MBA Choices In Finance

David Jetter graduated from college six years ago with a finance undergraduate degree. Although he is satisfied with his current job, his goal is to become an investment banker. He feels that an MBA degree would allow him to achieve his goal. After examining schools, he has narrowed his choice to either Prentice University or Mount Alliance College. Although internships are encouraged by both schools, to get class credit for the internship, no salary can be paid. Other

than internships, neither school will allow its students to work while enrolled in its MBA program. David currently works at the money management firm of Dewey and Louis. His annual salary at the firm is $50,000 per year, and his salary expected to increase at 3 % per year until retirement. He is currently 28 years old and expects to work for 40 more years. His current job includes a fully paid health insurance plan, and his current average tax rate is 26 %. David has savings account with enough money to cover the entire cost of his MBA program. The Ritt College of Business at Prentice University is one of the top MBA programs in the country. The MBA degree requires two years of full time enrollment at the university. The annual tuition is $65,000, payable at the beginning of each school year. Books and other supplies are estimated to cost $3000 per year. David expects that after graduation from Prentice, he will receive a job offer

for about $110,000 per year, with a $20,000 signing bonus. The salary at this job will increase at 4 % per year. Because of the higher salary, his average income tax rate will increase to 31 %. The Bradel School of Business at Mount Alliance College began its MBA program 16 years ago. The Bradel School is smaller and less well known than the Ritt College. Bradel offers an accelerated, one – year program, with a tuition cost of $80,000 to be paid upon matriculation.

Books and other supplies for the program are expected to cost $4,500. David thinks that he will receive an offer of $92,000 per year upon the graduation, with an $18,000 signing bonus. The salary at this job will increase at 3.5 % per year. His average tax rate at this level of income will be 29 %. Both schools offer a health insurance plan that will cost $3,000 per year, payable at the beginning of the year. David also estimates that room and board expenses will cost $2,000 more per year at both schools than his current expenses, payable at the beginning of each year. The appropriate discount rate is 6.5 percent. 

1. How does David’s age affect his decision to get an MBA? Explain why?

2. What other, perhaps non- quantifiable factors affect David’s decision to get an MBA? Explain in detail.

3. Assuming all salaries are paid at the end of each year, what is the best option for David – from a strictly financial standpoint? Explain why in detail with calculations.

4. David believes that the appropriate analysis is to calculate the future value of each option. How would you evaluate this statement? So what is the future value of each option?

5. What initial salary would David need to receive to make him indifferent between attending Prentice University and staying in his current position? Explain in detail with calculations.

Social Media And Sales

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper

Identify a minimum of 10 reviews or comments.

Take screenshots of the 10 reviews or comments.

• Discuss the uses of social media as a sales tool.
• Explain the role social media plays in the sales process.
• Evaluate how various social media tools can affect a business whether this is positive or negative.
• Discuss how a negative review on social media can affect sales.
• Examine how social media sites use data analytics to identify trends the can benefit the sales process.

Project Management

 1. To what extent are CORE Credit Union’s networks as converged? Identify and briefly describe additional network convergence opportunities. 2. Visit CORE’s Web site (www.corecu.org) to get richer picture of the full range of products and services offered by the credit union. Identify and briefly describe additional products and services that CORE could offer its members. 3. Many experts expect mobile payment systems to increase in popularity. What changes would be needed to CORE’s network infrastructure to support mobile payments? C2-11 4. CORE relies multiple third-parties to deliver its products and services? Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using this approach to serve its members? 5. Because it is less expensive to process electronic banking transactions, CORE has a financial incentive to increase the number of members who use its electronic banking applications. If you were the manager at CORE, what would you do to encourage more members to do most of their banking transactions electronically? 6. What additional security and backup mechanisms do you recommend for CORE’s networks? 

Discussion

To extend its international presence, Martinetti International has formed an expansion strategy focused on acquiring other like enterprises outside the European region. Martinetti, a subsidiary of a publicly owned parent company, is based in Rome where it enjoys an established brand name and superb reputation. As part of Martinetti’s globalization strategy, it has acquired Sand Coast Resort Group located in the heart of Chinatown, Singapore. Both hotel enterprises share common business values and excellent reputations, and offer high-end luxury accommodations for the local businessman and international traveler. The acquisition offers Martinetti ownership of the Sand Coast brand, trademarks, and contracts for the 9 Sand Coast hotel holdings. With this acquisition, Martinetti gains a footprint in Southeast Asia and expands its holdings 27 percent. Sand Coast has strong brand recognition in the region and has a portfolio that includes both hospitality services and travel agencies. Martinetti, a cross-culture organization, is comprised of approximately 65 percent Italian employees with the remaining representing 7 other countries and languages. San Coast also has a cross-cultural workforce with 88 percent being Singaporean of Chinese, Malay, and Indian ethnicity. Chinese is the official language. 

As a member of the Martinetti management team, you have been selected to meet with the Sand Coast Resort leadership team to discuss Martinetti’s approach to market the acquisition in both countries. Your task is to convince the Sand Coast team that Martinelli has a sound strategic communications plan. Please discuss the promotional goals and cultural factors you would discuss with Sand Coast and what aspects of the recommended promotional strategy you would address

ACCT 212 Midterm Exam

1. Question : (TCO 1) The Accounting Equation is used to develop the organization's financial reports. (1) Describe what assets value would be if Liabilities are $12,000 and Owners' Equity is $50,000 by showing the Accounting Equation (10 points), and (2) provide an example of two asset accounts that could contain the value. (10 points)

2. Question : (TCO 1) The financial statements present a company to the public in financial terms. (1) Which financial statement requires input from the Income Statement and Statement of Retained Earnings (10 points), and (2) explain what information this financial statement provides. (10 points)

3. Question : (TCO 1) The accounting profession follows a set of guidelines for measurement and disclosure of financial information called the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). (1) Explain what the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are (10 points) and (2) provide an example of its application. (10 points)

4. Question : (TCO 2) Transaction analysis results in the development of a journal entry. Supplies are purchased on account agreeing to pay $500 within 30 days. (1) Name the accounts impacted and how to use the format account name/debit or credit/dollar amount (10 points), and (2) explain how the Accounting Equation is impacted. (10 points)

5. Question : (TCO 3) Adjusting Entries are required at the end of the period to ensure that accrual accounting principles are applied. The building that houses the business is depreciated at an annual rate of $14,000. Develop the adjusting entry for year end. (1) Name the accounts impacted and how to use the format account name/debit or credit/dollar amount (10 points), and (2) explain how the Accounting Equation is impacted. (10 points)

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1. Question : (TCO 5) Internal Controls are required to safeguard assets and to ensure ethical business practices. (1) Identify and explain the reason for any two of the five components of internal control (10 points) and (2) provide examples of how your two selected components of internal control will meet the goal of safeguarding assets and promoting ethical business practices. (15 points)

2. Question : (TCO 5) The bank account as a control device helps to protect cash. One of the requirements is to conduct periodic bank statement reconciliations. Using the following data, complete the bank statement reconciliation. (Use the format shown on page 251 of your textbook.) (25 points)

Business Administration And Management

Business Administration and Management:Inherent anti money laundering and corporate governance issues.

A case study 

Business Administration and Management of Nigeria.

2000 words research proposal

Case Analysis For Management Class (1pg, Single Space)

Please read the Casino case, and the PowerPoint of the class. Write a case analysis answering the following questions. Thank you! 

There are two question for this case:

1.Examine the structure of the casino industry (Apply the five-force model).

2.What has been the effect of the changing industry structure on U.S. casinos?

Please provide you answers in no less than a total of 400 words. And don't forget to quote anything you are exactly borrowing from somewhere else and also provide reference for those instances.

Culture In T

Pollution is often an unavoidable byproduct of the production of economic goods and services.  Environmental pollution is costly and harmful, and we devote significant resources to environmental improvement.

Assuming that it is feasible to do so; do you think we should commit to cleaning 100% of pollution from the environment?  Support your viewpoint with course concepts."

he Organization

ECO 320 – REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Describe the ways in which the government provides a safety net for banks. How has that safety net evolved over time?

2. Describe the ways in which the Dodd-Frank Act changes banking regulation.

3. What is a business cycle? What group determines the official starting and ending dates of business cycles in the United States?

4. Why should workers care about increases in labor productivity?

ACCT 212 Week 3 Case Study: Part A

Scenario

SuperSports Inc.reported pretax financial income of $260,000 for the year 2016. Taxable income of SuperSports is however different from its pretax financial income because of the items given below.

• Depreciation deducted on the tax return is $40,000 greater than the depreciation charged on Income Statement.

• Estimated Warranties Expenses charged to Income Statement is $30,000 but Warranties expenses deductible on tax return are $20,000

• $3,200 appear in the income statement of SuperSports as Fines and penalties paid.

• SuperSports received $ 6,000 interest from Tax Saving Municipal Bonds.

Enacted Tax Rate for the year 2016 is 30% and for 2017 is 35%

Required: For the year 2016, SuperSports Inc. requests you to:

1. Identify items of permanent and temporary difference from the information given

2. What items of temporary difference result in future taxable amounts and what items will result in future deductible amounts

3. Compute Taxable Income

4. Compute current income tax expense/Tax payable

5. Compute deferred taxes ( Deferred Tax Liability and Deferred Tax Asset)

6. Record journal entry for Income Tax Expense

7. Show how deferred taxes will be reported in the Balance Sheet.