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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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The Toliza Museum of Art
Bilmes, LindaCase HBS-KS1124-EAccounting and ControlJuan Antonio Jimenez is the new Executive Director of the Toliza Museum of Art located in Spain. Jimenez is concerned that the museum lost money in 2008 and wants to understand what the financial results for the current year (2009) are likely to be. The museum has an extensive collection of contemporary and classical art which are shown as Regular Exhibits. The museum also hosts travelling Special Exhibits made up of items loaned by other galleri...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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The Toliza Museum of Art, Teaching Note
Bilmes, LindaTeaching Note HBS-KS1125-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for KS1124.Starting at €0.00
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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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The E-Line Cityboard
Soler, Edi; Peñalva, FernandoCase C-784-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipSix months after incorporating the company, the two founders of the firm E-Line Cityboard Supply Ltd. (ELC) were preparing the first Board of Directors meeting. ELC was a London-based distributor and online retailer of the E-Line Cityboard, a portable and rechargeable battery-powered self-balancing wheeled board, commonly referred to in the market as a "hoverboard." Increased competition and legislation prohibiting the use of hoverboards in publi...Starting at €8.20
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No echemos la culpa al valor razonable
Barth, Mary E.Article ART-1867Accounting and ControlEl debate en torno al criterio de valoración utilizado en la información financiera y conocido como valor razonable ya estaba muy animado cuando estalló la crisis económica. Ésta sólo sirvió para añadir más leña al fuego al sostener algunos críticos que el valor razonable, aplicado a activos con un fuerte descuento durante un periodo excepcional de ventas forzadas, no habría hecho sino empeorar la situación. La autora cuestiona este análisis y af...Starting at €8.20
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Why It's Not Fair to Blame Fair Value
Barth, Mary E.Article ART-1867-EAccounting and ControlThe debate surrounding the financial reporting measurement approach known as fair value was already in full swing by the time the recent economic crisis hit. That event only served to add fuel to the fire, as some critics charged that fair value measures of heavily discounted assets during an exceptional period of distress sales actually made the situation worse. The author questions this analysis. Far from being the culprit, she argues, fair val...Starting at €8.20
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A direçção de inovação e tecnologia, DIT da Brisa
Cristina, Ferreira; Ramalho J.Case AESE-P-A-553-PPAccounting and ControlO caso Direcção de Inovação e Tecnologia da Brisa é fruto da investigação desenvolvida pela AESE no âmbito do estudo da Inovação em Portugal. O caso mostra como se implementou nesta empresa um processo estruturado de transferência e aplicação de tecnologias, a partir da base de conhecimentos própria e de um projecto de I&D no âmbito do Grupo Mello.Starting at €8.20
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Costes e ingresos en las disyuntivas
Ocáriz, JoséTechnical Note CN-206Accounting and ControlTrata de los costes e ingresos que deben condicionar las decisiones. De los diferenciales o de los incurridos ("Sunk Costs"). Puede servir como material de estudio para acompañar la preparación de casos sobre el tema.Starting at €8.20