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Understanding Corporations: The Accounting Model

As accounting and finance are indelibly linked, one view of a corporation considers the firm to be a set of financial records which provide a snapshot of corporate health. However, financial records are largely historic, not forward thinking.

Published by John Garger (20655 pts) on Sep 28, 2009 to
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Calculating the Total Value of a Corporation: Equity

An investor’s valuation of firm must go beyond book values of assets and liabilities. The market values give a much better estimate of stockholder equity.

Published by John Garger (20655 pts) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Principal-Agent Relationships: Agency Costs

When one person acts in the interests of another, the possibility of a moral hazard results in expenditures to avoid a negative outcome for the principal.

Published by John Garger (20655 pts) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Principal-Agent Relationships: Agency Problems and Moral Hazards

Conflict in principal-agent relationships, called an agency problem, results in monitoring by principals to protect their financial interests.

Published by John Garger (20655 pts) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Principal-Agent Relationships: Conflicts

Whenever one person acts in the interests of another, there are bound to be conflicts between the agent acting on behalf of the principal and working in his/her own self-interest.

Published by John Garger (20655 pts) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Principal-Agent Relationships: Definition and Discussion

Principal-Agent relationships occur in many forms in business. Understanding these relationships is crucial for investors.

Published by John Garger (20655 pts) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Evaluating Market Value of Common Stock: Important Information for Investors

Investors are constantly evaluating the value of owning stock in companies. Three common ratios often help investors make decisions about market values.

Published by John Garger (20655 pts) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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The Leverage Factor in Corporate Financial Planning

Managing the amount of a corporation’s debt is crucial to the risk of owning shares of stock in a company.

Published by John Garger (20655 pts) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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The Benefits of S Corporation Status as an Organizational Form

The S corporation is a subset of the normal corporation that enjoys some of the benefits of a partnership and some of the benefits of a corporation.

Published by John Garger (20655 pts) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Business Ethics and the Bottom Line for Stockholders

Ethical behavior does more than keep individuals and companies out of trouble. It can have a real impact on the bottom line for stockholders.

Published by John Garger (20655 pts) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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