<br />

are 30 years old today). You will start a new retirement savings account today and contribute the same<br />

amount of money on every birthday up to and including your 65th birthday. Using TVM principles, how<br />

much must you set aside each year to make sure that you hit your target goal if the interest rate is 5%?<br />

What flaws might exist in your calculations, and what variables could lead to different outcomes? What<br />

actions could you take ensure you reach your target goal?<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 2 Discussion 2 Latest


Financial ratios are essential to provide an accurate valuation of a firm. Select a publicly traded firm of<br />

your choice. You may use the firm you have elected to profile for the course-long Financial Analysis and<br />

Proposal assignment or a completely different organization altogether. Select one ratio each in the areas<br />

of (a) performance, (b) activity, (c) financing, and (d) liquidity warnings. Provide an evaluation of the<br />

selected firm’s strengths and weaknesses. Based on the ratios you selected, how well does your chosen<br />

firm perform? Explain.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 3 Discussion 1 Latest<br />

You have been asked to perform a stock valuation prior to the annual shareholders meeting next week.<br />

The two models you have selected to value the firm are the dividend discount model and the discounted<br />

cash flow model. Explain why the estimates from the two valuation methods differ. Address the<br />

assumptions implicit in the models themselves as well as those you made during the valuation process.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 3 Discussion 2 Latest<br />

In a rising interest rate environment, how would bond values change over time? As a bond investor, what<br />

measures would you take to manage rate risk?<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 4 Discussion 1 Latest<br />

Explain how the decision of the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) to raise interest rates would be expected to<br />

affect each component of the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). What mistakes are commonly<br />

made when estimating the WACC, and how do these mistakes arise?<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 4 Discussion 2 Latest<br />

In what types of situations would capital budgeting decisions be made solely on the basis of project’s net<br />

present value (NPV)? Identify potential reasons that might drive higher NPV for a given project.<br />

Substantiate your response by providing an example to explain your thought process.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 5 Discussion 1 Latest<br />

How would a financial manager determine optimal capital structure? How this would fit in with the<br />

company’s capital expenditures, growth plans and operating results?<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 5 Discussion 2 Latest<br />

In a “perfect world” capital market, how important is a firm’s decision to pay dividends versus repurchase<br />

shares? Under what conditions would you have a tax preference for share repurchase rather than


dividends? Would managers acting in the interests of long-term shareholders be more likely to<br />

repurchase shares if they believed the stock to be either undervalued or overvalued?<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 6 Discussion 1 Latest<br />

If you are the CFO of a multinational company. What steps could you take to minimize international risk?<br />

Describe how cash flows are used to minimize political risk.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 6 Discussion 2 Latest<br />

Describe the importance of international capital structure. What risks can you identify when working with<br />

cash, credit and inventory management? Provide your rationale and any supporting data.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 7 Discussion 1 Latest<br />

Compare and contrast two types of leases and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each.<br />

Which type of lease would produce the lowest risk?<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 7 Discussion 2 Latest<br />

In your firm, what benefits does leasing offer, compared to the purchase of an asset? Provide examples.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 8 Discussion 1 Latest<br />

What could a financial manager look at to determine whether his company is successful or in distress?<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 8 Discussion 2 Latest<br />

Reflect on your experience in this course. What are the key takeaways you have learned in this course<br />

that you can apply tomorrow or in the near future?<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 1 Mini Case 1 Latest<br />

Details:<br />

The purpose of this assignment is to explain core concepts related to the U.S. financial system.<br />

Read the Chapter 1 Mini Case on pages 48-49 in Financial Management: Theory and Practice. Using<br />

complete sentences and academic vocabulary, please answer questions a through d.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.


You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 1 Benchmark Mini Case 2 Latest<br />

Details:<br />

The purpose of this assignment is to explain core concepts related to corporate valuation and governance<br />

and to identify strategies for conducting business with personal and professional integrity.<br />

Read the Chapter 13 Mini Case on page 544 in Financial Management: Theory and Practice. Using<br />

complete sentences and academic vocabulary, please answer questions a through d.<br />

Using the mini case information, write a 250-500 word letter of intent discussing specific strategies for<br />

how you will conduct your start-up business with personal and professional integrity.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 2 Problem Set 1 Latest<br />

Details:<br />

Complete the following problem sets from the “Problems” section in Chapters 2-4 of Financial<br />

Management: Theory and Practice.<br />

Chapter 2: 2-3, 2-5, and 2-6<br />

Chapter 3: 3-2, 3-4, 3-5, 3-8, 3-9, and 3-10<br />

Chapter 4: 4-6, 4-10, 4-14, 4-25, and 4-26<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 3 Mini Case 3 Latest<br />

Details:


The purpose of this assignment is to explain core concepts related to fixed income securities.<br />

Read the Chapter 5 Mini Case on page 230 in Financial Management: Theory and Practice. Using<br />

complete sentences and academic vocabulary, please answer questions a through f.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 3 Benchmark Mini Case 4 Latest<br />

Details:<br />

The purpose of this assignment is to explain core concepts related to stocks and to analyze the ethical<br />

implications of decisions and promote ethical standards within organizations.<br />

Read the Chapter 7 Mini Case on pages 322-323 in Financial Management: Theory and Practice. Using<br />

complete sentences and academic vocabulary, please answer questions a through d.<br />

Using the mini case information, write a 250-500 word report presenting potential ethical issues that may<br />

arise from expanding into other related fields. In your discussion, proactively strategize about possible<br />

expansion by explaining opportunities to promote ethical standards within your organization.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 4 Problem Set 2 Latest<br />

Details:<br />

Complete the following problem sets from the “Problems” section in Chapters 9-11 and 23 of Financial<br />

Management: Theory and Practice.<br />

Chapter 9: 9-2, 9-5, 9-6, and 9-8<br />

Chapter 10: 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, 10-6, and 10-8


Chapter 11: 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, 11-4, and 11-6<br />

Chapter 12: 23-1 and 23-2<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 5 Mini Case 5 Latest<br />

Details:<br />

The purpose of this assignment is to explain core concepts related to cash distributions and capital<br />

structure.<br />

Read the Chapter 14 Mini Case on page 586 in Financial Management: Theory and Practice. Using<br />

complete sentences and academic vocabulary, please answer questions a and b.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 5 Benchmark Mini Case 6 Latest<br />

Details:<br />

The purpose of this assignment is to explain core concepts related to business risk and recommend<br />

sound financial decisions based on analysis of a firm’s capital structure and capital budgeting techniques.<br />

Read the Chapter 15 Mini Case on page 626 in Financial Management: Theory and Practice. Using<br />

complete sentences and academic vocabulary, please answer questions a and b.<br />

Using the mini case information, write a 250-500 word recommendation of the financial decisions you<br />

propose for this company based on an analysis of its capital structure and capital budgeting techniques.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.


This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 5 Mini Case 7 Latest<br />

Details:<br />

The purpose of this assignment is to explain core concepts related to stock, equity, debt, and the roles<br />

they play in making tactical financial decisions<br />

Read the Chapter 20 Mini Case on pages 824-825 in Financial Management: Theory and Practice. Using<br />

complete sentences and academic vocabulary, please answer questions a and b.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 6 Problem Set 3 Latest<br />

Details:<br />

Complete the following problem sets from the “Problems” section in Chapters 16 and 17 of Financial<br />

Management: Theory and Practice.<br />

Chapter 16: 16-1, 16-2, 16-4, and 16-5<br />

Chapter 17: 17-1, 17-2, 17-3, and 7-4<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 7 Mini Case 8 Latest<br />

Details:


The purpose of this assignment is to explain core concepts related to lease vs. purchase and tactical<br />

financial decisions.<br />

Read the Chapter 19 Mini Case on pages 796-797 in Financial Management: Theory and Practice. Using<br />

complete sentences and academic vocabulary, please answer questions a through f.<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.<br />

<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 8 Problem Set 4 Latest<br />

Details:<br />

Complete the following problem sets from the “Problems” section in Chapters 18, 22, and 24 of Financial<br />

Management: Theory and Practice.<br />

Chapter 18: 18-1 and 18-2<br />

Chapter 22: 22-1 and 22-2<br />

Chapter 24: 24-1<br />

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become<br />

familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

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