Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Telus Corporation: Dividend Policy
Paul M. Bishop; Larry Wynant; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B08N007-EFinanceThe vice-president (VP) and treasurer of TELUS has been asked by the chief financial officer for his opinion on the company's dividend policy and how many recommendations would be conveyed to investors. In developing his response, the VP needs to consider TELUS's future prospects, its leverage policy, the state of the telecommunications industry, and investor expectations. This case facilitates a discussion on dividend policy. Conventional wisdom...Starting at €8.20
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Pattison & Sons Lumber and Construction Supplies
Paul M. Bishop; David C. Shaw; Janet CarterCase IVEY-9B05B022-EAccounting and ControlThe owner of a lumber and building supply business is interested in finding out how much the business is worth and how to go about selling it. The business is currently enjoying considerable success and earnings are at record levels. She must decide which valuation method to choose.Starting at €8.20
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Politics and the Public Purse: The Government of Ontario versus Public Sector Pension Accounting
Vaughan S. Radcliffe; Grace Wu; Rahul BediCase IVEY-9B18B020-EAccounting and ControlOn October 3, 2016, the Government of Ontario released its finance statements for the province without the opinion of Ontario's auditor general. This incident stemmed from a disagreement between the auditor and the government over public-sector pension acStarting at €8.20