Paragraph Through this discussion we will discuss the various viewpoints on managerial compensation. You may draw from personal experiences, your own research, or what you have learned from the readings. Prior to participating in the discussion be certain you have: . . Read Chapters 1 in the textbook. Reviewed the course materials in the Week 1 module. Then share your perspective on the following: Managerial Compensation is a highly controversial topic in our society today. Some believe that CEO compensation is warranted while others believe that there should be a cap on the level of compensation managers can earn. After reading the section in Chapter 1 on "The Agency Problem and Control of the Corporation, please weigh in on this debate. Be sure to consider important factors such as agency problems and the concept of maximizing shareholder value. Do your views differ in reference to professional athletes? Please reference your sources. to HITIVE Week 1, Chapter 1: Introduction, Corporate Finance, The Financial Manager Finance is a link between accounting, economics, and other related fields of study. Recalling your previous course work in accounting and economics will be important to the successful completion of this course. With that in mind, please complete the "Finance Prep" assignment in the Week 1 folder in Connect to refresh your memory on these important topics. The field of finance covers a broad range of careers including financial manager financial analyst, banker, broker, insurance specialist, real estate and many more. A financial manager is a person responsible for the overall financial health of a company. The financial manager produces, interprets and analyzes financial reports for the company. They also direct investment activities and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals. A financial manager must understand the Federal Reserve System, the commercial banking system, and the interrelationships between various sectors of the economy in order to perform their function The financial manager must know how to interpret and use financial statements in assessing the firm's performance and allocating the firm's financial resources to generate the best return possible in the long run. While the accountants for the firm generally derive the financial statements, the role of the financial manager is to interpret the financial statements and to use the information for decision making within the firm. The demand for financial management skills exists in nearly all sectors of our society including small and large corporations, financial institutions, and government During this week we will consider the key decisions financial managers make, and touch on some of the considerations that must go into making those decisions. We will get an overview of business organization, the pros and cons of each type of organization, and then reflect on how financial decisions are affected by a firm's organizational structure. Finally, we will finish the week reviewing and practicing some accounting figures that inform our financial decision making Tennis Obiectives Paragraph Through this discussion we will discuss the various viewpoints on managerial compensation. You may draw from personal experiences, your own research, or what you have learned from the readings. Prior to participating in the discussion be certain you have: . . Read Chapters 1 in the textbook. Reviewed the course materials in the Week 1 module. Then share your perspective on the following: Managerial Compensation is a highly controversial topic in our society today. Some believe that CEO compensation is warranted while others believe that there should be a cap on the level of compensation managers can earn. After reading the section in Chapter 1 on "The Agency Problem and Control of the Corporation, please weigh in on this debate. Be sure to consider important factors such as agency problems and the concept of maximizing shareholder value. Do your views differ in reference to professional athletes? Please reference your sources. to HITIVE Week 1, Chapter 1: Introduction, Corporate Finance, The Financial Manager Finance is a link between accounting, economics, and other related fields of study. Recalling your previous course work in accounting and economics will be important to the successful completion of this course. With that in mind, please complete the "Finance Prep" assignment in the Week 1 folder in Connect to refresh your memory on these important topics. The field of finance covers a broad range of careers including financial manager financial analyst, banker, broker, insurance specialist, real estate and many more. A financial manager is a person responsible for the overall financial health of a company. The financial manager produces, interprets and analyzes financial reports for the company. They also direct investment activities and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals. A financial manager must understand the Federal Reserve System, the commercial banking system, and the interrelationships between various sectors of the economy in order to perform their function The financial manager must know how to interpret and use financial statements in assessing the firm's performance and allocating the firm's financial resources to generate the best return possible in the long run. While the accountants for the firm generally derive the financial statements, the role of the financial manager is to interpret the financial statements and to use the information for decision making within the firm. The demand for financial management skills exists in nearly all sectors of our society including small and large corporations, financial institutions, and government During this week we will consider the key decisions financial managers make, and touch on some of the considerations that must go into making those decisions. We will get an overview of business organization, the pros and cons of each type of organization, and then reflect on how financial decisions are affected by a firm's organizational structure. Finally, we will finish the week reviewing and practicing some accounting figures that inform our financial decision making Tennis Obiectives