Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Identifying Industries: Financial Statement Analysis and Financial Ratio Analysis
Zhichuan (Frank) Li; Imran Yousaf; Aaqib NawazCase IVEY-W25421-EAccounting and Control, FinanceStudents were provided with the financial data for 10 major companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019. They were also given a list of 10 major industries. As an exercise, students were then asked to identify which company operated within which industry. The exercise would test the students' understanding of how a company’s financial data can be specific to a particular industry. Using only financial figures, could the student identi...Starting at €8.20
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Arthur Brothers Construction Ltd.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jessica KellyCase IVEY-9B12B022-EAccounting and ControlA general contracting company specializing in the construction of single-family homes was known for its exceptional craftsmanship and was, therefore, highly sought after during the busy construction season from late spring to early fall. As a result, clients secured a spot in the company's schedule by paying deposits. This left the company with excess cash during the off-season, which it invested each year in trading investments. The case centres...Starting at €8.20
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Double E Grain Corporation: Where To From Here
Donald W. Barclay; Jessica KellyCase IVEY-9B11M122-EStrategyIt was mid-January 2011 and Elmer Enns, sole owner of Double E Grain Corporation, a 6600-acre farm in Saskatchewan, Canada, was reflecting on the past year, during which he had completed the canola harvest ahead of schedule. Helped by strong commodity prices, Double E had experienced successive years of prosperity (as shown by the financial statements in the case). Elmer, in his mid-50s, was optimistic about the industry and content with the curr...Starting at €8.20
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Community Medical Imaging
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Jessica KellyCase IVEY-9B11B008-EAccounting and ControlIn early February 2009, a radiologist with Community Medical Imaging (CMI), in London, Ontario, was approached by the Timmins District Hospital chief about providing on-call service to Timmins and the surrounding area. The hospital’s current provider had decided to relocate to the United States and could no longer provide service. The chief was hoping CMI could take on the extra workload. The radiologist knew this job would provide interesting wo...Starting at €8.20
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5 Fortune: One of Many Chinese Restaurants
Zhichuan (Frank) LiCase IVEY-9B16N002-EEntrepreneurship, FinanceIn 2014, a newcomer to Canada has the opportunity to start a Chinese restaurant in a small Canadian city. The entrepreneur needs to decide whether to invest in the project, and if so, how to finance it: using debt or equity financing. She has to evaluate the impact of the financing options on the viability of the business, her investment returns, and the financial and business risks. The case provides an opportunity for a comprehensive FRICTO ana...Starting at €8.20
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Paul V. Dietrich Farms Ltd.: Expansion Plans
Mary Gillett; Jessica KellyCase IVEY-W27011-EAccounting and Control, FinanceIn November 2020, Paul Dietrich was wrapping up his busy harvest season for the 1,100 acres of farmland he currently operated. Although the fall harvest season demanded much of Dietrich’s time and attention, he simply could not ignore an investment opportunity that had been presented to him. A local farmland owner was selling a 150-acre parcel of farmland that adjoined some land parcels already owned by Dietrich. Dietrich estimated that a competi...Starting at €8.20