This is a book of hypothetical cases written to give students real examples of key finance concepts. Each case
contains a strong critical thinking/analytical component. The cases match topics covered by all of our undergraduate
books, making it the perfect companion. Each case is 3-4 pages in length, and concludes with questions and problems
that walk students through calculations and critical analysis of the case to help them make business decisions.
New Features
5 new hypothetical cases added--these cases are based off topics of the more popular cases are slightly higher
in difficulty level.
50 percent of the cases have been revised to provide new material for homework and projects.
Table of Contents
Case 1- Signal Cable Company; Cash Flow Analysis
Case 2- Bigger Isn't Always Better; Financial Ratio Analysis
Case 3- Playing the Numbers Game!; DuPont Analysis
Case 4-Growing Pains; Financial Forecasting
Case 5- There's More to Us Than Meets the Eye!; Financial Analysis and Forecasting
Case 6- Lottery Winnings-Looks Can Be Deceptive; Time Value of Money
Case 7- It's Better Late Than Never!; Retirement Planning
Case 8- Paying Off That Dream House; Loan Amortization
Case 9- Wake Up and Smell the Coffee!; Time Value of Money
Case 10- Corporate Bonds-They Are More Complex Than You Think; Bond Analysis and Valuation
Case 11- How Low Can It Go?; Application of Stock Valuation Methods
Case 12- What Are We Really Worth; Valuation of Common Stock
Case 13- The Lazy Mower: Is It Really Worth It?; Estimating Cash Flow-New Project Analysis
Case 14- If the Coat Fits, Wear it; Replacement Project Analysis
Case 15- The Dilemma at Day-Pro; Comparison of Capital Budgeting Techniques
Case 16- Too Hot to Handle; Capital Budgeting
Case 17- Flirting with Risk; Risk and Return
Case 18- I Wish I Had a Crystal Ball; Real Options and Capital Budgeting
Case 19- Can One Size Fit All?; Determining the Cost of Capital
Case 20- We Are Not All Alike; Divisional Costs of Capital
Case 21- Where Do We Draw the Line?: Marginal Cost of Capital and Capital Budgeting
Case 22- EVA � Does It Really Work?; Economic Value Added (EVA)
Case 23- It's Better to Be Safe Than Sorry!; Evaluating Project Risk
Case 24- Look Before You Leverage; Debt Versus Equity Financing
Case 25- Is It Worth More Dead or Alive?; Bankruptcy and Reorganization
Case 26- Is It Much Ado About Nothing?; Dividend Policy
Case27- Timing Is Everything!; Working Capital Management
Case 28- Getting Our Act Together; Cash Budgeting
Case 29- The Elusive Cash Balance; Cash Budgeting
Case 30- A Switch in Time Saves Nine; Accounts Receivable Management
Case 31- Will it be Worthwhile to Venture?; International Capital Budgeting
Case 32- When In Doubt, Hedge!; Hedging with Derivatives
Case 33- Made for Each Other; Valuing Corporate Acquisitions
Case 34- Why Buy It When You Can Lease It?; Lease Versus Buy Analysis
