Effects of Industry Concentration in Financial Reports Does industry concentration effect firm decision to stop reporting quarterly financial reports?
Effects of Industry Concentration in Financial Reports
Write in each article the type of data that has been used in the article , the period and what kind of model ( propit or logit) and why. The article is very important to be related to the topic. Industrial concentration” refers to a structural characteristic of the business sector. It is the degree to which production in an industry—or in the economy as a whole—is dominated by a few large firms. Once assumed to be a symptom of “market failure,” concentration is, for the most part, seen nowadays as an indicator of superior economic performance.
Business and MNC Finance Discussions Please answer all these discussions separately- 75- 150 words. Please do not put in paper form, just simply answer the questions and have a reference at the end of EACH one.
Business and MNC Finance Discussions
What have you learned about Finance that may help you in the future? Why the exchange rate impacts business transactions and decisions. Explain some strategies that are used by those that are wealthy – maybe some make help you to make yourself become rich? How cultural changes impact business. What is an MNC and what challenges might they face. PT MNC Finance offers financial services.
Foreign Income at a Discounted Tax Rate 1. Do you think it’s fair that companies have been able to bring foreign income back into the US at a discounted tax rate?
Foreign Income at a Discounted Tax Rate
2. Do you think this has a positive or negative impact on the US economy?
Re: S-Corporations
1. How do fringe benefit rules apply to S-corporations? For many of today’s investors, diversification goes beyond owning companies in a variety of industries – it means adding securities from different parts of the globe, too. In fact, many wealth management experts recommend diverting a third or more of one’s stock allocation into foreign enterprises to create a more efficient portfolio.
Financial Statements Analysis and Accounting Case Study Requires written presentation as follows:
Analyze the financial statements provided herein. When necessary, student must acquire or develop other financial statements or financial reports as needed to support an independent analysis.
Financial Statements Analysis and Accounting Case Study
Using the five attributes and required format below to Identify a minimum of two significant problems/issues.
Five Attributes must be ordered as follows:
1. Condition
2. Cause
3. Effect
4. Criteria
5. Recommendation
Financial Statements Analysis and Accounting Case Study Specific Problem
Be advised this case study may NOT include required financial statements.
1. Condition Statement: What is the specific problem or potential issue uncovered (Income Statement matters can be used in this Case. Due to time constraint select only one CONDITION.
Note: Revealed after variance analysis or trend analysis and corroborated by a Financial statement account or class of accounts.
2. Cause statement: What CAUSED the specific condition to occur? Cite specific accounts or activity found to be causing increases or decreases to relevant accounts.
Note: The CAUSE must directly contribute to the CONDITION.
3. Effect: You must select at least two ratios directly contributing to the condition Must use language that reflects/measures the increase or decrease resulting from ratios chosen.
Note: The EFFECT includes at least two ratios used to measure impact upon the CAUSE as related to the CONDITION.
4. Criteria: Requires comparing ratios used in the EFFECT to Industry average ratios of likeness to EFFECT.
Note: CRITERIA: Continue connecting the DOTs between the condition, cause and effect. Next, each ratio used in your EFFECT must be compared to the industry ratio. The results of this comparison is used to show what other company averages are relative to this company.
5. Recommendation: Based on aforementioned findings what corrective actions is deemed appropriate?
FASB Financial Reporting for Tier 1 Research Examine FASB financial reporting requirements for a Tier I Research.
FASB Financial Reporting for Tier 1 Research
However since this is a group project I’m only required to do the Following subject for John Hopkins University. University financials included.
GAAP and Net Assets. The Financial Accounting Standards Board has the authority to establish and interpret generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants both recognize FASB standards as the official authority for the basis and preparation of financial statements in the United States.
FinancialMisconduct Ethical Issues In Section 3 Ethical Issues, add 5 the following issues involved in chapter 3 ppt
Financial Misconduct Ethical Issues
Misuse company of resource
Conflict of interest
Dual relationship
Financial misconduct
Bribery
Make an index of the contents
Make an index of the figures
Type the name of the figures below it. The purpose of a presumed incompatibility of ethics and finance has been strengthened by the recent crisis that erupted in Summer 2007. To attempt to escape from this dilemma, the restoration of relevant ethical principles would be one of the main conditions required in order to avoid the recurrence of past errors.
“This is a new policy,” said Chris Albert, director of corporate services, who was joined during council’s Oct. 1 meeting by consultant Tracey Seitz Polowich, principal of Contigo Business Service Inc., the company previously commissioned to facilitate the municipality’s effort to develop a new strategic plan and vision. Outlining several of the policy’s highlights, he said the Municipal Government Act regulates the town’s debt limits at 150 per cent of operating revenue as well as debt servicing limits of 25 per cent of operating revenue.
An Executive Report on Performance Evaluation You are required to select a financial institution from UK of USA.
An Executive Report on Performance Evaluation
The data needed for the project can be obtained from the annual reports and the financial statements of the company for the last 3-5 years.
Required Information An Executive Report on Performance Evaluation
As the Financial Analyst, you have been asked to write an executive report on the performance evaluation for a Board meeting that has been called to discuss the matter. You report should cover the following matters.
(1) Examine the recent development of their products, and services. Identify and explain the financial instruments which are listed as asset and liabilities in their balance sheet.
[30% of the overall mark]
(2) Critically assess the factors which underlie the development of those products, services and instruments.
[40% of the overall mark]
(3) Critically analyse the future opportunities and threats of the financial institution.
Comparative Analysis on Country Risks and Opportunities Compare and contrast two countries from two different regions in terms of the advantages and risks they present for a firm’s market entry.
Comparative Analysis on Country Risks and Opportunities
The report on country comparisons is based on
assessing various risks: cross-cultural, financial/currency, country (political, legal, government intervention etc.) commercial risks (competitiveness, partner selection, timing of entry,
operational issues, strategy execution issues etc) to evaluate attractive options for entry (i.e. options which are consistent with achieving competitive advantage).
Comparative Analysis on Country Risks and Opportunities and Factors for Consideration
Consider the following factors which are considered highly relevant to country attractiveness
and assessment of risk to international business entry and operations: Macro-level political
and social context, macro-level openness of the economy, product markets, labour markets
and capital markets. In your analysis, focus on how culture and institutional frameworks of the
countries affect ethics, CSR, sustainability, and responsible international strategy and
management practices. Analyze country-specific characteristics and factors which are not
reflected in traditional indicators/measurements. Map each country’s institutional context to
explore any institutional voids.
Comparative Analysis on Country Risks and Opportunities Conclusion
In your conclusion, based on the findings of your analysis, state which country/market is the more attractive entry option.
The report should be in the style of a business report with a clear executive summary, introduction, discussion sections, recommendations and a conclusion (plus any appropriately cited references and appendices which are not counted as part of the overall assessment word count).
References to be presented as per Harvard referencing style.
Finance Sector Analysis and the Key Competitors Describe the sector (You could indicate key competitors; this could be a table with your companies listed first and any key competitors you did not have in your portfolio highlighted.
Finance Sector Analysis and the Key Competitors
You might point out the best and worst companies you found in the sector — even if they are not in your portfolio) and point out recent news (For recent news, I would accept anything happening from 2015 to now as recent enough to consider. I do not want a boring list of news items, but you could highlight major legislation, regulations, lawsuits, or corporate events that stand out.)
Compare three companies which include your 2 assigned + any other you choose that was in your portfolio (You could plot their stock prices over time or any other performance measure you want; you could describe how they are similar or how they differ, you could examine their capital structures using the WACC command from Bloomberg and compare or many other functions that Bloomberg has) and how they fared within the sector
Finance Sector Analysis and the Key Competitors Discussion Chapter
Discuss the international company from your sector (You could indicate what might be different between US laws, regulations, investors, etc. and those in the home country of that company. You could look at the risk profile of that country and the US using sources like the World Bank website or some others that tell you more country specific details. You might also use the Economic Indicators section of Bloomberg. Important international news affecting the sector might be noted.)
Section 4 – More detailed company analysis (consider financial ratios or governance indicators)
Section 5 – Sector comparison (choose any other sector you want and discuss how it is similar and/or how it is different from your assigned sector (You could tell how the current economic conditions favors your sector or the other sector more and why; Maybe your sector faces greater hurdles in terms of borrowing, attracting equity investors, regulations, etc. Give examples.)
Conclusion: Give a statement (perhaps a paragraph) indicating whether the outlook overall is positive or negative for your sector, as well as for some of the specific stocks in your portfolio. (For example, which stocks should be bought and why; which should be sold and why)
