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.

 

Case Study New England Airlines

Question Case Study: New England Airlines Read the case study and answer the following questions. 1. Your first task is to consider NEAir from the perspective of its current own...

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Complexities Arising out of Capital Budgeting in International Projects

QuestionWhat are the additional complexities that arise for capital budgeting in an international scenario?SummaryThe question belongs to Finance and it discusses about the intrica...

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Component Cost of Debt for Use in WACC Calculation

Question Several years ago your company sold a $1,000 par value, non-callable bonds that now has 12 years to maturity and a 8.00% annual coupon that is paid semiannually. The bond...

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Calculation Of Present Value Of Two Insurance Terms

QuestionThe Mutual Assurance and Life Company is offering an insurance policy under either of the following two terms: a.    Make a series of twelve $1,100 payments ...

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Case Study of Bernard L. Madoff and his High Yeilding Investments

Question Some say that Bernard L. Madoff is the biggest financial fraud in history. The New York Times gives us some background on Mr. Madoff "For Bernard L. Madoff, the...

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Calculation Of Present Value With Opportunity Cost Given And Future Value Of Money

Question Consider the following uneven cash flow stream: Year    Cash Flow 0          $0 ...

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Case Study On Household Financial Issues

Question Keith has his own handy man business, which he runs from home, and grosses $65,000 after all business expenses. His wife, Wendy, works in media grossing $265,000 p.a. aft...

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Case Study Pension Fund

Question AONE pension fund has assets of £20m.  Contributions from Lower Valley Estates and the Members of the fund are currently running at approximately £1m pa ...

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Calculation of Proceeds of Selling Bonds and Activity of Credit Analysis

Question1. Taylor Corp. sells $400,000 of bonds to private investors. The bonds are due in five years, have an 8% coupon rate, and interest is paid semiannually. The bonds were sol...

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Case Study Review The Financial Directive 2005 By Sean Carr

QuestionCase Study: The Financial Detective 2005 by Sean Carr under the direction of Robert F. Bruner for The University of Virginia Darden School Foundation. SummaryThe question ...

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Calculation Of Profit Or Loss By Investing In Call Option

QuestionYou wrote ten Call Option contracts on JIG stock with a strike price of $40 and an option price of $.40.What is your net gain or loss on this investment if the price of JIG...

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Calculation Of Profit Or Loss In Call And Put Options

QuestionThe market price of ABC stock has been very volatile and you think this volatility will continue for a few weeks. Thus, you decide to purchase a one-month call option contr...

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