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<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 3 Discussion 2 <strong>Latest</strong><br />
In a rising interest rate environment, how would bond values change over time? As a bond investor, what measures<br />
would you take to manage rate risk?<br />
<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 4 Discussion 1 <strong>Latest</strong><br />
Explain how the decision of the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) to raise interest rates would be expected to affect each<br />
component of the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). What mistakes are commonly made when estimating the<br />
WACC, and how do these mistakes arise?<br />
<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 4 Discussion 2 <strong>Latest</strong><br />
In what types of situations would capital budgeting decisions be made solely on the basis of project's net present<br />
value (NPV)? Identify potential reasons that might drive higher NPV for a given project. Substantiate your response<br />
by providing an example to explain your thought process.<br />
<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 5 Discussion 1 <strong>Latest</strong><br />
How would a financial manager determine optimal capital structure? How this would fit in with the company's capital<br />
expenditures, growth plans and operating results?<br />
<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 5 Discussion 2 <strong>Latest</strong><br />
In a "perfect world" capital market, how important is a firm's decision to pay dividends versus repurchase shares?<br />
Under what conditions would you have a tax preference for share repurchase rather than dividends? Would<br />
managers acting in the interests of long-term shareholders be more likely to repurchase shares if they believed the<br />
stock to be either undervalued or overvalued?<br />
<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 6 Discussion 1 <strong>Latest</strong><br />
If you are the CFO of a multinational company. What steps could you take to minimize international risk? Describe<br />
how cash flows are used to minimize political risk.<br />
<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 6 Discussion 2 <strong>Latest</strong><br />
Describe the importance of international capital structure. What risks can you identify when working with cash, credit<br />
and inventory management? Provide your rationale and any supporting data.<br />
<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 7 Discussion 1 <strong>Latest</strong><br />
Compare and contrast two types of leases and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each. Which type of<br />
lease would produce the lowest risk?<br />
<strong>FIN</strong> <strong>650</strong> <strong>GC</strong> Week 7 Discussion 2 <strong>Latest</strong><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 <strong>Latest</strong>