Final AssignmentBriefIt is expected that you prepare a report based on information provided below.You should approach this from the perspective of upper-level managers. Included in the report should be:
1)An evaluation of projects based on informationprovided below
2)A discussion of other things that may need to be considered (theoreticallyas no information about the characteristicsof the projects is provided beyond independence/mutual exclusivity).
3)A suggestion of which projects should be accepted, in order of preference,and which should be rejected
.4)An evaluation of the Marginal Cost of Capital (weighted average cost of capital on a marginal basis)
5)A suggestion of what level of funds should be supplied through retained earnings, new debt, new issue of preferred stock and new issue of common stock.
6)A discussion of how dividend policy may affect the decision of capital investment.GuidelinesYour assignment will be evaluated on the following:
1)Formatting of the document:
a.Introduction explaining the purpose, structure and methodology of the paper
b.Main body providing an analysis of the items listed above
.c.Conclusion providing recommendations based on your analysis (from a manager’s perspective)
d.Reference list including all sources cited and no other sources.e.Supporting information can be included inappendices; allcalculations requiredshould appear clearly labeled in appendices.The analysis in the main body of the report should onlybe based on and discuss thefinal values calculated and compared.
2)Proper citing and referencing
Page 2UU-MBA-752-ZM: Corporate FinanceUU-MBA-752-ZM:Corporate Finance3)Contenta.Choice of information to include; identification of key issues
b.Accuracy of information and conclusions made
4)Presentation of the documenta.Writing has a good flowb.Paragraphs are of a good size, neither too long nor too shortc.Accuracy of grammar and punctuationd.Appropriate writing styleSpecifications
1)The report should be about 3000 words (+/-10%) in length.
2)This assignment carries a weight of 50% of your final grade for the module.
3)Read the assignment brief and guidelines carefully to ensure that you provide all information in the correct format.
4)Plan to submit your report early to avoid last minute connectivity issues.
5)Plan to submit your report early so that you can view your TurnItIn similarity prior to finalizing the submission (submitting for marking) so that changes can be made
.6)The assignment should be submitted through the assignment link on the module VLE
