In November 24, 2014, Netflix filed a lawsuit against its former vice president of IT operations, Mike Kail, alleging fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, and other charges. Here is an excerpt from the lawsuit filing in Superior Court of the State of California, Santa Clara County:. “…During his tenure at Netflix, including as Netflix’s Vice […]
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What does Coca-Cola’s Form 10-K communicate about its short-term investments?
February 16, 2015 
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Coca-Cola is firmly entrenched in our history and culture. On February 28, 2015, a Coca-Cola exhibition will open at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The exhibition will feature paintings, photographs, and other items related to Coke’s iconic curved bottle. The exhibition will run through October 4, 2015. (Fun fact: Coca-Cola is sold in […]
Continue readingWhy is Coca-Cola using zero-based budgeting?
February 13, 2015 2 Comments
In recent years, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is facing decreased global demand for its soft drinks due to customer health concerns about the sugary drinks. It has responded to decreased demand with a variety of ways, including cost cutting measures. In October 2014, Coke announced a $3 billion cost-cutting effort that would impact the entire […]
Continue readingWhat does Walt Disney’s Form 10-K communicate about its PP&E?
February 12, 2015 0 Comments
In February 2015, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) unveiled its new interactive queue for one of its oldest attractions at its Magic Kingdom Park (Walt Disney World) in Orlando, Peter Pan’s Flight (see video here.) As guests wait in line, they enter into the Darling’s foyer. From the foyer, guests head into the children’s nursery. […]
Continue readingHow are General Motors’ financial statements affected by borrowers not making auto-loan payments?
February 10, 2015 0 Comments
Borrowers who took out new car loans during 2014 are missing payments at the highest level since the recession. Regulators and analysts are beginning to be concerned about the quality of car loans, worrying that borrowers have taken on more debt than they can handle. Overall auto-loan delinquencies are higher now than one year ago, […]
Continue readingHow does the rising cost of hazelnuts impact NUTELLA®?
February 6, 2015 0 Comments
Hazelnuts are used in high-end chocolate items such as pralines and truffles. In addition, hazelnuts are used in Nutella spread. Turkey supplies more than 70% of the world’s hazelnuts. In 2014, there was a widespread frost in Turkey that damaged hazelnut flowers and cut production of hazelnuts by 28%. The price of hazelnuts more than […]
Continue readingWhat does Walt Disney’s Form 10-K communicate about its unearned revenue and accrued revenue?
February 5, 2015 0 Comments
Over the past year, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has made the news because it increased its ticket prices at Walt Disney World in Florida, Disneyland Park in California, and other parks around the world. Ticket revenue, however, is not its only source of revenue. The following is an excerpt from the Notes to Consolidated […]
Continue readingHow will Samsung’s stock buyback impact its assets, liabilities, and equity?
February 3, 2015 0 Comments
In late 2014, Samsung Electronics, the smartphone maker, announced that it would be buying back $2 billion of its own shares. Specifically, it expects to buy back 1.65 million common shares and 250,000 preferred shares. Samsung is also expected to increase its dividend in 2015. Questions What is the impact on Samsung’s balance sheet (assets, […]
Continue readingHow will cost standards be impacted at PEZ Candy Inc. by the rising cost of sugar and labor?
January 27, 2015 0 Comments
PEZ Candy Inc. produces the popular small candy that is dispensed in collectible flip-top dispensers. PEZ candy was invented as a breath mint in Vienna, Austria, in 1927. The name PEZ is derived from “pfefferminz” which is the word for peppermint in German. In the United States, PEZ candies are produced in a factory in […]
Continue readingHow does a convertible bond issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobile affect the company’s balance sheet?
January 23, 2015 0 Comments
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) launched a $2.5 billion convertible bond issue in December 2014. FCA will be using the funds generated from the bond issue to help to turn its Jeep, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo brands into global brands, competing directly against Volkswagen and BMW in the premium car market. The bond issue will mature […]
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