Objectives:
The objective of this assignment is to develop analytical skills beyond basic financial analysis
in terms of exploring how key value drivers affect firm value.
Reference:
Textbook Chapter 7 (Figure 7.4) Drivers of Long-Term Value and Quick Reference Guide.
Requirements:
a) Select a firm of your choice, and accessing the Eikon financial database, extract financial
data for the last five years. Please note that retail firms such as Amazon, Target, or
Walmart, which do not have manufacturing operations would be unsuitable for both
individual assignments. So please choose wisely so that you can use this extracted data for
both your individual assignments.
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b) Analyze the extracted data, by integrating operational, financial, and value measures and
analysis should focus on value creation by your selected firm based on:
1) Revenue Growth - acquisition or organic
2) Relative Pricing Strength - competitive comparative advantage
3) Operating Effectiveness operating and contribution margin
4) Operating capital, Innovation, and performance
c) Refer to Chapter 8 of the Text, and using guiding principles, discuss an appropriate
dashboard design using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your organization
d) Submit your analysis as a Word document (APA format, with data tables embedded in the
document and referenced in your discussion.
Following the IRL pressures framework, compare and contrast AB InBev's strategy, structure, and performance with that of one or more other firms operating in a similar industry (That is, beer). Comment on the similarities/differences in their foreign market strategy, structure and performance. Which strategy and structure would you recommend for each firm and why?
Prepare the beginning balance sheet as of December 31, 2020 as well as the three financial Question 1 (35 points): see sheet 01 statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. 11 2020:
Question 4 (8 points): see sheet 04 Find the most recent fiscal year's financial statements for Apple Inc. Find the depreciation and utization amount and the capex amount for the most recent fiscal year.
Prior to beginning work in this discussion thread, read pages 51 through 80 of Understanding Corporate Annual Reports, Voluntary disclosures in corporate annual reports - More than meets the eye, and Integrated Performance Report. This is the time to share in discussion format your critical learnings and any details from your AOR. These thoughts should be qualitative, quantitative, generic, and specific. The learnings should be related to your AOR and what you can put to work in the short- and long-term in the real world. Please use 150 words or more.
1. The KK Business is considering two capital asset investment projects. Project 1 is requires a capital expenditure of $1,125,000. The project has an estimated useful life of five years and no salvage value. The estimated net cash flows and net Income from the first project are as follows: The company's minimum desired rate of return is 14%. The present value of $1 at compound interest of 14% for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years is .877, 769, 675, 592 and 519, respectively. Determine: (a) the average rate of return on investment, including the effect of depreciation on the investment, and (b) the net present value.
1) Based on Transaction Cost Theory, analyze Apple situation during the global chip shortage in terms of Uncertainty, Number of Potential Suppliers, Asset Specificity
Question 1Using the internet and/or the University library, conduct research to find another example ofrecording revenue too soon.Please provide a summary of the example including how the scheme was discovered and theconsequences.Do not use the text box to submit the assignment.The summary should be of 1 page (using APA format), single spaced.Include the citation for the scheme that you discuss.Papers submitted without references will receive a zero.Please remember you must cite all work that is take from sources.