Devry BUSN379 Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2015 October
Discussion 1
What are some of the most important financial management decisions? Can you provide some real-life examples?
Discussion 2
Do
you believe that the firm’s social responsibilities conflict with the
ultimate goal of shareholder’s wealth maximization? Consider issues such
as the protection of the environment and the creation of jobs.
Devry BUSN379 Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2015 October
Discussion 1
Why
does money have a time value? Can you provide at least one real-life
scenario in which you can apply the concept of time value of money?
Discussion 2
What
is the difference between the annual percentage rate (APR) and the
effective annual rate (EAR)? Which rate do you believe is more relevant
for financial decisions and why?
Devry BUSN379 Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2015 October
Discussion 1
What are some of the most important risks associated with bonds?
Discussion 2
- Are there any instances in which companies should not pay dividends?
- How do dividends impact the value of a share of stock?
Devry BUSN379 Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2015 October
Discussion 1
Discuss the pros and cons of net present value.
Discussion 2
Are there situations where a manger would prefer to use IRR? Why?
Devry BUSN379 Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2015 October
Discussion 1
What is the difference between systematic and nonsystematic risk? What are some examples of each?
Discussion 2
What are some statistical measures of risk and what type of risk do they measure?
Devry BUSN379 Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2015 October
Discussion 1
Cost of Capital (graded)
How
can you explain the concept of cost of capital? Do you believe that a
firm should use the same cost of capital for all of its projects? Why or
why not?
Discussion 2
Devry BUSN379 Week 6 Discussion 1 Latest 2015 October
Cost of Capital (graded)
Devry BUSN379 Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2015 October
Discussion 1
How are the operating and cash cycles of the firm different? Why are they important?
Discussion 2
What strategies can a firm use to optimize its cash cycle?
