About Your Signature Assignment 893011
About Your Signature Assignmentsignaturebenchmark Assignments Are Des
About Your Signature Assignmentsignaturebenchmark Assignments Are Des
About Your Signature Assignment Signature/Benchmark Assignments are designed to align with specific program student learning outcome(s) in your program. Program Student Learning Outcomes are broad statements that describe what students should know and be able to do upon completion of their degree. Signature/Benchmark Assignments are graded with a grading guide or an automated rubric that allows the University to collect data that can be aggregated across a location or college/school and used for course/program improvements. Purpose of Assignment The purpose of this assignment is to allow students the opportunity to present a business idea supported by strong financial information. The student will be able to identify the possible challenges of doing business in a foreign country and how to approach them.
Assignment Steps Resources: Microsoft® PowerPoint®, Signature Assignment: Financial Statement Analysis and Firm Performance Template Prepare a 16- to 20- slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation showing the details of a business you are interested in starting in a foreign country, and for which you need $300,000. The presentation should include the following information: Business name Executive summary Description of the foreign country Business description and structure Market and company analysis Marketing and sales operational plan How you plan to use the $300,000 Financial statements forecast (3 years) Business health assessment - using the following ratios: Liquidity ratios Solvency ratios Asset management ratios Profitability ratios Market value ratios Analyze and calculate the following scenarios in 525 words, including which one would you choose and why, and which financing option is best for your busines: Investor #1 decided to loan you the $300,000, paying all of the interest (8% per year) and principal in one lump sum at the end of 5 years.
Investor #2 offers you the $300,000, paying interest at the rate of 8% per year for 4 years and then a final payment of interest and principal at the end of the 5th year. Discuss in 525 words the challenges and risks you may face in starting a business in a foreign country including the following: Cultural, business, and political risks. How you plan to avoid operational, transaction, and translation exposure. Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
Paper For Above instruction
The assignment requires designing a comprehensive business proposal presented through a PowerPoint presentation, complemented by an analytical discussion on financing options and risks associated with international business operations. This task aims to evaluate students' ability to integrate financial analysis, strategic planning, cultural awareness, and risk management within a global entrepreneurial context. This paper will outline and analyze the required components, emphasizing the importance of financial forecasting, strategic decision-making, and risk mitigation strategies in establishing a business abroad.
The core component involves creating a detailed 16- to 20-slide PowerPoint presentation focused on a hypothetical business venture in a foreign country. The presentation begins with selecting a compelling business name and providing an executive summary that succinctly explains the business idea, its purpose, and its potential. An essential element is a detailed description of the foreign country, including economic, political, and cultural factors that could impact business operations. The analysis extends to a comprehensive description of the business structure, target market, competitive landscape, and planned marketing and sales strategies.
Financial planning forms a critical section of the project, requiring students to forecast financial statements for three years. This includes projecting income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, with a focus on detailing assumptions and methodologies. The presentation must also include a business health assessment employing ratios such as liquidity, solvency, asset management, profitability, and market value, providing a nuanced picture of the firm’s financial stability and growth prospects.
Furthermore, students are required to analyze two financing scenarios involving a $300,000 loan under different repayment structures. The first scenario involves a lump sum payment of principal and interest after five years, whereas the second involves annual interest payments over four years with a final combined payment in year five. A 525-word discussion must evaluate these options, considering present value, interest costs, cash flow implications, and strategic preferences to determine the most advantageous financing approach.
In addition, the assignment requires an analytical discussion of risks associated with doing business internationally. This includes cultural risks, such as differences in consumer behavior and management practices; political risks, including changes in government policies; and business risks, such as currency fluctuations and legal differences. Strategies to mitigate operational risks, transaction exposure, and translation risks must also be addressed, emphasizing risk management best practices and contingency planning.
Throughout the project, adherence to APA formatting guidelines is crucial, including proper citations for sources used in research and analysis. This assignment aims not only to develop students’ technical skills in financial analysis and presentation but also to enhance their understanding of global business challenges and strategic risk management, equipping them to make informed decisions in international markets.
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