401 Answer key for test 2

Multiple Choice 2 points each (60 questions=120 points)
1. E
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. A.
7. C
8. B
9.E
10. d
11. D
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. C
16. C
17. B
18. B
19. E
20. D
21. A
22. E
23. THROW OUT (on key fill in all bubbles)
24. A
25. D
26. C
27. D
28. A
29. B
30. A
31. A
32. C
33. B
34. A
35. C
36. D
37. C
38. E
39. D
40. C
41. C
42. C
43. D/E
44. C
45.C
46. C
47. D
48. C
49. D
50. D
51. B
52. E
53.D
54. E
55. B
56. B
57. D
58. C
59. A
60. D

I lost the key

Ok, first let me apologize. I lost the answer key for the 401 test. Have no idea. Have looked through office both at home and in school. No luck. So there is a chance (I would estimate it at 50:50) you will have to wait until Thursday to get test back. I will give the qualitative part back tomorrow.

MBA 610 cases

Some information for the cases (which will be presented the last day of classes)

There will be 6 groups of 4 (well actually 5 of 4, one of 3)

each group will turn in a paper (4-5 pages max) plus any numerical analysis.

you will have 30 minutes for a presentation....so plan on 20 min presentation, 10 minutes for Q&A. I am leaving it up to you, but generally you will want to take one side or the other. For instance, in Adelphia case, you probably would want to take side of either the creditors or the management.

The cases will be largely on a first come first serve basis (as in we will not have repeats)

Everyone has to contribute (and present)..

It is expected that everyone (even those not in the group presenting reads every case). Also the cases provided here are the starting point, it is expected that you will have to supplement the material somewhat from other sources.

cases to choose from:

1. Bankers Trust
2. Bear Stearns _still playing out
3. Fischer-Price (Mattel)-still playing out
4. US Savings and Loan crisis
5. Barings
6. Dalian Water Supply---a spreadsheet is available here for the case
7. Long Term Capital Management--if this one is chosen, there will be a longer discussion period.
8. E-Trade (still playing out)
9. Adelphia (have to admit I am getting sick of it, but if you really want it...)
10. Any other case with my approval.

MBA 610 homework

I will not collect this (provided it is done, I may look at it and grade on completeness only)...

Here is spreadsheet to start with.

Semantic networks

We talked of semantic (or associative) networks in class today (you probably do not want to know ;)). But we mentioned the old Chevy "Baseball Hot dogs, Apple Pie and Chevrolet" commercial. Well, lo and behold, the had redone the classic commercial.

Finance 401 test

Hi everyone,

A couple of questions have arisen on the test, so here goes.

1. Yes I had uploaded the wrong file after updating the website. Here is correct link for class page.
2. The test is in Murphy Aud at 6:30pm on Thursday
3. It is cumulative, but obviously more on new stuff.
4. Main Chapters from book: 9, 13
5. (but to understand 9 you have to know others...such as 7 and 8....and probably 5 and 6 too...(but they were on first test too)...
6. Other material: stuff on portfolio diversification, background on CAPM, current state of CAPM, Behavorial finance
7. If I were to guess I would say about 10% of the test will be from blog, 60% from class, and 30% primarily from text.
8. Yes the movie (Other People's Money) will be tested.
   

IBM Reminder

I was asked to announce this again:
nformation Session
IBM Integrated Operations
Thursday, November 15
5 - 6 p.m.
Room 211/213 RC

During this session, insightful information about the potential for careers with IBM involving accounting and finance will be shared by alum Kathy Colucci, Vice President of Finance at IBM. Students of all majors are welcome to attend. Business casual dress is recommended for those seeking full-time or internship opportunities.

Thank you very much,

Renée

Also Matt G. who now works at IBM asked me to tell you that it really is a good job!

Definitely worth going! It will be done before the exam.

Big Blue is coming!

Does anyone still call them Big Blue? Well anyways, IBM is coming...

"INFORMATION SESSION

IBM Integrated Operations

Thursday, November 15

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Room 211/213 RC

During this session, insightful information about the potential for careers with IBM involving accounting and finance will be shared by alum Kathy Colucci, Vice President of Finance at IBM. Students of all majors are welcome to attend. Business casual dress is recommended for those seeking full-time or internship opportunities. Please contact the Career Center for additional information, if needed."

Part time in Olean

File Clerk -- Accounting Dept.

Part-time: Approx. 10 hrs./wk.

Relevant Majors: Business

Application Process: Submit résumé via email directly to the company representative -- Susan Blazejewski, HR Manager, sblazejewski@dresser-rand.com, no later than Monday, Nov. 12!

A complete description of the opportunity is available in your SBU College Central account (www.collegecentral.com/sbu) listed as (Job ID #) 1291206. Please contact the Career Center, if you have questions.

Tony Annunziato to speak in class

Three years ago this week my classes had the distinct pleasure of having Anthony Annunziato speak in my classes. Here are some of his comments from that day.

He is on campus again today (Tuesday) and will be speaking in at least some of my classes (1:00 in Murphy 107) and MAYBE 2:30 depending on his schedule.

This opportunity just became available to us over the weekend so I apologize for the short notice.

Thursday's Class

I have to be in Buffalo in the morning for a doctor's appt (not for me). I SHOULD be back in time for the 1:00 class, if not, please stay a few minutes longer than normal. I WILL be there! We will be going over chapter 13 on Market efficiency.