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BOOK: Ross, S., Westerfield, R., Jaffe, J. & Jordan, B. (2016). Corporate finance (11th edition). New York, N.Y. McGraw-Hill Education.

Ch. 15: Long-Term Financing — An Introduction

1. Compare and contrast the features of common stock and preferred stock.
2. Describe the characteristics of long-term debt.

Ch. 20: Raising Capital

1. Explain the methods used to issue new securities.
2. Explain the role of investment banks in the underwriting process.

Ch. 26: Short-Term Finance and Planning

1. Describe the characteristics of the operating cycle and the cash cycle.
2. Explain how the cash budget is used in short-term financial planning.

Ch. 28: Credit and Inventory Management

1. What factors influence when credit should be granted and the length of the credit period offered to customers?
2. Explain the ABC and Economic Order Quantity Model in inventory management.