Discussion Post I: Finance
Assume that you are the CFO of a Company contemplating a stock repurchase next quarter. You know that there are several methods of reducing the current quarterly earnings which may cause the stock price to fall prior to the announcement of the proposed stock repurchase.
What course(s) of action would you recommend to your CEO?
If your CEO came to you first and recommended reducing the current quarter's earnings, what would be your response?
Discussion Post II: Accounting
In this discussion, we will examine how firms use budget and other information to evaluate the performance of individuals and of the firm. Students should be able to exhibit a familiarity with these concepts and how they are used.
Explain the concepts of responsibility accounting and performance evaluation in your own words. How can these be used by a firm to improve their performance? Describe a balanced scorecard and explain how it differs from a traditional evaluation approach.
Discussion Post III: Accounting
This discussion focuses on the core value of Integrity. Students should be able to describe how this fits in with the field of Managerial Accounting.
Explain how Saint Leo's core value of Integrity is relevant to Managerial Accounting.
Integrity
The commitment of Saint Leo University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.
Discussion Post IV: Quality and improvement
Describe a situation or project where you could apply sampling theory to properly take samples from a process. Based on that situation or project, how would you improve the overall quality process?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.