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&A0035Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Provides an opportunity for discussing the issues relating to the valuation of preference shares on which dividends have been in arrears for a long period. This valuation of preference shares had to be made at the time of amalgamation. The management was faced with the difficult problem of maintaining a ... More
Reference No: F&A0125Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The company has adopted a profit-sharing scheme for its top management executives. The case discusses the accounting policy and procedures to be adopted for incorporating the results of this scheme in the financial statements. ... More
Reference No: F&A0247Pages: 22 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: Deals with the budgetary control system and management control systems and processes. Emphasis has been placed on the components of budgeting and preparation of budgets. Other aspects touched upon are capital budgeting and long range planning. ... More
Reference No: F&A0569Pages: 12Published on: 16, November, 2022
Abstract: Midway through construction, a hotel developer realised that costs had risen too much to be feasible for equity capital. They repositioned the asset as a ResiTel wherein each suite would be sold as a condominium unit to retail buyers. This called for setting up two separate entities: one (PropCo) for ... More
Reference No: F&A0353Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The case is meant to illustrate the basic concepts of inventory management. Some knowledge of EOQ is necessary. It throws light on variable lead times, discount on items purchased, and the two systems of managing inventory? the continuous review and the periodic review systems. ... More
Reference No: F&A0393Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Deals with innovative financial strategies and accounting policies adopted by Reliance Industries. The case covers the entire life history of the company, thus providing an opportunity for financial and strategy analysis. To save computational work, appropriate ratios and funds flow analysis is provided in the Appendix. Market price data are ... More
Reference No: P&IR0052(A)Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The case relates to collective bargaining. It highlights the type of data that managements should prepare in order to bargain with the union. This case may also be used as the first part of a two- part collective bargaining exercise. ... More
Reference No: F&A0311Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Describes two furniture companies needing different costing systems. One deals with a few standard models while the other accepts unique jobs. The impact of the two different business strategies on shopfloor management, on the quantity of work-in-process and finished goods, and--more important--on the cost accounting system and related paperwork, is ... More
Reference No: F&A0152Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1971
Abstract: A textile mill has approached a financial institution for an additional working capital loan of Rs.60 lakhs. The case highlights the problem arising from poor fund generation relative to fixed costs. The gross profit of the company is insufficient to meet the interest burden, which has substantially increased because a ... More
Reference No: F&A0339(B)Pages: 39Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Analyses, interprets and illustrates many aspects of the concepts and practices of financial management. The case facilitates discussion of: 1) conversion of a private limited company into a public limited company; 2) public issue; 3) stock exchange listing; 4) cost of capital; 5) capital expenditure planning; 6) capital structure planning; 7) analysis of business and financial risks ... More
Reference No: F&A0339(C)Pages: 44 Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Analyses, interprets and illustrates many aspects of the concepts and practices of financial management. The case facilitates discussion of: 1) conversion of a private limited company into a public limited company; 2) public issue; 3) stock exchange listing; 4) cost of capital; 5) capital expenditure planning; 6) capital structure planning; 7) analysis of business and financial risks ... More
Reference No: F&A0339(A)Pages: 46Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Analyses, interprets and illustrates many aspects of the concepts and practices of financial management. The case facilitates discussion of: 1) conversion of a private limited company into a public limited company; 2) public issue; 3) stock exchange listing; 4) cost of capital; 5) capital expenditure planning; 6) capital structure planning; 7) analysis of business and financial risks ... More
