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NPV Calculation and Capital Budgeting For the first part, consider the following scenario: A project requires an initial investment of $200,000 and expects to produce a cash flow before taxes of 120,000 per year for two years (i.e., cash flows will occur at t = 1 and t = 2).

The corporate tax rate is 30%. The assets will depreciate using the MACRS – 3-year schedule: (t = 1, 33%); (t = 2: 45%); (t = 3: 15%); (t = 4: 7%).

The company’s tax situation is such that it can use all applicable tax shields. The opportunity cost of capital is 12%. Assume that the asset can sell for book value at the end of the project. Calculate the NPV of the project (approximately).

Based on your results, please explain in a one page write up whether or not you would accept or reject the investment.. For the second part of this assignment, summarize the “Applying the Net Present Value Rules” as outlined in the text. In your summary, please provide your interpretation as to why these rules are important, and why financial managers must be cognizant of misinterpreting these rules.

Due Week 9, worth 175 points This assignment is aligned to this course outcome: Apply macroeconomic concepts to current and personal economic events and decisions. In addition to writing about macroeconomic concepts, it’s equally important to be able to convey your understanding of these concepts by communicating them to others. In the workplace you might do this by writing briefs (like you did for Assignment 1), creating presentations, or writing reports for your manager or team. An example final report and optional template are provided below. For this Final Report assignment, you can build off your previous economic brief and selected industry from Assignment 1, or you can select another industry such as Finance and Insurance, Health Care, or Manufacturing, and examine one of the macroeconomic indicators or policies below: GDP growth Unemployment rates Inflation rates Interest rates Imports and exports Government fiscal policy and issues related to taxation, government spending, and budget deficits FED (central bank) monetary policy and issues related to the FED’s mission to stabilize the economy Example Final Report, Assignment 2 Template, Strayer Writing Standards Review an example final report. Use the optional template to help you get started. Review the Strayer Writing Standards. (See Instructions below.) Instructions Use Microsoft Word to prepare a Final Report that is a minimum of two to three (2-3) pages long in which you: 1. Introduce your selected industry with a brief one-paragraph introduction. Refer to the NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) to review the details about your industry. 2. Assess your selected industry’s relative size and growth rate in the economy. These macroeconomic resources will help you find the size and growth rate of your industry in the U.S. economy and/or relative to GDP: • Real GDP – Select Section 1, then table 1.1.6 (select MODIFY to change the year range and frequency). Data is from Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). • % Change in Real GDP – Select Section 1, then table 1.1.1 (select MODIFY to change the year range and frequency). Data is from Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). • GDP by Industry – Steps: 1. Select “Interactive Data.” 2. Select “Industry Data Tables.” 3. Select “Begin Using the Data.” 4. Select “Gross Output by Industry.” 5. Select “Real Gross Output by Industry (A) (Q).” 6. Select “Quarterly” or “Annual.” 7. Select “Next Step.” Data is from Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). • % Change in GDP by Industry – Steps: 1. Select “Interactive Data.” 2. Select “Industry Data Tables.” 3. Select “Begin Using the Data.” 4. Select “Gross Output by Industry.” 5. Select “Percent Changes in Chain-Type Quantity Indexes for Gross Output by Industry (A) (Q).” 6. Select “Quarterly” or “Annual.” 7. Select “Next Step.” Data is from Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). 3. Identify one newsworthy macroeconomic indicator or policy (e.g., GDP, unemployment, inflation rates, interest rates, government taxation and spending decisions, and/or FED decisions) that the industry should monitor and explain why it’s important and how it might impact your selected industry. These resources are available to help you measure and track macroeconomic indicators and outcomes of macroeconomic policies.You’ll use one or more depending on the macroeconomic indicator selected. • Unemployment rates – Data is from Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov). • Inflation rates as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Data is from Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov). • % Change in Real Exports and Imports – Select Section 4, then table 4.2.1. (Select MODIFY to change the year range and frequency.) Data is from Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). • Government receipts, expenditures, and savings – Select Section 3, then table 3.1 for total government and table for 3.2 for federal government. (Select MODIFY to change the year range and frequency.) Data is from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (bea.gov). • FED Funds Interest Rates. Data is from Trading Economics (tradingeconomics.com). 4. Describe a recent trend in the macroeconomic indicator or policy. Include a graph, chart, or table that illustrates the observed trend. 5. Summarize how you think this industry will perform in the future. Provide support for your rationale. 6. This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different compared to other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details. (Note: You’ll be prompted to enter your Blackboard login credentials to view these standards.) Your brief should include a cover page. Your brief should be a minimum of two to three (2-3) pages in length (not including the cover page), double-spaced, 12-point font. Your report should include a minimum of two (2) references/citations in the text.

Description We have recommended OneCRM to Paradigm Shifter for reconnecting with their clients and eventually that helps them to boost up the sales. The budget provided is $200,000. I want help with following things: 1) Recommendation: Why OneCRM ? We can compare OneCRM with SugarCRM and PipeDrive and explain why OneCRM is best for them. 2) Budget breakup 3) Business process diagrams. I am uploading the handout and I have highlighted what all I need from you.

Description Part One: Analyze “Pret A Manger” as a product.

Examine its packaging, the ingredients in food, signage, service, in-store aesthetics, location, etc.

Consider such issues as perception vs reality. Deliverables: 500 word narrative. 12 point type, double spaced. Bibliography with at least five cited sources, not duplicated from any Part (MLA style) Part Two: Analyze the marketplace in which “Pret A Manger” exits. Examine such factors as the economy, competition, technology, political environment, standard of living factors, history, etc. Deliverables: 500 word narrative. 12 point type, double spaced.Bibliography with at least five cited sources, not duplicated from any Part (MLA style) Part Three: Analyze the “Pret A Manger” consumer and/or potential consumer. Define those people in terms of attitudes, lifestyle, income, personality and family status. Develop a psychographic and demographic profile of them. Deliverables: 500 word narrative. 12 point type, double spaced. Bibliography with at least five cited sources, not duplicated from any Part (MLA style) Part 4: Write a tight Strategy Statement. Use the IMCP Guidelines I attached as a template guide to this assignment. Part 5: You have a $2,000,000 budget to advertise in NYC only. You must use TV, radio, social media, PR, print and other medias part of your plan. The marketing and advertising plan should cover one year. And write a rationale as to when, where and how the money would be spent. Take note you have to account for production costs of all ads.