Ivey Business School (Canada)
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H&L Pines
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jaclyn CairnsCase IVEY-9B12B009-EAccounting and ControlThe sole shareholder of a national supplier of evergreen trees is expanding its product line. This expansion requires a $6.5 million investment. The company decides to finance this expansion through the issuance of bonds and must record the accounting entries involved with this issuance, along with the related interest payments and amortization of the bonds.Starting at €8.20
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Aradia Fitness London
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jaclyn CairnsCase IVEY-9B13B009-EAccounting and Control, MarketingThe owner of Aradia Fitness London had just completed her TRX suspension training instructor’s course and was contemplating how she could bring the TRX suspension program to her fitness studio. TRX suspension training utilized suspension equipment aided by gravity and body weight as a way to increase strength and flexibility. The owner knew the TRX program would be a perfect complement to her studio’s classes, but she was unsure how best to imple...Starting at €8.20
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RONA Inc.: Was Being Bought Out the Best Option
Normand Turgeon; JoAnne LabrecqueCase IVEY-9B18A053-EMarketingRONA Inc. (RONA), a Canadian giant in home improvement retail, received an unsolicited offer of CA$1.76 billion from Lowe’s Companies, Inc., (Lowe’s) in 2012. Lowe’s, a U.S. company, was already operating in the Canadian market through a subsidiary, and its goal in acquiring RONA was to rapidly upscale its operations. RONA’s board of directors declined the offer. Lowe’s came back in February 2016 with a second offer worth $3.2 billion. Negotiatio...Starting at €8.20
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Covers4Change
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jaclyn CairnsCase IVEY-9B13B011-EAccounting and ControlAn upper-level university student and her business partners had some decisions to make before launching their new venture, a non-profit organization that planned to design and sell customizable laptop skins on behalf of various charitable organizations across southern Ontario. Proceeds from each sale would go to participating charities. The company had received partnership interests from various organizations, and it was time that a decision was ...Starting at €8.20
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Marketing Planning at Just Us Cafés
Sara Loudyi; Julia Sagebien; Normand Turgeon; Ian McKillopCase IVEY-9B09A014-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingJeff and Debra Moore are the founders of Just Us!, a fair trade coffee cooperative, retailer and wholesaler. Just Us!’s mission is to actively promote fair trade and its benefits for producers in developing countries. The Moores have maintained a strong commitment to educating consumers while building strong brand identity and upholding constant growth. To support the main distribution channel in grocery stores, management opened four cafés (two ...Starting at €8.20
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Sloboat Shipping Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jaclyn CairnsCase IVEY-9B12B010-EAccounting and ControlThe accountant of a cargo shipping company must update the financial position of the company. He has a list of the company’s cash receipts and disbursements, the statement of financial position, and the bookkeeper’s detailed notes pertaining to transactions for the current year.Starting at €8.20