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This note introduces students to some of the options that managers consider when financing is needed. Internal financing options such as improving operating cashflow, adjusting working capital and disposing fixed assets are examined. The advantages and disadvantages of external financing options (i.e., debt or equity) are also briefly covered.

A division manager for a chain of medical and research centres must deal with allegations of misappropriated funds. The chain has recently undergone an organizational restructuring, a fact which tends to muddy the issue. Case analysts address ethical and public relations considerations, in light of the fact that one of the key players has threatened legal action against the corporation.

In this exercise, the owner and sole proprietor of an art importing business must prepare a statement of changes in financial position.

In this exercise, the owner and sole proprietor of an art importing business must prepare a statement of changes in financial position.

In response to dismissal of a newly hired administrative assistant, all 10 of this company's executive assistants have vacated their posts and demanded that the plant's manager reverse the young woman's discharge. Otherwise, the 10 women have threatened to walk out in order to air their protest on a national news program.

An entrepreneur was investigating the feasibility of opening an Italian fast food franchise called Rosa's Palas. He spoke to the franchisor concerning a few franchise break-even points, and his return on investment for his restaurant. With this information, the entrepreneur felt he could decide whether he would invest in the franchise.

An entrepreneur was investigating the feasibility of opening an Italian fast food franchise called Rosa's Palas. He spoke to the franchisor concerning a few franchise break-even points, and his return on investment for his restaurant. With this information, the entrepreneur felt he could decide whether he would invest in the franchise.