Cases in Finance

by DeMello, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780072983227
• ISBN10: 0072983221
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-05-02
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

This is a book of hypothetical cases written to give students real examples of key finance concepts. Each case contains a strong critical thinking/analytical component. The cases match topics covered by all of our undergraduate books, making it the perfect companion. Each case is 3-4 pages in length, and concludes with questions and problems that walk students through calculations and critical analysis of the case to help them make business decisions.

Table of Contents

Signal Cable Company Cash Flow Analysis	1	(4)
Bigger Isn't Always Better! Financial Ratio Analysis	5	(5)
Playing the Numbers Game! DuPont Analysis	10	(7)
Growing Pains Financial Forecasting	17	(4)
There's More to Us Than Meets the Eye! Financial Analysis and Forecasting	21	(8)
Lottery Winnings--Looks Can Be Deceptive! Time Value of Money	29	(3)
It's Better Late Than Never! Retirement Planning	32	(4)
Paying Off That Dream House Loan Amortization	36	(3)
Wake Up and Smell the Coffee! Time Value of Money	39	(6)
Corporate Bonds--They Are More Complex Than You Think Bond Analysis and Valuation	45	(3)
How Low Can It Go? Application of Stock Valuation Methods	48	(5)
What Are We Really Worth? Valuation of Common Stock	53	(7)
The Lazy Mower: Is It Really Worth It? Estimating Cash Flow--New Project Analysis	60	(5)
If the Coat Fits, Wear it Replacement Project Analysis	65	(4)
The Dilemma at Day-Pro Comparison of Capital Budgeting Techniques	69	(4)
Too Hot to Handle! Capital Budgeting	73	(5)
Flirting with Risk Risk and Return	78	(4)
I Wish I Had a Crystal Ball Real Options and Capital Budgeting	82	(6)
Can One Size Fit All? Determining the Cost of Capital	88	(5)
We Are Not All Alike! Divisional Costs of Capital	93	(5)
Where Do We Draw the Line? Marginal Cost of Capital and Capital Budgeting	98	(11)
EVA -- Does It Really Work? Economic Value Added (EVA)	109	(10)
It's Better to Be Safe Than Sorry! Evaluating Project Risk	119	(6)
Look Before You Leverage! Debt Versus Equity Financing	125	(5)
Is It Worth More Dead or Alive? Bankruptcy and Reorganization	130	(4)
Is It Much Ado About Nothing? Dividend Policy	134	(6)
Timing Is Everything! Working Capital Management	140	(8)
Getting Our Act Together Cash Budgeting	148	(4)
The Elusive Cash Balance Cash Budgeting	152	(6)
A Switch in Time Saves Nine Accounts Receivable Management	158	(5)
Will it be Worthwhile to Venture? International Capital Budgeting	163	(5)
When In Doubt, Hedge! Hedging with Derivatives	168	(6)
Made for Each Other Valuing Corporate Acquisitions	174	(9)
Why Buy It When You Can Lease It? Lease Versus Buy Analysis	183