Finance

Which of the required financial statements explain the difference between two balance sheet dates? Describe how these financial statements explain the difference between two different balance sheets completed on different dates. Do you agree or disagree with the statement: “Because many estimates are used in the preparation of financial statements, the statements are not a meaningful and accurate measurement of the financial position of a company.” Why/why not? Is the use of estimates in accounting ethical? Why/why not?

This final project addresses the following course outcomes:? Analyze the financial condition of companies by accurately interpreting basic financial information used for informing business decisions? Determine the importance of accounting regulations and reporting requirements in the preparation of financial reports? Conduct basic financial analysis that accurately utilizes horizontal, vertical, and ratio techniques to determine the overall financial health of companiesThe project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality finalsubmissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Four, Six, and Eight. Your final submission, the financial analysis, will be submitted in Module Ten.PromptYou are an analyst for Coffee Connection, a coffee shop located in the Midwest. You have been marginally successful as a company.You are now tasked withanalyzing the competition and developing benchmarks for the purpose of both improving profitability and expanding operations. You have identified Starbucks asyour most similar competitor. Your job now is to use multiple tools to analyze Starbucks’ performance and offer well-researched observations concerning thesuccess and challenges faced by Starbucks. You should include an Excel spreadsheet with all calculations.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 275 words:  There are many potential goals of a corporation, such as: minimize costs, maximize sales, maximize employment, maximize earnings, maximize shareholder wealth, maximize dividend payments, etc. Which one is the best for the long-term health of the company and society?

The scenario is designed to help you determine and evaluate the payment amount of a car loan and a mortgage, based on the assumption that your household income is $36,000 per year or $3,000 per month. Based on your income, you may spend 28% of your monthly income on housing, and 10% on a car loan. You are to put a 3% down payment on the house and a 10% down payment on the car. Tasks: What is the maximum car payment and mortgage payment you can afford with the following conditions: your monthly household income, 10% for the car payment over 4 years, and 28% for the 15 year mortgage payments? Create a complete amortization schedule for the car, using the information above. Analyze the distributions of principal, interest and the balance over the life of the loan.

Role playing: student will play as workers/managers in one type of financial institution of professor’s choice (please refer to the textbook Chapters 11 to 18). During the COVID-19 pandemic time period, the presentation is replaced by the video of your webnar. And present to your classmates about a.    What kinds of financial instruments/services are sold here? b.    How to market your products/services to customers? c.     The regulations of the financial institutions. d.    How your institution manages the risk

Discuss financing options for your business.  Which do you think is a good fit for your business and why? (minimum 300 words) My business:  I want to venture in personal training business services due to the high market gap created in the lifestyle industry where most individuals have succumbed to the typical poor lifestyle adopted by ones surrounding community. Personal trainers in most cases help individuals achieve fitness and diet goals where demand in the industry is quite high due to the high number of people requiring the services whether as a result of personal choice of wellness or perhaps because of health reasons. The industry is a budding industry with an average of above twenty per cent in every decade, especially in first world countries. Due to the fact it is not a high capital intensive industry yet with a decent business return once one has acquired the personal certification this structure ensures that business structure can be reviewed in future depending on the growth curve of the customer base.

Discuss financing options for your business.  Which do you think is a good fit for your business and why? (minimum 300 words) My business idea is to start a technology business that will offer cybersecurity tools and solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs. This firm will provide much-needed services in the contemporary business environment.

Describe how you have personally used financial and real assets. what areas of investment planning appear to be most significcant to you personally and professionally? Explain why ? Also, access a financial planning app or website such as Mint ( https://www.mint.com) and investing app or website such as Robinhood ( https://robinhood.com/us/en/). Then, discuss how you can implement these tools into your inbestment planning. Also, dicsuss how technology has helped you better manage your financial and real assets.

Conducting a Market-Demand Analysis: A Case Study of Major League Soccer Expansion Due Monday, August 3 by 9:00 am Learning Objectives ·      After completing this case study, students will be able to: ·      Develop critical aspects of a market-demand analysis for a sport organization ·      Apply key financial functions such as comparables analysis, ticket-demand analysis, corporate depth analysis, and optimal facility-size projection using a given data set ·      Critically evaluate key pieces of financial information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on that information. Your task Select one of the proposed cities to host a new MLS franchise and prepare a written bid proposal for your selected city.  Your proposal should make a compelling case for why your city should be awarded an MLS franchise.  The questions/tasks at the end of the case provide guidance as to what kinds of financial analysis will help you build a strong case for your city.  You do not need to answer each question, per se, but you should include all relevant analysis in your report.  Note: Charlotte, St. Louis, and Sacramento have been awarded an MLS franchise since this case was written and may not be used. The case study provides several key points of data for you to consider, but you may need to do additional research.  The content from Chapter 11 should be used as a guide.  At a minimum, your proposal should include: ·      Comparables analysis ·      Individual ticket demand ·      Corporate demand ·      Event activity ·      Facility specifications and operating estimates You do not need to include the financing mechanisms for a new stadium (if needed), but should indicate whether a new facility is required and estimate the cost of the new or renovated stadium.  You should also provide a narrative that strongly makes the case for your city as the home of the newest MLS franchise.  Since we are in a finance class, the case should be supported by financial realities. You do not need to develop team name, colors, etc., although you are welcome to do so.  You should pay attention to the appearance of your proposal.  Since this is a marketing piece, as well as a strategic and financial piece, the sizzle is important (not just the steak). You may work with one other student if you so choose.  Or, you can work on your own.  If you are working with a partner, let me know asap. file:///Users/apple/Downloads/MLS%20Market%20Demand%20Analysis.pdf Team City MSA pop Number of Major League Franchises^ Population Per Franchise Median Household Income Median Property Value Chicago Fire Bridgeview, IL 9,512,999 6    $                                                    50,615  $                                       162,800 Colorado Rapids Commerce City, CO 2,814,330 4    $                                                    66,053  $                                       201,000 Columbus Crew SC Columbus, OH 2,021,632 2    $                                                    45,659  $                                       129,100 DC United Washington D.C. 6,097,687 5    $                                                    70,848  $                                       475,800 FC Dallas Frisco, TX 7,246,231 5    $                                                 114,098  $                                       277,600 Houston Dynamo Houston, TX 6,313,158 4    $                                                    32,698  $                                          76,500 Los Angeles Galaxy Carson, CA 13,131,431 7    $                                                    72,421  $                                       351,000 Montreal Impact Montreal, QC 4,098,927 2    $                                                    75,010  $                                       299,900 New England Revolution Foxboro, MA 4,628,910 4    $                                                    64,290  $                                       334,700 New York City FC New York, NY 20,153,634 9    $                                                    53,373  $                                       494,800 New York Red Bulls Harrison, NJ 20,153,634 9    $                                                    56,713  $                                       306,900 Orlando City SC Orlando, FL 2,387,138 2    $                                                    42,318  $                                       160,500 Philadelphia Union Chester, PA 6,069,875 5    $                                                    85,976  $                                       325,800 Portland Timbers Portland, OR 2,389,228 2    $                                                    55,003  $                                       295,100 Real Salt Lake Sandy, UT 1,153,430 2    $                                                    79,491  $                                       277,600 San Jose Earthquakes San Jose, CA 1,976,836 2    $                                                    84,647  $                                       609,500 Seattle Sounders FC Seattle, WA 3,733,580 3    $                                                    70,594  $                                       452,800 Sporting Kansas City Kansas City, MO 2,159,159 3    $                                                    45,821  $                                       133,400 Toronto FC Toronto, ON 5,928,040 4    $                                                    75,270  $                                       699,000 Vancouver Whitecaps FC Vancouver, BC 2,463,431 2    $                                                    76,040  $                                       756,200

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