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BUS 401 Week 1 DQ 1 The Role of Financial Management in a Firm
The Role of Financial Management in a Firm. Summarize the role of management as it
relates to finance in a corporation. In your post, address the following:
Indicate the various aspects of finance that management must understand.
Describe why a manager needs to understand the characteristics and importance of
financial markets including risk and efficiency.

2. Describe why cash flow is more important than sales in a business.
Discuss what could happen if management does not fulfill responsibilities related to
finance. If you have one, share a real world example from your own professional
experience or from an external source.
Your post should be 200-250 words in length.
BUS 401 Week 1 DQ 2 Financial Statements
Financial Statements. View the Important Financial Documents video which looks at the
fundamental financial documents every company needs; including the balance sheet,
income statement, and statement of cash flow. In your post, choose one of the financial
statements and explain how a manager would use the statement to drive financial
analysis and decision-making. Your post should be 200-250 words in length
BUS 401 Week 1 Financial Management Challenges and Ethics
Financial Management Challenges and Ethics. Find at least two articles from the
ProQuest database that highlight and discuss two of the biggest challenges facing
financial managers today. One of the articles should be about the challenge of
maintaining ethical financial integrity. The other article can be on any other challenge
that a financial manager may face (e.g., competition, foreign markets, government
intervention, etc.).
Summarize your findings from the articles in a two- to three-page paper excluding title
page and references page(s). The paper should be formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Be sure to properly cite your sources using APA
style.
BUS 401 Week 1 Quiz
1.Question :
The financial goal of a for-profit business is:
2.Question :Suppose two investments produce the same expected cash flows. We
would assign a higher value to the investment with:
3.Question :
Opportunity costs can vary over time and:
4.Question :

3. Time is a factor when determining the value of a possible investment. As investors, all
else being equal, we value investments:
5.Question :
An investment, such as a bond, will have a higher expected return (or yield) if it:
6.Question :
The value of an asset is based on four characteristics—cash flows, time, risk, and
opportunity costs—but in many situations we can estimate an asset’s value by:
7.Question :
Over the past 50 years, stocks listed on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) have:
8.Question :
The accounting method you use in your checkbook is best described as:
9.Question :
On the typical balance sheet, the right-hand side shows:
10.Question :
To arrive at a more accurate estimate of cash flow we would add depreciation expense
to net income. The next step would be to:
BUS 401 Week 2 DQ 1 Dreams Do Come True
Dreams Do Come True. Imagine that you have decided you need a new car, but not
any car will do; you have decided to purchase the car of your dreams. Conduct some
research as to the cost of this car. You have determined in this imagined scenario that
you could afford to make a 10% down payment. You can borrow the balance either
from your local bank using a four-year loan or from the dealership’s finance company.
If you purchase from your dealership’s finance company, the APR will be 10% with your
10% down and monthly payments over three years. However, the dealership will give
you a rebate of 5% of the car price after the three year term is complete. You want the
best deal possible, so you consider the following questions:
What type of car have you selected, and what will it cost?
What is the interest rate from your local bank for a car loan for four years?
What will your payment be to your local bank, assuming your 10% down payment? Be

4. sure to use the formula provided in Chapter 4 and show your work. How much will that
car have cost in four years?
What will your payment be to the dealership finance company assuming your 10%
down payment? Be sure to use the formula provided in Chapter 4 and show your work.
How much will that car have cost in 3 years?
Which is the better deal and why?
Investing in Bonds. Go to the Yahoo Finance Bonds Center.
Under: Features / BOND LOOKUP / Find Bonds by Name:
Type in the first letter of your last name.
Under “Type” Choose one of the “Corp” Bonds.
Assume interest rates for bonds today is 5% for an AAA rated bond. Calculate the price
of the bond you have selected relative to the 5%. Is the bond selling at a premium or a
discount? Why? Be sure to show how you arrived at your answer. What other factors
may influence the value of a bond?
BUS 401 Week 2 DQ 2 Present and Future Values, and Expected Returns
Present and Future Values, and Expected Returns. We examined two important topics in
finance this week: (a) present and future values and (b) security valuation.
Critically reflect on the importance of present and future values. What factors must be
considered when calculating present and future values? What other qualitative factors
play into present and future value decisions? Perhaps you have opportunities in your
professional life to use present and future values. What are some real or potential
applications of these concepts?
We also looked at expected returns. Why do bond values go down when interest rates
go up? Is this true in the opposite direction?
BUS 401 Week 2 Teaching Net Present Value (NPV) and Future Value (FV)
Teaching Net Present Value (NPV) & Future Value (FV). Assignment Instructions: You
have been asked by a manager in your organization to put together a training program
explaining Net Present Value (NPV) and Future Value (FV) and how they are used to
evaluate the price of stock.
Upon completing your Net Present Value (NPV) & Future Value (FV) Training Program,
employees should be able to:

5. Explain NPV and FV.
Describe the factors that are used in the NPV and the FV formulas.
Give an example of how to use the formulas for NPV and FV for a stock purchase.
Summarize the differences between the two formulas and the purpose of using each.
Develop a PowerPoint presentation that is 10 to 12 slides long (excluding title and
reference slides) and covers each of the above topics. In the slide notes, include your
explanations for each topic. If you need assistance, please refer to the Notes pane in
PowerPoint 2010 article. Format the presentation according to APA style guidelines as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Be sure to properly cite your sources using APA
style.
BUS 401 Week 2 Journal Present and Future Values, and Expected Returns
Present and Future Values, and Expected Returns.
We examined two important topics in finance this week: (a) present and future values
and (b) security valuation.
Critically reflect on the importance of present and future values. What factors must be
considered when calculating present and future values? What other qualitative factors
play into present and future value decisions? Perhaps you have opportunities in your
professional life to use present and future values. What are some real or potential
applications of these concepts?
We also looked at expected returns. Why do bond values go down when interest rates
go up? Is this true in the opposite direction?
BUS 401 Week 2 Quiz
1.Question :
The longer we have to wait for a future amount to be received:
2.Question :
Compounding means that:
3.Question :
An ordinary annuity has its first payment ______, but an annuity due has its first
payment _________.

6. 4.Question :
The great majority of stock trades occur:
5.Question :
Shareholders gains come in the form of:
6.Question :
Interest rates are given as annual rates. If semiannual (twice a year) compounding is
being used, then you would make the following adjustments:
7.Question :
Which of the following is true of the structure of a zero-coupon bond?
8.Question :
If we make the assumption that a company’s dividends grow at some constant rate,
then we can value the stock as:
9.Question :
Which of the following is NOT true of preferred stock?
10.Question :
Zeta Corporation just paid a $2.00 dividend. Analysts believe that Zeta Corporation’s
dividend will grow by 20% next year, and then settle into a constant growth regime at
5% per year into the future. If investors assign a required rate of return of 12% to
Zeta’s stock, what should the stock sell for today?
BUS 401 Week 3 DQ 1 Cash Flows From Working
Cash Flows From Working. It may surprise you that there are cash flows associated
with holding a job. Using the examples provided in Chapter 6, construct a simple cash
flow statement and payback calculation for when your job expenses will be covered for
employment you currently have or have had in the past. Include the following in your
cash flow statement:
Expenses associated with working
Any initial investments

7. Taxes
BUS 401 Week 3 DQ 2 Capital Budgeting
Capital Budgeting. View the Capital Budgeting video, which provides some factors that
should be considered in capital budgeting considerations.
Imagine the producers of this video ask you to appear in the video to offer two
additional considerations in capital budgeting decisions. One consideration must be
quantitative (numeric). The other must be qualitative (non-numeric). Write a script to
describe capital budgeting considerations that you think are important for managers to
consider. Your script should be 200 to 250 words.
BUS 401 Week 3 Return on Investment Education Funding
Return on Investment: Education Funding. Develop a three- to four-page analysis,
excluding the title page and reference page(s), on the projected return on investment
for your college education and projected future employment. This analysis will consist
of two parts.
First, explain how you made the decision to pursue a degree in Business or Finance. In
your explanation, include a summary of expenses related to that decision. Also, include
things like cost of tuition, cost of books, and the interest that you may pay on any
loans.
Next, conduct research on your desired occupation and identify how much
compensation (return) you expect to earn. How long will it take to pay back the return
on this investment? Be sure to consider the trade-off between the cost of education and
the expected return on investment.
BUS 401 Week 3 Quiz
1.Question :
The appropriate cash flows for evaluating a corporate investment decision are:
2.Question :
The typical corporate investment requires a large cash outlay followed by several years
of cash inflows. To make these cash flows comparable, we do which of the following?
3.Question :

8. If depreciation expense is a noncash charge, why do we consider it when determining
cash flows?
4.Question :
The internal rate of return is:
5.Question :
Chapter 7 introduced three methods for evaluating a corporate investment decision.
Which of the following is not one of those methods?
6.Question :
In perfect capital markets, the capital structure decision is:
7.Question :
The interplay of the tax advantages of debt and the threat of bankruptcy results in:
8.Question :
Costs associated with bankruptcy include:
9.Question :
All else being equal, as debt replaces equity in a profitable company’s capital structure,
which of the following occurs?
10.Question :
Two important aspects of debt financing are its tax advantages and the threat of
bankruptcy. As a company shifts to more and more debt financing:
BUS 401 Week 4 Assignment Identifying and Managing Risk
Identifying and Managing Risk
In this assignment, you will compare and evaluate risk management techniques from
experts in the field.
Go to the Ashford University Library and find one article by James Kallman. Dr.
Kallman, an expert in the field of risk management, has written many articles on
managing financial risk. Find a second article in the Library from another credible
author of your choice who also provides recommendations for risk management.

9. Develop a three- to four-page analysis, excluding title and reference page(s), of the
techniques Dr. Kallman has identified for managing risks. In this analysis, compare Dr.
Kallman’s techniques to the techniques recommended in the second article you
researched. Explain why you either agree or disagree with each authors’
recommendations. Identify other factors you believe should be considered in risk
management. The assignment should be comprehensive and include specific examples.
The paper should be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
You must cite at least two scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library, one
being an article by Dr. Kallman.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your
assignment.
BUS 401 Week 4 DQ 1 Interviewing Peter Lynch
Interviewing Peter Lynch. Review the “Minimizing Risk” video segment, which is
available through your online course.
In the video segment, you will watch an interview with two great investors of the
twentieth century. Imagine you are Harry Reasoner, and you are allowed to ask Peter
Lynch one question about market risk, discount rates, or the weighted average cost of
capital (WACC). What question would you ask? Why do you feel that is an important
question?
BUS 401 Week 4 DQ 2 Cost of Capital
Cost of Capital. Corporations often use different costs of capital for different operating
divisions. Using an example, calculate the weighted cost of capital (WACC). What are
some potential issues in using varying techniques for cost of capital for different
divisions? If the overall company weighted average cost of capital (WACC) were used as
the hurdle rate for all divisions, would more conservative or riskier divisions get a
greater share of capital? Explain your reasoning. What are two techniques that you
could use to develop a rough estimate for each division’s cost of capital? Your initial
response should be 200 to 250 words
BUS 401 Week 4 Journal Risk and Return
Risk and Return
We examined two very important topics in finance this week: risk and return.

10. To summarize our discussion of the tradeoffs involved with risk and return, view the
Evaluating Business
Performance: Small Business Case Studies video available through your online course.
Critically reflect on the importance of the risk and return balance. Consider the
following:
Can we ever have any return without some type of risk?
If you take on a large risk, are you guaranteed a large return? Why or why not?
What other factors play into risks that are not covered in the video?
When have you had to consider risk and return in personal or professional decision-
making?
BUS 401 Week 4 Quiz
1.Question :
Investors will make an investment if:
2.Question :
Which of the following is true regarding market risk?
3.Question :
Which of the following statements regarding the cost of equity is true?
4.Question :
The weighted average cost of capital is:
5.Question :
In the Capital Asset Pricing Model, the risk-free rate:
6.Question :
In the Capital Asset Pricing Model, the market risk premium can be thought of as:
7.Question :

11. A bond pays semiannual coupon payments of $30 each. It matures in 20 years and is
selling for $1,200. What is the firm’s cost of debt if the bond’s par value is $1,000?
(Don’t forget this is a semiannual coupon.)
8.Question :
Which of the following is beta is used for?
9.Question :
The discount rate used in project evaluation should:
10.Question :
The financing mix reflected in the WACC should:
BUS 401 Week 5 DQ 1 Ratio Analysis
Ratio Analysis. Using the Ashford University Library as a resource, find two articles that
discuss financial ratio analysis. Identify two advantages and two disadvantages to using
ratios in financial analysis. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format as outlined in
the Ashford Writing Center.
BUS 401 Week 5 DQ 2 Applying Ratios to a Business
Applying Ratios to a Business. Access the Evaluating Business Performance: Small
Business Case Studies video in your online course.
The video focuses on profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and stability of business. Given
what you have learned about ratio analysis, choose one of the businesses from the
video (Rose Chong Costumes, Anro’s Floor Maintenance, or John Osborne’s Gym and
Squash Center) and identify two ratios that would be helpful for the owner of the
business to monitor. Be sure to explain what the ratio would tell the owner, and how it
can be improved for the business.
BUS 401 Week 5 Final Paper
Focus of the Final Paper
Evaluation of Corporate Performance
For the Final Paper, you will apply the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a
company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you

12. will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company. You will then write a report
either recommending or not recommending purchase of the company stock.
Research Tip: The Mergent database in the Ashford University Library contains
company profiles and financial information for publicly traded companies and their
competitors. To access this database, enter the Ashford University Library by clicking
the “Library” link on the left navigation bar in your online course. Once you are in the
Library, select “Find Articles and More” in the top menu panel. Next, select “Databases
A-Z” and go to section M to access the Mergent database. For help with using Mergent,
use “Mergent Online Quick Tips.”
For help with reading an annual report access this handy guide from Money Chimp.
The completed report should include:
An introduction to the company, including background information.
A complete and thorough financial statement review.
Pro Forma financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) for the next
fiscal year, assuming a 10% growth rate in sales and cost of goods sold (COGS) for the
next year.
Complete ratio analysis for the last fiscal year using at least two ratios from each of the
following categories:
Liquidity
Financial leverage
Asset management
Profitability
Market value
Calculate return on equity (ROE) using the DuPont system.
Calculate economic value added.
A synopsis of your findings, including your recommendations and rationale for whether
or not to purchase stock from this company.
This report should be eight to ten pages long excluding title page and reference
page(s). Use APA 6th edition formatting guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center. Support your findings and recommendations with evidence from at least five
scholarly resources; such as the textbook, industry reports, and articles from the
Ashford University Library.