Develop a list of a minimum of three best practices and/or practical  approaches used by leading companies to address the critical issues and  challenges in the area of mergers and acquisitions. For each of the  identified best practices and/or practical approaches, include the  following elements: Analyze the option you chose and explain how this practice or  approach allows you to determine the maximum price valuation that should  be paid for a target company. Explain how this practice or approach assists in the mitigation of  the principal areas of risk, including tax consequences, undervaluation  of purchase price, overvaluation of purchase price, etc. Explain how this practice or approach allows you to determine the best way to finance the acquisition.

I will attach the excel sheet needed for completion and also the grading rubric for this assignment. CompetencyElasticity, consumer choice, utility, productivity, and nature of costs.Course ScenarioOil Company X is a large oil refinery which has been expanding and taking on new investment projects. Recently, they have considered building a pipeline that stretches across the United States, from Canada to New Orleans.You are a member of the Cost Department. At a recent meeting of the board of directors, it was estimated that the cost of building the pipeline would be two million dollars in total for the production of a 30,000-mile stretch, $5,000 of which is a fixed cost in taxes. They also want you to determine if the currently available alternative energy source is a strong substitute good for oil, which may interfere with expected profits from this venture.InstructionsAs a cost analyst at your firm, you are asked to evaluate the marginal cost of producing the pipeline per 1,000-mile stretch as well as the average total cost of producing the pipeline per 1,000 miles. Submit a 2-page report detailing the cost. Include calculations in your Word document.You will also include a table showing the final figures for the following costs:Total Fixed CostTotal Variable CostAverage Variable CostAverage Fixed CostMarginal CostBe sure to also include a calculation of the cross-price elasticity of the alternative energy source and oil. Assume the current price of oil is $50/gallon. If the price increases to $55/gallon of crude oil, the quantity demanded of the alternative energy source increases by 20%.Is this a complementary good, a substitute good, or a non-related good? If there is a relationship, indicate whether the relationship is weak or strong. Justify your answer with an explanation.Format your proposal to include a title page, introduction, conclusion, and references. Include all relevant graphs, equations, and calculations. Show your work on calculations to ensure you receive partial credit for incorrect answers. No credit will be given if your work is not shown. Remember to cite your sources using correct APA format, and also use correct grammar, spelling, and formatting.

You are an economic consultant for XYZ Corporation who reports to the VP of Finance, Maria Horowitz. You learned that multiple departments of your company are collaborating to create a presentation for a prospective client that explains how XYZ Corporation can help them improve their business. Maria has been asked to present on several financial aspects of an organization. She asks you to develop the sections of the presentation for two topics: government intervention and globalization. The potential client, named Fourevr Enterprises, has stated they have a lack of understanding about governmental intervention and their business is projected to grow at a rate that has them concerned about factors such as externalities and market power. Additionally, Fourevr Enterprises has cited that they mostly operate domestically, both in terms of production and selling, because they are unfamiliar with and apprehensive to engage in globalization efforts.For this Assignment, identify a product or service offered by Fourevr Enterprises and the industry that defines it. Select one that is or potentially can be involved in international trade and globalization. Some suggestions are:Automobile or parts manufacturingPharmaceutical research and development (R&D) and manufacturingFinancial IndustriesSoftware developmentEntertainment/video gamesOil and gas exploration and productionSmall businesses involved in importing and/or exporting consumer productsMaria has developed an outline of questions she would like to have addressed for the presentation and has placed them in the presentation template. She has tasked you with addressing the questions and filling out the presentation template.In addition to responding to the prompts, you should include a cover slide, an Introduction to Fourevr Enterprises, and a References slide that includes all sources cited. Each content slide should also include detailed speaker’s notes that would be used to make the presentation to the leaders of Fourevr Enterprises. Use the presentation template provided to address the prompts.