Reference No: F&A0036Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Deals with a fraud by a partnership firm dealing as commission agents in cloth, and enjoying a hypothecation (and bills purchase) limit with Lakeview Bank against cloth bales in the process of despatch or in transit. The case describes the procedures for ensuring a healthy use of the limits and ... More
Reference No: F&A0122(B)Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The accountant of Rekha Limited, a large Indian company, suggests certain changes in capital budgeting. He proposes the use of discounted payback period as a measure of investment worth and as a procedure for estimating the cost of capital the company should use as a discount rate for accepting project ... More
Reference No: F&A0174(C)Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Case (C) examines the role of a specialist in a bank, and analyses the way an agricultural scientist is absorbed within the traditional banking organization. ... More
Reference No: ECO0146Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case illustrates the contribution of an academically trained person to the growth of business activities. It also symbolizes the effect of education and the environment existing in a princely state in India and the business activities. ... More
Reference No: F&A0131TECPages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The form and content of the profit and loss statement and related accounting concepts and conventions are described in this technical note. An actual profit and loss statement is used for illustrative purposes. The concepts covered include income realization and expense recognition. The note also describes the distinction between cash ... More
Reference No: BP0014(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A municipal dairy is operating at a loss, and the General Management manager is brought to task by the Municipal Commissioner. The case gives financial, historical purchasing, sales, and productmix information, as well as several alternative lines of action.he case can be discussed alone or can be followed ... More
Reference No: BP0030(C)Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The casewriter has a talk with the General Management manager in charge of the rayon tyre cord plant of the company about his management style and philosophy. This provides a basis for discussion about the attitudes and approaches of Indian managers who have had some exposure to modern management concepts ... More
Reference No: ECO0156Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case represents the transition of an agency house into a modern business establishment and its diversification into a variety of products. In the class, the case was used to establish a link between the 18th century business environment with that of the 19th century. ... More
Reference No: MAR0088Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A small machine shop is facing the problem of developing a source of supply for castings needed for cylinder liners for an automobile company. Important factors to be considered are price, quality and regularity of supply. There are three possible sources, but their past records on the three factors are ... More
Reference No: F&A0097(B)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The federation's bye laws limit its borrowing capacity to eight times its paidup share capital, reserves and surplus. In a particular year, the federation incurred a sizable operating loss that was greater than its reserve fund. Consequently, the federation's borrowing capacity was seriously crippled. The board of directors consider several ... More
Reference No: F&A0121Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Provides an exercise in application of sources of funds and its interpretation. It serves to highlight that changes in the balance sheet figures do not necessarily mean application and/or use of funds. ... More
Reference No: F&A0138(A)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes the formation of an employees' union in a large bank in which the management had adopted personal and social acquaintance as an important basis for recruitment at the clerical level. Management was at first indifferent to the union but recognized it after an agitation. Subsequently, meetings were held between ... More