• 3. „Expect the Unexpected.“David Axson • 4. Forecasting a critical business process in turbulent times. • 5. What is a forecast? Forward Looking Fact-based Flexible Focused on Risks & Opportunities • 6. „The end result ... is not an accurate picture of tomorrow‚ but better decisions about the future.“Peter Schwartz‚ The Art of the Long View • 7. Good forecasting practices create value Career Perform n ance Reputatio • 8. The traditional approach... J F M A M J J A S O
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Situation 1 The general approach for facilitating this customer over the telephone is to explain the functions that would help to organize his spreadsheet for his monthly expense reports. I would explain to him that he can add formulas to the spreadsheet that will add up totals for him. He can set it up so it gives him the total expenses by day‚ week‚ and month. He can also set it up so that it calculates the totals spent on just meals‚ hotels‚ and transportation. He can also calculate what was
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Linear Programming in Finance‚ Accounting and Economics Sijia Lu 7289928683 Abstract This article is literatures review about five articles‚ which apply linear programming to Finance‚ accounting and economics. The mathematical method is found of crucial importance in those fields. The paper shows how theoretical inference in linear programming throws light upon realistic practice‚ and how empirical evidence supports those theories. Keywords: finance; accounting; economics; linear programming; investment
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Purpose Statement Worksheet Who are we? We are Zilack Corporation’s Accounting and Finance Department. What do we do? We provide timely and accurate financial reporting and accounting services. The accounting and financial team will plan and manage the budget. For whom do we do this? We provide financial reporting and accounting services to Zilack Corporation‚ it’s employees‚ departments and stakeholders How do we know when we are getting it done? when all our financial data
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CHAPTER 9 PROBLEM #2 A. PV= (-50‚000/1.40)- (20‚000/{1.40^2} + [100‚000/ (1.40^3] + [400‚000/(1.40^4) + {800‚000/[1.40^4] = -50‚000 + (10‚204) + 36‚443 + 104‚123+ 520‚616 = $ 615‚264 B. PV= (35‚714) + (10‚204) + 36‚443 + 104‚123 + 671‚688= $766‚336 C. (35‚714)+ (10‚204) + 36‚443+ 104‚123 + 1‚543‚256 = $1‚637‚904 D. PV AT 40%= $1‚637‚903.85 INVESTMENT @ $3‚000‚000.00 POST-MONEY VALUATION= $1‚637‚903.85 + 3‚000‚000= $ 4‚637‚903.85 PERCENT OF OWNERSHIP BY INVESTOR: $3‚000‚000/ $4‚637‚903
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Chapter 4 15. For discrete compounding‚ to find the EAR‚ we use the equation: EAR = [1 + (APR / m)]m – 1 = .0719‚ or 7.19% EAR = [1 + (.07 / 4)]4 – 1 EAR = [1 + (.16 / 12)]12 – 1 = .1723‚ or 17.23% = .1163‚ or 11.63% EAR = [1 + (.11 / 365)]365 – 1 To find the EAR with continuous compounding‚ we use the equation: EAR = er – 1 EAR = e.12 – 1 = .1275‚ or 12.75% 23. Although the stock and bond accounts have different interest rates‚ we can draw one time line‚ but we need to remember to
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Licensed to: iChapters User Research Method and Methodology in Finance and Accounting Second Edition Bob Ryan Robert W. Scapens Michael Theobold Australia . Canada . Mexico . Singapore . Spain . United Kingdom . United States Licensed to: iChapters User Research Method and Methodology in Finance and Accounting Copyright © Bob Ryan‚ Robert W. Scapens and Michael Theobold 2002 _______________________________________________________________________ The text of this publication‚ or
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compared to these standards (comparing what happened with what should have happened). The differences are called exceptions and are brought up to the management. Variance Analysis Cycle: preparation of standard cost performance reports in the accounting department – highlight variances‚ variances raise questions‚ significant variances are investigated to discover their root causes‚ and finally corrective actions are taken. The cycle repeats with new performance reports. Standard Cost Record:
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(August 2012) Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester 4 “Operations Management” Specialization OM 0015 – Maintenance Management (4 credits) (Book ID: B1340) ASSIGNMENT- Set 1 Marks 60 Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions. 1. a. Describe the three categories of maintenance activities b. What are the three stages in the lifecycle management of any machinery? 2. Explain briefly the metrics that can be developed by the maintenance department to identify
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AC300:Financial Accounting I - Compulsory essay due 15th November Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of financial statements prepared on an accrual basis The financial statement is a financial document used to indicate the financial position of a business at a particular moment in time. A business’s financial position can be analysed into three main areas: Profitability‚ liquidity and stewardships. The statement is prepared at the end of each financial year using accounting basis. The Accrual
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