Dave's Last Presentation to the Board of Directors Flopped Miserably

question 17

Essay

Dave's last presentation to the Board of Directors flopped miserably. He isn't sure why exactly. The information was interesting and should have been more relevant to the audience. Midway through Dave noticed people were texting, doodling, even yawning. What would you suggest to Dave to improve the introduction portion of a presentation? In other words, explain the three things that an effective speech introduction should do.

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Definitions:

Semiannual

Occurring twice a year; a term often used in finance to describe payments, interest accruals, or other events that happen every six months.

Unamortized Discount

The portion of a bond discount that has yet to be expensed in the income statement over the bond's life.

Gain

Refers to the profit earned from the sale of an asset or investment for more than its purchase cost, excluding income from the primary business activities.

Redeemed

The process of exchanging a financial security or voucher for cash, goods, or services.