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Olam: Accounting for Biological Assets
Yew Kee Ho; Chee Khiang Teo; Kheng Hoe SitohCase IVEY-9B15A042-EAccounting and Control, StrategyIn 2012, an equity research firm based in California accused Singapore-based Olam International Limited (Olam) of engaging in potentially misleading and dangerous accounting practices. The firm — Muddy Waters Research — further stated that Olam was on the verge of bankruptcy. The primary complaint made against Olam by Muddy Waters was that Olam allegedly made aggressive use of “non-cash accounting gains,” particularly when reporting on Olam’s bio...Starting at €8.20
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Aman Resorts (B)
Soltes, Eugene; Sesia, AldoCase HBS-111015-EAccounting and ControlAman Resorts (B) describes how employees are rewarded and compensated which is used to supplement Aman Resorts (A).Starting at €5.74
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KT&G of South Korea: Analyses Concerning Privatization
Ho-Young Lee; Won-Wook Choi; Youngmook Lee; Min-Jung LeeCase IVEY-9B12B029-EAccounting and Control, StrategyKorea Tobacco and Ginseng (KT&G) is a leading tobacco and ginseng company in South Korea, as well as one of the most successful cases of privatization in the country’s history. This case examines KT&G’s business operations during the process of privatization and afterwards in an environment of increasing foreign competition and investment. This case provides a valuable lesson for investors interested in the volatile process of privatization.Starting at €8.20
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Headquarters' Overhead Cost Allocation at Korea Auto Insurance Co. Inc.
Ho-Young Lee; Sangil Kim; Won-Wook ChoiCase IVEY-9B09B014-EAccounting and Control, StrategyKorea Auto Insurance Co. Inc. (Korea Auto Insurance) incurred both direct and indirect costs. Direct costs were incurred at branches as they performed sales and operating activities, while indirect costs were incurred at headquarters as it supported branches through the activities of the information technology, operating support, investment, marketing and general administrative teams. Indirect costs accounted for a significant part (41 per cent) ...Starting at €8.20
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7-Eleven in Thailand
Sundaravaradhan Venkatesh; Sandhya BhatiaCase IVEY-9B13B021-EAccounting and Control, StrategyCP 7-Eleven is a prominent retail chain in Thailand. The analysis of the financial statements for the year 2011 revealed that while the earnings per share increased, the return on equity (ROE) declined. The company had negative working capital. It exerted strong bargaining power over its suppliers and customers and had efficient inventory management. It had been accumulating cash and other liquid assets over the last few years and it expanded in ...Starting at €8.20
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Depreciación en Delta Air Lines y Singapore Airlines (B)
Bruns, William J., Jr.; Cott, JeremyCase HBS-111S21Accounting and ControlComplementa el caso (A).Starting at €5.74
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Aman Resorts and Aman Resorts (B), Teaching Note
Soltes, EugeneTeaching Note HBS-112008-EAccounting and ControlTeaching Note for 111-012 and 111-015.Starting at €0.00
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Depreciation at Delta Air Lines and Singapore Airlines (A) (Spanish version)
Bruns, William J., Jr.; Cott, JeremyCase HBS-111S20Accounting and ControlDepreciation policies at Delta Air Lines and Singapore Airlines are compared and contrasted against a summary of operating data from each airline. Questions focus attention on differing depreciation policies.Starting at €8.20
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SK Group: Social Progress Credits
Serafeim, George; Rouen, Ethan; Freiberg, DavidCase HBS-120071-EAccounting and ControlSK Group was one of the largest companies South Korea. A family-run conglomerate consisting of around 120 subsidiaries and employing more than 100,000, SK was tightly knit into the fabric of Korean society. SK viewed their future success as contingent upon the strength of the societal ecosystem in which they operated. As such, the company had a long history of philanthropic giving. However, SK questioned if their donations were producing the desi...Starting at €8.20
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SK Group: Social Progress Credits, Teaching Plan
Serafeim, George; Rouen, Ethan; Freiberg, DavidTeaching Note HBS-120112-EAccounting and ControlTeaching Plan for HBS Case 120-071.Starting at €0.00