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Progressive Corporation: Variable Dividends
Luehrman, Timothy A.; Chia, BrendaCase HBS-209004-EFinanceTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. In 2006, Progressive Corporation announced a change in its dividend policy. Henceforth, dividends would be paid annually rather than quarterly and, more important, would be set according to a formula that would result in considerably greater year-to-year variability than was the case historically. Under the new policy, dividends would be tied to the company's underwriting re...Starting at €8.20
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The Hertz Corporation (A), Teaching Note
Luehrman, Timothy A.Teaching Note HBS-209068-EFinanceThis Teaching Note should be provided in color Teaching Note for [208030].Starting at €0.00
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Long-Term Debt and Bonds
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-238-EAccounting and ControlFirms can raise capital from shareholders (equity capital) or from lenders (debt capital). One of the fundamental differences between both sources of capital is that debt capital must be repaid in the future whereas equity capital will remain in the firm forever. In addition, debt accrues interest. The firm is legally bound to repay its debt and the interest cost to the debtholders on specific dates but it does not have to return the equity capit...Starting at €8.20
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Liabilities: General Issues
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-237-EAccounting and ControlThis note is an introduction to liabilities. It defines a liability and distinguishes it from contingent liabilities and commitments. It explains how to recognize and measure liabilities in general. Finally, the notes focuses its attention on provisions (i.e., estimated liabilities) and illustrates their accounting with two common examples: warranty liabilities and restructuring liabilities. The note "Long-Term Debt and Bonds" can be used to comp...Starting at €8.20
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Introduction to Financial Accounting
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-230-EAccounting and ControlThis note introduces the basics of financial accounting. By the end, you will be able to understand and interpret simple financial statements.Starting at €8.20
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Introduction to Financial Accounting (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-230-PBAccounting and ControlThis note introduces the basics of financial accounting. By the end, you will be able to understand and interpret simple financial statements.Starting at €8.20
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Presscut (B)
Vázquez-Dodero F.; Badia, MarcCase ASN-30-EDecision Analysis, Entrepreneurship, StrategyAfter discussing the matter with the shareholders and the management, the Chairman of the Board considers the terms and conditions to be set for a possible merger between Presscut and its larger rival.Starting at €5.74
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Presscut (B) (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Vázquez-Dodero F.; Badia, MarcCase ASN-30-PBDecision Analysis, Entrepreneurship, StrategyAfter discussing the matter with the shareholders and the management, the Chairman of the Board considers the terms and conditions to be set for a possible merger between Presscut and its larger rival.Starting at €5.74
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Consolidation
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-240-EAccounting and ControlWhen the investor firm exercises full control over the investee because it owns the majority of shares in the investee, the required accounting treatment is referred to as consolidation. The investor firm (parent company) that controls the investees (subsidiaries) is required by IFRS and U.S. GAAP to prepare consolidated financial statements of the group of companies under common control. This note aims to provide the basics of consolidation acco...Starting at €8.20
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Accounting for Inventories (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Badia, Marc; Peñalva, FernandoTechnical Note CN-234-PBAccounting and ControlInventories are among the basic investments a business needs to undertake. Companies that sell tangible products ordinarily need to keep some units in store to fulfill customers' orders. These units will be sold at a price higher than the original purchase or production cost, generating a profit. Obviously, financial accounting should reflect such a crucial economic activity. This note explains how to recognize and value inventories in commercia...Starting at €8.20