Reference No: F&A0216Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with attempts to control critical material costs through the piecemeal introduction of a standard costing system. Some of the aspects dealt with are: 1) comparative cost analysis of alternative sources of imported raw materials; 2) purchase performance analysis through comparison of the actuals with the budgets on the chosen alternative; 3) use ... More
Reference No: F&A0369TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This technical note shows application of the NPV rule under complicated investment situations. Specifically, it shows the use of the NPV rule in handling three types of investment problems: 1) projects with different lives; 2) investment timing; and 3) project replacement. ... More
Reference No: F&A0379Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: Focuses on the utility of financial ratios in assessing the financial health of a company. The case also intends to relate the operating performance and financial performance of the company by utilizing the concepts of operating and financial leverage. ... 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&A0391Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: This is an introductory case on rights issue. It discusses the fixing of rights issue premium, evaluation of a right, and the effect of the rights issue on earnings per share (EPS) and dividend per share (DPS). ... More
Reference No: F&A0300Pages: 1 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Examines the impact of substituting variable costs for fixed costs on profit, breakeven point, and margin of safety. Class discussion could cover the evaluation of relative business risks in two different cost structures? one with a higher proportion of variable costs and the other with a predominance of fixed costs. ... More
Reference No: F&A0421Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: Covers valuation of a foreign currency convertible bond containing embedded call and put options. Apart from issues in option valuation, the case raises issues of exchange rate and interest rate risk and highlights the true cost of borrowing for a company issuing a complex financial instrument. ... More
Reference No: F&A0312(B)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Gives additional information on losses to correct the accounting treatment followed in Case (A), where losses are ignored. Introduces the concepts of standard loss, abnormal loss, and abnormal gain. Excludes treatment of opening work-in-process. ... More
Reference No: F&A0324Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The third of the set, this case describes the organization's efforts to introduce budgetary control systems at the regional level. It also describes the Financial Adviser's efforts to help the regional managers prepare a set of semi- annual budgets from the trial balance generated by the financial accounting system. ... More
Reference No: PROD0189TECPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1984
Abstract: Discusses the estimation of cost in project situations at various points in time. Also discusses coding to facilitate reporting and control of costs, and the cost accounting procedure for the project situation. ... 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
Reference No: F&A0233(I)Pages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: After developing the required understanding of a long range framework for more effective budgeting [described in L&T (D) and (E)], the General Manager (Finance) considers the time appropriate to have a hard look at the existing budgeting system in the organization. Several issues (e.g. the role of the ... More
Reference No: F&A0349Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1981
Abstract: The basic elements of the control system initially envisaged by the company were 1) PERT/cost system to monitor project progress and related costs; 2) material and labour cost standards to form the basis of comparison with actuals; and 3) an overhead budget which identified the various manufacturing, finance, and administration overheads by ... More
Reference No: F&A0229TECPages: 24Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: This note discusses some aspects of the measurement of the benefits from investment and the development of criteria for choosing a project. The focus of the discussion is on how to build uncertainty about the behaviour of several key input factors underlying the projected rate of return explicitly in the ... More
