Finance

Our Finance Solution Library Page contains so numerous questions, essay, problems and case studies that help in developing an in-depth knowledge on the subject.

Put it simply, finance deals with application of financial, economic and accounting principles which help in maximizing wealth and overall value of an organization. In fact, maximizing the wealth is regarded as one of the primary objectives of an organization. The value of a firm can be measured by the market price of shares of the company. Many a times, the higher the share value, the better the company’s performance, financially.

Capital Structure: In order that a company performs better financially, it must have a good capital structure. Capital structure is the way in which a corporation buys its assets by combining equity share capital and debt. While equity share capital belongs to shareholders, debt is provided by a third party. Our solution library has various questions, problems and case studies on capital structure, which make it easier for you to understand the concept thoroughly, both theoretically and practically.

Working Capital Management: Working capital management is a short term financial activity which is used for running the day to day activities of the firm. It is the difference between current assets and current liabilities. There are several problems and scenario analysis questions on working capital in our solution library dealing with working capital management.

Time value of money: Time value of money plays a crucial role in finance. Time value of money gives rise to various concepts such as present value (PV), future value (FV), net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), profitability index (PI), etc. Each of these concepts help in calculating the earning capacity or potential for money invested. In other words, one make a benchmark for earning capacity or rate of return for an investment by using the time value of money. Several problems, short answer questions, essays, cases and scenarios have been covered under time value of money in our Finance Solution Library page.

Financial Statement Analysis: Financial statements of a firm include income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. Each of these statements provide accounting and financial information which is used to arrive at the financial position of the firm with the help of certain tools and benchmarking techniques. Ratio analysis is one such practice used to know the financial position of a firm. Our solution library has several essays, problems, scenarios and cases on financial statement analysis which offer a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

Derivatives: Derivatives are financial instruments which are calculated by an underlying asset. These can be stock and commodities, government bonds, etc. The questions and problems covering derivatives in our solution library range from Options and Futures, Forwards, Swaps, Currency options and Futures, Hedging Strategies, etc.

Mergers and Acquisitions: Mergers and acquisitions play a major role not just in corporate strategy but also financially. Merger is merging two or more companies into one and acquisition is one company acquiring one or more companies and making them its own. Various questions and problems under merger and acquisitions can be found in our finance solution library.

Problems and case studies in finance: Our Finance Solution Library contains several problems and case studies which deal with topics mentioned above and more.

 

Management’s Perspective On Increase In P-E Ratio

QuestionFrom management's perspective, discuss and whether the item is positive or negative. Increase in the P-E ratio.SummaryThe question belongs to Accounting and it is abou...

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Interpretation Of Loan Losses Compared To Percentage Of Total Loans

QuestionA.    A regression of sectoral loan losses against total loans losses, both measured as a percentage of total loans, of a bank results in the following beta ...

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Interpreting Stock’s Beta Value And Firm’s Systematic Risk

QuestionThe stock of Eastman Kodak has an estimated beta of 1.6. How would you interpret this beta value?  How would you evaluate the firm’s systematic risk?  Summa...

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Manipulation of Financial Ratios-Multiple Choice Question

Question Indicate as to whether the following statements are correct (yes) or incorrect (no): Financial ratios can be manipulated (window dressing and puffing)? They are being ro...

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Interviewing Venture Capitalist John Doerr

QuestionImagine that you have been invited to a party held in a friend’s back yard where you are surprised to see the renowned venture capitalist John Doerr of Kleiner Perkin...

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Investing In France Stocks With US Dollars

QuestionYou are a US who is considering investment in French (stocks A and B) and Swiss (stocks C and D) stock markets. The World market risk premium is 6%. The currency risk premi...

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Investing In Switzerland Stocks With US Dollars

QuestionYou are a US who is considering investment in French (stocks A and B) and Swiss (stocks Cand D) stock markets. The World market risk premium is 6%. The currency risk premiu...

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Investment Decision Concepts

Question As a chief financial officer of Delta Pharmaceuticals, you recently received a capital expenditure analysis from your financial team. The two selection criteria results a...

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Investment Decisions Based on Internal Rate of Return-Multiple Choice Question

Question Indicate as to whether the following statements are correct (yes) or incorrect (no): IRR is the discount rate at which NPV=0 a) True b) False    

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Investment Decisions Based on Net Present Value-Multiple Choice Question

Question Indicate as to whether the following statements are correct (yes) or incorrect (no): If NPV > 0, then reject the project a) True b) False    

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Investment Decisions Based on Net Present Value-Multiple Choice Question

Question Indicate as to whether the following statements are correct (yes) or incorrect (no): If NPV<0, then accept the project a) True b) False    

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Investment Decisions Based on Net Present Value-Multiple Choice Question

Question Indicate as to whether the following statements are correct (yes) or incorrect (no): If NPV = 0, then accept the project since all expectations have been realized a) Tr...

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