I have always been interested in the details of DNA testing, and I was excited to see that Chapter 7 covers this section. This chapter addresses DNA’s chemical makeup, location, and how it is used to identify a person. While many sources of evidence are used in an investigation (eyewitness testimony, physical and forensic evidence,…

Hey Everyone! Here’s how my Milky Way Brownies turned out! Here are the ingredients and instructions Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour 2/3 cup cocoa powder 1 cup brown (or cane) sugar 2 tsp of vanilla extract 1/2 cup of melted butter 2 eggs 2 Milky Way bars Instructions: (Whole process takes about 1 hour – 15…

This week’s reading covered how to analyze capital expenditures and how to outline a proposal for a new investment. Capital expenditures are large projects that require a significant investment of cash. At the company I work at, we classify capital expenditures to be $5,000 or more. The three key concepts to analyze capital expenditures are…

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Walgreens vs. CVS financial analysis: *(I show all my work for my answers in highlight for each question, and then I put all the answers in the Ratio Table on the last page)* LIQUIDITY RATIOS: Net working capital for Walgreens Net working capital for CVS NWC Formula = Current Assets – Current Liabilities Walgreens NWC…

This week’s reading covers the breakdown of “bill-and-hold,” profitability ratios, and leverage ratios. “Bill-and-hold” is an accounting method that allows a company to recognize revenue from a sale before the exchange happens. In other words, it is a way of accommodating retailers who want to buy large quantities of products for sale in the future…

1. Between conciliation, mediation, and arbitration, mediation is the preferred method for companies to resolve peer-to-peer and manager-to-subordinate disputes. All three methods are suitable, depending on the circumstance. For instance, conciliation is most beneficial if both parties are unfamiliar with each other and are more comfortable having a third party communicating with them. What I…

This week’s reading covers why Warren Buffet closely examines cash flow, the main differences between cash flow and future metrics such as net profit, and the importance of knowing where cash flow comes from. Legendary investor Warren Buffett follows three fundamental principles when buying shares: long-term growth over short-term growth, investing in brands he understands,…