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What was a difficulty faced by the owners of the business as it grew?
What was a difficulty faced by the owners of the business as it grew?
In Ghana, a private company is owned by more than 50 people.
In Ghana, a private company is owned by more than 50 people.
False
What is the term for a company whose owners are legally responsible for its debts only to the extent of the amount of capital they invested?
What is the term for a company whose owners are legally responsible for its debts only to the extent of the amount of capital they invested?
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
The business registration in Ghana is now done by the Office of the ______
The business registration in Ghana is now done by the Office of the ______
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Match the following business types with their characteristics
Match the following business types with their characteristics
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In Ghana, the quantity of business transacted by corporations is several times less than that of proprietorships and partnerships.
In Ghana, the quantity of business transacted by corporations is several times less than that of proprietorships and partnerships.
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What are the five categories of business registration in Ghana?
What are the five categories of business registration in Ghana?
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In what year was the business registration Act passed in Ghana?
In what year was the business registration Act passed in Ghana?
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What is the value of Microsoft Corporation in USD?
What is the value of Microsoft Corporation in USD?
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The final examination is worth 40% of the assessment.
The final examination is worth 40% of the assessment.
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What is the name of the authors of the book "Principles of Engineering Economic Analysis"?
What is the name of the authors of the book "Principles of Engineering Economic Analysis"?
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John Deere is a leading _______________________ company valued at USD 112.85 billion.
John Deere is a leading _______________________ company valued at USD 112.85 billion.
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Match the following companies with their corresponding engineering fields:
Match the following companies with their corresponding engineering fields:
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How many hours of regular lectures are scheduled per week?
How many hours of regular lectures are scheduled per week?
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The mid-semester exam is worth 60% of the assessment.
The mid-semester exam is worth 60% of the assessment.
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What is the name of the authors of the book "Engineering Economy"?
What is the name of the authors of the book "Engineering Economy"?
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What is net worth?
What is net worth?
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The fiscal year of a company is always from January 1 to December 31.
The fiscal year of a company is always from January 1 to December 31.
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What are the primary responsibilities of engineers in business?
What are the primary responsibilities of engineers in business?
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The answer to the question 'What is the company's financial position at the end of the fiscal period?' is provided by the ______________________ statement.
The answer to the question 'What is the company's financial position at the end of the fiscal period?' is provided by the ______________________ statement.
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What is the purpose of financial statements?
What is the purpose of financial statements?
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Match the financial statement with the question it answers:
Match the financial statement with the question it answers:
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Dell Inc.'s accounting period begins on January 1 and ends on December 31 of the same year.
Dell Inc.'s accounting period begins on January 1 and ends on December 31 of the same year.
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What is the purpose of the statement of retained earnings?
What is the purpose of the statement of retained earnings?
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What is the primary reason engineers need to understand financial statements?
What is the primary reason engineers need to understand financial statements?
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The Balance Sheet answers the question: What is the company's financial position at the beginning of the reporting period?
The Balance Sheet answers the question: What is the company's financial position at the beginning of the reporting period?
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What was Dell's revenue in 2005?
What was Dell's revenue in 2005?
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Michael Dell started his IBM computer in his room at the ______________ of Texas in 1984.
Michael Dell started his IBM computer in his room at the ______________ of Texas in 1984.
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What percentage of the global market share of personal computer sales did Dell reach in 2005?
What percentage of the global market share of personal computer sales did Dell reach in 2005?
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Dell Corporation was the world's number-two supplier of personal computer systems in 2005.
Dell Corporation was the world's number-two supplier of personal computer systems in 2005.
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Match the following financial statements with their descriptions:
Match the following financial statements with their descriptions:
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What is the purpose of presenting earnings per share (EPS) in the income statement?
What is the purpose of presenting earnings per share (EPS) in the income statement?
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The income taxes are calculated from the net income.
The income taxes are calculated from the net income.
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What is another term for net income?
What is another term for net income?
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Earnings per share (EPS) is generally considered to be the single most important variable in determining a share's __________.
Earnings per share (EPS) is generally considered to be the single most important variable in determining a share's __________.
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What is an example of an operating expense?
What is an example of an operating expense?
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Match the following components of the income statement with their descriptions:
Match the following components of the income statement with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Introduction to Engineering Economic Decisions
- Engineering economic decisions are made in various businesses, including tech, agricultural, food processing, biomedical, and materials engineering companies.
- Examples of companies in these industries include Microsoft Corporation, John Deere, Cargill, Johnson & Johnson, and 3M.
- These companies have significant valuations, with Microsoft Corporation valued at USD 3.05 trillion, John Deere at USD 112.85 billion, and Johnson & Johnson at USD 358.47 billion.
Types of Business Organization
- Businesses can be organized in different forms, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
- In Ghana, the Office of the Registrar of Companies registers businesses, which can be categorized into five groupings: sole proprietorship, external company, private/public companies limited by guarantee, private/public companies limited/unlimited by shares, and Limited Liability Company (LLC).
- Hybrids of business types can also exist, with various conditions.
Financial Management and Analysis
- Financial statements are used to provide information about a company's financial position and performance.
- Four basic financial statements are used to answer questions about a company's financial position, operations, profits, and cash flow.
- These statements include the balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earnings, and cash flow statement.
- The balance sheet provides information about a company's financial position at the end of the fiscal period.
- The income statement provides information about a company's operations during the fiscal period.
- The statement of retained earnings provides information about how a company uses its profits.
- The cash flow statement provides information about a company's cash inflows and outflows during the fiscal period.
Financial Statements – Overview
- Financial statements are used to communicate with stakeholders, including investors and creditors.
- Engineers in business need to understand financial statements to make informed decisions about projects and investments.
- Financial statements are prepared according to a company's accounting period or fiscal year, which can be any 12-month period.
Financial Statements – The Balance Sheet
- The balance sheet provides information about a company's financial position at the end of the reporting period.
- The balance sheet is used to answer the question: "What is the company's financial position at the end of the fiscal period?"
Financial Statements – The Income Statement
- The income statement provides information about a company's operations during the fiscal period.
- Typical components of the income statement include operating expenses, interest expenses, income taxes, and net income.
- Earnings per Share (EPS) is another important component of the income statement, which provides information about a company's profitability from the shareholders' perspective.
- EPS is calculated by dividing the net income by the total number of shares outstanding.
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