Discuss the pros and cons of a MNC having a centralized cash manager handle all cash management including investment and borrowing for all affiliates of the MNC versus each affiliate having a local manager who performs the cash management activities of the affiliate

Which one of the following functions that goldsmiths performed was most important in the development of modern-day fractional reserve banking? Goldsmiths stored gold for people in their vaults. Goldsmiths issued paper receipts to people who stored gold in the goldsmiths’ vaults. By issuing additional paper receipts, goldsmiths made loans to people who did not necessarily have gold deposits. The paper receipts issued by the goldsmiths were accepted by merchants as a means of payment.

Explain the role of finance and the different types of jobs in finance. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of business organization.

An institution which has responsibility for financial affairs on the property of others is known as ΟΛ fiduciary financial institution brokerage firm ball bond B. O C. O D.

Discuss the ethical considerations involved in financial statement analysis.

Class book:  Fundamentals of Corporate Finance by Brealey, Myers, and Marcus Cost of Capital. Why do financial managers refer to the opportunity cost of capital? How would you find the opportunity cost of capital for a safe investment?

discuss the advantages and disadvantages of debt financing and common stock financing. Then, for your initial post, discuss the following: From the company’s viewpoint, why would it prefer to fund the venture initially with common stock instead of debt?

Understanding and properly utilizing debt is not only a key to success in business, it is a key to success in life.  Debt, also referred to as leverage, can be both a valuable tool and a recipe for disaster.  Describe scenarios with both a proper use of debt and an inproper use of debt.  Please be specific as well as realistic.  Don’t describe a scenario that wouldn’t be possible in today’s environment (in other words, the days of no doc mortgages where you are given a loan without revealing your income or other personal information are over).

Compare and contrast the differences/similarities of common stocks and bonds. how would they be used in the corporate environment. Justify your answer.

Manufacturing businesses at some point will need to invest in capital equipment, in the form of machinery, vehicles, buildings and other equipment. Capital equipment investment is decision premised up complex financial and operational requirements, but it is a decision no business can avoid permanently. Mosetsana Pads has currently outsourced the manufacturing and distribution of their products, but they are considering bringing both aspects back in-house, since the business is growing and has garnered enough market share to warrant that level of expenditure and expansion.