Sep 16, 2009

Week One Homework

Read:
Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Case Method
Chapter 2 - Financial Statements

Meet at C112 next week unless otherwise instructed.

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Chromajoy is... said...

Instructors view case courses as sequences of problems that gradually foster the development of decision making skills.

CASE STUDY METHOD

1. Define a problem;
2. Sort RELEVANT from IRRELEVANT information;
3. Separate FACT from OPINION;
4. Interpret and analyze information;
5. Come to a reasoned decision and course of action;
6. Communicate your thoughts clearly and persuasively to other during class discussions.

Chromajoy is... said...

Organization of Reports

1. Executive Summary (written last presented first);
2. Statement of Problems, Opportunities and Objectives;
3. Analysis of the situation;
4. Identification and evaluation of alternatives; and
5. Decision, course of action and implementation.

Chromajoy is... said...

Financial Statements

Income Statement (Statement of Earnings)
• Shows how profitable an enterprise was during a specific period of time, usually a 1 year period
• Matches the revenue generated against the related expenses incurred for the same period of time.

Balance Sheet
• Shows the financial position of an enterprise on a particular date.
• Assets = Liabilities + Equities

Statement of Retained Earnings
• An enterprise's earnings remaining at the end of the Income Statement's reporting period, after dividends on preferred and common shares have been paid.

• Retained earnings from previous year
+ Net Earnings current year
- Dividends
= Retained earnings for current year