Reference No: F&A0518Pages: 8Published on: 1, December, 2015
Abstract: The case presents a context of irrational pricing in a stock and demonstrates the possible role of investor heuristics operating in the financial markets. The case is ideal in a course on behavioral finance to teach topics like the limits to arbitrage or the influence of various heuristics in financial ... More
Reference No: F&A0233(B)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: The team of consultants engaged in defining L&T's businesses, and streamlining its management planning and control systems, identifies four major "product groups" as distinct businesses of L&T. The existing reporting system in relation to one of these four groups is described. The case seeks to identify the determinants ... More
Reference No: F&A0314Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with the use of relevant costs for analysis, and managerial decisions, in a joint product situation. Decisions involve choices between 1) alternative processes; 2) alternative uses of by product 3) new and old equipment; and 4) the activities to be pursued or dropped. Cost analysis could cover product line profitabilities and breakeven under ... More
Reference No: F&A0253TECPages: 29Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the concepts, techniques and procedures for inventory valuation in a manufacturing organization. The note describes the two major systems of cost accounting job and process. Also, included in the note, are the different bases of costs for inventory valuation, viz. actual versus standard cost, and direct or variable ... More
Reference No: F&A0565(B)Pages: 8Published on: 28, March, 2022
Abstract: The case provides a systematic method to a classical real estate decision of households: Should they buy a home or not? The case is a quasi Buy-versus-Rent analysis, and can serve to debate the pros and cons of homeownership as well. The analysis is conducted (1) for owner-occupiers (to assess whether ... More
Reference No: F&A0551Pages: 5Published on: 22, May, 2020
Abstract: The Institute of Skill Development and Training (ISDT) was established in 2009 by a Nashik based entrepreneur, Yogesh Kothari. ISDT started as a two-person operation in 2009, and has now grown into a 32-employee operation with presence in 18 states in India. ISDT provides training to opticians to improve their eye testing services. ... More
Reference No: F&A0468Pages: 4Published on: 21, October, 2003
Abstract: Engineering Equipment and Electronics has had a good year. The transactions of the organization are given. The accounts of the company are to be finalized after considering certain unusual items pertaining to sale of business lines, foreign exchange related transactions and calculations of income taxes. ... More
Reference No: F&A0530Pages: 9Published on: 30, March, 2016
Abstract: The case focuses on the key choices and decision issues that entrepreneurs face in the fast evolving mode of startup funding, known as 'crowdfunding'. It is centred around three products which vary significantly on many dimensions such as the level of innovativeness, risk, social good generated by the product, and ... More
Reference No: CMA0236Pages: 16Published on: 19, October, 1972
Abstract: The case focuses on the problems of investment for irrigation facilities on the farm. The idea is to use a budgeting technique to evolve the investment proposal and then appraise whether the proposal is a bankable proposal. ... More
Reference No: F&A0129TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Emphasizes the need for preparing financial statements by business organizations. After a brief description of the two major financial statements developed from accounting records, the note explains the basic concepts and conventions underlying financial statements. ... More
Reference No: F&A0150TECPages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the limitations and uses of financial statements by outside financial analysts particularly limitations arising from differences in accounting conventions, and discrepancy between book value and realizable value due to change in price levels and the non monetary factors, which are not quantified in the financial statements. It discusses the ... More
Reference No: F&A0297Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Presents a problem in the analysis of overhead variance. Variances have to be calculated based on the volume of output and the volume (labour hours worked). Finally, the controversy as to which of these two methods is right has to be resolved. ... More
Reference No: F&A0530TECPages: 14Published on: 30, March, 2016
Abstract: Crowfunding is a relatively new way of raising capital for early stage entrepreneurial ventures. It involves raising funds from a large number of individuals in small denominations. The note discusses various aspects of the different forms of crowfunding. It describes the mechanics involved in the most popular form of crowfunding ... More
Reference No: F&A0547Pages: 13Published on: 26, February, 2020
Abstract: This case, AirAsia Malaysia: The IPO Decision, presents the situation faced by Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia Sdn Bhd (AAB), when he and his team of senior managers had to decide whether they should raise funds through an Initial Public Offer (IPO) or through Private Equity. His airline started ... More
