Assignment: Reflection (DUE FEB 23rd 22:45 EST!!!)
· What topic/project/assignment was most applicable to you and your workplace?
· What worked particularly well in the course?
· If you could change one thing about the course what would it be? And what would you replace it with?
500-word minimum response. APA format (with title page, page numbers, header etc.) is required. Responses will be submitted through a plagiarism/originality checker so be extremely careful of this.
Discussion/ Peer Response Topics Covered in the Course:
· Why is trend analysis helpful in analyzing ratios?
· What impact could inflation have on this analysis?
· What are the difficulties in comparing two companies even though they sell the same product?
· How is a firm’s ability to manage current assets and liabilities correlated to the firm’s longevity?
· What are the benefits and purposes of developing a performance Statement and a Cash Budget?
· What problems could rapid growth in Sales and Profit create
· Would you buy preferred stock or bonds? why?
· How do you know if a stock is a good deal?
· What is an IPO you wish you had been able to participate in?
· How does the choice in manufacturing facilities impact operating leverage?
· What are the benefits and disadvantages of various labor models?
· What are the limitations of Financial leverage?
· Expand on the saying leverage is a two edged sword?
· How does your work place evaluate projects?
· Does diversification really work? What are ways to really diversify risk?
· What do you think is your personal risk tolerance? Do you see this changing over time? Why?
Week Topics:
1. Week 1 -Interpreting Financial Statements
2. Week 2 -Evaluating Financial Performance & Financial Forecasting
3. Week 3 -Managing Growth & Financial Instruments and Markets
4. Week 4 -The Financing Decision
5. Week 5 -Discounted Cash Flow Techniques
6. Week 6 -Risk Analysis in Investment Decisions
