Reference No: F&A0420Pages: 2Published on: 7, August, 1994
Abstract: Case on bond portfolio management focusing on the use of duration to control interest rate risk. The case also involves problems of asset allocation required to achieve specified portfolio objectives. ... More
Reference No: F&A0534Pages: 8Published on: 11, July, 2016
Abstract: This case is about the practical and conceptual issues involved in estimating the beta of a company for the purpose of computing the cost of capital using the CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model). In many applications of the CAPM in the classroom, the beta is assumed to be known or ... More
Reference No: F&A0308Pages: 1Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Deals with responsibility accounting. Using concepts of standard costing and variance analysis, the performance of four departments? purchasing, mixing, pellet- making and selling? can be delineated. Class discussion could cover the interdependence of the variances of different responsibility centres. ... More
Reference No: F&A0433Pages: 16Published on: 9, March, 1996
Abstract: The chief executive of a shipping company must decide on an investment-cum-financing (project finance) decision, which represents entry into the refer business. So far the company has been operating only tankers and bulk carriers. ... More
Reference No: F&A0539Pages: 11Published on: 27, December, 2017
Abstract: The case is about a decision problem facing James on whether or not to invest in a structured product called the “CMS Steepener” issued by a large US investment bank. The payoff from the product is linked to two constant maturity swap (CMS) rates, and the investor profits if the ... 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: 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&A0452Pages: 10 Published on: 26, April, 2000
Abstract: Set in the backdrop of the 1997 economic crisis, the case deals with the problem faced by a leading finance company of Thailand, Phatra Thanakit. The company finds its very existence threatened under the onslaught of the crisis, and faces a number of agonizing choices. Should it become an integrated bank? ... More
Reference No: F&A0375Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Describes how inefficiencies and/or fraudulent practices seem to exist in several areas? procurement, processing, inventory, pricing, sales, etc. A newly recruited young MBA is asked to look into the problem areas by one of the oner Vice Presidents. After a preliminary investigation, the MBA is wondering what to do. ... More
Reference No: F&A0471Pages: 6Published on: 23, August, 2004
Abstract: Differentiating the strategic cost variance from the traditional standard cost variances and identifying the controllable and non-controllable variances along with special treatment for managed cost in interpreting the variances. ... More
Reference No: F&A0202Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1973
Abstract: A newly formed company has to record a series of transactions it has entered into during the first month of existence. The case requires students to employ basic accounting up to the stage of preparing a trial balance. ... More
Reference No: F&A0384Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case discusses accounting policy issues such as depreciation, deferred tax, capitalization of interests, etc. in a leasing company. It also provides an opportunity for financial analysis, inter firm comparison, evaluation of financial strategies and evaluation of share price. ... More
Reference No: F&A0482(A)Pages: 42Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: During early 2005, the Wilh Wilhelmsen (WW) group was being restructured by integrating the two main divisions, Barwil (ship services at port) and Barber International (ship management services). They formed a new parent entity called Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) under the WW group. At this point, Unitor, one of the world's ... More
Reference No: F&A0227Pages: 32Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A development bank set up to assist small scale manufacturers finances for the first time a qualified scientist's project for the manufacture of dibasic calcium phosphate (DCP) of pharmaceutical and dentifrice grades. The project runs into difficulties due to environmental factors such as floods and power shortage, which upset the ... More
Reference No: F&A0394Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The objective of this case is to identify and relate the factors which should be taken into account while making financing decisions. The case focuses on the EBIT EPS analysis, degree of financial leverage, and degree of operating leverage. Factors like control, flexibility, and cash flow consequences are also highlighted. ... More
