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Rohtas Kumar, MBA
OTA ID#: 104554
| Education Experience: |
BEng, Civil Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India, 1993 MBA, Management , Delhi University, 1999 CFA (Indian accrediation not US) , Finance, Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India, 1998 Fellow Program in Management (Ph.D. Program), Quantitative Methods and Information Systems, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, India, Currently doing |
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| Focus of Study: | Currently doing research in Quantitative methods and informations systems area. |
| Awards: | Director’s Merit Award (IIMB) – 2002, Directors Merit List
(IIMB) -2001 for 4th rank out of 192 students Certificate of Merit for first rank in class in Term I (2000-IIMB). Awarded Infosys Scholarship-2001-04 Received C.B.S.E. Merit Award for being amongst top 0.5% of successful candidates in X standard. |
| Publications: | * With Jagdale, S and others, “Understanding Employee Cycle Through Exit Interviews – A Case of Software Company” accepted for Publication in South Asian Journal of Management. This was earlier accepted for presentation at Mercer Research Award Asia, Singapore 2003.
* With Advani, J Y and others, “Influence of Burnout on Performance of Service Personnel – A Case of India Software Professionals” accepted for Publication in South Asian Journal of Management. This was earlier accepted for presentation at Mercer Research Award Asia, Singapore 2003. * With Jagdale, S and others, “Can Developing Countries Leverage Knowledge for Faster Economic Growth – A Case of India, Paper accepted for presentation at 2nd international Conference on Knowledge Economy and Development of Science and Technology “KEST 2004” Beijing, China * With Srinivasan, V, “Career Anchors-A Case of Indian Software Professionals” presented in IFIP WG9.4 Conference in May 2002. |
| Work Experience: | Industry
7 years * Responsible for identification of projects, preparation of feasibility report. * Technical, commercial and financial appraisal of projects for strategic participation by MMTC to strengthen trade infrastructure and supply base for trade. * The work involved extensive interaction with promoters, creditors and other stakeholders of the project, data gathering and analysis. * Appraised around fifty major/minor projects. Major projects handled are NINL, KMCL, GPDP & KPWP. * Member MMTC’s brainstorming team to design strategic plan for MMTC in the light to decanalization of its core business. ERP implementation team 1999-2000 Core Group Member * Worked on several cross-functional teams for specific assignments such as member of Jewellery Exhibition Management Team for MMTC’s first Jewellery Exhibition in New Delhi, Core Group Member of ERP implementation team, etc. * Developed computer models for project appraisal and leasing and simulation model for management decision-making. |
| Skills & Achievements: | Love to solve problems related to any aspect of management.
I was a Runner-up in the Asia-Pacific Regional Competition for Business Management Simulation, 1997 (RMG-97) held in Perth, Australia and Fifth in RMG-96 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia after winning the National Competition for Business Management Simulation (NMG) – 1997 and 1996 held in New Delhi. I was MMTC nominee in “World Leadership Conference 2000” at Australian Institute of Management Perth, Australia. |
| Career Interests: | Upon completion of my PhD I will join research or / and consutling organization. |
| Outside Interests: | Cricket and playing with kids. |
| Postings Answered: | 3443 |
| Cumulative OTA Rating: | 4.9/5 What is OTA Rating? |
- Supply Chain Management Case Study - Barilla Spa (A) Case Questions 1. Diagnose the underlying causes of the difficulties that the JITD program was created to solve. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this program? 2. What ...
- Laura wanted to build a multiple regression model based on advertising expenditures and coffee times price index. Based on the selection of all normal values she obtained the following: - Laura wanted to build a multiple regression model based on advertising expenditures and coffee times price index. Based on the selection of all normal values she obtained the following: 1) Multiple ...
- Net Present Value (NPV), IRR, and MIRR methods - In what sense is a reinvestment rate assumption embodied in the NPV, IRR, and MIRR methods? What is the assumed reinvestment rate of each method?
- h 13:7-CAdjusting Entry for Sales Tax - 7. (Adjusting Entry for Sales Tax) During the month of June, R. Attenborough Boutique had cash sales of $233,200 and credit sales of $153,700, both of which include the 6% sales tax that must be remit ...
- External capital and pro forma balance sheet - The Landis corp. had 2004 sales of $100 million. The balance sheet items that vary directly with sales and the profit margin are as follows: Cash - 5% Act/Rec - 15% Inventory - 25% Net fixed as ...
- Warrant, Convertible decisions The Howland Carpet Company has grown rapidly during the past 5 years. Recently, its commercial bank urged the company to consider increasing its permanent financing. Its bank loan under a line of credit has risen to $250,000, carrying an 8 percent interest rate. Howland has been 30 to 60 days late in paying trade creditors. Discussions with an investment banker have resulted in the decision to raise $500,000 at this time. Investment bankers have assured the firm that the following alternatives are feasible (flotation costs will be ignored): Alternative 1: Sell common stock at $8. Alternative 2: Sell convertible bonds at an 8 percent coupon, convertible into 100 shares of common stock for each $1,000 bond (that is, the conversion price is $10 per share). Alternative 3: Sell debentures at an 8 percent coupon, each $1,000 bond carrying 100 warrants to buy common stock at $10. - (See attached file for full problem description) --- The Howland Carpet Company has grown rapidly during the past 5 years. Recently, its commercial bank urged the company to consider increasing it ...
- Contribution Margin - Andre has asked you to evaluate his business, Andre's Hair Stylling. Andre has five barbers working for him. (Andre is not one of them.) Each barber is paid $9.90 per hour and works a 40-hour week and ...
- Constant-Growth Model - Here are data on two stocks, both of which have discount rates of 15 percent: Stock A Stock B Return on equity 15% 10% Earnings per share $2.00 $1.50 Dividends per share $1.00 ...
- Letsgo Travel Trailer - Letsgo Travel Trailers: A Case for Incorporating the New Model of the Organization into the Teaching of Budgeting Sally Wright, University of Massachusetts-Bos Letsgo Travel Trailers Letsgo ...
- What are earnings if the owners put up the $100? Firm's weighted-average cost of capital at various combination of debt and equity. What is the firm's optimal capital structure? If the net present value method is used, which investment(s) should the firm make? Construct a pro forma balance sheet that indicates the firm's optimal capital structure. - Firms' weight average cost of capital and other questions: 1. A firm needs $100 to start and expects: Sales $200 Expenses $185 Tax rate 33% of earnings ...
- Accounting for Franchise, Patents, and Trade Name - P12-3 (Accounting for Franchise, Patents, and Trade Name) Information concerning Haerhpin Corporation's intangible assets is as follows. 1. On January 1, 2004, Haerhpin signed an agreement to opera ...
- roe and irr - When expanding and investing in projects overseas it is essential to understand such things as return on equity (ROE) and internal rate of return. Using internet sources (you may want to start with th ...
- FIFO, weighted average, and LIFO methods 13. FIFO, weighted average, and LIFO methods are often used instead of specific identification for inventory valuation purposes. Compare these methods with the specific identification method, discussing the theoretical propriety of each method in the determination of income and asset valuation. - 13. FIFO, weighted average, and LIFO methods are often used instead of specific identification for inventory valuation purposes. Compare these methods with the specific identification method, discussi ...
- Weighted Average Cost of Capital, Cost of debt, Cost of common equity - The following tabulation gives earnings per share figures for the Foust Company during the preceding 10 years. The firm's common stock, 7.8 million shares outstanding, is now (1/1/03) selling for $6 ...
- E12-16 Leontyne Price Company: Accounting for R&D Costs E12-16 (Accounting for R&D Costs) Leontyne Price Company from time to time embarks on a research program when a special project seems to offer possibilities. In 2006 the company expends $325,000 on a research project, but by the end of 2006 it is impossible to determine whether any benefit will be derived from it. Instructions (a) What account should be charged for the $325,000, and how should it be shown in the financial statements? (b) The project is completed in 2007, and a successful patent is obtained. The R&D costs to complete the project are $110,000. The administrative and legal expenses incurred in obtaining patent number 472-1001-84 in 2007 total $16,000. The patent has an expected useful life of 5 years. Record these costs in journal entry form. Also, record patent amortization (full year) in 2007. (c) In 2008, the company successfully defends the patent in extended litigation at a cost of $47,200, thereby extending the patent life to December 31, 2015. What is the proper way to account for this cost? Also, record patent amortization (full year) in 2008. (d) Additional engineering and consulting costs incurred in 2008 required to advance the design of a product to the manufacturing stage total $60,000. These costs enhance the design of the product considerably. Discuss the proper accounting treatment for this cost. - E12-16 (Accounting for R&D Costs) Leontyne Price Company from time to time embarks on a research program when a special project seems to offer possibilities. In 2006 the company expends $325,000 on a ...
- Explaining a scenario that would cause a shift in labor supply and demand. - Using such areas as manufacturing and information technology or any related industry / areas that have had high job growth rates explain a scenario that would cause a shift in labor supply and demand. ...
- Exchange and Non-exchange transactions The distinction between exchange and nonexchange revenues is not always obvious. You are the independent auditor of various governments. You have been asked for your advice on how the following transactions should be accounted for and reported. Characteristic of each transaction is ambiguity as to whether it is an exchange or a nonexchange transaction. For each transaction indicate whether you think it is an exchange or a nonexchange transaction and make a recommendation as to how it should be accounted for (i.e., the amount and timing of revenue recognition). Justify your response. Note: The GASB has not specified the distinction between exchange and nonexchange transactions. Hence,in this problem, you should consider how you think the transaction should be accounted for; you need not be limited by current GASB standards. - 4-16 The distinction between exchange and nonexchange revenues is not always obvious. You are the independent auditor of various governments. You have been asked for your advice on how the following ...
- Depreciating Equipment - A. Sadik Industries must install $1 million of new machinery in its Texas plant. It can obtain a bank loan for 100% of the required amount. Alternately, a Texas investment banking firm which represent ...
- Capital Relationship - Explain the relationship between the cost of capital, bond rating and capital budgeting decision-making process.
- Dyer Drilling Co. - The shares of the Dyer Drilling Co. sell for $60. The firm has a P/E ratio of 15. Forty percent of earnings is paid out in dividends. What is the firm's dividend yield? Stan Pearl owns 300 share ...
