Discussion Forum 1 Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 10 in the textbook. The value of a common stock is based on the present value of the future cash flows that will accrue to that stock. Of course, the present value calculation necessarily involves the use of a required rate of return (a discount rate) which reflects the risk. The textbook indicates that “To some extent, the two concepts of P/E ratios and dividend valuation models can be brought together. A stock that has a high required rate of return (Ke) because it’s risky will generally have a low P/E ratio. Similarly, a stock with a low required rate of return (Ke) because of the predictability of positive future performance will normally have a high P/E ratio” (Block et al, p. 322). In this discussion, you will examine the relationship between a stock’s required rate of return and its P/E ratio. Initial Response: For this discussion forum, Watch the video, Dividend Discount Model (DDM) (Links to an external site.).Select a publicly traded company that pays dividends. You may select any publicly traded company that pays dividends, or choose one of the companies discussed in 65 Best Dividend Stocks You Can Count On in 2021 (Links to an external site.).Determine the most recent stock price and the total dividends paid over the past year.Calculate the current dividend yield on the stock.Calculate the required rate of return (Ke) for an investment in the common stock. You should use formula 10-9 in the textbook to do this calculation and use an assumed growth rate of 5%.Identify the current P/E ratio for the company from a source such as Yahoo! Finance or Barron’s. In your post, Show your calculations of the dividend yield and required rate of return (Ke), and present the P/E ratio.Explain the relationship between your chosen company’s Ke and P/E ratio and what that relationship indicates about the risk of the company’s future cash flows.Explain whether the general relationship between a high Ke and a low P/E ratio (or low Ke and high P/E ratio) is supported by the data for your chosen publicly traded company.Predict the impact on the company’s stock price based on your forecast that the company will grow its dividends by a rate higher than 5%.Compare your company’s P/E ratio with the P/E ratios of two other companies in its industry.Hypothesize which company in this industry should have the lowest Ke based on the P/E comparisons.Summarize the connection between a company’s growth rate, its required rate of return, and its value (stock price). Be sure to think strategically and apply the concepts from the course textbook. Discussion Forum 2 No unread replies.No replies. Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated. LinkedIn MBA Careers Research [WLO: 3] [CLO: 1] Twitter Watch this video with Brenda Forde, CPA, MBA. Transcript Download Transcript Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, watch the Week 2 Discussion video with Brenda Forde, CPA, MBA. Next, create a free LinkedIn account using the resource, LinkedIn Alumni Tool for University of Arizona Global Campus. (Links to an external site.) LinkedIn is considered a powerful job search tool in today’s world, known primarily for online networking and job searching. However, LinkedIn can also be used to research organizations, industries, and career paths. With LinkedIn, you can access millions of other working professionals and explore things such as current job titles, past job titles, certifications, and so forth. You can see exactly what others are doing with their MBAs in the areas of financial management, strategy, ethics, or other related fields, and then figure out how they got there based on their career history. Before beginning this discussion forum, use the LinkedIn Alumni Tool for University of Arizona Global Campus (Links to an external site.)resource and create a free LinkedIn account, if you do not have one already. Then, utilize the search bar to find fellow alumni that have completed their MBA. To do this, simply type “MBA” in the search bar. Once the results appear, take your time clicking on profiles that interest you. You should also search outside of UAGC to gain a broader perspective. To do this, you can utilize the main search bar and once again type in “MBA.” Make sure to click on “people” to begin searching through the directory. Initial Response: In your initial post, discuss five MBA graduates with interesting career titles and explain their current role based on their LinkedIn profile details. You do not need to give the names of the five people. Address the following in your post: Critique their titles and how they are using their degree.From these five roles, which one sounds the most interesting to you and why?Are any of these roles in line with how you plan to use your MBA after graduation?Would you consider pursuing any of these five roles?If you have not already created a LinkedIn profile, please do so now or update your profile based on your research. Your initial response should be a minimum of 300 words for each discussion.

Week 6 Discussion CollapseAligning Strategy and Budget In Chapter 9 of The CFO Guidebook, we are introduced to the tools of capital budgeting. Making specific reference to what you read in that chapter, respond to the following questions: Which metrics and methodologies are the most useful when evaluating a capital investment? Why?How can finance leaders be more effective partners to managers and business leaders in developing capital budgets that align with the risk tolerance and mission of the organization?What can be done to make sure everyone understands the connection between the strategy and the capital budget?

Have you ever seen items on a fast food menu priced at $1 or $2 each and wondered how the restaurant could possibly make any money by selling those products? In actuality, the profit margin for these items is generally slim, and sometimes restaurants even lose money on these dollar menu items. Why, then, might restaurants continue offering and even promoting their discounted menu items? What about other types of businesses that offer deep discounts on particular products or services and that face the same challenges? Is there a way to incorporate these low-cost offerings into a sustainable pricing strategy?In this Discussion, you will examine why companies might use low-cost pricing strategies and the impact these strategies can have on the companies.To prepare for this Discussion:Review this week’s Learning Resources on pricing.Review the Academic Writing Expectations for 2000/3000-Level Courses, provided in this week’s Learning Resources.By Day 3Post a 150- to 225-word (2- to 3-paragraph) explanation of the benefits and risks of low-cost product or service offerings for a business. In your explanation, address the following:Why would a company continue to offer these discounted items despite losing money on them?Is this pricing strategy financially sustainable for the businesses?Other than loss of profits, what are some other possible negative consequences of businesses offering discounted products or services?To support your response, be sure to reference at least one properly cited scholarly source