cash Flows and Financial ForecastAs someone who already runs a b.docxtroutmanboris
cash Flows and Financial Forecast
As someone who already runs a business, it is hard to consider a new platform using an online store since my company is a service-oriented business. In fact, we do not offer any retail product However, as skilled craftsman, we do have the skill sets needed to create custom built wooden furniture for customers. This is a venture I have considered many times, but do not feel it is in our best interest to do so despite the potential earning capacity. I feel that the cannibalism to our niche will have too far an impact to change our operations in this way. For the purpose of this discussion, I will present a hypothetical 5-year financial forecast for the creation and sale of mission style living room furniture through an online marketplace.
To test the viability of the custom furniture market, we will only offer two products that can be purchased together as a set or separately. Coffee tables will sell for a price of $450 each and end tables will sell for a price of $325 each. We anticipate that we can manufacture no more than 2 of each of the products every month, totaling 24 per year. In order to start this project, we will need to invest in a new table saw for $3500. The saw has a salvage value of $500 and a life of 10 years. Using straight-line depreciation, the asset will depreciate at $300 per year during the initial 5-year period. We will assume a 28% tax rate for this venture leaving the after-tax cost of the saw $2520. To construct the tables, there will be an annual cost of $2,500 for lumber and $450 in finishing supplies and materials. Construction of tables will take an increased labor cost of $11,000 annually.
Projected Revenues and Expenses
Revenues
Year
1
2
3
4
5
End Tables @$325
$7,800.00
$7,800.00
$7,800.00
$7,800.00
$7,800.00
Coff. Tables @ $450
$10,800.00
$10,800.00
$10,800.00
$10,800.00
$10,800.00
Total Revenues
$18,600.00
$18,600.00
$18,600.00
$18,600.00
$18,600.00
Expenses
Year
1
2
3
4
5
Wages
$11,000.00
$11,000.00
$11,000.00
$11,000.00
$11,000.00
Equipment
$3,500.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
Lumber
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Finishing Supplies
$450.00
$450.00
$450.00
$450.00
$450.00
Depreciation
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
Total Expenses
$17,750.00
$14,500.00
$14,500.00
$14,500.00
$14,500.00
Taxes, Profits, and Cash Flow
Year
1
2
3
4
5
Profit
$850.00
$4,100.00
$4,100.00
$4,100.00
$4,100.00
Taxes
$238.00
$1,148.00
$1,148.00
$1,148.00
$1,148.00
Net Profit
$612.00
$2,952.00
$2,952.00
$2,952.00
$2,952.00
Cash Flow
$912.00
$3,252.00
$3,252.00
$3,252.00
$3,252.00
The table above shows positive cash flows totaling $13,920 over the 5-year period. However, this number does not take into account the future value of present projections. We will assume an infla.
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BA 620 Managerial Finance
Group Problem Set 2 (125 points)
This problem Set is based on materials covered in modules 5, 6, and 7. It is designed
for you to demonstrate your understanding and be able to apply basic capital budgeting
concepts, working capital management, dividend policy, and international financial
management.
Part 1: Capital Budgeting Analysis
Adams, Incorporated would like to add a new line of business to its existing retail
business. The new line of business will be the manufacturing and distribution of animal
feeds. This is a major capital project. Adams, Incorporated is aware you an in an MBA
program and would like you to help analysis the viability of this major business venture
based on the following information:
• The production line would be set up in an empty lot the company owns.
• The machinery’s invoice price would be approximately $200,000, another
$10,000 in shipping charges would be required, and it would cost an additional
$30,000 to install the equipment.
• The machinery has useful life of 4 years, and it is a MACRS 3-year asset.
• The machinery is expected to have a salvage value of $25,000 after 4 years of
use.
• This new line of business will generate incremental sales of 1,250 units per year
for 4 years at an incremental cost of $100 per unit in the first year, excluding
depreciation. Each unit can be sold for $200 in the first year. The sales price
and cost are expected to increase by 3% per year due to inflation.
• Net working capital would have to increase by an amount equal to 12% of sales
revenues. The firm’s tax rate is 40%, and its overall weighted average cost of
capital is 10%.
Required:
1. If the company spent $40,000 last year in the upkeep of the empty lot, should this
cost be included in the analysis? Why or why not?
2. Disregard the assumptions in part 1 above. What is the machinery’s depreciable
basis? What are the annual depreciation expenses?
3. Calculate the annual sales revenues and costs (other than depreciation).
4. Construct annual incremental operating cash flow statements.
5. Estimate the required net working capital for each year based on sales for the
following year. Working capital will be recovered at the end of year 4.
6. Calculate the after-tax salvage cash flow.
7. Calculate the net cash flows for each year. Based on these cash flows, what are
the project’s NPV, IRR, Profitability Index (PI), and payback?
8. Can you use the Payback method to decide whether this is a good project or
not? Why or why not?
9. Interpret what NPV, IRR, and Profitability Index (PI) mean. Based on your
interpretation, do these indicators suggest the new business line should be
undertaken?
Part 2: Working Capital Management
1. Adams Stores, Inc. is trying to determine the effect of its inventory turnover ratio and days
sales outstanding (DSO) on its cash flow cycle. Adams’ sales last year (.
BA 620 Managerial Finance Group Problem Set 2 (125 poi.docxwilcockiris
BA 620 Managerial Finance
Group Problem Set 2 (125 points)
This problem Set is based on materials covered in modules 5, 6, and 7. It is designed
for you to demonstrate your understanding and be able to apply basic capital budgeting
concepts, working capital management, dividend policy, and international financial
management.
Part 1: Capital Budgeting Analysis
Adams, Incorporated would like to add a new line of business to its existing retail
business. The new line of business will be the manufacturing and distribution of animal
feeds. This is a major capital project. Adams, Incorporated is aware you an in an MBA
program and would like you to help analysis the viability of this major business venture
based on the following information:
• The production line would be set up in an empty lot the company owns.
• The machinery’s invoice price would be approximately $200,000, another
$10,000 in shipping charges would be required, and it would cost an additional
$30,000 to install the equipment.
• The machinery has useful life of 4 years, and it is a MACRS 3-year asset.
• The machinery is expected to have a salvage value of $25,000 after 4 years of
use.
• This new line of business will generate incremental sales of 1,250 units per year
for 4 years at an incremental cost of $100 per unit in the first year, excluding
depreciation. Each unit can be sold for $200 in the first year. The sales price
and cost are expected to increase by 3% per year due to inflation.
• Net working capital would have to increase by an amount equal to 12% of sales
revenues. The firm’s tax rate is 40%, and its overall weighted average cost of
capital is 10%.
Required:
1. If the company spent $40,000 last year in the upkeep of the empty lot, should this
cost be included in the analysis? Why or why not?
2. Disregard the assumptions in part 1 above. What is the machinery’s depreciable
basis? What are the annual depreciation expenses?
3. Calculate the annual sales revenues and costs (other than depreciation).
4. Construct annual incremental operating cash flow statements.
5. Estimate the required net working capital for each year based on sales for the
following year. Working capital will be recovered at the end of year 4.
6. Calculate the after-tax salvage cash flow.
7. Calculate the net cash flows for each year. Based on these cash flows, what are
the project’s NPV, IRR, Profitability Index (PI), and payback?
8. Can you use the Payback method to decide whether this is a good project or
not? Why or why not?
9. Interpret what NPV, IRR, and Profitability Index (PI) mean. Based on your
interpretation, do these indicators suggest the new business line should be
undertaken?
Part 2: Working Capital Management
1. Adams Stores, Inc. is trying to determine the effect of its inventory turnover ratio and days
sales outstanding (DSO) on its cash flow cycle. Adams’ sales last year (.
InstructionsBUSN278 Budgeting and Forecasting Template Instruction.docxnormanibarber20063
InstructionsBUSN278 Budgeting and Forecasting Template InstructionsUse this spreadsheet structure to lay out the various sections of your project.The purpose of this spreadsheet is to make it easy for your professor to locate the various sections of your project. Please don't alter the worksheet tabs or titles.After you finish your calculations in this spreadsheet, you will have tocreate a written report where you take screenshots from this spreadsheetand put them in the Budget Proposal Template, along with necessary explanations. Detailed instructions for how to write the reportare found in the Budget Proposal Template, a Word document.
2.1 & 2.2 Sales ForecastPut your sales forecasting calculations here.
3.0 Capital Expenditure Budget
4.1 CashflowsPut your detailed cash inflows and cash outflows here, also showing net cash flow.
4.2 NPV AnalysisCreate an NPV analysis here.
4.3 Rate of Return CalculationsShow your rate of return calculations in this worksheet.
4.4 Payback Period CalculationsShow your payback period calculations here.
5.0 Pro Forma FinancialsPut your pro forma income statement, balance sheet, and cash budget here, along with any other supporting calculations or schedules.
"The Devil Is in the Details" As noted in the Introduction to Unit 4, we often make sound plans for change, but these plans often fail simply because we overlook details. For example, we make best plans to lose weight, but a carton of Butter Pecan Ice Cream finds its way into our shopping cart. Plans are one thing; execution of these plans can be quite another.
You are here in college, seeking a degree in Business Administration or perhaps some other degree where this course is required for your program of study. You are here for some specific reason (a better job, more pay, etc.), and you most likely have made plans for success. Let's evaluate some of these plans and details.
Why are you here working on your degree?
What is your plan for change?
What details do you need to include for you to execute this plan? What is your game plan? What is your strategy?
There will always be roadblocks in any and all plans, regardless of how much planning we do and how much attention to detail we give. One way to offset roadblocks is to monitor progress made. Another way is to celebrate successes, no matter how small, along the way.
Identify at least three possible roadblocks to your success here in school. What might keep you from successfully completing your courses and from graduating?
How will you deal with each of these roadblocks?
How do you plan to monitor your progress?
How do you plan to celebrate your successes, no matter how small? (Yes, ice cream works here!)
Change is defined as improvement - alteration or change for the better. "Continual improvement is good business." Business managers and leaders constantly strive for success - success in performance and in the competitive market place. Businesses must be adaptable to the factors of change and must look.
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Article Reviews: each class will typically offer at least one article that you are expected to read and which will be discussed during class. You may choose up to 5 articles during the semester and prepare a concise 2 page maximum essay (plus a cover sheet, cites page with full cites of the article and any other resources used, and any attached or embedded exhibits) to summarize key points in the article and how they apply specifically to the strategy and simulation decision-making for your team in J411. Graded essays submitted via the OnCourse Assignments tab and discussed by the author in class by the deadline earn up to 20 points each (15 points max if late or if not discussed).
Monthly Profit Report Trad'lPERFORMANCE DRINKS - MONTHLY PROFIT REPORTBasicHydrationIntensityPost WorkoutTotalREVENUE Sales$ 125,000$ 120,000$ 74,250$ 93,000$ 412,250COSTS Direct Materials$ 40,000$ 50,000$ 31,000$ 33,000$ 154,000 Direct Labor$ 25,000$ 20,000$ 10,000$ 18,000$ 73,000 Fringe Benefits on Direct Labor$ 11,250.00$ 9,000.00$ 4,500.00$ 8,100.00$ 32,850.00 Manufacturing Overhead$ 43,750.00$ 35,000.00$ 17,500.00$ 31,500.00$ 127,750.00 TOTAL COST$ 120,000.00$ 114,000.00$ 63,000.00$ 90,600.00$ 387,600.00GROSS MARGIN$ 5,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 11,250.00$ 2,400.00$ 24,650.00GROSS MARGIN RATIO4.00%5.00%15.15%2.58%5.98%Annual Volume:100,00080,00045,00060,000285,000Unit Price:$ 1.25$ 1.50$ 1.65$ 1.55$ 1.45Unit Cost:$ 1.200$ 1.425$ 1.400$ 1.510$ 1.360
Mfg OHDPERFORMANCE DRINKS - MONTHLY MFG OHD COST REPORTMonthly ChargeIndirect Labor$ 55,000.00Fringe Benefits on Indirect Labor$ 24,750.00Utilities$ 5,000.00Processing Equipment - Depreciation$ 10,000.00Preventative Maintenance$ 10,000.00Information Technology$ 23,000.00Total$ 127,750.00
ACCT640 – Managerial Accounting
Fall 2013
Case #2 – Performance Drinks: Applying Activity Based Costing
Background:
Performance Drinks, LLC is owned by Dave N. Port. Performance Drinks produces a variety of sports centered drinks. They began operations in 1993 shortly after Mr. Port graduated with his M.B.A. from Davenport University. The company saw early success as sports and fitness nutritional products gained new popularity in the 1990’s. Financially the company is sound and has been wise in controlling their growth over the years. However, within the last 18 months Mr. Port has noticed a drop in overall company profitability. This is especially troubling considering that the company has continued to experience top-line growth. Mr. Port and his management team have been considering developing a new product line. However, those plans have been put on hold until they can figure out why their profits are shrinking.
Performance Drinks makes four different kinds of sports drinks. Those drinks are as follows:
· Basic
· Hydration
· Intensity
· Post-Workout
Each of these drinks contains a slightly different nutr ...
An it manager’s new best friend the company balance sheet it-toolkitsIT-Toolkits.org
Hey IT manager, how is that company that you are working for currently doing? Yeah, yeah – I know that all of the press releases that your management keeps putting out say that things have never been better and the internal emails that you get from the big guy say the same thing. However, how are things really going? It turns out that you can answer this question if you know how to read your company’s balance sheet…
BA 385, Principles of FinanceThe Capstone AssignmentThe descri.docxikirkton
BA 385, Principles of Finance
The Capstone Assignment
The description here is a follow-up to the material presented in class. The SS template and assignment instructions are posted in Moodle. If you have questions after reading this please talk with me. – Thanks – Curt
To use the SS to its greatest advantage the following conditions for your business must be met:
1. It must be a start-up business
2. You must borrow money and demonstrate how you will repay your debt.
3. You must provide your own capital. This is the “sale of stock” row on the CF tab. Even if you are not a corporation, think of this as your owner financial contribution to the firm.
4. Your business must provide a physical product. You may not start a service firm such as an athletic facility (a running camp), an accounting firm (we’ll do your taxes), guide services (let me help you catch fish), or a consulting business (I charge $150 per hour with no appreciable cost of goods sold). A restaurant is OK because there is a definite cost per unit sold (that $6 burger has $1 worth of ingredients). I suggest that you manufacture items with easily identifiable revenues and expenses.
5. Pay yourself a decent living wage and show a profit. Why would you make up a failing company where you also get to be poor?
I believe this assignment is more valuable with a higher level of achievement and understanding if you are required to complete various portions on a regular basis throughout the term. As you complete the tabs on the SS you should also be completing a Word document explaining your assumptions. Later, as you need to change your SS values, be sure to ALSO CHANGE the assumptions on your Word document.
For the first submission you will submit two documents; a copy of your completed SS to-date and your corresponding Word document. In subsequent weeks you will REPLACE each of those documents with updated versions until you have completed the entire assignment. Only one partner should be submitting the assignments. Make sure all LAST names are in the title of the submitted documents so that I can review each and give credit to all group members.
Assignment portions are due within two hours of the completion of the last class period of the week. You may complete each portion of the overall assignment earlier than required, but late work will realize a modest penalty. Still, turning in your work late is vastly preferable to not turning in your work at all. The completed assignment is due two hours after the completion of the last regular day of class for the term (dead week).
After reviewing your submissions, (I INTEND to do this weekly…don’t hold your breath!) I will enter a score in Moodle for your work-to-date. The total possible points are 50 and I will enter a maximum of 5 points per tab/portion submitted.
Tabs:
Week 2: Intro Think of a name for your company and when you will start your business.
Week 3: CFI often start with this, the cash flow tab. After I think about what type ...
cash Flows and Financial ForecastAs someone who already runs a b.docxtroutmanboris
cash Flows and Financial Forecast
As someone who already runs a business, it is hard to consider a new platform using an online store since my company is a service-oriented business. In fact, we do not offer any retail product However, as skilled craftsman, we do have the skill sets needed to create custom built wooden furniture for customers. This is a venture I have considered many times, but do not feel it is in our best interest to do so despite the potential earning capacity. I feel that the cannibalism to our niche will have too far an impact to change our operations in this way. For the purpose of this discussion, I will present a hypothetical 5-year financial forecast for the creation and sale of mission style living room furniture through an online marketplace.
To test the viability of the custom furniture market, we will only offer two products that can be purchased together as a set or separately. Coffee tables will sell for a price of $450 each and end tables will sell for a price of $325 each. We anticipate that we can manufacture no more than 2 of each of the products every month, totaling 24 per year. In order to start this project, we will need to invest in a new table saw for $3500. The saw has a salvage value of $500 and a life of 10 years. Using straight-line depreciation, the asset will depreciate at $300 per year during the initial 5-year period. We will assume a 28% tax rate for this venture leaving the after-tax cost of the saw $2520. To construct the tables, there will be an annual cost of $2,500 for lumber and $450 in finishing supplies and materials. Construction of tables will take an increased labor cost of $11,000 annually.
Projected Revenues and Expenses
Revenues
Year
1
2
3
4
5
End Tables @$325
$7,800.00
$7,800.00
$7,800.00
$7,800.00
$7,800.00
Coff. Tables @ $450
$10,800.00
$10,800.00
$10,800.00
$10,800.00
$10,800.00
Total Revenues
$18,600.00
$18,600.00
$18,600.00
$18,600.00
$18,600.00
Expenses
Year
1
2
3
4
5
Wages
$11,000.00
$11,000.00
$11,000.00
$11,000.00
$11,000.00
Equipment
$3,500.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
Lumber
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Finishing Supplies
$450.00
$450.00
$450.00
$450.00
$450.00
Depreciation
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
Total Expenses
$17,750.00
$14,500.00
$14,500.00
$14,500.00
$14,500.00
Taxes, Profits, and Cash Flow
Year
1
2
3
4
5
Profit
$850.00
$4,100.00
$4,100.00
$4,100.00
$4,100.00
Taxes
$238.00
$1,148.00
$1,148.00
$1,148.00
$1,148.00
Net Profit
$612.00
$2,952.00
$2,952.00
$2,952.00
$2,952.00
Cash Flow
$912.00
$3,252.00
$3,252.00
$3,252.00
$3,252.00
The table above shows positive cash flows totaling $13,920 over the 5-year period. However, this number does not take into account the future value of present projections. We will assume an infla.
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BA 620 Managerial Finance
Group Problem Set 2 (125 points)
This problem Set is based on materials covered in modules 5, 6, and 7. It is designed
for you to demonstrate your understanding and be able to apply basic capital budgeting
concepts, working capital management, dividend policy, and international financial
management.
Part 1: Capital Budgeting Analysis
Adams, Incorporated would like to add a new line of business to its existing retail
business. The new line of business will be the manufacturing and distribution of animal
feeds. This is a major capital project. Adams, Incorporated is aware you an in an MBA
program and would like you to help analysis the viability of this major business venture
based on the following information:
• The production line would be set up in an empty lot the company owns.
• The machinery’s invoice price would be approximately $200,000, another
$10,000 in shipping charges would be required, and it would cost an additional
$30,000 to install the equipment.
• The machinery has useful life of 4 years, and it is a MACRS 3-year asset.
• The machinery is expected to have a salvage value of $25,000 after 4 years of
use.
• This new line of business will generate incremental sales of 1,250 units per year
for 4 years at an incremental cost of $100 per unit in the first year, excluding
depreciation. Each unit can be sold for $200 in the first year. The sales price
and cost are expected to increase by 3% per year due to inflation.
• Net working capital would have to increase by an amount equal to 12% of sales
revenues. The firm’s tax rate is 40%, and its overall weighted average cost of
capital is 10%.
Required:
1. If the company spent $40,000 last year in the upkeep of the empty lot, should this
cost be included in the analysis? Why or why not?
2. Disregard the assumptions in part 1 above. What is the machinery’s depreciable
basis? What are the annual depreciation expenses?
3. Calculate the annual sales revenues and costs (other than depreciation).
4. Construct annual incremental operating cash flow statements.
5. Estimate the required net working capital for each year based on sales for the
following year. Working capital will be recovered at the end of year 4.
6. Calculate the after-tax salvage cash flow.
7. Calculate the net cash flows for each year. Based on these cash flows, what are
the project’s NPV, IRR, Profitability Index (PI), and payback?
8. Can you use the Payback method to decide whether this is a good project or
not? Why or why not?
9. Interpret what NPV, IRR, and Profitability Index (PI) mean. Based on your
interpretation, do these indicators suggest the new business line should be
undertaken?
Part 2: Working Capital Management
1. Adams Stores, Inc. is trying to determine the effect of its inventory turnover ratio and days
sales outstanding (DSO) on its cash flow cycle. Adams’ sales last year (.
BA 620 Managerial Finance Group Problem Set 2 (125 poi.docxwilcockiris
BA 620 Managerial Finance
Group Problem Set 2 (125 points)
This problem Set is based on materials covered in modules 5, 6, and 7. It is designed
for you to demonstrate your understanding and be able to apply basic capital budgeting
concepts, working capital management, dividend policy, and international financial
management.
Part 1: Capital Budgeting Analysis
Adams, Incorporated would like to add a new line of business to its existing retail
business. The new line of business will be the manufacturing and distribution of animal
feeds. This is a major capital project. Adams, Incorporated is aware you an in an MBA
program and would like you to help analysis the viability of this major business venture
based on the following information:
• The production line would be set up in an empty lot the company owns.
• The machinery’s invoice price would be approximately $200,000, another
$10,000 in shipping charges would be required, and it would cost an additional
$30,000 to install the equipment.
• The machinery has useful life of 4 years, and it is a MACRS 3-year asset.
• The machinery is expected to have a salvage value of $25,000 after 4 years of
use.
• This new line of business will generate incremental sales of 1,250 units per year
for 4 years at an incremental cost of $100 per unit in the first year, excluding
depreciation. Each unit can be sold for $200 in the first year. The sales price
and cost are expected to increase by 3% per year due to inflation.
• Net working capital would have to increase by an amount equal to 12% of sales
revenues. The firm’s tax rate is 40%, and its overall weighted average cost of
capital is 10%.
Required:
1. If the company spent $40,000 last year in the upkeep of the empty lot, should this
cost be included in the analysis? Why or why not?
2. Disregard the assumptions in part 1 above. What is the machinery’s depreciable
basis? What are the annual depreciation expenses?
3. Calculate the annual sales revenues and costs (other than depreciation).
4. Construct annual incremental operating cash flow statements.
5. Estimate the required net working capital for each year based on sales for the
following year. Working capital will be recovered at the end of year 4.
6. Calculate the after-tax salvage cash flow.
7. Calculate the net cash flows for each year. Based on these cash flows, what are
the project’s NPV, IRR, Profitability Index (PI), and payback?
8. Can you use the Payback method to decide whether this is a good project or
not? Why or why not?
9. Interpret what NPV, IRR, and Profitability Index (PI) mean. Based on your
interpretation, do these indicators suggest the new business line should be
undertaken?
Part 2: Working Capital Management
1. Adams Stores, Inc. is trying to determine the effect of its inventory turnover ratio and days
sales outstanding (DSO) on its cash flow cycle. Adams’ sales last year (.
InstructionsBUSN278 Budgeting and Forecasting Template Instruction.docxnormanibarber20063
InstructionsBUSN278 Budgeting and Forecasting Template InstructionsUse this spreadsheet structure to lay out the various sections of your project.The purpose of this spreadsheet is to make it easy for your professor to locate the various sections of your project. Please don't alter the worksheet tabs or titles.After you finish your calculations in this spreadsheet, you will have tocreate a written report where you take screenshots from this spreadsheetand put them in the Budget Proposal Template, along with necessary explanations. Detailed instructions for how to write the reportare found in the Budget Proposal Template, a Word document.
2.1 & 2.2 Sales ForecastPut your sales forecasting calculations here.
3.0 Capital Expenditure Budget
4.1 CashflowsPut your detailed cash inflows and cash outflows here, also showing net cash flow.
4.2 NPV AnalysisCreate an NPV analysis here.
4.3 Rate of Return CalculationsShow your rate of return calculations in this worksheet.
4.4 Payback Period CalculationsShow your payback period calculations here.
5.0 Pro Forma FinancialsPut your pro forma income statement, balance sheet, and cash budget here, along with any other supporting calculations or schedules.
"The Devil Is in the Details" As noted in the Introduction to Unit 4, we often make sound plans for change, but these plans often fail simply because we overlook details. For example, we make best plans to lose weight, but a carton of Butter Pecan Ice Cream finds its way into our shopping cart. Plans are one thing; execution of these plans can be quite another.
You are here in college, seeking a degree in Business Administration or perhaps some other degree where this course is required for your program of study. You are here for some specific reason (a better job, more pay, etc.), and you most likely have made plans for success. Let's evaluate some of these plans and details.
Why are you here working on your degree?
What is your plan for change?
What details do you need to include for you to execute this plan? What is your game plan? What is your strategy?
There will always be roadblocks in any and all plans, regardless of how much planning we do and how much attention to detail we give. One way to offset roadblocks is to monitor progress made. Another way is to celebrate successes, no matter how small, along the way.
Identify at least three possible roadblocks to your success here in school. What might keep you from successfully completing your courses and from graduating?
How will you deal with each of these roadblocks?
How do you plan to monitor your progress?
How do you plan to celebrate your successes, no matter how small? (Yes, ice cream works here!)
Change is defined as improvement - alteration or change for the better. "Continual improvement is good business." Business managers and leaders constantly strive for success - success in performance and in the competitive market place. Businesses must be adaptable to the factors of change and must look.
Article Reviews each class will typically offer at least one arti.docxfredharris32
Article Reviews: each class will typically offer at least one article that you are expected to read and which will be discussed during class. You may choose up to 5 articles during the semester and prepare a concise 2 page maximum essay (plus a cover sheet, cites page with full cites of the article and any other resources used, and any attached or embedded exhibits) to summarize key points in the article and how they apply specifically to the strategy and simulation decision-making for your team in J411. Graded essays submitted via the OnCourse Assignments tab and discussed by the author in class by the deadline earn up to 20 points each (15 points max if late or if not discussed).
Monthly Profit Report Trad'lPERFORMANCE DRINKS - MONTHLY PROFIT REPORTBasicHydrationIntensityPost WorkoutTotalREVENUE Sales$ 125,000$ 120,000$ 74,250$ 93,000$ 412,250COSTS Direct Materials$ 40,000$ 50,000$ 31,000$ 33,000$ 154,000 Direct Labor$ 25,000$ 20,000$ 10,000$ 18,000$ 73,000 Fringe Benefits on Direct Labor$ 11,250.00$ 9,000.00$ 4,500.00$ 8,100.00$ 32,850.00 Manufacturing Overhead$ 43,750.00$ 35,000.00$ 17,500.00$ 31,500.00$ 127,750.00 TOTAL COST$ 120,000.00$ 114,000.00$ 63,000.00$ 90,600.00$ 387,600.00GROSS MARGIN$ 5,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 11,250.00$ 2,400.00$ 24,650.00GROSS MARGIN RATIO4.00%5.00%15.15%2.58%5.98%Annual Volume:100,00080,00045,00060,000285,000Unit Price:$ 1.25$ 1.50$ 1.65$ 1.55$ 1.45Unit Cost:$ 1.200$ 1.425$ 1.400$ 1.510$ 1.360
Mfg OHDPERFORMANCE DRINKS - MONTHLY MFG OHD COST REPORTMonthly ChargeIndirect Labor$ 55,000.00Fringe Benefits on Indirect Labor$ 24,750.00Utilities$ 5,000.00Processing Equipment - Depreciation$ 10,000.00Preventative Maintenance$ 10,000.00Information Technology$ 23,000.00Total$ 127,750.00
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Fall 2013
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Performance Drinks, LLC is owned by Dave N. Port. Performance Drinks produces a variety of sports centered drinks. They began operations in 1993 shortly after Mr. Port graduated with his M.B.A. from Davenport University. The company saw early success as sports and fitness nutritional products gained new popularity in the 1990’s. Financially the company is sound and has been wise in controlling their growth over the years. However, within the last 18 months Mr. Port has noticed a drop in overall company profitability. This is especially troubling considering that the company has continued to experience top-line growth. Mr. Port and his management team have been considering developing a new product line. However, those plans have been put on hold until they can figure out why their profits are shrinking.
Performance Drinks makes four different kinds of sports drinks. Those drinks are as follows:
· Basic
· Hydration
· Intensity
· Post-Workout
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BA 385, Principles of FinanceThe Capstone AssignmentThe descri.docxikirkton
BA 385, Principles of Finance
The Capstone Assignment
The description here is a follow-up to the material presented in class. The SS template and assignment instructions are posted in Moodle. If you have questions after reading this please talk with me. – Thanks – Curt
To use the SS to its greatest advantage the following conditions for your business must be met:
1. It must be a start-up business
2. You must borrow money and demonstrate how you will repay your debt.
3. You must provide your own capital. This is the “sale of stock” row on the CF tab. Even if you are not a corporation, think of this as your owner financial contribution to the firm.
4. Your business must provide a physical product. You may not start a service firm such as an athletic facility (a running camp), an accounting firm (we’ll do your taxes), guide services (let me help you catch fish), or a consulting business (I charge $150 per hour with no appreciable cost of goods sold). A restaurant is OK because there is a definite cost per unit sold (that $6 burger has $1 worth of ingredients). I suggest that you manufacture items with easily identifiable revenues and expenses.
5. Pay yourself a decent living wage and show a profit. Why would you make up a failing company where you also get to be poor?
I believe this assignment is more valuable with a higher level of achievement and understanding if you are required to complete various portions on a regular basis throughout the term. As you complete the tabs on the SS you should also be completing a Word document explaining your assumptions. Later, as you need to change your SS values, be sure to ALSO CHANGE the assumptions on your Word document.
For the first submission you will submit two documents; a copy of your completed SS to-date and your corresponding Word document. In subsequent weeks you will REPLACE each of those documents with updated versions until you have completed the entire assignment. Only one partner should be submitting the assignments. Make sure all LAST names are in the title of the submitted documents so that I can review each and give credit to all group members.
Assignment portions are due within two hours of the completion of the last class period of the week. You may complete each portion of the overall assignment earlier than required, but late work will realize a modest penalty. Still, turning in your work late is vastly preferable to not turning in your work at all. The completed assignment is due two hours after the completion of the last regular day of class for the term (dead week).
After reviewing your submissions, (I INTEND to do this weekly…don’t hold your breath!) I will enter a score in Moodle for your work-to-date. The total possible points are 50 and I will enter a maximum of 5 points per tab/portion submitted.
Tabs:
Week 2: Intro Think of a name for your company and when you will start your business.
Week 3: CFI often start with this, the cash flow tab. After I think about what type ...
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6. Databases, although time
consuming do not require a
lot of material expenses.
Some projects however can
be very costly such as the
Mars Rover project.
7. The EPICS staff will take the
project scope into
consideration when
evaluating your budget
submission.
8. Setting a budget is part of
any design team’s
responsibility in the ‘real
world.’ It is part of your
EPICS learning experience.
10. All teams have been given $200 in
their account. If your team will not
be spending over $200 you will not
need a budget. If you go over $200
you will not be allowed to
purchase until a new budget has
been filed and approved.
11. • The $200 needs to be included
in your budget form, and you
need to take it into account
when you are thinking about how
much you’ll need.
13. (KES) BUDGET FORM
Total Predicted Expenses Over All Projects (Fall 2009/Spring 2010)
$605.61
Total Actual Expenses Over All Projects (Fall 2009)
$550.51
Predicted Funds from Other Resources (Fall 2009)
$0.00
Project 1: (USA State Project)
$370.51
$345.51
$0.00
Project 2: IN History
$215.10
$205.00
$0.00
$20.00
$0.00
$0.00
Project 4: (Project Name)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Project 5: (Project Name)
$0.00
$0.00
SAMPLE
BUDGET
$0.00
Project 3: (Continuation of USA)
Instructions for this form
At the beginning of the fall semester, fill out the predicted expenditures for both the fall and spring
semesters. For each project, use the full project name, not an acronym. This makes the purpose of your
expenditures much clearer. When you print this form, please print it in the landscape layout, as it is given to
you. Having all the budgets with the same layout makes them much more manageable.
Each month, you will receive an update of what your team has spent. This may differ from
the actual price of your product because of costs like shipping. Please enter the total cost
you received under "actual expenditures" when you receive this form.
Thanks for your help! Following these instructions carefully really helps Pam and others
who have to work with these forms. If you have any questions, you can ask your advisors,
TA, or Pam. They would all be glad to help you.
Project 1: (USA State Project)
Description & Justification
1.1 Super Bright LED
Fall 2009
Predicted
Expenses
Spring 2010
Fall 2009 Actual Predicted
Expenses
Expenses
Total Predicted Total Actual
Expenses
Expenses
Funds from
Other Resources
181.7
181.7
0
$181.70
$181.70
$0.00
66
66
0
$66.00
$66.00
$0.00
1.3 Prototype Board
11.8
11.8
$11.80
$11.80
$0.00
1.4 Extruded Polystrene (styrofoam)
7.27
7.27
$7.27
$7.27
$0.00
1.5 Acryl Sheet
19.99
19.99
$19.99
$19.99
$0.00
1.6 Electrical tapes, Liquid electrical tape
11.35
11.35
$11.35
$11.35
$0.00
1.7 Jumbo 7 segment display
38
38
$38.00
$38.00
$0.00
1.8 100 ohm resistors, Push buttons
9.4
9.4
$9.40
$9.40
$0.00
$25.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$370.51
$345.51
$0.00
1.2 Toggle switch (on-off-on : SPDT)
1.9 Large & Small Prototype Boards
1.10 Bundles of wires
TOTAL
25
14. Average team expenditures
is $600 per year.
•There is no penalty or profit to
spending more or less than
average
• Can spend more if EPICS approves
• Consider shipping costs - estimate
15. • Once your budget is finished:
• Post on Sharepoint
• Print and obtain advisor approval
• Submit to Pam Brown (ARMS 1207)
• Wait for approval
16. • Minor purchases allowed
until your budget is approved
• Allow 2 weeks for budget to be
approved
• Will receive an email when your
budget is approved
• If you have not received an email in 2
weeks please check with Pam Brown
(pamb@purdue.edu)
17. • Familiarize yourself and your
team with the Purchase
Request Form Located here
A sample of the Purchase
Request Form follows:
18.
19. • Fill out the form, get your
advisors signature and take the
form to ARMS 1200.
•If you are purchasing from a web
site, please print out the product
page from the web site and
attach with the order form.
20. •Please make sure the
web site allows for credit
card purchases. We
cannot make Pay Pal
purchases and this
could slow your order.
22. EPICS Reports for the
Financial Officer
You will receive a monthly
report, on Sharepoint, showing
expenditures and an accounting
of what is left in your budget.
Please make sure MYEPICS
shows your role of financial
officer!
23. You can request a report at any
time with up-to-date purchases.
Please share this information
with your team.
24. If your team is exceeding your
proposed budget please
submit an amended budget as
soon as possible.
25. Engagement Grants
Information about grants will come
in weekly emails. If you get an
approved grant, this money will be
on its own account. You will get a
separate grant report with your
monthly team report on Sharepoint.
26. Engagement Grants
When you go to fill out a
Purchase request form
using your grant money, be sure
to circle “Yes” when asked
“Is this purchase related
to grant funds?”
27. Engagement Grants
Treat the grants like your team
account. You will need to watch the
available money. If you go over
your allowed amount, the difference
will come out of your team
account.
28. Engagement Grants
Try to use all of the money you
received for the grant or it will
be given back to your sponsor
after the duration for it is up.