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Section A - Compulsory Question

You have been appointed as a consultant to Quinn Enterprises which is a financial advisory firm. There are multiple projects for which your services are needed. a. X-Factor Bi-Cycles

Sam Lawrence is starting up a new bicycle business. He has developed a model structure for a unique electric bicycle and is planning up on how to finance the business. You have to advise him on the following areas:

i. At least 4 Different sources of funding the business launch that he could utilize? He is not keen to consider an IPO right now since it is a small operation.
[500 words]

ii. He has been told that he should approach ESG focused investors. Explain what this category and exactly what areas are considered under E, S & G. (450 words)

b. Investor Forum
The main focus of the upcoming Business Leaders Summit is on the recent global capital market developments. You will represent Quin Enterprises and speak to them on the changing role of Finance and the Financial leadership. Prior to the event you have been asked to submit a 1-page article on the relevant developments. [500 words]

c. The senior directors of the firm are out of touch with some modern Fintech developments and you have to prepare a briefing paper on the relevance of some of the modern technologies in the Finance function.

Identify how the following technology developments are having an impact on managerial finance function?

i. Artificial Intelligence
ii. Blockchain
iii. Robotic Process Automation
iv. Cloud computing

[600 words for i, ii, iii and iv]

d. Davinci Bakers

A nationwide bakery chain has approached you for advice on getting their pricing right since currently they are finding it hard to manage their growing expenses. The following cost information is from their recent operations.

Description	Value
Number of Sandwiches sold	10,000
Total revenue	90,000 USD
Total Variable Costs	40,000 USD
Total Costs	70,000 USD
Total shares issued	500,000
Operating Profit	20,000 USD
Net Profit	12,500 USD
Dividends Pay Out ratio	70%
Total Assets	5 Mn USD
Long Term Assets	3 Mn
Total Liabilities	3 Mn USD
Current Liabilities	300,000 USD

1. Calculate the break even point of sandwiches for the bakery chain?
2. The differential amount per share between dividends per share & earnings per share?
3. Calculate the Current Ratio & the Net Profit Margin.

Attachment:- Projects.rar