Kyle Walters asks the question: ” As an accountant, would you rather be a dentist or a surgeon?” Questions: What does Walters’ question have to do with establishing an accounting firm? Which structure of an accounting firm best fits your goals and work habits? What is scope creep? What are the three components to consider… Read more »
Posts Tagged: business plan
What a Business Model!
In 2008, a thriving company named Science Care Inc developed a 55-page national expansion plan. Read what happened! Questions: 1. What was the company’s goal? 2. What company did Science Care Inc. model? 3. How much did the company earn From 2012 through 2014? 4. If a person donates a whole body when they die,… Read more »
Alienating Customers?
Microsoft confirmed it will acquire the studio that created the hit “sandbox” game Minecraft for $2.5 billion, a move that could help bolster the company’s Xbox and mobile ambitions. Questions: 1. According to the article, how does this acquisition strengthen Microsoft’s battle with other technology driven companies? 2. Why does the video hypothesize that Microsoft… Read more »
Easy Come, Easy Go… It’s only Money (and Stock)
Facebook’s largest acquisition ever was announced this week. The company said it would pay at least $16 billion for WhatsApp, a text messaging application with 450 million users around the world who pay little or no money for it. The purchase price dwarfs the $1 billion Facebook paid for Instagram, the photo-sharing service. Questions: 1…. Read more »