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MOD 4 FIN 301 CA and SLP
Module 4 - Case
Capital Budgeting with Funding Sources
Case Assignment
This case has two separate parts.
Part I: Capital Budgeting Practice Problems
a. Consider the project with the following
expected cash flows:
Year
Cash flow
0
-$400,000
1
$100,000
2
$120,0003 $850,000
â¢If the discount rate is 0%, what is the
project's net present value?
â¢If the discount rate is 2%, what is the
project's net present value?
â¢If the discount rate is 6%, what is the
project's net present value?
â¢If the discount rate is 11%, what is the
project's net present value?
â¢With a cost of capital of 5%, what is this
project's modified internal rate of return?Now draw (for yourself) a chart where the
discount rate is on the horizontal axis (the "x" axis) and the net
present value on the vertical axis (the Y axis). Plot the net present value of
the project as a function of the discount rate by dots for the four discount
rates. Connect the four points using a free hand 'smooth' curve. The curve intersects
the horizontal line at a particular discount rate. What is this discount rate
at which the graph intersects the horizontal axis?[ Look at the graph you draw and write a
short paragraph stating what the graph 'showsâ]b. Consider a project with the expected
cash flows:Year
Cash flow
0
-$815,0001
$141,0002
$320,0003
$440,000â¢What is this project's internal rate of
return?
â¢If the discount rate is 1%, what is this
project's net present value?
â¢If the discount rate is 4%, what is this
project's net present value?
â¢If the discount rate is 10%, what is this
project's net present value?
â¢If the discount rate is 18%, what is this
project's net present value?Now draw (for yourself) a chart where the
discount rate is on the horizontal axis (the "x" axis) and the net
present value on the vertical axis (the Y axis). Plot the net present value of
the project as a function of the discount rate by dots for the four discount
rates. Connect the four points using a free hand 'smooth' curve. The curve
intersects the horizontal line at a particular discount rate. What is this
discount rate at which the graph intersects the horizontal axis?
[ Observe the graph and write a short
paragraph stating what the graph 'showsâ]
c. Read the background materials. Then
write a one-to-two page paper answering the following question:
Which method do you think is the better one
for making capital budgeting decisions - IRR or NPV?
Part 2: Equity and Debt
Read the article below available in
ProQuest:
American Superconductor switch ; Westboro
company plans to raise money through a stock offering, Andi Esposito. Telegram
& Gazette. Worcester, Mass.: Aug 26, 2003. pg. E.1
Abstract (Article Summary)
"AMSC's management and board of
directors believe the decision to forgo a secured debt financing and to adopt
an equity financing strategy under current market conditions is in the best
interests of our shareholders," said Gregory J. Yurek, chief executive
officer of AMSC. The 265-employee company has operations in Westboro and Devens
and in Wisconsin.
Finally, the Northeast blackout
"shined a lot of light on the problems we have been talking about as a
company for three to four years," Mr. Yurek said. AMSC products, such as a
system installed this year in the aging Connecticut grid and high temperature
superconductor power cables and other devices bought by China for its grid, are
designed to improve the cost, efficiency and reliability of systems that
generate, deliver and use electric power. "We are a company with products
out there solving problems today," he said.After reading the background materials and
doing your research, apply what you learned from the background materials and
write a two to three page paper answering the following questions:
What are the advantages and disadvantages
for AMSC to forgo their debt financing and take on equity financing? Do you
agree with their decision? How can a company's cost of equity be determined? Is
there a tax deduction from the use of debt financing? Please explain.
Explain your answers thoroughly. Be sure to
support your opinions on these assignment questions with references to the
background materials or to other articles in your paper.Assignment Expectations
This assignment consists of a quantitative
section (Part 1) and an essay section (Part 2) below. Upload both sections as
one Word document by the end of the Module.
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Module 4 - SLP
Capital Budgeting with Funding SourcesThis SLP has two parts.
Part IEvery company has capital projects. The
company you have selected must need something! Be it a new wing to the
building, a new product line to be funded, a new piece of equipment, find one
new acquisition your company needs.Once you have identified the new possible
investment item, what problems are you going to have in estimating the cash
flow that might be emanating from the initial investment and problems in
getting it funded? Issues might be:
â¢Risk
â¢Cost
â¢Politics (getting it through committees)
â¢Public Relations
â¢etc.,Identify a potential capital project for
your company describe such a project and write a short summary of the problems
you see in getting the funding to see it through.Part II
Examine the structure and activities in
your organization and identify two projects or events that required an
investment. One should be a 'current project' and the other long-term
investment project.For each project or event, identify the
preferable source of funding. You may not have access to the actual source of
funding so limit your paper to the source YOU feel is most appropriate. Then
explain why you feel that source is most appropriate.This
is a Signature Assignment Expectation for FIN301 Module 4 SLPThere are 2 specific learning outcomes: 1)
apply business theories, models, and concepts to guide analysis of problems and
situations and 2) utilize data driven analysis in making business decisions.In this SLP assignment for Module 4 our
emphasis will be on understanding the preferable source of funding. You will be
summarizing all of what you learned the in the Cases, SLPs and TDs.The grading rubric below has been developed
to measure student success in meeting the FIN301 Module 4 SLP expectations
related to applying your knowledge of the source of funding on making business
decisions.Assignment ExpectationWeakMarginalAdequateStrongOrganizationDemonstrates the ability to explain content
logically, concisely, and in an appropriate manner to understanding of the
source of funding.There is no logical sequence of
information. Wording is rambling and unfocused.Paper does not follow a logical sequence.Paper follows a logical sequence. There are
some minor problems with sub-classification and/or results are not clear.Paper follows a logical sequence with a
correct computation and results. Each activity relates to others in a carefully
organized framework.Demonstrates the ability to support a
central point or viewpoint throughout the paper.Insufficient elaboration and/or support
(e.g., computation, each source) in the paper.Limited elaboration and/or support in the
paper.Support with some specific details and
elaboration in the paper.Support through both specific details and
elaboration apparent in the paper.ContentDemonstrates the ability to analyze the
source of funding and compare equity with debt.The purpose is not identified, is unclear,
or inappropriate in the paper.Purpose is occasionally unclear in the
paper.Clear purpose, but not consistently
sustained throughout the paper.Clear purpose sustained throughout the
paper.Demonstrates the ability to gather and sort
financial information and data on a particular investment activity.Does not have a grasp of information and
appropriate data. Topic is poorly created. Supporting explanations are absent
or vague. Trite ideas and/or unclear wording reflect a lack of understanding of
topic.Seems uncomfortable with information and
data. Topic is evident but with little or no elaboration.Seems comfortable with the financial
information and data. Topic is evident with some supporting details.Demonstrates full knowledge of the topic
with explanation and elaboration. The topic is well developed, effectively
supported, and appropriate for the assignment. Critical thinking is clearly and
creatively expressed. Data choices are well thought out.DeliveryDemonstrates the ability to use appropriate
word choice and grammar in the paper.There are many sentences with grammatical
errors. Some sentences are incomplete/halting, and/or vocabulary is somewhat
limited or inappropriate.There are a few sentences that are complete
and grammatical. Word choice is not always appropriate for presentation.Sentences are generally complete and
grammatical, and they flow together easily. With a few exceptions, words are
chosen for their precise meaning.All sentences are complete and grammatical,
and they flow together easily. Words are chosen for their precise meaning. Word
choice illustrates grasp of content and enhances explanation.Demonstrates the ability to make an
effective explanation outline that is free from bias.Words chosen for an explanation are
inappropriate and exhibits bias. Some readers may be confused.Words chosen for the paper are free from
bias with one or two minor exceptions.Words have no apparent bias. There is some
inappropriate explanation.Words and explanation are completely free
from bias.SLP Assignment ExpectationsFor Part I, you must discuss both the
estimates of the initial investments and the annual incremental after-tax cash
flow that is expected to emanate from the investment.Privacy Policy | Contact
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