Memorandum Date: 30th September, 2012 To: Board of Directors, Coast4Life From: Pat Brown CMA, Controller, Coast4Life Subject: Assessing the Proposed Options Introduction We at Coast4Life are small, but proud, player in a dynamic and unstable industry. The forecasted drop in customer bookings due to terrorism and the recent incident involving Coastal Native requires a necessary emphasis on both identifying and capitalizing on the core competencies of our growing young company. It is forecasted
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Directors of Coast4Life Cruises From: Pat Brown Subject: Analysis of key issues, alternatives, and recommendations Introduction The cruise industry is expected to face an imminent risk of heading into a downturn as a result of the September 30th terrorist attacks. As well, Coastal Native’s hull repair needs to be addressed for the 2013 season. This report will analyze and compare the four alternatives available and identify the recommendation that will not only allow Coast4Life to remain profitable
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Coast4Life Cruises Memorandum To: Board of Directors From: Pat Brown, Controller Subject: Options for cost savings and revenue generation Date: November 30, 2012 Introduction Recent events in the cruise industry, specifically a terrorist attach on a cruise ship in the Caribbean, are expected to affect cruise travel negatively over the next year. Based on the effects of past terrorist attacks on the airline industry, overall bookings for cruises worldwide are expected to drop by 50%-55%
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To :Coast4life Inc From: Pat Brown, CMA Subject: Coast4life Cruises Introduction: Coast4life Inc with the expected downturn situation due to recent terrorist attack on a cruise ship in 2012 and on airline industry would prepare to remain profitable by finding ways to cut cost or generate additional revenue. Target is to recommend the best among the four alternative suggested aiming at 16% after tax return and tax rate of 38%. Identification of Issues and related alternatives:
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COAST4LIFE INC Memorandum To :Coast4life Inc From: Pat Brown, CMA Subject: Options for Cost savings and revenue generation Introduction: Coast4life Inc with the expected downturn situation due to recent terrorist attack on a cruise ship in 2012 and on airline industry would prepare to remain profitable by finding ways to cut cost or generate additional revenue. Target is to recommend the best among the four alternative as directed and aiming at 16% after tax return and tax rate of
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COAST4LIFE Prepared For: Coast4Life Board of Directors From: Pat Brown, Controller December 06, 2013 Introduction This report will analyze the current situation of Coast4Life and evaluate four strategic alternatives for the Board of Directors to effectively maintain an after-tax rate of return of sixteen percent. Upon evaluation of the four alternatives, conclusions will be drawn and recommendations will be made on the best alternative action to take to meet the overall goal of remaining profitable
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MÉMO Objet : Analyse des enjeux stratégiques et recommandations À : Conseil d’administration de Coast4Life De : Pat Brown, CMA Date : 1er novembre 2010 INTRODUCTION Ce rapport présente une analyse des options qui s’offrent à Coast4Life ainsi que des recommandations afin d’aider l’entreprise à faire face à ses enjeux stratégiques. Une approche stratégique et systématique sera utilisée pour examiner la situation. ENJEUX STRATÉGIQUES (voir Annexe 1) 1. Continuer d’accroître
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A conclusion, 8. Appendices, and 9. Any footnotes. Coast4Life Cruises Business Case Analysis Business Case Analysis Introduction Coast4Life Inc. was incorporated federally on June 3, 2000, and is in the business of offering ocean cruises along the Canadian west coast, with stops at interesting ports of call in British Columbia. The business has a September 30 year end. In 2007, the original owners sold all their Coast4Life shares to the senior management group. Between 2001 and 2010
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© 2013 The Society of Management Accountants of Canada. All rights reserved. ®/™ Registered Trade-Marks/Trade-Marks are owned by The Society of Management Accountants of Canada. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the permission of the copyright holder. MODULE 1, ASSIGNMENT 1 August 30, 2013 Topic: Performance Management Overview Welcome to Module 1. If you have not already done so, read the Program Manual located in the Reference Material section of the CMA Canada
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Date: October 1, 2012 To: Coast4Life Board of Directors From: Pat Brown, Controller Subject: Recommendations of Coast4Life alternatives to retain profitability during the economic downturn. Please find the attached report I have prepared for Coast4Life to analyze its major strategic issues and alternatives. The purpose of this report is to recommend the most effective alternatives for Coast4LIfe to remain being profitable during downturn. Introduction Coast4Life (C4L) is a Canadian company
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