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strengthening cooperation between Saudi commercial banks and Yemeni banks which
headquarters are in Aden. This study must include an assessment of the risks
related to the issue, ways to mitigate the risks to Saudi banks, and a
discussion of possible solutions.

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You are the administrator for a large, complex estate with every possible type of property. There is a large closely held business, a stock portfolio that is declining due to the recent melt-down of the market, rents from a large apartment complex, a bypass trust, and a beneficiary who wants to disclaim.
What issues will you face and how should you handle these issues?
elaborate, expand upon, and support your thoughts with specific details.  

Based on the portfolio provided you are required to deliver a report that addresses the following:
1. A detailed analysis of the portfolio composition and its alignment with sustainability principles
2. Make justified recommendations on how the portfolio can be enhanced to meet its long term goals. More instruction, Portfolio Details and required data all in documents attached.

Please reply to my classmate’s post below- original assignment below:
Part A 
Capital investments are long-term expenditures that are intended to create future profit opportunities for the company. In making capital investment decisions firms have several things to consider. First, financial managers must evaluate the potential of the project by assessing its expected cash flow by calculating the net present value (NPV)  and its profitability by calculating the internal rate of return (IRR) (Block, 2022). Both of these calculations take into consideration the time value of money and compare the future earnings and profitability, respectively, to the cost of capital to invest in the project (Pinkasovitch, 2023). 
Since capital investments are larger in nature and span at least a year, and often much longer, there is more uncertainty and more risk in these investments (Pinkasovitch, 2023). Investments with higher risks may offer the potential for higher returns but must be considered within the firm’s current context and overall strategy. Risk can come in the form of market changes, outside competition, and regulatory factors. With these external risk factors, companies must carefully consider whether the size of the project will impact its liquidity, ability to meet its financial obligations, and overall operations. 
One pitfall in capital budgeting is that analysis, including NPV, tend to focus more on the creation of an opportunity and does not adequately consider the benefit of not creating an opportunity (Dixit & Pindyck, 1995). Having options and flexibility can be as or more valuable than the cash flow created by a new investment.  In not taking action, there also lies the probability of avoiding losses if market or regulatory risks change negatively for the firm. The best decisions are ones that can balance creating options and preserving the ability to take advantage of yet-to-be-determined options as well. 
Part B 
Capital budgeting in the nonprofit space can use many of the same tools to analyze the viability of an investment project for an organization.  One of the most common capital investments for an organization involves facilities, whether it is planning deferred maintenance or breaking ground on a new facility (Chi, 2024). Organizations may also consider whether to launch a new initiative or begin serving a new client population. Capital investment due diligence, analysis, and decision-making is a valuable tool for a nonprofit’s organizational advancement; the process can help nonprofits determine whether investments will further their mission and better help them serve their community.  Capital budgeting also helps organizations define their metrics to stakeholders and holds them accountable regarding financial viability. 
References 
Block, S. (2022). Foundations of Financial Management (18th ed.). McGraw-Hill Higher Education (US).
Chi, H. (2024, February 21). Council Post: Strategic Dollars: Navigating Success Through Capital Expense Budgeting. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2024/02/21/strategic-dollars-navigating-success-through-capital-expense-budgeting/?sh=348e9c7f5529
Dixit, A., & Pindyck, R. (1995, May). The Options Approach to Capital Investment. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/1995/05/the-options-approach-to-capital-investment
Pinkasovitch, A. (2023, October 30). An Introduction to Capital Budgeting. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/11/corporate-project-valuation-methods.asp
Original Assignment: Capital budgeting is the process of evaluating and selecting long-term investment projects that can generate positive net present value (NPV) and contribute to a firm’s strategic objectives. 
Part A: Conduct additional research (using the NLU library) and respond to the following discussion prompts. In your answer be sure to draw on your research and all relevant readings and videos in this week’s materials.  Also, be sure to provide examples to support your answers.
What are some of the factors that firms should consider when making capital budgeting decisions, such as project size, risk, cash flow, timing, and financing options? How do these factors affect the profitability, risk, and flexibility of a firm’s investment portfolio?
How do firms incorporate strategic considerations into their capital budgeting decisions, such as competitive position, market growth, technological innovation, and sustainability? How do firms align their investment projects with their overall corporate strategy and goals, and how do they balance short-term and long-term priorities?
What are some of the challenges and pitfalls of capital budgeting, such as estimation errors, behavioral biases, capital rationing, and project interdependence? How do firms mitigate these challenges and ensure that their investment decisions are sound and aligned with their financial and non-financial objectives?
How do firms monitor and evaluate the performance of their investment projects, and what are some of the metrics and benchmarks they use, such as return on investment (ROI), net cash flow, and hurdle rate? How do firms adjust their capital budgeting decisions over time based on the actual performance and feedback from their projects?
Part B:  While capital budgeting is often associated with for-profit firms, non-profit organizations also need to make long-term investment decisions that can support their mission and enhance their impact. 
What are some of the types of investment projects that non-profit organizations might consider? 
How do non-profit organizations evaluate these investments and how do they prioritize them?
Non-profit organizations also need to consider the sources of financing for their investment.  

The COMPANY CHOSEN IS STARBUCKS
Use one of the following sites (or multiple sites) below to research a company that begins with the same letter as your last name (e.g., someone with the last name Henderson could choose Hercules Offshore, Inc.). 
Google Finance – To find such a company, begin by entering letters in the search bar. Click on the company you choose when it appears. A Summary page will appear. In the left column, you will see a link to Financials (if you don’t see this link, choose a larger company). Click on this link and then click on Annual Date. From the Income statement you can detect trends in revenue, gross profit, operating income, net income, and dividends per share. You can find other useful data on the Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements.
Yahoo Finance  – Once at the site, enter your company’s ticker symbol and click Search. Below the price of your stock, you will see links for Summary, Statistics, Financials, and Analysts. These will provide valuable information also.
Reuters – Once at the site, Near the top right, click on the magnifying glass icon. The icon will move to the left side of the screen. Enter your stock’s ticker beside the icon and then click on the icon. On the screen that appears, click on your company’s name right below NEWS. Click on Financials. On this screen, you will see ratios for your company and for the Industry in which your company operates. The ratios relate to Valuation, Dividends, Profitability, etc. You can use these ratios to compare your company with the industry.
In your thread, describe the industry conditions, the financial position of the company (relative to the industry and the company as a whole), the economic outlook of the company, and why you as a potential investor would or would not invest in this company. In determining your answer, please be sure to address some of the key financial indicators that helped to determine your decision to invest or not to invest. Please note that while you are giving your opinion, you should avoid using first person.

I need help to rewrite chapter 2 part B and C of my master thesis. Introduction and part A has already been approved by the professor (still need futher english validation which I will do in the end). I am not a native speaker and I would like to keep my “style”, simillar to introduction and part A. 

Review Chapter 5 of Baker’s Health Care Finance: Basic Tools for Nonfinancial Managers, and respond to the following:
Discuss at least three sources of healthcare revenue.
Explain the pros and cons of using a “payment after service is delivered: payment system versus a “payment before service is delivered” payment system.
Discuss how accounts receivables affect working capital.
Readings
Read the following:
Ross, T. K. (2023). Baker’s health care finance: Basic tools for nonfinancial managers (6th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 5, “Revenues.”
Two sources are required (the textbook chapter which is uploaded and an outside source).  Remember to use citations and references as appropriate. Your post must follow APA style and formatting guidelines.

The purpose of this assignment is to determine the need for estate liquidity and develop a cash flow plan for maintaining a client’s estate from date of death to final distribution including the payment of tax liabilities.
Bobby  is considering purchasing multiple life insurance policies. Recall what we know about Bobby so far – his first wife passed away, his second wife is younger, he has 3 children and 3 grandchildren, owns a construction business and half of a yoga studio (the other half is owned in equal parts by the 3 children), he has charitable motives, high net worth, and…. Feel free to make up additional details.
Instructions
What are some of the common objectives of using life insurance in an estate plan? Compare/contrast the types of life insurance and the parties to these types of life insurance.
Having done this, what recommendations would you make for Bobby and why?  Feel free to make up additional facts and numbers to illustrate your level of knowledge.
This will be evaluated based on the recommendations you suggest for Bobby and how well you support and explain your recommendations based on your comparison of the types of life insurance.

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(Selected company: Apple Inc)
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