Assignment

Corporate Finance, Ch. 15: Long-Term Financing - An Introduction

Consider the following as you read:

1. Compare and contrast the features of common stock and preferred stock.
2. Describe the characteristics of long-term debt.
3. Distinguish between floating rate and fixed rate corporate bonds.

Corporate Finance, Ch. 20: Raising Capital

Consider the following as you read:

1. Describe the stages in venture capital financing.
2. Explain the methods used to issue new securities.
3. Explain the role of investment banks in the underwriting process.

Corporate Finance, Ch. 26: Short-Term Finance and Planning
Consider the following as you read:

1. Describe the uses and sources of cash.
2. Describe the characteristics of the operating cycle and the cash cycle.
3. Explain how the cash budget is used in short-term financial planning.

Corporate Finance, Ch. 28: Credit and Inventory Management
Consider the following as you read:

1. Identify the three elements which make up the terms of sale.
2. What factors influence when credit should be granted and the length of the credit period offered to customers?
3. Explain the ABC and Economic Order Quantity Model in inventory management.

Electronic Reserve Readings

Read "Managing Your Credit Risk" located in the Week 6 Electronic Reserve Readings.

Managing your credit risk. (2014). Qatar Financial Center, n/a.

Electronic Reserve Readings Videos

TED, (2008). Pitching a Venture Capitalist (01:35) [Video file]. Films on Demand

Watch the videos located in the Week 6 Electronic Reserve Readings.- http://fod.infobase.com/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=48369&loid=145654