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Business Succession and the Asher Estate
Stephen Sapp; Alykhan AlidinaCase IVEY-9B20N011-EFinanceIn December 2017, Ali Asher, the second-eldest child of Aziz Asher, was conducting research for his father on the best way to restructure the family business to prepare for succession. Asher’s parents and siblings all lived in Canada, while Ali had been running a start-up in India for nearly two years. The family had a real estate and construction business in Vancouver, British Columbia. Ali’s older sister had special needs and lived with her par...Starting at €8.20
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Spencer Leadership Centre
Mary Gillett; Gillian HeiszCase IVEY-9B09B015-EAccounting and ControlThe chief financial officer (CFO) of the Richard Ivey School of Business (Ivey) is reflecting on the state of the school. Ivey's MBA program was just beginning its inaugural year in the new 12-month format at the Spencer Leadership Centre (Spencer), and all signs pointed to a successful start. However, it was becoming obvious to the CFO that the Executive Education programs at Ivey would face some serious capacity constraints, given the resulting...Starting at €8.20
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To Mumbai with Love: Exiting the Family Firm
Vanessa M. Strike; Alykhan AlidinaCase IVEY-9B16M159-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIt was the summer of 2015 when the son of a family-owned real estate business in Vancouver was struck by love and decided to follow his heart to India. However, leaving his family’s business was easier said than done. The family had no formal documents that provided members with an exit strategy or remuneration. There were no wills or financial plans, and whatever money was available to finance a move abroad was tied up in the family business, wh...Starting at €8.20
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Encana Corporation: Accounting for Foreign Currency
Darren Henderson; Chris Sturby; Gillian HeiszCase IVEY-9B12B031-EAccounting and Control, StrategyIn 2012, Encana is reassessing its choice for functional currency and presentation currency. Historically, Encana has used Canadian dollars for its functional currency and US dollars for its presentation currency, but changes in Encana’s operations over the past several years have caused the company to revisit its choices. For functional currency, Encana must determine whether Canada continues to represent its primary economic environment. Furthe...Starting at €8.20