Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Tag Memory




Tags may be designed and programmed electronically according to the memory capacity required by the consumer. So, the tailored to clientele requirement tag will be capable of transmitting or storing information as requested by its synchronized interrogator. These are the so called memory tag which can do the dual charge of reading and writing information. Together with this for sure is the variable cost as the more functionality, the more costly would be the label.

Actually, memory labels could be formatted as read only, or it can be write one time and read many times, or read and write depending again on its usage, size, and retention capacity as the need requires. Again, as the label becomes more in abilities, its cost would also increase. Nonetheless, the simpler read only label, though it is cheaper, it is also the safest. What is common among these three different labels is the alternative of whether this will be a passive or an active style that would likewise affect its functionality as well as its price.

Tag Type, Design, and Use




Today, among the large scale business enterprises, tags has become commonplace as it is electronically programmed for merchandize quick recognition classification, and inventories, though the common business chain tag is mostly passive with minimal data storage. There are also those that are called semi-active and active tags, which are programmed to read and write data as well as store large amount of it. The difference between the three types is in power storage ability, and read write ability. It could also be speculated that variety among the three different types would be along its vulnerabilities, though outwardly it may give the impression of being tough for the purpose.

Friday, September 25, 2009

What is RFID tags

Tag Memory
Tags may be designed and programmed electronically according to the memory capacity required by the consumer. So, the tailored to clientele requirement tag will be capable of transmitting or storing information as requested by its synchronized interrogator. These are the so called memory tag which can do the dual charge of reading and writing information. Together with this for sure is the variable cost as the more functionality, the more costly would be the label.

Actually, memory labels could be formatted as read only, or it can be write one time and read many times, or read and write depending again on its usage, size, and retention capacity as the need requires. Again, as the label becomes more in abilities, its cost would also increase. Nonetheless, the simpler read only label, though it is cheaper, it is also the safest. What is common among these three different labels is the alternative of whether this will be a passive or an active style that would likewise affect its functionality as well as its price.

Tag Classes
Tags are better understood from the following categories: tag components and functions, tag types designs and use, tag memory, tag classes, and tag placement. The commonly called tags are also called transponders which are actually a part of a radio frequency identification system. Functionality as well as designs is the first two features that are technically regarded in configuring an apt device. Next will be the categorization as well as the assignment that the mechanism will be utilized. As soon as the mechanism is engaged in its destined business, an interrogator will put on the air an indication in the form of radio wave which will readily be responded with tag’s identity inclusive of the objects identity where the tag is attached. Having received the identity of the tag as well as the objects means acceptance of information.
Three categories of tags

1. Passive tag is the form deficient in energy and dependent on the cross-examiner called interrogator to find out its identity.
2. Crossbreed tag is a combination of passive and active, having a built-in, low-energy battery.
3. Active tags are built-in with battery enabling it instantaneous communication with interrogators.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Contemporary Financial Statement



Comiskey & Mulford in 2002 supposed that contemporary financial statements of huge corporations are naturally complicated by lengthy additional cross-references as well ancillaries or footnotes. Although, these kinds of financial statements are useful to equity analyst as it constitutes the basis for recommendations to financial mangers decisions on either selling company shares of stocks, or buying company shares of stocks in the market. On the other hand, a financial statement analyses for creditors are essential basis for financial managers to decide on whether to permit credit to a customer or deny (Berger & Udell, 2003). In other words, careful analyses of financial statements would reveal potential profits, direction of cash flows, monetary status, as well as the likelihood of variations in monetary status (Comiskey & Mulford, 2002).

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

United Nation:Personal Responsibities and ...



Personal Responsibility and Work conditions

The Personal Responsibility and Work Conditions was the second highest rated mean value among five factors (3.88) and have a standard deviation of 0.93. Of the four related to this factor, respondents agreed most strong with the statement of “I have adequate experience and skills to accomplish my responsibilities in our organization” with the highest mean score of 4.25 and standard deviation of 1.02. Most of the participants were either strongly agreed or agree on this statement with 85% responses.

Professional Development Opportunities and Organizational Support
The factor of the Professional Development Opportunities and Organization Support had mean scored 3.60 and with standard deviation of 0.97. Of the two related to this factor, respondents just agreed with the statement of “To further enhance my performance skill, training is provided on a regular basis” with the mean score of 3.90 and standard deviation of 0.91 and undecided with the statement “Our organization recognizes my talents and the contributions I make” with the mean score of 3.30 and standard deviation of 1.03. Male participants were either strongly agreed or agree on this statement with 35% to 40% responses while female respondents were approximately 10% to 35% responses.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

United Nation: Conditions of Service



Conditions of Service (benefit and compensation)


The Conditions of service has the highest mean value of 4.10 on a scale ranging from 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree among five different factors of the job satisfactory survey. Of the two related to this factor, respondents agreed most strong with the statement “11.) This organization has good pension and health care plans” with a mean value of 4.55 and with standard deviation of 0.51. The mean value represent the highest of all five factors in the instrument, as shown in table 3.

The respondents were fairly uniform across practice and gender for this factor, with little difference for male with mean value of 4.14 and female with mean value of 4.06.

Part 3: Top Richest people in the Forbes



III. Econometric Model:
This study made used of multiple Regression to establish whether Billionaires, who are citizens of the United States and have more life experiences, have more wealth than those who are younger and from other countries.
--------Y = β0 + β1X1 + β2X2 + β3X3 + є

where: β0 = the Y-intercept of the regression surface
--------βi = i = 1, 2,3 is the slope of the regression surface
--------X = the independent variable (Age, Citizenship, and Residence)
--------Y = the dependent variable (Wealth)
--------є = the random error

IV. Empirical results
This section presents the comparison and correlation of the variables. This study aims to determine if Billionaires, who are citizens of the United States and have more life experiences, have more wealth than those who are younger and from other countries.
Using 0.05 level of significance, F-statistics, and an Analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, it was established that the df num value is k-1, or 4 -1, or 3 and the df den value is T-k, or 2 4 - 3, or 21. So, with α = 0.05, the critical value of F in this analysis of variance test was F0.05 (3, 21) = 8.66. Since computed F (FC) is less than Tabulated F (FT), Ho is accepted. This is because the result of the “Analysis of Variance” (ANOVA) shows that the computed F (0.121) is less than the tabular values of F-statistics (8.66) at 0.05 degree of freedom (3, 21). This means that Billionaires, who are citizens of the United States and have more life experiences, have more wealth than those who are younger and from other countries.

The resultant R Square 0.017 is very far to 1 which means that the correlation is very far from the normal curve distribution, so, it is interpreted as very small positive correlation. Thus, in percentile (%), 1.7 is an indicator of significant relationship between Billionaires Wealth (Y) to the Age (X1), Citizenship (X2), and the Residence (X3). Finally, the R square of 0.017 is very close to the adjusted R square - 0.123. This means that the data for regression model are not fit.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Uniited Nation Job Satisfactory Survey Results


Measurement of Human Resource Job Satisfaction
Job Satisfactory Survey
2009 Angelbert Morales


Executive Summary

• One fourth of the respondents were new workers of the UN secretariat; 45% were 2 to 6 years in the service, and one third was more than 5 years in the service. Majority 45 % of the selected respondents were 31 to 40 followed by 24% of less than 30 age group, and 30% were 41 and above years old;
• Respondents agreed that United Nation Secretariat headquarters has good pension and helath care plans;
• The respondents agreed that they have adequate experience and skills to accomplish their responsibilities in the organization;
• The respondents agreed that there is a need for training especially to further enhance their performance skill;
• United Nation Headquarters Secretariat is not transparent with the recognition of the employees' talents and contribution to the organization. However, their environment supports a balance between work and personal life;
• The respondents are confident that they have a good level of understanding of the mission and the goals of the organization;
• There is an excellent teamwork and cooperation among the employees within United Nation Headquarters Secretariat;
• The respondents have strong commitment to their job as evidenced by the percentage value of 45% and 35%;
• Three fourth of the selected respondents were not treated fairly in the United Nation Secretariat Headquarters;
• United Nation Secretariat headquarters employees will recommend the organization to their friends; and
• The main reasons for employees’ departure from the United Nation Secretariat headquarters organization are linked to Family intentions and other career opportunities.

Finale: Top Richest people in the Forbes

V. Conclusion

Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were drawn:
1. There were lots of United States Billionaires
2. Billionaires, who are citizens of the United States and have more life experiences, have more wealth than those who are younger and from other countries.
3. Age, Citizenship, and residence were not good indicators of the study.


Appendix

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Chapter 4-table 12: Do financial statements help in Financial decisions and corporate valuation



Table 12: Distribution of Debt to total assets by period
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Bank---------------------------2004-------2005-------2006-------2007-------2008
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1. Compass Group PLC----0.312------0.320-------0.271-------0.252-------0.232

2. Toronto Dominion Bank-0.167------0.142-------0.144-------0.158-------0.190

3. Harris Corp------------------0.185-----0.165-------0.223-------0.256-------0.186

4. Morgan Stanley--------------0.189----0.164--------0.176-------0.223-------0.278

5. Boeing Co--------------------0.217-----0.179--------0.184-------0.139-------0.140
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Table 12 shows the distribution of Debt to total assets of the selected banks of the United State of America by period. It reveals that Compass Group PLC has a decreased in solvency ratio as evidenced by 0.312 or 31.2%, 0.320 or 32.0%, 0.271 or 27.1%, 0.252 or 25.2% and 0.232 or 23.2% respectively. This is desirable because it has a very definite effect on the company’s ability to obtain additional financing.
It is also notable that the Boeing Co’s solvency ratio decreases from 0.217 or 21.7% to 0.140 or 14.0% in 2004 to 2008. This implies that the company uses significantly less debt.
The Toronto Dominion Bank solvency ratio has minimal increase from 2004 to 2008, approximately 0.167 or 16.7% to 0.190 or 19.0%. This means that the company uses minimal debt.
Harris Corp solvency ratio has very little increased from 2004 to 2008 as evidenced by the values 0.185 or 18.5%, 0.165 or 16.5%, 0.223 or 22.3%, 0.256 or 25.6% and 0.186 or 18.6% respectively. This means that the company increased their debt, but, very minimal.
Morgan Stanley has a continuously increasing solvency ratio with value 0.189 or 18.9%, 0.164 or 16.4%, 0.176 or 17.6%, 0.223 or 22.3%, and 0.278 or 27.8% respectively. However, this increase is not very high. This increase is just right for the market because of the very little financial risk.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Chapter 4-table 11: Do financial statements help in Financial decisions and corporate valuation



Table 11: Distribution of Return on Equity by period
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Bank------------------------2004-------2005------2006------2007------2008
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1. Compass Group PLC------0.073------0.087------0.124-------0.240-------0.203

2. Toronto Dominion Bank-0.148-------0.135------0.235-------0.192-------0.124

3. Harris Corp----------------0.104-------0.141------0.143-------0.252-------0.195

4. Morgan Stanley------------0.161-------0.169------0.239------0.103-------0.034

5. Boeing Co------------------0.166-------0.233-----0.467-------0.452--------2.138
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Table 11 shows the distribution of Return on Equity of the selected banks of the United State of America by period. It is notable that all of the banks have an increasing return on equity from 2004 to 2007 and decreased in 2008. It is also notable that the Return on equity is higher than the return on assets which means that the banks used their equity values for investment. This further implies that each bank added financial risk to itself, but, enhances residual earnings whenever the rate of return on assets exceeds the cost of debt.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Chapter 4-table 10: Do financial statements help in Financial decisions and corporate valuation



Table 10: Distribution of Return on Assets by period
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Bank--------------------------2004------2005------2006------2007------2008
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1. Compass Group PLC------0.021------0.023------0.039-----0.080-----0.064

2. Toronto Dominion Bank-0.006------0.006------0.012-----0.010------0.007

3. Harris Corp----------------0.060------0.082------0.076-----0.109------0.097

4. Morgan Stanley-----------0.006------0.005------0.007-----0.003------0.003

5. Boeing Co-----------------0.033------0.043------0.043------0.069------0.050
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Table 10 shows the distribution of Return on Assets by period. It reveals that only Harris Corp has the highest return on assets as evidenced by the values 0.060 or 6%, 0.082 or 8.2%, 0.076 or 7.6%, 0.109 or 10.9%, and 0.097 or 9.7% respectively. This means that the net income is increasing annually.

The Compass Group PLC has a return on assets of 0.021 or 2.1%, 0.023 or 2.3%, 0.039 or 3.9%, 0.080 or 8.0% and 0.064 or 6.4% respectively. It is notable that the Compass Group PLC returns on assets in 2008 decreased. This is because as the net income decreases and Total assets increase. The Compass Group PLC has very minimal returns on assets which mean that this company is not so attractive.

The Toronto Dominion Bank has return on assets of 0.006 or .6%, 0.006 or .6%, 0.012 or 1.2%, 0.010 or 1.0%, and 0.007 or 0.7% respectively. It is notable that the return on assets of the Toronto Dominion Bank is not consistently increasing nor decreasing. This means the net income is not stable and the total debts are inconsistent annually.

It is also notable that the Morgan Stanley has very low return on assets as evidenced by the values 0.006 or 0.6%, 0.005 or 0.5%, 0.007 or 0.7%, 0.003 or 0.3%, 0.003 or 0.3% respectively. This means that the company is not that attractive to invest and it also reveals that there is decreasing net income, total assets, and total liabilities from 2007 to 2008 which means that in case of investor interest, they must take the high risk.

Boeing Co had a decrease on return on assets from 2007 to 2008 with an increment of 1.9% (6.9%-5.0%), however, the return assets on 2008 was higher than 2004 with 3.3% only. This means that the company has improved but very minimal especially in terms of net income.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Chapter 4-table 9: Do financial statements help in Financial decisions and corporate valuation



Table 9: Distribution of the Profit margin by period
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----------Bank-----------------2004------2005-------2006------2007------- 2008
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1. Compass Group PLC------0.015------0.019------0.028-----0.050------0.039

2. Toronto Dominion Bank-0.117-------0.114-------0.206-----0.163------0.152

3. Harris Corp---------------0.053-------0.067------0.068-----0.113-------0.084

4. Morgan Stanley----------0.116--------0.106------0.089-----0.038------0.030

5. Boeing Co----------------0.036-------0.048------0.036----- 0.061------0.044


Table 9 shows the distribution of the Profit margin of the three selected banks by period. It reveals that Compass Group PLC have very low profit margin. In fact, it just ranges from 1% to 5% only as evidenced by the values 0.015 or 1.5%, 0.019 or 1.9%, 0.028 or 2.8%, 0.050 or 5.0%, and 0.039 or 3.9% respectively. This means that the company earned but little. This implies that the company needs to enhance earning strategy to uplift income.

Toronto Dominion Bank has the maximum profit margin in every succeeding period. This bank has a value of 0.117 or 11.7%, 0.114, 11.4%, 0.206, 20.6%, 0.163 or 16.3% and 0.152 or 15.2%. This means that the company earned a lot compared to the other four selected banks of the study. This implies that the strategy is consistent annually. However, there should be a space for improvement to maintain or increase profit margin.

The table also reveals that in 2004, Harris Corp profit margin has a value of 0.053 or 5.3% which increased in 2008 by 0.084 or 8.4%. This means that the company earned very minimal amount. This also means that financial management has to do improvisation. Otherwise, it must have a strategy for intensified earnings.

Morgan Stanley has decreasing profit margin annually as evidenced by the values 0.116 or 11.6%, 0.106 or 10.6%, 0.089 or 8.9%, 0.038 or 3.8% and 0.030 or 3.0% respectively. This means that the marketing strategy was failure. In case this will not be corrected, the company will experience a continuous dive.

Boeing Co has very minimal profit margin as compared to the other four selected banks in this study. In fact it has profit margin values of 0.036 or 3.6%, 0.048 or 4.8%, 0.036 or 3.6%, 0.061 or 6.1% and 0.044 or 4.4% respectively. This means that the company needs to improve earning abilities.

Toronto Dominion Bank has a good profit margin among the four companies. This apparently means the bank has been efficiently employing a successful strategy for earning.
However, overall, the earning strategies adopted by the banks under study are not apt for revenue generation.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Chapter 4-table 8: Do financial statements help in Financial decisions and corporate valuation



Problem 2: Are the liquidity ratios, the profitability ratios, the solvency ratios used for wage negotiations, takeovers and mergers, and private share purchases?

To answer problem 2, the company liquidity ratio, profitability ratio and solvency ratio were computed and presented in succeeding tables.

Table 8: Distribution of current ratio of the selected banks
---------------------in United State of America
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Bank---------------- 2004-------2005-----2006----2007----2008
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1. Compass Group
-----------PLC --------0.836------0.718-----0.988-----1.059------0.805
2. Toronto
----Dominion Bank --1.888------1.208-----1.053-----1.133-------0.585
3. Harris Corp-------- 2.833------2.229-----2.004-----1.157-------2.057
4. Morgan Stanley ---1.048-------1.128-----0.862-----0.912------0.696
5. Boeing Co ----------0.752------0.779-----0.774-----0.865------0.840
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Table 8 shows the distribution of current ratio of the selected banks in United State of America. It reveals that Compass Group PLC had the ability to pay their balances on time except in 2005 as evidenced by the values 0.836, 0.718, 0.988, 1.059, and 0.805 respectively. This means that there is probability for the company to increase the wages of their employees. Otherwise, the company has the ability to take over another company with the same perspectives. This also means that private investors may purchase stocks of the company.
Toronto Dominion Bank current ratio decreased from 2004 to 2008 as evidenced by the values 1.888, 1.208, 1.053, 1.133, and 0.585. This means that Toronto Dominion Bank may have opted to cut jobs in 2008. This is because the company liabilities increased in 2008. In this case there will be no wage increases for the employees. This company may also opt for mergers to increase company credibility aside from increasing the total assets, total liabilities and common stock equity.
Harris Corp had a good current ratio as evidenced by the value of 2.833, 2.229, 2.004, 1.157, and 2.057 respectively. It is obvious that the value of the current ratio is more than one, meaning their current assets were very high in relation to the current liabilities. This means that the company can pay their bills on time or even before the due time. This also means that company can give wage increase for employees, and can afford to takeover another company.
Morgan Stanley current ratios are 1.048, 1.128, 0.862, 0.912, and 0.696 respectively. It reveals that Morgan Stanley has decreased current ratio in 2008. This means that the current liabilities were higher than the current assets in 2008. This also means that the company paid their debt in 2008. At this period the stocks were issued to settle the liabilities.
Boeing Co has a current ratio value of 0.752, 0.779, 0.774, 0.865, and 0.840 respectively. It is clearly seen in the table that the values in 2007 and 2008 were above 0.80 which means that the company has the ability to pay outstanding debt.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Chapter 4-table 7: Do financial statements help in Financial decisions and corporate valuation


Table 7: Distribution of the company Market Value by
---------------Period (In Millions of U.S. Dollars)

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-----Bank------------ 2004-----2005-----2006-----2007-----2008
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1. Compass
-----Group PLC-------6454-----6231--------5362 -----4661------4390
2. Toronto
--Dominion Bank----16785----18335-----22780-----25977-----36635
3. Harris Corp--------1680-----1841-------2362------2313-------3106
4. Morgan Stanley---123492---139647---180342----221893----214268
5. Boeing Co---------22165-----20597----12896-----16459------5688
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Table 7 shows the distribution of the companies Market Value by period (In Millions of U.S. Dollars). It reveals that the Compass Group PLC experienced decreased market value annually as evidenced by the values US$6454, US$6231, US$5362, US$4661, and US$4390 respectively. This means that the Compass Group PLC market power is getting weak annually.
The Toronto Dominion Bank made a dramatic change in the field of stock market because the company Market Value increased annually as evidenced by the values US$16785, US$18335, US$22780, US$25977, and US$36635 respectively. This means that Toronto Dominion Bank have established good concessions among other companies.
It is also remarkable that Harris Corp improved their market value in 2008 with US$3106. This value is very high in comparison to their 2004 level which was approximately US$1680 only. This means that the bank did plenty of upgrading within the short period.
Morgan Stanley has an increasing market value in 2004 to 2007 but decreased in 2008 as evidenced by the values US$123492, US$139647, US$180342, US$221893, and US$214268 respectively. This means that Morgan Stanley’s stockholders of equity are diminishing.
Boeing Co had a consistent decreasing market value from 2004 to 2006, but it increased from 2007 to 2008 as evidenced by the values US$22165, US$20597, US$12896, US$16459, and US$5688 respectively. This means that the number of shareholders of the bank is increasing.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Chapter 4-table 6: Do financial statements help in Financial decisions and corporate valuation



Table 6: Distribution of the company Total Revenue by
Period (In Millions of U.S. Dollars)

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-------Bank---------2004----2005----2006----2007----2008
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1. Compass
Group PLC----------15178----12987----13237----13239----14750
2. Toronto
Dominion Bank----12879----15060----18006----20273----20685
3. Harris Corp------2519-----3001------3475-----4243------5311
4. Morgan Stanley--39017---46581-----70151----84120----56200
5. Boeing Co--------51400---53621-----61530----66387----60925
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Table 6 shows the distribution of the companies’ Total Revenue by period (In Millions of U.S. Dollars). The Compass Group PLC total revenues are US$15178, US$12987, US$13237, US$13239, and US$14750 respectively. It reveals that there was an increase in 2008 which means that the bank is starting to earn income.
The Toronto Dominion Bank and Harris Corp total revenues increased annually. Toronto Dominion Bank has the following values US$12879, US$15060, US$18006, US$20273, and US$20685. Harris Corp has the following values US$2519, US$3001, US$3475, US$4243, and US$5311 respectively. This means that the banks are maintaining the good image in the stock market.
On the other hand Morgan Stanley and Boeing Co had decreased total revenue in 2008 as evidenced Morgan Stanley has the following values US$39017, US$46581, US$70151, US$84120, and US$56200 while Boeing Co has the following values US$51400, US$53621, US$61530, US$66387, and US$60925 respectively. This means that these banks are losing credibility in the stock market.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Chapter 4-table 5: Do financial statements help in Financial decisions and corporate valuation

Table 5: Distribution of the company Total Liabilities by

Period (In Millions of U.S. Dollars)

Bank

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

1. Compass Group PLC

7705

8182

6421

5523

6104

2. Toronto Dominion Bank

239940

280942

300193

322259

427464

3. Harris Corp

947

1018

1480

2502

2285

4. Morgan Stanley

719128

869341

1085828

1014140

607981

5. Boeing Co

44938

48937

47055

49982

55065

Table 5 shows the distribution of the company Total Liabilities by period (In Millions of U.S. Dollars). It reveals that the Compass Group PLC have a decrease in total liabilities in 2005 to 2007, but subsequently increased in 2008 as evidenced by the values US$7705, US$8182, US$6421, US$5523, and US$6104 respectively. This means that the reputation of the bank is still in good. However, company financial risk is intensifying because of the increasing liabilities.

It is notable that Toronto Dominion Bank has increasing total liabilities as evidenced by the values US$239940, US$280942, US$300193, US$322259, and US$427464 respectively. This implies that in case of fresh investments, capitalist should be ready to take the relatively high risk considering the very high liabilities.

The total liabilities of Harris Corp in 2004 to 2007 were increasing but decreased in 2008 as evidenced by the values US$947, US$1018, US$1480, US$2502, and US$2285 respectively. This implies that Harris Corp paid their obligations in 2008.

Morgan Stanley’s total liabilities increased from 2004 to 2006 and decreased from 2007 to 2008 as evidenced by the values US$719128, US$869341, US$1085828, US$1014140, and US$607981 respectively. This implies that Morgan Stanley started to pay their liabilities in 2007.

Boeing Co’s total liabilities increased except in 2005 as evidenced by the value of US$44938, US$48937, US$47055l, US$49982, and US$55065 respectively. This means that it will have a continuous increase in total liabilities in every succeeding period.

Chapter 4-table 4: Do financial statements help in Financial decisions and corporate valuation

Table 4: Distribution of the company Total Debt by

Period (In Millions of U.S. Dollars)

Bank

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

1. Compass Group PLC

3402

3548

2545

2086

2068

2. Toronto Dominion Bank

41756

41589

45587

53479

86055

3. Harris Corp

411

406

701

1129

846

4. Morgan Stanley

141230

147065

184406

232711

183281

5. Boeing Co

12200

10727

9538

8217

7512

Table 4 presents the data on the total debt of the selected companies by period. It reveals that Compass Group PLC total debt decreased as evidenced by the values US$3402, US$3548, US$2545, US$2086, and US$2068 respectively. This means that Compass Group PLC paid their debts annually.

The total debt of Toronto Dominion Bank was increasing from 2005 to 2008 as evidenced by the values US$41756, US$41589, US$45587, US$53479, and US$86055 respectively. This means that Toronto Dominion Bank incurred annual debt.

It is also notable that the total debt of Harris Corp was increasing from 2004 to 2007 and decreased in 2008 as evidenced by the values US$411, US$406, US$701, US$1129, and US$846 respectively. This means that Harris Corp paid their debt in 2008.

The total debt of Morgan Stanley was increasing from 2004 to 2007, but decreased in 2008, as evidenced by the values US$141230, US$147065, US$184406, US$232711, and US$183281 respectively. This means that Morgan Stanley paid their debt in 2008.

Boeing Co total debt decreased from 2004 to 2008 as evidenced by the values US$12200, US$10727, US$9538, US$8217, and US$7512 respectively. This means that Boeing Co pay debt annually.

Generally, only Toronto Dominion Bank had increased total debt. On the other hand Compass Group PLC and Boeing Co had decreased total debt. The Harris Corp and Morgan Stanley had decreased total debt in 2007 to 2008.

Chapter 4-table 3: Do financial statements help in Financial decisions and corporate valuation

Table 3: Distribution of the company Total equity by

Period (In Millions of U.S. Dollars)

Bank)

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

1. Compass Group PLC

3200

2902

2973

2769

2820

2. Toronto Dominion Bank

10188

12759

15788

17213

25472

3. Harris Corp

1279

1439

1662

1904

2274

4. Morgan Stanley

28206

29182

35364

31269

50831

5. Boeing Co

11286

11059

4739

9004

-1264

Table 3 presents the data on the total equity of the selected companies by period. It reveals that in 2004 Compass Group PLC total equity was US$ 3200 Millions U.S. dollars. But, this dropped to US$2902 in the subsequent year. There was a minimal rebound in 2006 However, it again fell back to its lowest level in 2007 as evidenced by the values US$3200, US$2902, US$2973, US$2769, and US$2820 respectively. This means that Compass Group PLC earned US$ 51 millions in 2008.

The total equity of Toronto Dominion Bank was increasing from 2004 to 2008 as evidenced by the value of US$10188, US$12759, US$15788, US$17213, and US$25472 respectively. This means that Toronto Dominion Bank earned US$ 8259 millions in 2008.

It is also notable that the total equity of Harris Corp was increasing from 2004 to 2008 as evidenced by the values US$1279, US$1439, US$1662, US$1904, and US$2274 respectively. This means that Harris Corp earned US$ 370 millions in 2008.

The total equity of Morgan Stanley increased from 2004 to 2008, except for 2007, as evidenced by the values US$28206, US$29182, US$35364, US$31269, and US$50831 respectively. This means that Morgan Stanley earned US$ 19562 millions in 2008.

It also reveals that Boeing Co has high net income in 2007, but, decreased dramatically in 2008 as evidenced by the values US$11286, US$11059, US$4739, US$9004, and US$-1264 respectively. This means that Boeing Co lost US$ 10268 millions in 2008.

Generally it reveals that all of the selected banks have good equity distribution except for Boeing Co. The company therefore has very low total equity and highly deficient in 2008.