week 1
In a minimum of 250 words: If a financial institution is caught up in a financial scandal, would you expect its value to fall by more or less than the amount of any fines and settlement payments?**

Submit main response by midnight ET, Day 3 (Wednesday), and respond to at least two other students’ posts by midnight ET, Day 7 (Sunday).

** Make sure you are using credible sources in your discussions and assignments. Scholarly journals are the preferred source of credible/quality references. These consist of peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals related to the field, which are found via our Library. Websites such as Investopedia, ask.com, answers.com, or dictionary-type of websites limit the insight to the topics. Wikipedia is not acceptable as it is not a reliable, credible source of reference. The purpose is to bring in new information and how does it apply to o

week 2

NSTRUCTIONS: To post, click Stocksto access the topic and then click on New Conversationbutton.

In 250 words, respond to the following. “You say stock price equals the present value of future dividends? That’s crazy! All the investors I know are looking for capital gains.”

Submit main response by midnight ET, Day 3 (Wednesday), and respond to at least two other students’ posts by midnight ET, Day 7 (Sunday).

** Make sure you are using credible sources in your discussions and assignments. Scholarly journals are the preferred source of credible/quality references. These consist of peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals related to the field, which are found via our Library. Websites such as Investopedia, ask.com, answers.com, or dictionary-type of websites limit the insight to the topics. Wikipedia is not acceptable as it is not a reliable, credible source of reference. The purpose is to bring in new information and how does it apply to our topic from a real-world perspective, instead of extending on definitions that are found in the book.More information what a credible source consists of can be found here: http://writingcommons.org/evidence/supporting-sources/630-what-might-be-a-more-credible-reliable-source.

week 3

NSTRUCTIONS: To post, click Ratesto access the topic and then click on New Conversationbutton.

In 250 words, explain why investors demand higher expected rates of return on stocks with more variable rates of return.Submit main response by midnight ET, Day 3 (Wednesday), and respond to at least two other students’ posts by midnight ET, Day 7 (Sunday).

** Make sure you are using credible sources in your discussions and assignments. Scholarly journals are the preferred source of credible/quality references. These consist of peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals related to the field, which are found via our Library. Websites such as Investopedia, ask.com, answers.com, or dictionary-type of websites limit the insight to the topics. Wikipedia is not acceptable as it is not a reliable, credible source of reference. The purpose is to bring in new information and how does it apply to our topic from a real-world perspective, instead of extending on definitions that are found in the book.More information what a credible source consists of can be found here: http://writingcommons.org/evidence/supporting-sources/630-what-might-be-a-more-credible-reliable-source.

week 4

INSTRUCTIONS: To post, click Capitalto access the topic and then click on New Conversationbutton.

Suppose a firm uses its company cost of capital to evaluate all projects. Will it underestimate or overestimate the value of high-risk projects? Respond in 250 words.Submit main response by midnight ET, Day 3 (Wednesday), and respond to at least two other students’ posts by midnight ET, Day 7 (Sunday).

** Make sure you are using credible sources in your discussions and assignments. Scholarly journals are the preferred source of credible/quality references. These consist of peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals related to the field, which are found via our Library. Websites such as Investopedia, ask.com, answers.com, or dictionary-type of websites limit the insight to the topics. Wikipedia is not acceptable as it is not a reliable, credible source of reference. The purpose is to bring in new information and how does it apply to our topic from a real-world perspective, instead of extending on definitions that are found in the book.More information what a credible source consists of can be found here: http://writingcommons.org/evidence/supporting-sources/630-what-might-be-a-more-credible-reliable-source.





week 5


In 250 words, what are the most critical concepts involved with successful capital structure patterns? Can certain steps be overlooked? Why or why not?

Submit main response by midnight ET, Day 3 (Wednesday), and respond to at least two other students’ posts by midnight ET, Day 7 (Sunday).

** Make sure you are using credible sources in your discussions and assignments. Scholarly journals are the preferred source of credible/quality references. These consist of peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals related to the field, which are found via our Library. Websites such as Investopedia, ask.com, answers.com, or dictionary-type of websites limit the insight to the topics. Wikipedia is not acceptable as it is not a reliable, credible source of reference. The purpose is to bring in new information and how does it apply to our topic from a real-world perspective, instead of extending on definitions that are found in the book.More information what a credible source consists of can be found here: http://writingcommons.org/evidence/supporting-sources/630-what-might-be-a-more-credible-reliable-source.

week 6
INSTRUCTIONS: To post, click Leveragingto access the topic and then click on New Conversationbutton.

In 250 words, how can a firm utilize leveraging to maintain a high level of competition?

Submit main response by midnight ET, Day 3 (Wednesday), and respond to at least two other students’ posts by midnight ET, Day 7 (Sunday).

** Make sure you are using credible sources in your discussions and assignments. Scholarly journals are the preferred source of credible/quality references. These consist of peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals related to the field, which are found via our Library. Websites such as Investopedia, ask.com, answers.com, or dictionary-type of websites limit the insight to the topics. Wikipedia is not acceptable as it is not a reliable, credible source of reference. The purpose is to bring in new information and how does it apply to our topic from a real-world perspective, instead of extending on definitions that are found in the book.More information what a credible source consists of can be found here: http://writingcommons.org/evidence/supporting-sources/630-what-might-be-a-more-credible-reliable-source.

week 7

In 250 words, what role does financial planning play for a competitive firm?Submit main response by midnight ET, Day 3 (Wednesday), and respond to at least two other students’ posts by midnight ET, Day 7 (Sunday).

** Make sure you are using credible sources in your discussions and assignments. Scholarly journals are the preferred source of credible/quality references. These consist of peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals related to the field, which are found via our Library. Websites such as Investopedia, ask.com, answers.com, or dictionary-type of websites limit the insight to the topics. Wikipedia is not acceptable as it is not a reliable, credible source of reference. The purpose is to bring in new information and how does it apply to our topic from a real-world perspective, instead of extending on definitions that are found in the book.More information what a credible source consists of can be found here: http://writingcommons.org/evidence/supporting-sources/630-what-might-be-a-more-credible-reliable-source.

week 8

In 250 words, which concepts presented in this course were most important to you? How will this course benefit your personal and/or professional development? What did you find most beneficial about the course?

Submit main response by midnight ET, Day 3 (Wednesday), and respond to at least two other students’ posts by midnight ET, Day 7 (Sunday).