Financial Accounting

Worth 100 Points  

Directions: Answer the following questions in a separate document. Explain how you reached the answer and you must show your work if a mathematical calculation is needed. Submit your assignment using the assignment link above. (show solution)

1. You have just won the Strayer Lottery jackpot of $11,000,000. You will be paid in 26 equal annual installments beginning immediately. If you had the money now, you could invest it in an account with a quoted annual interest rate of 9% with monthly compounding of interest. What is the present value of the payments you will receive?

2. In your own words and using various bond websites, locate one of each of the following bond ratings: AAA, BBB, CCC, and D. Describe the differences between the bond ratings. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of each rating. 

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.

Remarks: Please be detailed, clear and concise and ensure that references are cited using the APA format.