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COMPLETE MBA COURSE SOLUTIONS
BUS 5111
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Financial Management
CONTENTS (SOLUTIONS)
i. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
1. WEEK 1
• Learning Guide Unit 1
• Discussion Assignment Unit 1 – 5 A+ Answers
• Written Assignment Unit 1 – 5 A+ Answers
• Portfolio Activity Unit 1 – 5 A+ Answers
2. WEEK 2
• Learning Guide Unit 2
• Discussion Assignment Unit 2 – 5 A+ Answers
• Written Assignment Unit 2 – 5 A+ Answers
• Portfolio Activity Unit 2 – 5 A+ Answers
3. WEEK 3
• Learning Guide Unit 3
• Discussion Assignment Unit 3 – 5 A+ Answers
• Written Assignment Unit 3 – 5 A+ Answers
• Portfolio Activity Unit 3 – 5 A+ Answers
4. WEEK 4
• Learning Guide Unit 4
• Discussion Assignment Unit 4 – 5 A+ Answers
• Written Assignment Unit 4 – 5 A+ Answers
• Portfolio Activity Unit 4 – 5 A+ Answers
5. WEEK 5
• Learning Guide Unit 5
• Discussion Assignment Unit 5 – 5 A+ Answers
• Written Assignment Unit 5 – 5 A+ Answers
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• Portfolio Activity Unit 5 – 5 A+ Answers
6. WEEK 6
• Learning Guide Unit 6
• Discussion Assignment Unit 6 – 5 A+ Answers
• Written Assignment Unit 6 – 5 A+ Answers
• Portfolio Activity Unit 6 – 5 A+ Answers
7. WEEK 7
• Learning Guide Unit 7
• Discussion Assignment Unit 7 – 5 A+ Answers
• Written Assignment Unit 7 – 5 A+ Answers
• Portfolio Activity Unit 7 – 5 A+ Answers
8. WEEK 8
• Learning Guide Unit 8
• Discussion Assignment Unit 8 – 5 A+ Answers
• Portfolio Activity Unit 8 – 5 A+ Answers
9. GROUP ACTIVITY – 5 A+ Answers
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IMPORTANT
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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Unit 1 – Sample 1. If you are in a hurry and have no interest in the Learning Guides, look out for
these headings. Assignments are in chronological order from Unit 1 to Unit 8 in the order of
Discussion Assignment, Written Assignment, and Portfolio Activity. The Group Activity is at
the very end. Links are also being worked on at the moment but for now it is better to search for
the desired assignment manually. If you are using Microsoft Word, use the search or find (in
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BUS 5111 UNIT/WEEK 1 SOLUTIONS
BUS 5111 Learning Guide Unit 1
Unit 1: Financial Statement Review, Capital Structure, and Bankruptcy Issues
Topics:
• Analysis of Financial Statements
• Characteristics of Capital Structure
• Corporate Bankruptcy Process (USA)
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this Unit, you will be able to:
1. Evaluate financial statements using Ratio Analyses.
2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of capital structure
3. Explain how capital structure affects the bankruptcy process of a corporation.
4. Analyze existing deficits in your quantitative skills.
Tasks:
• Introduce yourself in the Course Forum
• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
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• Complete and submit the Case Study/ Written Assignment
• Respond to the Portfolio Activity
Learning Guide Unit 1
Introduction
About the Course
Because of the range and scope of the topics in Financial Management, several textbooks are
assigned to the course. We will not be reading all of the sections of each of the books, but rather,
from selected sections of these books and a variety of other sources. These e-file references will
be yours to keep, and therefore you will be able to use them as a refresher and further expand
your knowledge over time. Although finance courses are notorious for being highly quantitative,
the subject can be approached without raising undue anxiety. The course requires the
performance of several computations. However, the calculations presented will be at a level
where knowledge of basic arithmetic and mathematics will be sufficient. You will not need a
financial calculator for this course. A basic calculator found on your computer or phone will
serve you well in addition to Microsoft Excel and its formulas. Furthermore, answers that require
calculations should also reflect justification as to how the answer was solved. New knowledge
must be supported by applying the American Psychological Association (APA) standard into
your assignment answers.
Unit 1
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We will begin by reviewing some accounting skills that you have acquired in previous courses.
These skills include being able to read and interpret financial statements and the use of financial
ratios. You may recall this is the point from which you left Managerial Accounting, the
prerequisite for this course. In addition, the unit will also cover capital structure and how it
impacts a business in distress (bankruptcy).
What is financial ratio analysis, and why would I use it?
Financial ratios are comparative measurements, a financial variable from relative values of two
or more, which allows an individual to compare information that in its raw form could not be
otherwise compared. Financial ratios can be used to identify a firm’s strengths and weaknesses.
Bankers, for example, may look at ratios to ascertain whether a firm is bankable.
What is capital structure and why should management be concerned about it?
Capital structure shows the extent to which companies use debt and preferred stock as opposed
to common equity.
Bottom lines and market values are impacted by the scale companies finance their assets through
debt. A firm’s structure of equity and debt is contained on the right-hand side of the balance
sheet (known as capital structure). Companies face heavy risk with their decisions regarding their
capital structure when they take on more debt (known as financial risk). An optimal capital
structure is management’s primary target for their firm’s continued success, which is different
for any particular corporation.
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The bottom line is affected by additional risk related to the magnitude of a firm’s operations and
its fixed assets. This particular phenomenon gives rise to risk in operations (known as operating
risk or operating leverage). The higher fixed assets are on the balance sheet, the greater the risk
the firm can realize. During an economic downturn, firms will find it difficult to recover large
fixed expenses.
Learning Guide Unit 1
Reading Assignment
All course textbooks are accessible through the Syllabus or through the course's "Textbook"
page. Any additional, non-textbook Reading Assignments will provide text access/location
information below.
1. Finance for Managers. (2012). Licensed under Creative Commons by-nc-sa
3.0. https://my.uopeople.edu/pluginfile.php/546007/mod_page/content/17/FinanceForManagers.
pdf
• Read Chapter 4 - Pages 27-57
• Read Chapter 15 - Pages 241-254
2. SEC.gov | Bankruptcy: What happens when public companies go bankrupt. (2009, February
3). Sec.Gov. https://www.sec.gov/reportspubs/investor-
publications/investorpubsbankrupthtm.html
3. Bankruptcy. (2019). United States Courts. https://www.uscourts.gov/services-
forms/bankruptcy
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Learning Guide Unit 1
Discussion Assignment
In the discussion forum, you are expected to participate often and engage in deep levels of
discourse. Please post your initial response as early as possible and continue to participate
throughout the unit. You are required to post an initial response to the question/issue presented in
the Forum and then respond to at least 3 of your classmates’ initial posts. You should also
respond to anyone who has responded to you.
Your Discussion should be a minimum of 250 words in length and not more than 450 words.
Please include a word count. Following the APA standard, use references and in-text citations for
the textbook and any other sources.
For this discussion use your resources in the Reading Assignments to research the bankruptcy
process, capital structure, and legal structure.
• Explain how these structures can impact a firm’s progress through the bankruptcy
process.
Learning Guide Unit 1
Written Assignment
Submit a written paper which is 2-3 pages in length, exclusive of the reference page. Papers
should be double spaced in Times New Roman font which is no greater than 12 points in size.
The paper should cite at least one source independent of the textbook.
Case Study
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Comic book sales have hit record highs due to the volume of comic book-based movies
achieving great success. With each new movie and character announcement, collectors and
investors feed off the speculation. Many collectors send their books for grading, certification,
and encapsulation to protect their investments. The Exceptional Service Grading Company
provides those services and wants to expand to assessing other publication formats, such as
certifying large magazines and movie posters.
What is the company’s financial position? Please refer to the income statement and balance
sheet for the Exceptional Service Grading Company available here. Using the learning resources
provided in the Reading Assignment, perform a financial ratio analysis of the company using the
following ratios:
• Gross profit margin
• Current ratio
• Debt ratio
Locate two other ratios to calculate. Define them and explain their purpose and how they add
value to your analysis.
Select significant lines from the financial statements and provide an observation of their trends.
For example, if the account is increasing or decreasing in value, what would that indicate?
• Draw some conclusions based on your observations. For example:
• Is there any viability for a new project?
• Why do you think the assets of the company went up from 2017 to 2018?
