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Marten Arts Gallery
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Andrew HinesCase IVEY-9B10B005-EAccounting and ControlRecent changes to the fine art industry and the economy had impaired Marten Arts Gallery's financial performance. The owner of Marten Arts Gallery was concerned that there was no longer a future for him in the fine art industry. Although the business had regained profitability in the first half of 2009, the owner decided it was time to look at all options, ranging from adding a second store to selling the business.Starting at €8.20
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Arts and Communications Counselors Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jessica JohnCase IVEY-9B10N005-EAccounting and Control, FinanceThe president of a small Toronto, Ontario consulting firm specializing in sponsorship and experimental marketing looks at adding a public relations division to the firm. Students are required to analyze the external environment, identify corporate strengths and weaknesses, identify qualitative pros and cons, prepare projected statements, look at the timeliness of the option, and evaluate the business plan before arriving at a final decision.Starting at €8.20
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BYD: The Art of Precise Profit Management
Yuan Ding; Hua Zhang; Chun (Jane) XieCase IVEY-9B16B022-EAccounting and Control, StrategyBYD Company Limited (BYD) manufactured rechargeable batteries, mobile phone components, and automobiles. In 2008, the company caught the attention of Warren Buffet’s investment group, and their investment in BYD caused BYD’s share price to increase 917.86 per cent over just a year, setting Chinese investors’ expectations high for BYD’s release of A-shares, planned for June 2011. BYD’s 2010 annual report showed that the company’s performance had a...Starting at €8.20
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Edmonton Opera: Accounting, Financial Analysis, Crisis, and Resilience
Natalia KhinkaninaCase IVEY-W25887-EAccounting and Control, FinanceThe Edmonton Opera Association (Edmonton Opera) was founded in 1963 as a not-for-profit arts organization with the aim of providing audiences with compelling productions that combined music, song, and theatre. Over the years, Edmonton Opera had been successful in providing its services, but, in 2020, it was challenged. Just when it had almost recovered from a deficit, reported in 2012, the global COVID-19 pandemic occurred, and an economic slowdo...Starting at €8.20
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Groupworks Financial Corporation
James E. HatchCase IVEY-9B09N030-EAccounting and Control, Entrepreneurship, FinanceThe chairman of the board of Groupworks, a company created to consolidate independent brokers in the benefits industry, is faced with three issues. First, he must manage a liquidity problem related to debt that is coming due. Second, he must assess the merits of acquiring another company and, if the company is acquired, he must design the offering package. Third, he must review the firm's consolidation strategy. The case also lends itself to a de...Starting at €8.20
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Evelynn by Nicole Snobelen: The Market Opportunity
Ian Dunn; Jessica WelshCase IVEY-9B20B008-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipEvelynn by Nicole Snobelen was an e-commerce clothing company based in London, Ontario, and was owned and operated by Nicole Snobelen. Snobelen had just been informed that a retail unit had become available for immediate occupancy at The Market at the WesStarting at €8.20
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Barry's Batting Cages Ltd.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Karim MashnukCase IVEY-9B13B005-EAccounting and ControlIn 2012, the owner of a popular batting cage reveals financial details about her company’s long-lived assets for the purpose of completing the necessary fiscal-year accounting transactions.Starting at €8.20
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Character House Entertainment: The Moana Character Expansion
Ian Dunn; Jayson KilloranCase IVEY-9B18B021-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipCharacter House Entertainment was a small entertainment company in the Greater Toronto Area that provided Disney and cartoon-character performances for children’s birthday parties and corporate events. The company's customizable services featured musicalStarting at €8.20
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The Academy: Evaluating Growth Alternatives
Ian Dunn; Pooja KrishenCase IVEY-9B19B016-EAccounting and ControlThe Academy, a local CrossFit gym in Kitchener, Ontario, was determining how best to expand its business in order to continue its growth trajectory in a highly competitive industry. The gym’s co-owner and head coach needed to decide whether to invest in uStarting at €8.20
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Northwest Fitness: An Expansion Opportunity
Ian Dunn; Jessica WelshCase IVEY-9B19B015-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipIn 2018, the owner of Northwest Fitness, a fitness business in London, Ontario, Canada, was analyzing the business's past year of operations and planning for the future. The company focused on “functional fitness” training to help clients improve aspectsStarting at €8.20