http://www.cnbc.com/id/30901709
Summary:
Due to the recession, the auto company GM has been facing economic hardships for the past couple of months but held on readily. It had to borrow an additional $4 billion from the Canadian government on top of their previous $15.4 billion loan. It is believed that GM will be limping its way to bankruptcy in no time at all. However, there are many specialists that clarify the notion as being a way around the bush – minimizing the chances to being more in debt since the recession is hitting them hard. Either way, declaring bankruptcy would be better for the company’s financial position but wouldn’t really help much in other words.
Connection:
Chapter 6 is all about a business’ cash liquidity management associated with cash, short-term investments, and accounts. Apparently, GM does not appear to have a good liquidity position in cash management which is leading to the downfall of the company. This huge auto company will certainly be using the allowance method which recognizes the doubtful accounts that they will either not be able to pay off; or, cash that they might not receive back from other companies. This is a huge issue to their auto company because they don’t have a definite amount of cash inflow but have a constant outflow of cash. Their problem will only get worst if they don’t have a good positive cash flow which also helps the cash liquidity of the company stable.
Reflection:
GM is trying to hold on from declaring bankruptcy by the Canadian government due to its several billion dollar loans that even GM doesn’t know if they can pay it off. A company’s cash liquidity helps a company withstand harsh economic hardships if they are in need of cash. GM, for example, would only be able to prove their trust to other businesses if they can make payments in cash. Instead of putting it on accounts receivables for GM, other companies wouldn’t rely on GM paying them back. A corporation’s cash liquidity is what enhances the corporation in paying back their debts.
Article summarized by
- Jillian Mak
Monday, May 25, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Chapter 5
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/fp/Canadian+banks+cash+cachet/1462001/story.html
Summary:
With an amazing competitive market out there, American consumers and business customers are losing their trust in the American banks of United States. They are feeling a sense of concern for their own banks and decide to open newly admitted accounts in Canadian-owned banks, instead. Apparently, Americans believe in Canada's strong financial shapes compared with the United States. This opportunity leads Canadian Banks with a more diversified customer environment. Royal Bank RBC, BMO Bank of Montreal, and TD Canada Trust wants to take a surge in bank deposits, demand for loans, and other banking options. However, customers are already swarming these banks for a safer financial system compared with the American banks.
Connection:
This chapter deeply resides with the cash flow statements and how relevant cash flow is to businesses, no matter whether they are huge corporations or small businesses. As for the banks, they are constantly seeking for "Line of Credits" to issue to customers. This loan arrangement is beneficial to banks because it requires such a high interest rate for customers. It is significant to families with financial needs to have access to a bit more cash to maintain their family's financial position. These normal day-to-day operating activities within a bank may also accumulate profit as the cash flow statements are being completed for the fiscal period.
Reflection:
Many companies are desperate into maintaining their financial positions during this time of the year - the recession. However, there are many who fail in achieving their goals as they struggle to make decisions on enhancing their company's finances. American banks are no exception. Customers from the United States are loosing their trust for their nation's local banks and walking away from them. This leads Canadian banks with great benefits from this financial crisis. Also, this leaves American banks out of control as they are continuously losing customers due to the unhealthy U.S. financial system. In other words, this kind of causes the U.S. with a massive destruction of economic recession without any other paths to reconsider.
Summary:
With an amazing competitive market out there, American consumers and business customers are losing their trust in the American banks of United States. They are feeling a sense of concern for their own banks and decide to open newly admitted accounts in Canadian-owned banks, instead. Apparently, Americans believe in Canada's strong financial shapes compared with the United States. This opportunity leads Canadian Banks with a more diversified customer environment. Royal Bank RBC, BMO Bank of Montreal, and TD Canada Trust wants to take a surge in bank deposits, demand for loans, and other banking options. However, customers are already swarming these banks for a safer financial system compared with the American banks.
Connection:
This chapter deeply resides with the cash flow statements and how relevant cash flow is to businesses, no matter whether they are huge corporations or small businesses. As for the banks, they are constantly seeking for "Line of Credits" to issue to customers. This loan arrangement is beneficial to banks because it requires such a high interest rate for customers. It is significant to families with financial needs to have access to a bit more cash to maintain their family's financial position. These normal day-to-day operating activities within a bank may also accumulate profit as the cash flow statements are being completed for the fiscal period.
Reflection:
Many companies are desperate into maintaining their financial positions during this time of the year - the recession. However, there are many who fail in achieving their goals as they struggle to make decisions on enhancing their company's finances. American banks are no exception. Customers from the United States are loosing their trust for their nation's local banks and walking away from them. This leads Canadian banks with great benefits from this financial crisis. Also, this leaves American banks out of control as they are continuously losing customers due to the unhealthy U.S. financial system. In other words, this kind of causes the U.S. with a massive destruction of economic recession without any other paths to reconsider.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Chapter 4
http://www.financialpost.com/trading_desk/financials/story.html?id=1171778
Summary:
Canada’s fourth largest bank, BMO Bank of Montréal, just recently purchased the world’s largest insurance company – AIG’s Canadian Life Insurance Unit. It acquired the company with an all-cash transaction of $375 million CAD. AIG was required to pay back the loans from the U.S federal government with an amount of $60 billion US dollars. BMO saw the purchase as a source to expand, strengthen the business’ financial plans, and increase client relationships. Also, the business deal will certainly benefit BMO’s revenue by opening the doors to a variety of customers and enhancing the bank’s earnings. Without a doubt, the BMO has strategically purchased AIG Life of Canada at a perfect timing with a fairly low cost.
Connection:
Chapter 4 focuses highly on Revenue Recognition with the GAAP code and criteria. Businesses strive to keep their company from bankruptcy by continually earning revenue throughout their accounting cycle and recording it into the financial statements. Only the businesses with new and fresh strategies are able to successfully continue their business without being afraid of closing down. Similar to BMO’s earnings with additional accounts and customers, they must recognize the revenue they encounter by verifying it onto the financial statements. Also, the purchase of AIG Life of Canada clarifies the Return on Investment Ratio (ROI) which declares the Performance Measurement of the business.
Reflection:
I think BMO took a mountain load off AIG’s shoulders as they acquired the company with an all-cash transaction. It is fairly beneficial to BMO’s new line of business for financial plans and increasing customers. As a matter of fact, I think BMO made a smart move when they decided to buy AIG Life of Canada. This way, the bank will be able to strengthen their financial position and achieve access to many supplementary customers. Also, AIG couldn’t maintain their expenses at low costs with high revenue which indicates their unsuccessful business strategies. It was impossible for AIG to survive without the help of BMO’s cash flowing into the company.
Article Summarized by
- Jillian Mak
Summary:
Canada’s fourth largest bank, BMO Bank of Montréal, just recently purchased the world’s largest insurance company – AIG’s Canadian Life Insurance Unit. It acquired the company with an all-cash transaction of $375 million CAD. AIG was required to pay back the loans from the U.S federal government with an amount of $60 billion US dollars. BMO saw the purchase as a source to expand, strengthen the business’ financial plans, and increase client relationships. Also, the business deal will certainly benefit BMO’s revenue by opening the doors to a variety of customers and enhancing the bank’s earnings. Without a doubt, the BMO has strategically purchased AIG Life of Canada at a perfect timing with a fairly low cost.
Connection:
Chapter 4 focuses highly on Revenue Recognition with the GAAP code and criteria. Businesses strive to keep their company from bankruptcy by continually earning revenue throughout their accounting cycle and recording it into the financial statements. Only the businesses with new and fresh strategies are able to successfully continue their business without being afraid of closing down. Similar to BMO’s earnings with additional accounts and customers, they must recognize the revenue they encounter by verifying it onto the financial statements. Also, the purchase of AIG Life of Canada clarifies the Return on Investment Ratio (ROI) which declares the Performance Measurement of the business.
Reflection:
I think BMO took a mountain load off AIG’s shoulders as they acquired the company with an all-cash transaction. It is fairly beneficial to BMO’s new line of business for financial plans and increasing customers. As a matter of fact, I think BMO made a smart move when they decided to buy AIG Life of Canada. This way, the bank will be able to strengthen their financial position and achieve access to many supplementary customers. Also, AIG couldn’t maintain their expenses at low costs with high revenue which indicates their unsuccessful business strategies. It was impossible for AIG to survive without the help of BMO’s cash flowing into the company.
Article Summarized by
- Jillian Mak
Monday, December 8, 2008
Chapter 3
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Expect+rate+home+building+slumps/1048374/story.html
Summary:
Due to the economic downturn in the economy, not only United States but Canada as well, the Bank of Canada has decided to cut interest rates down to 2.25%. Housing constructions have been reduced by around 8% compared to the previous year. Since the housing industry prices have dropped, the Bank of Canada decided to cut back on interest rates. Also, unemployment has been at an all time high in the US – approximately 533,000 people are jobless (around 6.7%). However, Canada’s experience in unemployment is just a miniscule quantity better than the US, with a 6.2% (71,000 people) laid back on their jobs. Interest rates are starting to become more lenient in Canada, giving the citizens the opportunity to purchase houses at a lower interest rate.
Connections:
In relation to Chapter 3 of our textbook, unemployment triggers low net income, annually, which affects the gross profit of an individual. In other words, less income tax will be paid at the end of a tax season for the government. The government will not be receiving as much tax as the previous years. Income of a company or a particular individual is used to calculate the amount of income tax to be paid at the end of the year. However, the Bank of Canada will not be gaining as much money as before when the interest rate was high. Now that it reduced to 2.25% for the housing industry, the government will be stimulating the economy with hopes up high.
Reflection:
To come to think of it, the prices of the estates will be reduced and there will be more people purchasing houses. In other words, with the interest rate reduced to 2.25%, many people will want to buy a house when the prices are low so they can save more. I think the interest rate should be boosted down a bit more so it will be attempting for the citizens of Canada. Also, it will be beneficial to them, as well. With all of that reduced to an all time low, purchasing housings will be easier than before. Unemployment will decrease and more people will have jobs when housings are low, for example, housing construction workers will accept more jobs. In addition, the government does not have to worry about the income tax not being paid or low income. Businesses will be able to purchase estates at a cheap price and more employees will be necessary for hiring.
Article Summarized by
- Jillian Mak
Summary:
Due to the economic downturn in the economy, not only United States but Canada as well, the Bank of Canada has decided to cut interest rates down to 2.25%. Housing constructions have been reduced by around 8% compared to the previous year. Since the housing industry prices have dropped, the Bank of Canada decided to cut back on interest rates. Also, unemployment has been at an all time high in the US – approximately 533,000 people are jobless (around 6.7%). However, Canada’s experience in unemployment is just a miniscule quantity better than the US, with a 6.2% (71,000 people) laid back on their jobs. Interest rates are starting to become more lenient in Canada, giving the citizens the opportunity to purchase houses at a lower interest rate.
Connections:
In relation to Chapter 3 of our textbook, unemployment triggers low net income, annually, which affects the gross profit of an individual. In other words, less income tax will be paid at the end of a tax season for the government. The government will not be receiving as much tax as the previous years. Income of a company or a particular individual is used to calculate the amount of income tax to be paid at the end of the year. However, the Bank of Canada will not be gaining as much money as before when the interest rate was high. Now that it reduced to 2.25% for the housing industry, the government will be stimulating the economy with hopes up high.
Reflection:
To come to think of it, the prices of the estates will be reduced and there will be more people purchasing houses. In other words, with the interest rate reduced to 2.25%, many people will want to buy a house when the prices are low so they can save more. I think the interest rate should be boosted down a bit more so it will be attempting for the citizens of Canada. Also, it will be beneficial to them, as well. With all of that reduced to an all time low, purchasing housings will be easier than before. Unemployment will decrease and more people will have jobs when housings are low, for example, housing construction workers will accept more jobs. In addition, the government does not have to worry about the income tax not being paid or low income. Businesses will be able to purchase estates at a cheap price and more employees will be necessary for hiring.
Article Summarized by
- Jillian Mak
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Chapter 2
http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=776005
Summary:
Last month, two of the largest mortgage companies, Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac, in the United States were facing a tremendous mortgage financial crisis. This second bailout was called on within six weeks of the first rescue towards the company. The U.S. Treasury Department took over Fannie and Freddie within six weeks of the first rescue – the second bailout. These two companies no longer have enough liquidity to support their debts in the housing industry. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regulators will be managing both of the companies temporarily. Fannie and Freddie own approximately half of the U.S. nation’s $12 trillion mortgages. The U.S. cannot bear to see these two companies demolish.
Connections:
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the two largest mortgage corporations in the housing industry of U.S. In other words, each transaction recorded is most likely in an income or cash flow statement. Relative to Chapter 2, it is all about transaction analysis and how they are recorded. However, Fannie and Freddie must have their transaction analysis recorded poorly to lead to a downturn in their company’s mortgage debt. Also, the basic accounting equation is used in our daily lives. For example, in order for Fannie and Freddie to have successfully transaction analysis, they have to balance both sides so they will be equivalent to each other.
Reflection:
The events that led to the downturn of the company’s financial crisis deeply reflect to how they operate. For example, Fannie and Freddie should be recording every single transaction and go through it intently. Also, although there are no deep relations tied to the mortgage expenses. Because of this, the company faced a financial crisis through the Vancouver government industry. Therefore those who followed the accounting cycle will have both sides equivalent. I think the company deserved a downturn, sooner or later, despite the fact that they owe their creditors a whole lot of money. Fannie and Freddie have an abundance of mortgage payables and might not have the superior powers to pay their debts.
Article Summarized by
-Jillian Mak
Summary:
Last month, two of the largest mortgage companies, Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac, in the United States were facing a tremendous mortgage financial crisis. This second bailout was called on within six weeks of the first rescue towards the company. The U.S. Treasury Department took over Fannie and Freddie within six weeks of the first rescue – the second bailout. These two companies no longer have enough liquidity to support their debts in the housing industry. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regulators will be managing both of the companies temporarily. Fannie and Freddie own approximately half of the U.S. nation’s $12 trillion mortgages. The U.S. cannot bear to see these two companies demolish.
Connections:
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the two largest mortgage corporations in the housing industry of U.S. In other words, each transaction recorded is most likely in an income or cash flow statement. Relative to Chapter 2, it is all about transaction analysis and how they are recorded. However, Fannie and Freddie must have their transaction analysis recorded poorly to lead to a downturn in their company’s mortgage debt. Also, the basic accounting equation is used in our daily lives. For example, in order for Fannie and Freddie to have successfully transaction analysis, they have to balance both sides so they will be equivalent to each other.
Reflection:
The events that led to the downturn of the company’s financial crisis deeply reflect to how they operate. For example, Fannie and Freddie should be recording every single transaction and go through it intently. Also, although there are no deep relations tied to the mortgage expenses. Because of this, the company faced a financial crisis through the Vancouver government industry. Therefore those who followed the accounting cycle will have both sides equivalent. I think the company deserved a downturn, sooner or later, despite the fact that they owe their creditors a whole lot of money. Fannie and Freddie have an abundance of mortgage payables and might not have the superior powers to pay their debts.
Article Summarized by
-Jillian Mak
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Chapter 1
http://webcenters.netscape.compuserve.com/news/story.jsp?floc=FF-APO-1310&idq=/ff/story/0001%2F20080915%2F0026350228.htm&sc=1310
Summary:
The country, in which we all look up upon, United States, was experiencing a major financial crisis in one of their largest investment banks – Lehman Brothers. The Lehman Brothers is the world’s largest investment bank and it was hopeless to rescue for which it couldn’t withstand the large impact of reality - the financial crisis they tried to resolve due to over investments in real estates. The Company had to announce bankruptcy after the U.S Treasury refused to provide a budget of investment into the company as a takeover. Lehman Brothers had to find another way but nobody insisted on helping them. However, Barclays and the Bank of America withdrew their shares in the company and raised their direction into buying the Lehman Brothers investment bank instead.
Connections:
The Lehman Brothers have ties to many connections from our Financial Accounting textbook, A User Perspective. The textbook is mostly referring to how companies manage their business and operates. The company of Lehman Brothers reflects deeply on how businesses function. In other words, the cash flow statement of the company was low on budget and couldn’t continue any longer. The cash flow statement is fairly relevant in a company’s financial position. It calculates all the inflows and outflows of cash between a particular period of time. Also, the internal users of Lehman Brothers, including the Management and Board of Directors, were deeply seeking financial aid and investment towards the company. All their External Users were turning away from them. In other words, all their shareholders, potential investors, creditors, regulators, taxing authorities, their competitors, security analysis, and credit-rating agencies were all turning the Lehman Brothers down.
Reflection:
From reading this article on how the Lehman Brothers had to overcome a financial crisis from misinterpretations of the real estate markets, I cannot say that their direction towards financing it is correct. In my opinion, real estate market prices range from a variety of situations. For example, someone might have overpriced their home in order to gain the most quantity of money they make. However, the Lehman Brothers should not have had such a large investment in real estates. You never know what will happen the next day with real estate prices. It is a hazardous investment to gamble upon. In other words, the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers wasn’t surprisingly unexpected due to the huge financial crisis it was trying to overcome. AIG, for example, had the help from the Bank of America, because it was the largest insurance company in the world. If it announced bankruptcy, the world would have came to an end and the U.S economy would drop hysterically. Then, other countries would follow into the footsteps of them. After all, U.S is called the “Brother Country” of the world as to helping out other countries. Even if the Lehman Brothers considered bankruptcy, there are still so many different kinds of investment banks in the world, even in U.S, there are the top ten industrial banks.
Article Summarized by
- Jillian Mak
Summary:
The country, in which we all look up upon, United States, was experiencing a major financial crisis in one of their largest investment banks – Lehman Brothers. The Lehman Brothers is the world’s largest investment bank and it was hopeless to rescue for which it couldn’t withstand the large impact of reality - the financial crisis they tried to resolve due to over investments in real estates. The Company had to announce bankruptcy after the U.S Treasury refused to provide a budget of investment into the company as a takeover. Lehman Brothers had to find another way but nobody insisted on helping them. However, Barclays and the Bank of America withdrew their shares in the company and raised their direction into buying the Lehman Brothers investment bank instead.
Connections:
The Lehman Brothers have ties to many connections from our Financial Accounting textbook, A User Perspective. The textbook is mostly referring to how companies manage their business and operates. The company of Lehman Brothers reflects deeply on how businesses function. In other words, the cash flow statement of the company was low on budget and couldn’t continue any longer. The cash flow statement is fairly relevant in a company’s financial position. It calculates all the inflows and outflows of cash between a particular period of time. Also, the internal users of Lehman Brothers, including the Management and Board of Directors, were deeply seeking financial aid and investment towards the company. All their External Users were turning away from them. In other words, all their shareholders, potential investors, creditors, regulators, taxing authorities, their competitors, security analysis, and credit-rating agencies were all turning the Lehman Brothers down.
Reflection:
From reading this article on how the Lehman Brothers had to overcome a financial crisis from misinterpretations of the real estate markets, I cannot say that their direction towards financing it is correct. In my opinion, real estate market prices range from a variety of situations. For example, someone might have overpriced their home in order to gain the most quantity of money they make. However, the Lehman Brothers should not have had such a large investment in real estates. You never know what will happen the next day with real estate prices. It is a hazardous investment to gamble upon. In other words, the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers wasn’t surprisingly unexpected due to the huge financial crisis it was trying to overcome. AIG, for example, had the help from the Bank of America, because it was the largest insurance company in the world. If it announced bankruptcy, the world would have came to an end and the U.S economy would drop hysterically. Then, other countries would follow into the footsteps of them. After all, U.S is called the “Brother Country” of the world as to helping out other countries. Even if the Lehman Brothers considered bankruptcy, there are still so many different kinds of investment banks in the world, even in U.S, there are the top ten industrial banks.
Article Summarized by
- Jillian Mak
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
First Blog of the Year
Well, this is my first blog of a new school year and University is just around the corner. Good Luck to me in Grade 12, this year!
Have fun in Financial Accounting everyone! I know there's quite a big chunk of vocabulary and terms to memorize but as long as you're dedicated to doing something, nothing can stop you from reaching success!
Have fun in Financial Accounting everyone! I know there's quite a big chunk of vocabulary and terms to memorize but as long as you're dedicated to doing something, nothing can stop you from reaching success!
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