TaskNote: You must use MATLAB for the project and must include the code, data, and output in MATLAB in an appendix. You must write up the formulation for each part and show results of solving the model using tables or graphs with reasonable formatting (please do not just give me the dump of the computational output from MATLAB, this as mentioned should go in an appendix). Making your report readable is VERY important and is part of the mark...
Instructions for Electronic Submission of AssignmentThis assignment must be submitted electronically by 2pm on the submission date 2. To submit electronically you must upload your work to the e-submission area within the VLE module concerned. Click Submit> Browse (find the correct file to upload) Upload> Submit 3. You can resubmit your work as many times as you like until the deadline. If you choose to resubmit, your earlier submissi...
The Task and its WeightingsFor the Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Plc Critically evaluate the strategy and objectives of the fund; Critically evaluate the approach taken by the fund management company to the management of the fund; Critically examine the investment performance of the fund since 2015, and particularly the last 3 years. Word limit: 2,000 words. The word count (excluding table of contents, bib...
Overview of Genesis Energy New ZealandGenesis energy New Zealand You will need to imagine you are approached as an outside consultant by the company to conduct a formal review and to scope a transformation strategy for the organisation. Your proposal will be written as a 2,000-word essay covering the following: Provide a brief overview of the company. Critically analyse its future needs and directions in selected areas (e.g., technology, ...
Part ACase: Globalizing the Cost of Capital and Capital Budgeting at AES Answer the following case study. Each question carries 6 marks. 1. What were the risk factors that AES had come across in developing markets? In what way did these factors influence the company? 2. What is the reason that companies should use different capital budgeting techniques, namely discount rate calculation models, for domestic and international projec...
Assessment PackageThis consists of two individual coursework assignments, each worth 50% of the total marks for the module. You are required to select a large deposit-taking bank and a large life insurance company that have their headquarters in different countries. Support your answers to the questions below with relevant data and references. a. Compare and contrast the latest year-end balance sheet structures of the bank an...
Task Instruction1.This exam consists of 7 multiple-choice, 2 short-essay, and 6 problem-solving questions. 2.For the problem-solving question, you need to show all the works if you were to receive partial points. You also have to either underline or circle on your final answer. 1.The goal of corporations should be . (6 points) a.Maximizing their shareholders wealth.b.Minimizing their operating expenses.c.Maximizing their n...
InstructionInstruction You have been asked to arrive at the market value of the block of land located on the fringe of the Acland Park Subdivision.You are to assume the subject block is currently in an undeveloped ‘paddock’ state comprising one vacant block estimated to be worth $600,000 as a rural residential lifestyle block.The area of the subject site is 4.6 ha in total comprised in one Title. You have inspected the Subdivisio...
Quality of Presentation• All material is thoroughly and correctly referenced.• Citations are given in the Harvard format, unless specifically specified otherwise in the assignment brief.• Direct quotations from sources are referenced with page numbers.• Appropriate use has been made of tables, diagrams, graphs and pictures.• The use of formatting (line spacing, font, justified margins etc) is consistent throughout.&b...
The Assessment Task Part A Victory PLC specialises in the manufacturing of walking boots. They sell their products directly to large wholesalers who in turn distributes to smaller retailers or sell the products online to consumers. During the year ended 31 December 2021 Victory PLC turnover had increase by 8% to £324 million, however the company had seen a significant fall of 25% in their profits before tax and dividends of &poun...
Regulation Theory and Environmental Economics Queston 1: 1.1 Explain why in environmental economics the “regulation theory” is typically applied. (10%) 1.2 List the categories of alternative instruments available to policymakers to address a case with environmental negative externalities affecting the environment. (20%) 1.3 In particular, consider the case with a company releasing wastewater in a river and propose two alternative ...
Question 11. The ‘functional currency’ is:A. The currency in which the financial statements are presentedB. The most important currency in the business of a given companyC. Any currency different from the functional currencyD. All of the above 2. The assets of foreign subsidiaries are translated at…A. The average exchange rate for the periodB. The exchange rate at the date in which the asset was createdC. The exchange rat...
Question 1Question 1 You own shares in a company and the share price has finally taken off after years of underperformance. You are worried that the share price has got ahead of itself and may face a correction. You don't want to sell the shares, partly because you have become attached to them after all these years, but you also think the prospects are very bright (you know a lot more about the company now than when you bought the shares). ...
Company DescriptionSuppose you are an investment analyst, your supervisor, a portfolio manager asked you to write a brief recommendation report to recommend one (1) currently overvalued or undervalued common stock in US stock markets. The “currently overvalued or undervalued” means the company's target price at the end of this current fiscal year or at the end of next fiscal year should be at least 20% lower or higher than ...
Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this piece of coursework, a student will be able to: LO1: Perform necessary calculations to facilitate managerial decisions LO2: Evaluate the importance of risk factors in making investment decisions LO3: Interpret firm valuation and capital structure decisions LO4: Develop extensive knowledge related to financial and investment decisions of firms LO5: Critically synthesize the academic literature LO...