This week introduces concepts of capital planning and expenditure including working capital, current assets, the capital budgeting process, capital assets that can be purchased or leased, and the two forms of leases - operating leases and capital leases. Students are asked to discuss these topics in the discussion boards by introducing a topic, summarizing an example from a website, asking a question, and providing a link to the article.

1. Week 2 Introduction Capital Planning and Expenditure
In week 2 we explore several concepts …
The major focus this week is the introduction of Capital
Planning and Expenditure theories, concepts and applications
covering the principal topics:
- working capital
- current assets
- capital budgeting process
- capital assets - purchased or lease
- two forms of leases: operating leases and capital leases
In the discussion boards you may post a response covering any
of these topics. You can introduce the topics, provide an
example, say from a website in summary form, then post a
question regarding the topic and a link to the web article.