International Technological University FINN 918 Financial Institutions Final Exam: Answers Textbook: Foundations of Financial Markets and Institutions‚ 4th Edition‚ Fabozzi‚ Modigliani‚ and Jones‚ Prentice Hall‚ 2010‚ | ISBN –13: 978-0-13613531-9 | ISBN –10: 0-13-613531-5 | 1. Indicate whether each of the following instruments trades in the money market or the capital market: a. General Motors Acceptance Corporation issues a financial instrument with four months to maturity. b
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The financial crisis and the future of financial regulation Executive summary The outburst of the global financial crisis caused by the subprime crisis in America makes it necessary to adjust the financial regulation systems. The main financial crises in the history of the mankind were all mainly caused by the defects of the financial regulation in the world. Thus it can be seen that it is very necessary and important to explore the effective means to improve the effectiveness of the international
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FINANCIAL SYSTEMS A financial system is a set of complex and closely interconnected financial institutions‚ markets‚ instruments‚ services‚ practices and transactions. It consists of institutional units and markets that interact‚ typically in a complex manner‚ for the purpose moblising funds for investment and providing facilities‚ including payments systems‚ for the financing of commercial activity. Financial systems are crucial to the allocation of resources in a modern economy. They channel
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“Financial statements are like fine perfume; to be sniffed but not swallowed.” - Abraham Briloff (Professor Emeritus of CUNY Baruch) ACCOUNTING: Accounting is defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as "the art of recording‚ classifying‚ and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money‚ transactions and events which are‚ in part at least‚ of financial character‚ and interpreting the results thereof." ACCOUNTING AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY:
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to apply what they have learnt in the course in a real-world scenario and to exercise critical analyses in developing viable recommendations and making sound conclusions. The Group Assignment requires students to form separate groups of up to three students. Each group shall be evaluated based on their ability to articulate arguments in support of their opinions‚ preparation of a comprehensive written report‚ and a brief presentation on their findings‚ conclusions and recommendations. OBJECTIVES
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Financial Planning and Strategies – Group Project Objective of the document The report comprises financial advice for Gwen and Fred. You both are 26 and 25 years of age respectively‚ currently working and enjoy good health. You have sought my advice with an intention of protecting your financial future with an express view of secure financial situation during your retirement. An analysis of your current financial situation is undertaken and based on the information you have provided‚ advice
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Financial Ratio Analysis PROFITABILITY - Ability to sell a product for more than the cost of producing it. - Not an exact estimate of the company’s pricing strategy but give a good indication of financial health. - Without an adequate gross margin‚ a company will be unable to pay its operating and other expenses and build for the future. - Should be stable should not fluctuate much from one period to another‚ unless the industry it is in has been undergoing drastic changes which will
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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS For the Year 2012‚ 2011‚ 2010 Introduction: Knowing the financial conditions of Metrobank is very important. Such knowledge will help us allocate resources and identify areas requiring development and problems that need correction. As students of finance who can eventually be a financial manager should know how the business enterprise is doing financially. Is it growing or contracting? Will it be around for a long time? How profitable is the company? And what we should
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Discuss the effect of the Statement of Principles for Financial Reporting on current UK financial reporting practice. The ASC was set up in the 1970’s‚ where at the time there was no clear statement of accounting principles‚ accept that the accounts should be prudent; consistent; follow the accrual accounting procedures and be based on the assumption that the entity would remain a going concern. Up until 1990 standards were set by the ASC; a body made up of six professional accounting bodies
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(For your information‚ in this whole report‚ Petronas Dagangan Bhd‚ we will short it as PDB and Petronas Gas Bhd as PGB) Question (a) Background and Future Prospects of the selected Company i) History PDB is incorporated in 1982 and listed on the Main Board of Bursa of Bursa Malaysia in 1994. Notably‚ PDB is also known as the principal domestic marketing arm of Petroliam Nasioanal Berhad (PETRONAS) and Malaysia’s leading retailer and marketer of downstream oil and gas products. Today‚ PDB
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