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"Of the many tools available to help teens study for College Board tests,
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Educational and Productivity Solutions business., and is not involved in the
production of and does not endorse this product.

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About Texas Instruments
Educational + Productivity Solutions, a business of Texas Instruments, is
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Owners of TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus families of graphing calculators can
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The study of the properties of functions, composite functions, limits, and review of trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential equations.

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Discrete modules will give you the fundamentals and the applications
affecting

-- Bank valuation
-- Disclosure
-- Book to market value
-- Valuation models
-- Cash-flow valuation
-- GAP value drivers
-- Equity valuations
-- Enhancing valuation with credit derivatives
-- Capital adequacy issues.

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One of the best ways for teens to prepare for the exam
is to make sure they are familiar with the technology they are going to use
during the test, which means practice using the graphing calculator well
before the day of the exam.

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The tool includes sets of electronic flash cards that guide teens
through sample questions, allows for the teen to answer the question, and then
see an explanation of the correct answer.

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The
workbook is replete with real-life examples, case studies, exercises and self-
test questions.

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These easy-to-download, free StudyCards(TM) cover multiple areas of the
test with practice questions and answers that teens can review on the bus, in
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This is a hands-on tutorial designed to unravel the complexities of
valuation, and leads you through the application of specific models .

Texas Instruments Has Created a Second Line of Defense for Students Struggling with the New SAT*

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Includes complete self-test exercises, answers and full glossary of terms .

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of Valuing a Bank Under IAS/IFRS and Basel II to their offering."
A graphing calculator or scientific calculator is recommended when taking
the SAT *, since using one may be helpful to students in solving some math
questions on the test. For more
information, simply go to http://education. Connecting the
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Appendices include key equations, examples and explanations of:

-- Time value of money
-- Embedded options and applications
-- Description of bond ratings
-- Regulatory capital arbitrage
-- Financial statements

By the end , you will understand not only how bank mergers add value, how
to choose your target, the standards applicable to the preparation of
financial statements by banks, understand all of the relevant mathematical
formulae, the controversies in bank valuation, and bring you up to date with
the compatibility of regulatory capital and increasing shareholder value. The June 4th SAT* is teens' last chance to take the test before
college starts this fall -- and it's not too late to start studying.

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Modules covered in this book include the following:-

Module 1: Starting the Process of Valuing a Bank

Module 2: IAS/IFRS Disclosure for Banks

Module 3: Book to Market Value

Module 5: Cash Flow Valuation for Banks

Module 6: GAP Value Drivers

Module 7: Equity Value Application

Module 8: Enhancing Bank Value with Credit Derivatives

Module 9: Basel II and Bank Value

Appendices:

Answers to Exercises

References

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The TI StudyCards(TM)
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Financial Institutions: what are they really worth?
This complete self-study work book provides anyone involved in the
valuation of a commercial bank for acquisitions or credit analysis with the
essential tools and applications under the International Accounting Standards,
International Financial Reporting Standards and within the Basel II
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*SAT and AP are registered trademarks of College Board which was not
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The purpose is to prepare the student for calculus.

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