Based on the cash flow shown over 10 years for three projects:Which should be selected using the concept of IRR and Delta IRR?Explain.

Based on the cash flow shown over 10 years for three projects, which should be selected using the concept of IRR and Delta IRR?

MARR 14%

Year Project P Project Q Project R
0 $ (29,200.00) $(44,400.00) $(67,800.00)
1 $ 6,200.00 $ 8,825.00 $ 13,825.00
2 $ 8,200.00 $ 10,825.00 $ 16,825.00
3 $ 10,200.00 $ 12,825.00 $ 18,825.00
4 $ 12,200.00 $ 14,825.00 $ 20,825.00
5 $ (31,120.00) $ 11,825.00 $(24,815.00)
6 $ 12,504.00 $ (1,244.44) $ 14,825.00
7 $ 12,504.00 $ 6,618.88 $ 16,825.00
8 $ 12,504.00 $ 7,030.77 $ 18,825.00
9 $ 12,504.00 $ 7,483.84 $ 20,825.00
10 $ 12,504.00 $ 7,982.23 $ 22,825.00
Group of answer choices

First project

Second project

Third project

None. All should be rejected.

Flag question: Question 2
Question 210 pts
The net cash flows for 4 machines are as shown. Match the Delta IRR with the correct values.

Year Project A Project B Project C Project D
0 $ (45,500) $ (52,900) $ (70,500) $ (90,000)
1 $ 7,200 $ 14,325 $ 8,000 $ 14,200
2 $ 9,200 $ 12,325 $ 10,000 $ 24,200
3 $ 11,200 $ 15,325 $ 12,000 $ 24,200
4 $ 13,200 $ 18,325 $ 16,325 $ 24,200
5 $ 15,200 $ 20,325 $ 18,325 $ 24,200
6 $ 17,200 $ 22,325 $ 18,325 $ 24,200
7 $ 13,325 $ 8,119 $ 21,198 $ 24,200
8 $ 15,325 $ 8,531 $ 25,301 $ 24,200
9 $ 17,325 $ 8,984 $ 29,404 $ 18,325
10 $ 19,325 $ 9,482 $ 33,507 $ 20,325
Group of answer choices
The Delta IRR between machines A and B is:

The Delta IRR between machines B and C is:

The Delta IRR between machines A and C is:

The Delta IRR between machines C and D is:

Flag question: Question 3
Question 310 pts
For machines U and V, details are provided. What will be the Delta IRR and which machine should be selected?

Machine U Machine V
Initial cost $320,000 $410,000
Life in years 5 6
Inflation (for costs and benefits) 2% p. y.
MARR 7% p. y. c. y.
Project life 12 years
Salvage value of machine today $44,800 $57,400
Machine market value with 2 years of use $153,600
First year estimated costs $39,500 $53,800
First year estimated benefits $113,900 $128,435
Group of answer choices

3.83%, go with Machine U

8.42%, go with Machine U

9.69%, go with either Machine U or V

11.61%, go with Machine V

Flag question: Question 4
Question 410 pts
For Machines X and Y shown, what is the difference between the EUAW for the HICP and the LICP?

Machine X Machine Y
Initial cost $571,000 $933,000
Life 4 6
Inflation 3.5% p. y.
MARR 8% p. y. c. y.
Project life 14 years
First year estimated costs $199,850 $363,870
First year estimated benefits $411,120 $606,450
Salvage value of machine today $143,500 $172,400
Market value of machine today with 2 years of use $256,950 $419,850
Group of answer choices

$13,144

$26,830

$39,682

$10,219

Flag question: Question 5
Question 510 pts
The City of Omniville has two options for a viaduct. One is a permanent cement canal and the other a cast iron (CI) pipe. If details for the options are as shown, at what rate of interest should the city be indifferent to either choice?

Cement Canal CI PIPE
Initial cost ($3,000,000) ($1,000,000)
Life Perpetual 15 years
Annual maintenance cost $250,000 $350,000
Salvage $0 $50,000
Initial Rate 5.0% p. y.
Group of answer choices

6.9%

10.66%

16.31%

35.04%

Flag question: Question 6
Question 610 pts
Data for two machines P and Q are as shown below. At what MARR will both machines be equally attractive for installation?

Machine P Machine Q
Initial cost $125,000 $275,000
Life in years 4 6
Inflation per year 2.00%
Benefit increase per year 4.50%
MARR per year compounded yearly 12.00%
Project life in years 12
First year estimated costs $33,750 $63,250
First year estimated benefits $65,000 $112,750
Salvage value of machine  12.00% 8.00%
Group of answer choices

11.44%

12.17%

13.19%

17.98%

Flag question: Question 7
Question 710 pts
Data for two machines are shown. Also, four graphs of NPW for the two machines is shown. Which graph represents the data shown below? Quiz 7-7(1).pptx

Machine P Machine Q
Initial cost $105,000 $155,000
Life in years 4 6
Inflation per year 2.00%
Benefit increase per year 4.50%
MARR per year compounded yearly 12.00%
Project life in years 12
First year estimated costs $28,350 $35,650
First year estimated benefits $54,600 $63,550
Salvage value of machine 12.00% 8.00%
Group of answer choices

Graph 1

Graph 2

Graph 3

Graph 4

Flag question: Question 8
Question 810 pts
Data for 3 machines are given. For the given MARR, which machine will have the highest EUAW and hence be selected for purchase?

MARR 8.0%

Year Project J Project K Project L
0 $ (101,500) $ (117,435) $ (153,612)
1 $ 6,950 $ 35,850 $ 64,950
2 $ 6,950 $ 35,850 $ 42,950
3 $ 6,950 $ 32,450 $ 52,950
4 $ 6,950 $ 31,950 $ 42,950
5 $ 32,950 $ 31,950 $ 6,950
6 $ 51,950 $ 24,950 $ (13,900)
7 $ 51,950 $ (49,900)
8 $ 51,950 $ 16,350
9 $ 51,950
10 $(103,900.00)
Group of answer choices

Machine L with an EUAW of $1,755

Machine J with an EUAW of $819

Machine K with an EUAW of $1,029

Any will do as all 3 machines have the same EUAW of $1,926

Why is financial statement analysis an important area of study? What is learned from the process of financial statement analysis? Discuss the Biblical implications of reliable and representationally faithful financial statements.

Create a discussion thread that addresses the following areas:

What is financial statement analysis?
Why is financial statement analysis an important area of study?
What is learned from the process of financial statement analysis?
Discuss the Biblical implications of reliable and representationally faithful financial statements.

For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations in APA fat.

How would you respond to each Directors assessment of the financing decision?

Winfield Refuse Management, Inc.: Raising Debt vs. Equity

1. What are the characteristics of Winfield relevant to the issuance of debt?
How much debt can Winfield support?
2. How would you respond to each Directors assessment of the financing
decision? Consider both strengths and weaknesses of each assessment.
3. Using the criteria of control, flexibility, income, and risk, how would you
evaluate the choice of debt vs. equity in financing the acquisition of MPIS?
4. What is your final recommendation for Winfield financing the acquisition of MPIS?

What are the pros and cons of Carter’s as an acquisition target for a private equity firm? Is it an opportunity that you would pursue if you worked at Berkshire?

LBO and Carter

1. What are the pros and cons of Carter’s as an acquisition target for a private equity firm? Is it an opportunity that you would pursue if you worked at Berkshire?

2. Attached please find an LBO model template. Please do the following:

Set your excel to iterate calculations

Input summary projections for Carter’s, as per the case

Input a financing structure, using Goldman Sachs’ proposed staple financing in the case  and related interest costs

Input a purchase price

Input an exit multiple

Through trial and error, find a purchase price that leads to an IRR of 25% assuming an exit in 2005

Post your implied purchase price and discuss your willingness to buy Carter’s at this level.

Would you seek to acquire a company within the European Union or outside of it? Why? Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the choice you made.

The most popular way for international expansion is for a local firm to acquire foreign companies. One of the most benefits for international expansion is global distribution capability that helps expanding the market share.

There are different implications of running a company that is within or outside of the European Union. If you were the head of a firm based in the United States, please answer the following questions, providing the rationale behind your answers:

Would you seek to acquire a company within the European Union or outside of it? Why?
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the choice you made.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages inherent in the option you did not choose.
Explain why an MNC may invest funds in a financial market outside its own country.
Explain why some financial institutions prefer to provide credit in financial markets outside their own country.

Critically appraise the techniques used and the information to which they have been applied.

Case Study – Report
Word Count: 2,500
Learning Outcomes Assessed by this Assignment:
● Select and apply appropriate accounting techniques to critically analyse financial
data in a variety of business decision making scenarios
● Make informed financial judgements based on the outcome of such accounting
analyses
●  Critically appraise the techniques used and the information to which they have
been applied.
● Demonstrate a critical understanding to the internal, external and legal
environments in which the judgements are being made.
● Understand the objectives of preparing management information and the need to
adapt techniques in a changing commercial environment that can help in decision
making in relation to costing, pricing, product range and marketing strategy.
● Evaluate the strategic performance of a business, understand the significance of
the relationship between financial and non-financial indicators of business performance
and recommend appropriate performance measures.

What are the circumstances of the HBR case? Evaluate the physical therapy industry for potential investment opportunity by a private equity investment fund.

Read the Private Equity Case: Merger Consolidation case study. In your initial post, address the following:

What are the circumstances of the HBR case?

Evaluate the physical therapy industry for potential investment opportunity by a private equity investment fund.

Cite the advantages and disadvantages.

Look at the proportion of health care GDP.

Look at the outpatient PT and the proportion of yearly medical spending.

What are the financial circumstances of our case? Explain the financial similarities, particularly with regard to EBITDA and cash flows.

Could real option financing be used in the healthcare industry to fix it in the long term?

Evaluate economic conditions that influence company performance. Consider political, environmental, currency, global economics, and government influences on economic conditions.

Johnson and Johnson Company Analysis

Continue your work with the company you selected in Wk 2.

Research your company’s financial reports for 2017.

Complete a 2- to 3-page FAQ/Shareholder Analysis.

Evaluate economic conditions that influence company performance. Consider political, environmental, currency, global economics, and government influences on economic conditions.

Compare market conditions with the company’s performance for 2017. Conclude how the market conditions that year influenced the company’s performance, such as interest rates, Federal Reserve Bank monetary policy changes, or other market conditions relevant to the company you selected.

Analyze year-over-year performance from 2016 and 2017. Consider key metrics or ratios such as trailing PE ratio, forward PE ratio, price to book, return on assets, and return on equity in your conclusions.

Why pursue an MSF at this point in your career? In what ways do you plan to utilize the Villanova MSF to meet your professional goals?

The application paper is for an MSF program I am applying to. The question that I must answer is pasted below. Please let me know in what direction you would like to write about and feel free to ask any questions that I may answer about myself  that would help you in writing this. ALSO, please let me know of the appropriate length of the application essay that would be needed if there isn’t a stated length on the application website.

Please discuss how this degree will impact your short and long-term career plans and address the following questions: Why pursue an MSF at this point in your career? In what ways do you plan to utilize the Villanova MSF to meet your professional goals?”

What is the initial cost of a machine with a life of 8 years that has a salvage value of $99,500 and a capital recovery cost of $65,000 per year?

Question 110 pts
What is the capital recovery cost for a machine costing $604,800 with a life of 12 years and a salvage value of 14% of the initial cost? The rate used by the firm is 10% per year compounded weekly.
Group of answer choices

$73,871

$74,706

$87,136

$108,748

Flag question: Question 2
Question 210 pts
What is the initial cost of a machine with a life of 8 years that has a salvage value of $99,500 and a capital recovery cost of $65,000 per year? The firm uses a rate of 7% per year compounded quarterly.
Group of answer choices

$333,745

$442,465

$567,937

$719,566

Flag question: Question 3
Question 310 pts
What is the NPW for a machine with the following details: