Reference No: F&A0519Pages: 9Published on: 31, March, 2015
Abstract: After the global financial crisis of 2008, Allied Irish Banks (AIB) was rescued by the Irish government.During 2013 and 2014, the tiny fraction of shares remaining with the public appeared to be vastly overvalued in the Irish stock market. The American Depository Receipts (ADRs) of AIB appeared to be overvalued even relative ... More
Reference No: F&A0493SPages: 6Published on: 12, July, 2012
Abstract: Learning Objectives, Implementation Guidance, and Evidence of Efficacy for the case titled "Max-Value Stores, Inc.: Financial Reporting of Gift Cards" is given with the Teaching Note. ... More
Reference No: CMHS0019Pages: 4Published on: 4, July, 2012
Abstract: The head of the general surgery department at City Municipal Hospital was not happy with the current system of charging all major surgeries uniformly, since each type of surgery consumes different amounts of each surgical resource. He was wondering if it would be possible to get a handle on the ... More
Reference No: F&A0493Pages: 2Published on: 10, February, 2012
Abstract: The Max-Value Stores case provides an opportunity for students to apply the understanding of various financial reporting topics (revenue recognition, liability de-recognition, accounting changes, and deferred taxes) to determine the applicable GAAP for recognizing gift card ?breakage', the estimated amount of gift cards that is unlikely to be redeemed. The ... More
Reference No: F&A0491Pages: 21Published on: 18, April, 2011
Abstract: The case discusses various options available to GE Capital to manage its liquidity and solvency crises which were aggravated during the height of the financial crisis of 2008. GE Capital needs to decide how to restructure its liabilities to meet its urgent liquidity needs while maintaining its long-term growth and competitive ... More
Reference No: F&A0490Pages: 15Published on: 10, February, 2011
Abstract: This case brings together four incidents of market manipulation and regulatory violations in different organizations in India and the UK. It highlights the importance of regulatory compliance and ethics in financial organizations. Principles-based regulation is more flexible but can be ambiguous and uncertain. Rules-based regulation has the advantage of clarity ... More
Reference No: F&A0489Pages: 21Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: Disinvestment of government shareholding in Public Sector Undertakings, through Public Offers, is a common occurrence in many economies. This case describes such a process of disinvestment of government of India's stakes in a large power utility, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in India. In addition to process details, the case ... More
