Financial Intelligence
PART 1
Case Assignment
The main question of this case is: Why does financial intelligence matter and what does it mean?
Use the background material and do additional research as needed. Write an essay to address the following questions.
- What are the benefits from some rudimentary knowledge in these areas?
- How can the understanding of the type of information be helpful if you are not working in finance, accounting, or economics?
- List ten potential uses of this knowledge in your professional career and a planned career/endeavor.
- What does financial intelligence mean to you?
- What is financial statement analysis?
Assignment Expectations
Incorporate responses to the questions above in an organized format. Start with an introduction and end with a conclusion/summary. Use headings and subheadings to organize the essay. Do not forget to include references in APA format. The suggested length is five to seven pages.
PART 2
In an effort to create your own definition of financial intelligence, review background information and perform research as needed to complete the tasks listed below.
Prepare a table showing
- Definitions for finance, financial accounting, managerial accounting, and managerial economics.
- Describe how the disciplines are connected.
All information, including explanations, should be presented in the table.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Use Excel to create an easy-to-read table with headings and colors or shading where appropriate. The content is most important, but a professional-looking format matters too. Assume that this table will be part of a formal presentation.
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