An Application of Activity Based Costing
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This 3 page paper looks at the way activity based accounting may be used for a firm such as Autozone, The concept of activity based costing (ABC) is discussed and then the different processes and potential divers are identified and a sample calculation is provided. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEABCauto.rtf

An Assessment of Next PLC
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This 20 page paper (not including table of contents), examines the clothing retailer Next PLC. The paper begins by looking at the development of the company, its’ placement in the industry and the way that the industry may develop. The paper then conducts an in-depth financial ratio analysis of the company, explaining what each ratio is, what it means. The results are compared to a competitor; Monsoon PLC. Based on all the information a recommendation is them made to a potential investor considering investing in Next PLC. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEnext02.rtf

An Economic Explanation for the Closure of Levi Strauss Factories
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In 2003 Levi Strauss closed down the last of the North American factories. This 4 page paper explains how this decision was made and the economic basis of that decision making use of the law of diminishing marginal productivity. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TElevidm.rtf

An Evaluation of Australia's Corporation Law Reform Program
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This 9 page paper looks at the new Australian law in respect to accounting and auditing issues. The Audit Reform and Corporate Disclosure Act 2004 also known as the CLERP Act 2004 is discussed. Both sides are examined and a point by point analysis made. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA632acc.rtf

An Evaluation of the Bank of America Organization
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This 5 page paper takes a look at the Bank of America, its history, and its strategy. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA308BOA.rtf

An Evaluation Of Training And Development And Its' Impact On Staff Performance; A Case Study Of HSBC Bank
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This 82 page paper looks at the role of training and development and the impact that it can have on staff. The paper starts with an introduction and then moves to an in-depth literature review which looks at the value of training and development to staff, the way training can be delivered and the links between training, development and motivation. The background to HSBC is considered along with its strategies and the current training and development practices. The paper then simulates primary research with HSBC employees to assess the way that the training and development is impacting on them. The paper ends with a discussion and conclusion. The bibliography cites 90 sources.
Filename: TEHSBCtrian.rtf

AN EXAMINATION OF MANAGERIAL (COST) ACCOUNTING PROCESSES IN THE U.S.
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This 10-page paper examines the process of cost accounting (also known as managerial accounting) in the U.S. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTusacct.rtf

An Example in Regression Analysis
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This 5 page paper uses the monthly share price of the Ford Motor company and the new car retail sales in the United States to demonstrate how regression analysis may be conducted in order to ascertain if there is a correlation between two sets of data. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEregana.rtf

An Example of A Business Projection
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This 9 page paper shows the student how to prepare a forecast for a new venture, this included an analysis of costs, break even point and included in the paper in a month by month forecast for three years. An assessment of risks is also included. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEpcbus1.rtf

AN EXPLANATION ABOUT INTEREST RATES
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This 3-page paper explains some concepts about interest rates -- what they are, why they can differ from one institution to another, from one country to another, and over time. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTinterate.rtf

An Explanation of Activity Based Costing
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This 6 page paper explains how activity based costing (ABC) operates and how it can be seen as more accurate than other management costing accounting methods, such as absorption costing due to the increased transparency and flexibility. The paper looks at why and how it can be used as well as recognising the limitations of the system. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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An In-Depth Look At The Economy
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The economy is examined in this 12 page paper which includes a number of charts and focuses on several indicators. Variables such as the unemployment rate, the GDP, and the CPI are examined. Speculation as to the future of the U.S. economy is also explored. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Eco
Filename: Ecoword.doc

An Investigation of Office Depot Inc
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This 7 page paper looks at office Depot Inc. for a financial perspective considering its current and historical position, it then goes on to look at the information systems and finally looks at the marketing of the company including the impact of the failed merger with Staples. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEoffdep.wps

An Observational Study
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An Observational Study [ Click here to purchase this paper ] This 3 page tutorial provides an example of how an observational study might be done .This example involves a shopping mall. No Bibliography. Filename: SA040Obs.rtf
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An Overview Of Capital Budgeting
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Techniques employed in the process of capital budgeting are demonstrated in this 10 page paper.The insurance industry is used as an example of how the capital budgeting process is integral to an overall financial management plan. Industry trends are noted along with the financial problems Oxford has experienced in the 1990's. A detailed discussion on NPV and IRR is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Capbdgt.wps

An Overview of Financial Institutions
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A 12 page research paper on US and global financial institutions, with focus on banking institutions and regulatory control. Other issues addressed are capital and money markets, profitability management, banking innovation, and credit unions in the US. Bibliography list 19 sources.
Filename: Fininsti.doc

An Overview of NYSE and NASDAQ
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of each organization inclusive of their histories, members, a list of board members and more. A table of contents is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA338NAS.rtf

An Overview of the Bond Market
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This 6 page paper focuses on bonds but includes information about stock investing as well. Different types of bonds are named and some are discussed in detail. Types of investment strategies are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA545bnd.rtf

Analysing Accounts : A Case Study
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This 6 page paper examines a case study of a fictitious company supplied by the student. The writer undertakes a ratio analysis and answers questions regarding the interpretation of the ratios and meaning of the terms. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEsamco1.rtf

Analysis of Case Study for Internal Auditing
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This 3 page paper evaluates a case study that delves into the problem of falsifying bills to provide incentives for sales staff. As the auditor stumbles upon the practice, she must decided what to do about it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA343IA.rtf

Analysis of Coca-Cola Stock Prices
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This 5 page paper looks at fluctuations in price of this popular stock, primarily over the last part of the 1990s and through the start of the twenty-first century. Short term projections are provided. Information on changes within the company are noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA003Cok.rtf

Analysis of FedEx
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This 30 page paper is an in-depth examination of FedEx and its financial performance. The paper begins with an overview of the history of the company, its key resources and the way accounting takes place. The second part of the paper looks at the financial accounting and performs an in-depth financial analysis looking at the performance of FedEx between the years 2003 and 2007. The third part of the paper examines Management accounting processes that take place in the company. The last part of the paper gives an overview of the operations and draws together the conclusions from the previous sections of the paper. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEFedExAna.rtf

ANALYSIS OF FIXED COSTS AND INCLUSION
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This 3-page paper asks when it would be likely to include fixed costs in calculating the cost of goods produced, and when it wouldn't be a good idea. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTfixecost.rtf

Analysis of ING’s Competitive Strategy
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This 30 page paper is an in-depth analysis of the Canadian Bank; ING Direct. The paper starts by looking at the Canadian banking and financial services industry and the banking conditions. The potential approaches to strategy, including Porters generic strategies are discussed and the competitive strategies adopted by ING are examined in detail, including the way that he bank has been ale to differentiate itself including the banks ability to benefit from the concepts of savings and value resulting from disintermediation as well as the general model and the marketing. The bibliography cites 25 sources.
Filename: TEingcompet.rtf

Analysis of Reebok International
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5 pages in length. Brief analysis and description of Reebok International along with a detailed financial analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAriltd.wps

Analysis of the Enron Scandal
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This 6 page paper discusses the Enron scandal with regard to the actions of the company's senior management personnel; it also asks if Enron's security professionals were aware of the malfeasance, and what they could have done to bring it to the attention of the proper authorities. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVAnEnrn.rtf

Analysis of the External Environment of HSBC Bank
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This 14 page paper provides an overview of the bank's current state of affairs and history. The bank is evaluated with the use of Porter's Five Forces model as well as the use of a PEST analysis. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA301HSB.rtf

Analysis of Three Major Retailers
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This sixteen page paper will help the student analyze the history as well as the performance of three major retailers over the last two years. The retailers considered are Sears, KMart, and Wal-Mart. These three retailers, while closely competitive, offer differing types of history and financial tactics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Analyzing Financial Markets
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This 18 page report discusses the development of the new and emerging worlds of financial markets. Closer scrutiny of patterns, behaviors (both repetitive and unique), as well as developing trends must be closely examined. With the acceleration of technological change, and a growing emphasis on institutional learning and continuous product improvement, both the concepts and the policy prescriptions of traditional analysts have become less foolproof than they once were. The three primary approaches to analyzing and forecasting capital and financial markets - fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and behavior finance - are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: Bwfinan.rtf

Analyzing Lease vs. Buy Decisions
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A 3 page paper answering 4 questions addressing topics including risks, uncertainties, capital leases, capital budgeting, operating leases and circumstances in which one is preferable over another. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSacctCapBudLs.rtf

Andersen – Enron Relationship
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A 5 page paper that discusses specific aspects of the Enron crisis. The writer first provides 11 points in outline form that describe the relationship between these two companies and the impact this event had on Arthur Andersen. The second part of the paper discusses the parties who were most responsible for the crisis and justifies why these particular people shoulder the most responsibility. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGenand.rtf

ANEK Lines
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This 11 page paper is an analysis of the ferry company ANEK Lines based in Crete. The paper looks at the background and operations of the company and then performs a financial analysis for the years 2006 and 2007. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEaneklines.rtf

ANSWERS TO MEAD CASE STUDY
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This 3-page paper provides a discussion about sampling procedures used for an accounts receivables of a company. The paper discusses what went wrong with the procedure.
Filename: MTmeadcs.rtf

Antitrust Case Against Visa & Mastercard
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This 6 page paper focuses on what a lawyer defending Visa might say in light of the new complaint brought against both Visa and Mastercard in 1998. The subject of antitrust legislation is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Visamast.doc

AOL Financial Information
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5 pages in length. Describes AOL's financial status based on balance sheet as well as pertinent company ratios. Also gives a five year summary with the evolution of SGA and evolution of leverage factors. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAaolco.wps

AOL Time Warner
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This 7 page paper examines the financial position of AOL Time Warner using the 2002 annual report and ratio analysis. The paper considers the impact of the merger, the lack of positive results and also looks to other factors, such as changes in accounting practises. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEaoltmw.rtf

AOL Time Warner
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This 8 page paper considers the history of AOL, the performance of the company prior and post merger, the strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats as well as the competitive position and overall trading and strategy trends in the company. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEaoltim.rtf

AOL Time Warner Financial Analysis
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This 11 page paper is an examination of the financial performance of AOL time Warner in 2005 and 2006 comparing this media conglomerate with the Walt Disney Corporation over the same period, looking at profit, liquidity, debt utilization, asset utilization and stock performance. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEaoltim06.rtf

AOL Time Warner in a Nutshell
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This 3 page paper considers the entertainment company AOL Time Warner, looks at the company’s strategy, mission statement, financial position compared to other companies in the industry and sector and how it has performed since the merger in 1999. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEaoltw1.rtf

Apollo Group Inc.; Statistical Analysis of the Share Price Performance 2005 – 2007
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This 4 page paper examines the performance of Apollo Group Inc. stock using statistical analysis to assess whether there should be a buy, hold or sell recommendation. The analysis is based purely on the analysis of the share price and not other factors are taken into account. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEapollo1.rtf