California Choppers

Name: California Choppers (English version)
SKU: 9B06N022

Dan Thompson

Product #:9B06N022

Supplier:Ivey

Discipline:Finance

Setting:2006

Details:Case (PDF) • 9 pages • 2007-01-31 (Rev: 2015-06-10)

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Financial analysis Growth strategy Corporate strategy Finance and investing

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Fabrication and manufacturing

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A manager at a public accounting firm was contracted to perform a second financial performance review and issue recommendations for improving the performance of California Choppers, a manufacturer of high-end motorcycles. She needed to analyze several financial indicators including liquidity, asset management, long-term debt payment ability, and profitability. Poor performance results and interpersonal difficulties between the owner and chief executive officer were making her job very difficult.

Learning Objectives

This case requires students to create a memorandum that describes the company’s liquidity, asset management, long-term debt-paying ability, and profitability, as well as gives recommendations and prepare financial exhibits. Also, it gives students the chance to comment on the performance of the chief executive officer and her relationship with the owner, who wants her fired.