SYLLABUS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, REAL ESTATE, AND INSURANCE 8/3/2012 PAGE 1 Course Title Investment I Course Number Finance 352, Class No. 12837 Semester Fall 2012 Instructor Danny S. Litt Meeting Times Friday, 11:00am-1:45pm Meeting Dates August 31, 2012 – December 14, 2012 Final Exam December 14, 2012, 10:15am – 12:15pm Class Location Juniper Hall, Room JH 1121 Office Juniper Hall, Room 4110 Phone Number 818-677-2459 – Department Office (leave
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history in the company. Each CEO was surely skilled and experienced in leading an international company. But it can be speculated that it is much harder for a Japanese CEO to make fundamental changes in Nissan's long-standing operating practices and behavioral norms of Japanese society that are deeply integrated in the corporate structure. The former managers were simply stuck in their Japanese organizational structures and no one wanted to break with their own tradition. In addition, the company advisors
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Maria Robertson Corporate Finance 08/12/2015 Chapter 1 1) Intrinsic value refers to the value of a stock and currency or product determined through fundamental analysis based on accurate risk and return data without reference to its market value. It is also frequently called fundamental value. Company’s current stock price is based on perceived but possibly incorrect information as seen by the marginal investor, which is the actual market value. The stock’s true long value is more closely
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Guillermo Furniture Store Concepts Paper FIN 571 Guillermo Furniture Store Concepts Paper Sonora, Mexico was the ideal location for Guillermo’s Furniture Store. An abundant supply of cheap timber and relatively cheap labor costs, Guillermo’s had been producing high quality products, mainly chairs and tables, selling at premium prices. Guillermo’s exclusivity came to an end; competition from overseas using high-tech manufacturing equipment eroded his business market share through lower prices
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From Efficient Markets Theory to Behavioral Finance 1. What does Shiller mean by Behavioral Finance? Behavioral Finance is the collaboration between finance and other social sciences. This field of research is focused on determining the precise degree to which various market forces—including rational analysis of company-specific and macroeconomic fundamentals; human and social psychology; and cultural trends—influence investors’ expectations and determine their level of confidence or fear
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well as specialized models used for M&A transactions and LBOs. We focus on valuation of businesses at the divisional and corporate levels. The course emphasizes practical and “real world” applications of valuation methodologies. The course is of interest to those contemplating careers in investment banking, security analysis, consulting, private equity, and corporate finance. And it will also help with personal investing. By the end of the course, students should be able to: • Determine
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has $10,000 that it plans to invest in marketable securities. It is choosing among AT&T bonds, which yield 7.5%, state of Florida muni bonds, which yield 5% (but are not taxable), and AT&T preferred stock, with a dividend yield of 6%. Shrieve’s corporate tax rate is 35%, and 70% of the dividends received are tax exempt. Find the after-tax returns on three securities. $10,000 A T & T Bonds 7.5%, =
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Political: In Singapore, the state has taken on the role of promoter and practitioner of Corporate Social Responsibility, a logical development in view of the dominant role of the government in the local economy. The Economic Development Board Act exists to stimulate the growth, expansion and development of Singapore’s economy. A good example of the role the Singapore government has played in fostering economic growth is the Changi airport and the Singapore Airlines. The Singapore government investment
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of the nation requires the company to get its accounts audited by an independent certified public accountant. There has been various corporate scams in past years which has made it compulsory for the regulatory bodies to create various laws and amend the existing laws so that more accurate and transparent financial statements can be prepared. Few of the corporate scams which has created more awareness towards the need of accurate financial reporting are “The REPO 105” scam by Lehman, this fraud
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on the success or failure of his company, so he will engage in foundational corporate finance principles that will guide his decision-making. This paper will explain several principles of foundational corporate finance, and show how they relate to the Guillermo Furniture Business Scenario. Principle of Self Interested-Behavior The principle of Self-Interested Behavior of foundational corporate finance plays a fundamental role in the Guillermo’s decision-making because he acts in his own best interest
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