Chapter 6 8. 1. The parameters of the opportunity set are: E(rS) = 15%, E(rB) = 9%, sS = 32%, sB = 23%, r = 0.15, rf = 5.5% From the standard deviations and the correlation coefficient we generate the covariance matrix [note that Cov(rS, rB) = rsSsB]: Bonds Stocks Bonds 529.0 110.4 Stocks 110.4 1024.0 The minimum-variance portfolio proportions are: wMin(B) = 0.6858 The mean and standard deviation of the minimum variance portfolio are: E(rMin) = (0.3142 × 15%) + (0.6858 × 9%) = 10.89% = [(0.31422 × 1024) + (0.68582 × 529) + (2 × 0.3142 × 0.6858 × 110.4)]1/2 = 19.94% % in stocks % in bonds Exp. return Std dev. 00.00 100.00 9.00 23.00 20.00 80.00 10.20 20.37 31.42 68.58 10.89 19.94 Minimum variance
Having suppliers provide us with a written schedule that details their quality control process would give us a better understanding of the importance they place in this phase. How would they monitor meeting our specifications and expectations? Also, if there is a product failure, how fast will the turnaround be before an acceptable replacement can be delivered fully operational? The amount of inventory on hand that the suppler has or will have in order to meet our demand also demands our attention. What type of inventory control system does the supplier use?
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) will breakdown project scope and requirements into groups of component tasks that will be manageable Schedule Management Plan will provide a process to gather, analyze, develop and control the schedule of project activities. Given the specific requirements for resource scheduling and lessons learned from previous project, it will be important to align the schedule to resource availability and
PART 1 Q1. Explain how you will identify and understand the scope of the project you have been assigned? What documentation do you think you will need to source? In order to define the scope of a project, it is necessary to first establish the project objectives and it is the role of the project manager to see that their team or contractors deliver a result that meets the specified functions and features. To define a project scope, you must first identify the following things: • Project objectives • Goals • Sub-phases • Tasks • Resources • Budget • Schedule in the case of Red, it is the responsibility of the project manager to clearly communicate what the project is, who requires it, why, what is it designed to achieve, resources available, who will be involved and who will be affected by the end result.
? How does systematic risk differ from unsystematic risk? What is meant by the Capital Asset Pricing Model? Describe how it relates to expected return and risk. Find the real return on the following investments: Stock Nominal Return Inflation A 10% 3% B 15% 8% C -5% 2% ?
Client Understanding Paper ACC 541 August 27, 2012 Abstract This paper is intended to help a client understand why I, as a new Staff 1, am asking for information regarding the following topics: * Adjusting lower cost of market inventory on valuation * Capitalizing interest on building construction * Recording gain or loss on asset disposal * Adjusting goodwill for impairment An explanation of each topic is provided, along with specific examples of each and the potential effects each can have on financial reporting. Understanding their significance and how they impact those with a vested interest in a company’s financial picture is also described. Client Understanding Paper Client Memorandum August 26, 2012 To: XYZ Corporation Re: Clarification Regarding Analysis of Client Work Papers As a newly hired Staff I, with Alpha Accountants, I have taken over the responsibility of analyzing the work papers for your organization. In response to your recent questions, I would like to clarify the reason I am asking for information on the following topics: * Adjusting lower cost of market inventory on valuation * Capitalizing interest on building construction * Recording gain or loss on asset disposal * Adjusting goodwill for impairment
First of all, the auditor must develop an audit strategy which will tell them many important things they need to know about the client. Once that is completed, they can develop an audit plan which includes the nature, timing, and extent of the procedures
What would you do and why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a strategy? Is this good for long-term growth? MKTG 420 Week 6 DQ 2 Ethical Dilemma 2 Read the Shield Financial: Overheard Trade Secrets on page 276 in the text. Discuss the questions at the end of the case: a) What are the ethical issues involved in this
It requires reasonable business thinking to analyze if the stock will go up or down. Hence, it needs a portion of reading the recent news about the corporation. At least, I got an overview of how the stock market work by learning new business terms like short sell, margin, options, and many more. The stock market has influence me to be careful in buying shares from corporations. Stock market can either make me more money or lose more money.
* Aging of accounts schedule must show a decrease in the accounts receivable outstanding with specific reference to those that have significant aged. * Statement of cash flows. An increasing trend in the net cash flows manifests better cash standing that could be equated to effective management of accounts receivables. The ongoing discussion so far presents a plan of activities which is been created so as to bring remedy to the accounts receivable days at Marysville General Hospital. It also highlights indicators of the effectiveness of the plan.