order to completely analyze Nike and its possible place in the NorthPoint Large-Cap Fund‚ Ford needs to know Nike’s cost of capital. One of the most useful ways to measure the cost of capital is the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Theoretically‚ the optimal capital structure in the mix of types of financing that produces the lowest WACC. WACC is calculated by multiplying the cost of each type of financing a company uses‚ be it debt or the many types of equity‚ by their respective weights. It
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Construction Contracts 1. Name and briefly describe each of the two basic types of competitively bid construction contracts. Which type would be most likely used for building the piers to support a large suspension bridge. Why? Two basic types of competitively bid construction contracts are lump-sum and the unit-price contract. The lump-sum contract is when the contractor agrees to complete all work for a pre-determined price including profit and the contract. The unit-price contract is when the
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Was the existing system adequate in the past? Why or why not? Why is it no longer adequate? The existing system was adequate in the past due to heavy reliance on direct labor hours. The ETO served as a central cost center‚ and transferred the costs to other divisions at direct costs plus allocated burden. Being in the late 1970s and early 1980s‚ technology testing of components required fewer cycles‚ and less complicated structures. Hence‚ such testing on products could be carried out by direct
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181–200 American Accounting Association DOI: 10.2308/iace.2011.26.1.181 A Case Study on Cost Estimation and Profitability Analysis at Continental Airlines Francisco J. Román ABSTRACT: This case exposes students to the application of regression analyses to be used as a tool pursuant to understanding cost behavior and forecasting future costs using publicly available data from Continental Airlines. Specifically‚ the case focuses on the harsh financial situation faced by Continental as a result of
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What is GSP? The principle of GSP was agreed at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)‚ and is a facility granted to developing countries ("beneficiary countries") by certain developed countries ("donor countries"). It is not negotiated with them: the preferential treatment is non-reciprocal. The GSP schemes offered by the various donor countries and their rules of origin differ fundamentally. Goods complying with the conditions of the GSP of the USA ‚ for example‚ will
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(CALCULATED) TOY AUTO 1275 TOY TRUCK 383 TOY ROBOT 642 MASTER SCHEDULE EOQ CALCULATIONS AUTO TRUCK ROBOT WEEKLY DEMAND RATE 1275 383 642 PRODUCTION RATE PER WEEK 3500 1750 2333 UNIT COST 3.2 6.5 4.1 SETUP COST 293 CARRYING COST(% Per Year) 25% ECONOMIC ORDER QUANTITY 8740 3034 5130 BEGINNING INVENTORY LEVEL INPUT 4000 2000 1500 Run-out Time = Inventory Level / Demand (in weeks) 3.14 5.22 2.34 2. Prepare a master
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The Human Cost Associated with Electronic Gadgets or Stress? While thinking about the initial impressions one formed of Foxconn as one read the case. To what degree did stereotyping influence ones’ thoughts‚ how did the additional information about the firm change ones’ initial impression and while the manual labor of assembling electronics is challenging for Foxconn employees‚ the workers may also face emotional burdens of being away from family and isolation from the outside world. What were some
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TYPES OF CONTRACTS The risk shared between the buyer and seller is determined by the contract type. Although the firm-fixedprice type of contractual arrangement is typically the preferred type which is encouraged and often demanded by most organizations‚ there are times when another contract form may be in the best interests of the project. If a contract type other than fixed-price is intended‚ it is incumbent on the project team to justify its use. The type of contract to be used and the specific
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS IAS 11 – DEFINATION IAS 11 defines a construction contract as: a contract specifically negotiated for the construction of an asset or a combination of assets that are closely interrelated or interdependent in terms of their design‚ technology‚ and function for their ultimate purpose or use. IAS 11 – TREATMENT Where possible‚ IAS 11 applies the accruals concept to the revenue earned on a construction contract. If the outcome of a project can be reasonably foreseen‚ then
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Types of Contracts [pic] Choosing type appropriate contract type is essential to successful performance under a contract. The type of contract determines the cost and performance risks which are placed on the contractor. There are two broad contract groups--fixed price and cost reimbursement. Within each of these groups‚ there are various types of contracts which can be used individually or in combination. [pic] Firm Fixed Price Contracts [pic] This type of contract requires the contractor
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