Question 1
You are required to choose two multinational companies based in two different countries and access their most recent annual reports. Choose companies that place copies of their annual reports on their website. The annual reports are normally located within the "Investor" or "Investor Relations" section of their website. Do not choose companies from the banking or services industry. You are required to review the annual reports of these companies and answer each of the following questions: 1. For both companies, state the names, websites and locations of their headquarters, nature of business and products, and historical background. 2 In which geographical areas does each company market its products and services? 3 Outline the content of information provided in each annual report. Do the annual reports provide forward looking information and to what extent do you think such forward looking information is important for investors? decision making? 4 What is the name of each company's auditor?Are the audit reports for the two companies similar? Do they differ in terms of the scope or the nature of the assurance provided? If so, how? 5 Prepare a comparative set of financial statements for the two companies. Are the financial statements presented differently? If so, explain how they differ. State any assumptions you made in aligning the two sets of financial statements. 6 If you were to invest in only one of these companies, which one would you choose, relying solely on the information provided in the financial statements and the management discussion section of the annual report? Justify your answer. 7 Review the management discussion section of the annual reports and summarise the general content of each. Do you find such information important for investors' decision? 8 Briefly, review the footnotes to the financial statements and address each of the following questions: 8-1 List the major accounting policies for each of the two companies and cite any differences and or similarities. Do you think that such differences may impact economic performance of both? For example: capitalising versus expensing of expenditures. 8-2 Are the financial statements prepared in accordance with international accounting standards? If not, which standard setting body's rules and standards do they follow? 8-3 Do the companies provide financial information about the industry and geographic segments in which they operate? If so, summarise the information provided. Do you consider the disclosed segmental information useful and why? What other segmental information would you like each company to disclose and why? 8-4 Do these companies provide information about their contingent liabilities? Do you believe that this information should be reported in the body of the financial statements or do you believe that it is sufficient to have this information disclosed in the footnotes? Explain. 8-5 Do the footnote disclosures provide any information about the companies' executive and management compensation packages? How about the fees of the auditor? Explain. If not, would you like to see this information provided and why? 8-6 Do these companies provide any information about their share prices and dividends? If so, answer the following questions: 8-6-1 What is the number of their outstanding shares? 8-6-2 What is the total market value of each company at year-end? 8-6-3 Calculate the ratio of price per share/earnings per share at year-end. 8-6-4 Calculate the ratio of price per share/book value of equity per share at year-end. 8-6-5 How do you interpret the two ratios calculated above?,pls convert to ppt presentaion file using the answer no 1 to 5 reflecting with Analysis of Alcoa+Hindalco.doc file and excel back data.xls. you don need to make new answers basically, but it's up to you. If you feel my anwers is not good enough, then you can assess or edit the final ppt. thanks for your effort. P.S the pdf file is just for appendix or references.,pls make it over 10 pages with well organized slides for the presentation.,No, the answer for the no1 to no5 is contained on doc file(Analysis of Alcoa+Hindalco.doc). Just make it for the presentation(ppt file),would you pls make it with in 24 hours?,Dear Sir, How's going on the work? Could U tell me when is available time to get my homework?
Question 2
XCG THE EXCELLENT CONSULTING GROUP COMMUNICATION FROM ART: I reviewed your report regarding Organizational Diagnosis and thought you did a nice job. I presented your recommendation to HP and Palm and had several discussions with them. They finally decided they want to use the Nadler-Tushman Congruence Model to analyze the overall congruence in the company - they like the Input and Output analysis that this model provides. First, the execs are interested in the Inputs, including the Strategy. They are interested in getting an objective opinion of what their critical inputs are and how they align with their strategy. So I suggest that you brush up more on the Congruence model, particularly for this assignment on inputs. For the analysis, I suggest that you start with strategy, since you have already done some work on this aspect in your first report. Review Palm's strategy and then determine which one of Porter's competitive strategies fits with this strategy. Then review the company's inputs and determine one or two specific critical inputs from each input category: environment, resources, and history. Ultimately, I want you to determine how aligned the critical inputs are with the strategy. Is there high congruence (alignment), some congruence, or little to no congruence? I expect you to support your claim with a good, logical argument using the information you have collected. Case Expectations: In order to make this case, you first need to review the strategy and then classify it as one of Porter's competitive strategies. Then identify the Key Input factors in the first three categories. Explain why these are the critical input factors. Then determine how congruent the three input factors are with the strategy. First discuss the organization's strategy and classify it according to Porter's three generic competitive strategies. Then identify the most critical inputs in each of the first three categories and justify WHY they are critical. Also explain what effect the inputs from one category have on inputs from the other categories. How well does the strategy fit with the environmental, resource and historical inputs you identified? Make a Case for your propostion as to how the Key Inputs support (are congruent with) the Strategy. Specifically make a claim: "The inputs at Palm, Inc., consisting of Organizational Environment factors, Internal Resource factors, and Historical Tradition factors are, [highly, partially, or minimally] congruent with the company?s strategy." Support your analysis with objective evidence. Sources of information for the entire project may include interviews, organizational documents and reports, articles in newspapers and trade publications. Be sure to cite your sources and provide a list of references.,Thank you in advance for your help.,I am asking for assistance with Case 3. OVERVIEW OF CASES The five cases in this course include the following analysis efforts: Case 1 - Strategic Review of Palm, Inc. Case 2 - An analysis of Organizational Diagnosis and a determination of which to use for diagnosing Palm, Inc. Case 3 - Diagnosing the Inputs and fit with the Strategy of Palm, Inc. Case 4 - Diagnosing the Ouputs and Performance of Palm, Inc. Case 5 - Analyzing critical feedback loops and the opportunity for organizational learning at Palm, Inc. GENERAL CASE SCENARIO: Palm, Inc. was recently acquired by HP and HP has hired the Excellent Consulting Group for assistance. You will assume the role of a Consultant for the Excellent Consulting Group. You will need to analyze the Palm, Inc. and prepare reports for your boss, S.M. Art Epance, who is the Senior Project Manager for Excellent. HP has decided they need an outside review of Palm, Inc. to help them determine how to proceed with integrating it into HP. S.M. Art Epance (we will call him Art) is expected to provide a final report to HP's VP of Corporate Development, Mary Q. Contrair. Art is tasking you with doing the bulk of the analytical work and writing reports with your with your analysis, results and recommendations. You have been recently promoted to Senior Project Analyst, and you are eager to show your new boss and the other top managers at Excellent that you can get the job done for them. Success on this major project will put a major feather in your cap and a big line item on your resume. You are out to prove your worth. CASE 3 KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS (READINGS) Read: Nadler, D.A. & Tushman, M.L. (1980) A model for diagnosing organizational behavior. Organizational Dynamics, 9 (2), 35-51. Click Here to Download For Case 3, you should focus on the Inputs aspect of this model. Read pages 35 to the top of 43. You can stop at the Outputs section. David Nadler is the founder and CEO of Mercer Delta Consulting Group. An internationally recognized expert in organizational change, Nadler has written seven books and numerous articles for practicing managers. Michael Tushman is a Full Professor at the Harvard Business School. He has written or edited eight books and is widely published in academic and practitioner journals. According to the authors, "Our congruence model of organizational behavior is based on how well componenets fit together - that is the congruence among components; the effectiveness of this model is based on the quality of these 'fits' or congruence." (p.39). From the reading you will see that there are four input categories: Environment (factors external to the organization) Resources (factors internal to the organization) Organizational history (Persistent Traditiona) Strategy (goals, objectives and strategic initiatives) Optional Material for Case What follows is a sampling of six articles that approach organizational analysis and/or diagnosis from an open systems perspective. They demonstrate that the principles of open systems apply to a wide variety of organizational concerns - from community development efforts to supply chains. All of these articles are available through the Touro College Library system. The specific databases are indicated following "Source". Wiley, Angela R.; Thomas, R. Elizabeth; Stewart, Eric; McCoy, Jon; Kloos, Bret; Hunt, Gladys D.; Moore, Thom; Rappaport, Julian; Good, Trudy L. (1997). Bridging the Gap Between Schools and Community: Organizing for Family Involvement in a Low-Income Neighborhood. Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, Vol.8, Iss.3; p.277. Source: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection Ziaul Huq; Thomas N Martin. (2000) Workforce cultural factors in TQM/CQI implementation in hospitals. Health Care Management Review, Vol.25, Iss.3; p.80-93. Source: ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry Miriam Heller; Eric W Von Sacken; Richard L Gerstberger. (1999) Water utilities as integrated businesses. American Water Works Association Journal, Vol.91, Iss.11; p.72. Source: ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry Rob McLuhan. (2005) Closing the channel loop. Marketing Direct, p.S11-S12,S14-S15. Source: ABI/INFORM Trade & Industry Marc H Meyer; Mark Anzani; George Walsh. (2005) Innovation and enterprise growth. Research Technology Management, Vol.48, Iss.4; p.34-44. Source: ABI/INFORM Global Sock H Chung; Terry Anthony Byrd; Bruce R Lewis; F Nelson Ford. (2005) An Empirical Study of the Relationships Between IT Infrastructure Flexibility, Mass Customization, and Business Performance. Database for Advances in Information Systems, Vol.36, Iss.3; p.26-44. Source: ABI/INFORM Global I hope that this information helps.,I am unable to see if you are receiving the PDF File. Pleae let me know if you have or not. I am sending it again.,Is the wrong assignment attached? I am not sure why this paper is referencing Nike? It should be about the HP and Palm.
Question 3
Problem 24-7 TUTOR WILL YOU PLEASE PLACE THE HOMEWORK ON A EXCEL SPREAD-SHEET THANK YOU Characteristic Line and Security Market Line eBook You are given the following set of data: HISTORICAL RATES OF RETURN Year NYSE Stock X 1 - 26.5% - 16.0% 2 37.2 25.0 3 23.8 15.0 4 - 7.2 4.0 5 6.6 10.5 6 20.5 15.7 7 30.6 17.0 Use a spreadsheet (or a calculator with a linear regression function) to determine Stock X's beta coefficient. Round your answer to two decimal places. Beta = Determine the arithmetic average rates of return for Stock X and the NYSE over the period given. Calculate the standard deviations of returns for both Stock X and the NYSE. Round your answers to two decimal places. Stock X NYSE Average return, r?Avg ? % ? % Standard deviation, ? ? % ? % Assume that the situation during Years 1 to 7 is expected to prevail in the future (i.e., r??x???=???rx? , r??M???=???r?M? , and both ??x and b?x in the future will equal their past values). Also assume that Stock X is in equilibrium - that is, it plots on the Security Market Line. What is the risk-free rate? Round your answer to two decimal places. ? % Plot the Security Market Line. Select the correct graph. The correct graph is .
Question 4
To prepare a comprehensive balance sheet and Single-Step Income Statement presented in good form and derived from a list of various accounts. The amounts relative to each account will be given and the student will learn to determine whether an account is a balance sheet account or a temporary account that belongs to the income statement. The accounts will be comprised of all the various subgroupings in the balance sheet (Current Assets, Investment, Fixed Assets, Intangibles, and Other Assets, as well as Current Liabilities, Long-term Liabilities, and the Equity sections). Guidelines: Obtain the list of accounts under the section Course Project Listing of Accounts Determine which accounts belong to the Balance Sheet and which accounts belong to the Income Statement Determine to which sub-group each account belongs Arrange the accounts in proper order and functionality Prepare a Comprehensive Balance Sheet in good form Prepare a Single-step Income Statement in good form Accounts Payable 197,532 Account Receivable 165,824 Accrued Interest on Notes Payable 500 Accrued Liabilities 9,500 Accumulated Depreciations 341,200 Additional Paid-in Capital 37,500 Administrative Expenses 350,000 Allowance for doubtful accounts 1,850 Building 975,800 Cash 42,485 Common Stock 400,000 Copyrights 105,000 Cost of Goods Sold 1,000,000 Customer Deposits (expected to be paid next year) 420 Deposits with Vendors (based on a long-term purchase contract) 50,000 Depreciation Expense (40% - Selling,60% - Administrative) 100,000 Dividend Income 30,000 Goodwill 100,000 Income Tax Expense 82,250 Income Taxes Payable 62,520 Interest Revenue 25,000 Inventories 499,493 Investments in Warren Co. 87,500 Land 125,000 Mortgage Payable ($1,500 per month) 308,000 Notes Payable to Banks 50,000 Notes Receivable (due next year) 23,000 Patents 125,000 Preferred Stock, 7% 300,000 Prepaid Expenses 16,252 Rental Income 50,000 Retained Earnings 162,582 Selling Expenses 300,000 Salaries Payable 52,000 Sales Discounts 120,000 Sales Revenue 2,000,000 Securities (available for sale)?at fair Market value 28,250 Trademarks 80,000 Twenty-year, 12% Bonds, due 1/1/2013 500,000
Question 5
Complete Problem Set P4-2A in Ch. 4 of Financial Accounting. Gil Vogel started his own consulting firm, Vogel Consulting, on June 1, 2012. The trial balance at June 30 is as follows. Prepare adjusting entries, post to ledger accounts, and prepare adjusted trial balance. (SO 4, 5, 6), AP VOGEL CONSULTING Trial Balance June 30, 2012 Debit Credit Cash $ 6,850 Accounts Receivable 7,000 Prepaid Insurance 2,880 Supplies 2,000 Equipment 15,000 Accounts Payable $ 4,230 Unearned Service Revenue 5,200 Common Stock 22,000 Service Revenue 8,300 Salaries and Wages Expense 4,000 Rent Expense 2,000 $39,730 $39,730 In addition to those accounts listed on the trial balance, the chart of accounts for Vogel also contains the following accounts: Accumulated Depreciation?Equipment, Utilities Payable, Salaries and Wages Payable, Depreciation Expense, Insurance Expense, Utilities Expense, and Supplies Expense. Other data: 1. Supplies on hand at June 30 total $720. 2. A utility bill for $180 has not been recorded and will not be paid until next month. 3. The insurance policy is for a year. 4. $4,100 of unearned service revenue has been earned at the end of the month. 5. Salaries of $1,250 are accrued at June 30. 6. The equipment has a 5-year life with no salvage value and is being depreciated at $250 per month for 60 months. 7. Invoices representing $3,900 of services performed during the month have not been recorded as of June 30. Instructions: a) Prepare the adjusting entries for the month of June. b) Post the adjusting entries to the ledger accounts. Enter the totals from the trial balance as beginning account balances. Use T accounts. c) Prepare an adjusted trial balance at June 30, 2012. (b) Service rev. $16,300 (c) Tot. trial balance $45,310
