Expert person on Financial Management (Excel, Power point)

Potential Questions to be Answered on the First Case Studies in no particular order. It is up to you to put them into a logical order. You are building the case for what you believe to be the best numbers to use so start with the Summary of the Case, then start solving the problems you wish to solve and then have a conclusion and why. I am also posting the Presentation rubric so you can see what is needed in each presentation.

Remember the cases include four parts.

- The Excel spreadsheets showing your numbers and calculations.

- A typed report on what you did and the conclusions.

- The PowerPoint used in your presentations.

- The Presentation itself.

Together the first three items should explain completely to someone who is not at the presentation what the issue is, what you did to reach your conclusions and the conclusions themselves.

What is the levered Beta? Do you need to also know the unlevered Beta to get there?

CAPM Asset Beta?

What are the equity costs for the various divisions?

What is the company’s debt rate?

What is company’s WACC?

What is the company’s Market Risk Premium?

Are they different for the different divisions? – Marriott

What factors should management consider when evaluation new investments?

If newer public firm, can you use comparisons with other firms in similar business?

How do your answers compare to others in the same industry? Does that affect the confidence in your answer?

If a cost of capital is stated in the case, do you agree with that cost of capital or do you believe another is better supported by your calculations and thoughts? Why?

Why is it important to estimate the WACC?

What about the WACC of comparable firms?