Choosing an Acquisition Target
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A 2 page narrative explaining figures contained in an accompanying spreadsheet. Two companies are available for possible acquisition; the price of each is $250,000. The purpose is to assess NPV, IRR, FV, payback and discounted payback to choose which company would be the better investment. Includes 2 tables. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Choosing and Depreciating an Asset
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This 7 page paper considers how an asset for a business needs to be chosen. The example used is that of a van for a florist. The paper then considers how the asset should be acquired, either with the use of leasing or outright purchase. The paper then looks at how a purchase can be written off with different forms of deprecation, showing examples of straight line depreciation, unit production depreciation and the double declining method. The impact these will have on the net profit is also considered. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEdepriciate.rtf

Cintas Corp Financing Questions
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This 16 page paper is written in three parts. The first part examines the Cintas Corporation long term financing decisions, firm vlaue using book value, market vlaue and then loos at capital structure with consideration of Modigliani and Millar’s model. The second part fo the paper considers the use of risk assessment tools, including Black-Scholes model, Hedging, and scenario planning and ends by making an acquisition recommendation for Cintas, the recommended acquisitions Rite Aid, this is justified with an analysis and NPV calculation. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Cisco 2002 – 2006
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This 8 page paper looks at the financial performance for the years 2002 – 2006, examining the profitability, efficiency and liquidity. The paper then considers some of the companies strengths and weaknesses and the challenges it is likely to face in the coming years. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Cisco, Lucent, and AT&T
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A 16 page paper. The writer begins with a very brief introduction to each of these three companies, including revenue comparisons. The rest of the paper emphasizes stock market factors and includes reports and discussions of: quarterly share prices for two years; comparisons of p/e ratios - companies, sectors, industry and S&P 500; historical earnings per share (EPS); comparisons of Return On Assets (ROA), Return On Investment (ROI), and Return on Equity (ROE). The writer also offers a comparison of the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000. The paper ends with market outlooks. Includes 5 tables and 2 other illustrations. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: PGcislu.msw

Citibank's China Factor
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This 5 page paper acknowledges Citibank's expansion in Asia and specifically China. China's new rules allow for such expansion. The paper examines the ramifications of the bank's growth and how Citibank might do in the future. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA418Cit.rtf

Citicorp; A Financial Analysis Of The Current And Future Situation
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This 8 page paper is a financial analysis of Citicorp and its' current performance. The results are put into perspective using statistical analysis and charts as well as by comparison with the GDP of the Untied States and its own results over the last five years. The paper contains 3 graphs and the bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcitico.wps

Citigroup 2006
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A 6 page paper providing a SWOT analysis, SWOT matrix, 2 x 2 matrix and chart of Citigroup's stock performance. The paper recommends that Citi continue focusing more on international markets and less on domestic ones, particularly in light of increasing uncertainty in the domestic market. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSbankCitiSWOT.rtf

Citigroup Financing: Traveler’s IPO
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A 3 page paper discussing Citigroup’s IPO of 21 percent of the stock of Traveler’s Property Casualty less than a year after 9/11, followed by a secondary issue of stock in December 2003. The net cost of IPO was low and Citigroup was able to make a secondary offering after fine-tuning operations and governance at both Traveler’s and Citigroup. The Traveler’s stock gives investors a Citigroup company to invest in at a per-stock price less than half that of Citigroup. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSfinCitiIPO.rtf

Citigroup in China after WTO
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A 3 page paper assessing whether Citigroup exhibited adaptability in its preparations to enter China and do business there before China acceded to the WTO. The paper identifies how the company did and did not exhibit adaptability to conclude that it failed more extensively than it succeeded in being adaptable to the Chinese market. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSintlBzCitiChin.rtf

Citigroup ROE 2002 – 2004
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An 11 page paper discussing the disparity between Citigroup's growth and return on equity. Despite record levels of revenue, ROE has been falling slightly but steadily over the past three years. Analysis by the DuPont identity reveals that Citigroup's net income to revenue ratio has been falling as well, as has revenues to assets. This is seen as being a temporary situation, particularly as Citigroup travels through a self-imposed moratorium on new large acquisitions. Citigroup continues to set records in total revenues, and it is unlikely to allow itself to simply wither away. The bank likely will return to its robust growth after it has taken some time to adjust to its new, ever-larger size. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSbankCiti.rtf

Citrus Glow Case Study
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This 5 page paper examines a case study provided by the student. Citrus Glow are considering going public. The paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of making an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and considers different ways of calculating the market and share values that could be used to make the offering.
Filename: TEcitglow.rtf

Coca Cola and Pepsi ; An Investment Comparison;
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This 8 page paper looks at the financial results of these two companies ands Analysis them by way of share price, PE Ratio's dividend and the calculation of discount rates. The paper includes 3 graphs, 2 tables and two example calculations. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEcokepe.wps

Coca-Cola
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This 25 page paper examines Coca Cola Inc. The paper is written in three parts. The first part looks at the background of the company including history and current events. The second part of the paper considers the important of intellectual property, what it is and how Coca Cola protect it. The third part of the paper performs a ratio analysis comparing Coca-Cola in with PepsiCo. All calculations are shown. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TEcocacolaan.rtf

Coca-Cola 2001 – 2005
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This 5 page paper looks at the performance of Coca-Cola for the five year period between 2001 – 2005. The paper starts with a brief review of the company and then performs a ratio analysis. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcoke3.rtf

Coca-Cola and the Financial Markets;
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This 16 page paper looks at the different financial information available about one company Coca Cola. Value line information, along with sources such as the Wall Street Journal and the Annual report are used to analyses the position o Coca Cola. The last part of the paper looks at the finance market in general, and explains the meaning of various financial terms. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEcikeco.wps

Coca-Cola’s Weighted Average Cost of Capital
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A 5 page paper providing an equation for calculating Coke’s WACC, including discussion of the factors used for determining WACC. The paper also provides three methods of determining a central feature of the WACC equation, one calculated either through CAPM, DCF or bond-yield-plus-premium approaches. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSfinCokeCap.rtf

Coca-Cola; A Financial Analysis
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This 12 page paper examines the company Coca-Cola, stock symbol KO, looking at the general background and performance before undertaking an in-depth financial analysis using ratios to examine both horizontal and vertical analysis. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcokefa.rtf

Coke Regroups
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A 10 page paper discussing Coca-Cola's changing status. Coke is still the world's most recognizable brand, but its own poor choices and a general decline in cola sales have combined to bring Coke to the point that it can no longer avoid some concerted action that can stop the slide. Generally, saying that a company with positive growth and capitalization that leads its industry is in a slide could be seen only as a ridiculous and unfounded statement. The rigidity at Coke and the manner in which the company insists on remaining self-congratulatory is never a good mix. When lack of focus on customers is included as well, the "slide" statement becomes a valid one. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KScokeFinance.rtf

Columbia Sportswear Company
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This 17 page paper is an in-depth look at the Columbia Sportswear Company, a US firm selling outdoor wear, sportswear, footwear, accessories and equipment. The paper assessing the company from the 2004 annual accounts with an in-depth ratio analysis, identification of financial and strategic issues and an assessment of the opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcolumbia.rtf

Comcast And Disney; Should The Acquisition Go Ahead?
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In February 2004 Comcast made a bid for Disney. The acquisition would have added to the Comcast empire and allow them growth that their current structure could not facilities. This 5 page paper looks at he advantages and motivation for Comcast and how they may create value from acquiring Disney. The paper then considers the acquisition attempt from the perspective of Disney, the advantages and disadvantages and how, in the long term, the shareholders may, or may not gain value from this acquisition. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEcomcast.rtf

Comments on the FASB and AICPA Joint Proposal
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This 4 page paper examines the new proposal in general. The first three questions are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Commercial Banking
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A 5 page paper that discuses the history of the commercial bank in the United States. The writer identifies some of the many laws that regulate banking, the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act, mergers and the future trends in banking. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Commercial Banking
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A 11 page paper providing an overview of the commercial banking industry. The paper contains a history section, as well as a description of the evolution of banking and legislative regulation beginning in 1850. The face of banking is changing more than at any other time as banks seek to use the Internet to their best advantage. At the same time, they are seeking other originators of revenue and to date have begun to sell life insurance in significant amounts. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: KSbankCommer.wps

Commercial Banking Loan and Guarantee Facilities and Credit Risk Management
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This 6 page paper is a research project or dissertation proposal to examine the way in which loan and guarantee facilities are managed in terms of their risk. The aim of the project is to identify the best risk management practices and adjust existing models where necessary. The proposal includes the aims and objectives, a brief literary review, methodology, required resources and a short research plan. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEbankloan.rtf

COMMERCIAL BANKS, A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW, AND THE IMPACT OF BAILOUT
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This 3-page paper examines the status of commercial banks, and whether or not the government is doing the right thing in terms of the bailout. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTbankanly.rtf

Commercial Financing of Debt
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This 5 page paper looks at the role of debt financing in the growth of business. The different types and reasons for financing are give with examples to illustrate the differences. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Commercial Lending; Ghana and the UK
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This 20 page paper consider the impact, and the potential impact of commercial lending in Ghana with a comparison o the UK. The paper outlines the economic position of Ghana and the way that commercial could and is impacting on the economy. The paper looks at tits role in credit creation and how this operates I the UK. This is then used as the basis of or the argument that commercial loans may be able to satisfy a need in the Ghanaian economy and help create a developing independent economy, lessening the need for aid. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEghanacom.rtf

Committee Of Sponsoring Organizations Of The Treadway Commission
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A 5 page paper that begins by explaining what the Commission (COSO) is, when and why it was founded. The essay identifies the components in COSO's enterprise risk management system. The writer then applies COSO principles to a case study involving a hypothetical supermarket chain. Bibliography lists 6 sources. PGcoso.rtf
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Company Financials; AOL Time Warner
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This 10 page paper considers the position of this by looking at the background and fincial situation of the company compared to the industry as a whole and then calculating different capital costs, finishing with the WACC. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEaolfin.rtf

Comparative Analysis of Enron and WorldCom
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A 10 page paper providing vertical and horizontal analyses of Enron and WorldCom financial statements of 1999 and 2000, as well as several financial ratios including current ratio, debt/equity ratio and quick ratio, among others. The purpose here is to examine the balance sheets and income statements of Enron and WorldCom in 1999 and 2000 to determine what the companies could have done differently and which would have been the better investment before their respective falls. The paper concludes that despite the better apparent performance of Enron, WorldCom would have been the better investment. WorldCom was merely mismanaged; Enron set out to defraud investors. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Includes 4 tables.
Filename: KSacctEnrWorldC.rtf

Comparative Analysis of U.S. Banking Industry with Rising Interest Rates and Exchange Rate of the U.S. Dollar
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A 60 page paper discussing aspects of the state of the banking industry and examining the three leading competitors in the industry. Of all of the trends affecting today’s banking industry, consolidation and currency issues are of greatest interest here. Bank of America appears to have less interest in operating internationally than do Citigroup or JP Morgan Chase, but Bank of America actively seeks to serve large businesses. There are not many large businesses today that can survive as well as prosper without maintaining international business in some form. The purpose here is to assess how interest rate movement and forward exchange rates can be expected to affect the banking industry’s three largest competitors in the short- to mid-range future. The paper recommends that Citigroup and Bank of America bring their current assets and current liabilities closer together, and that they, as has JP Morgan Chase already, add balance sheet categories specifically for trading liabilities, including derivative payables. Includes 8 tables and 3 charts. Bibliography lists 96 sources in 79 footnotes.
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Comparing costs using NPV and IRR
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This 5 page paper answers questions form the student showing how project costs can be compared using net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR). The paper shows the student how to carry out these calculation with some examples, and how they can then be used to make a decision. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Comparing Information Technology in Two Retail Settings - Infrastructure Technologies in the Organization
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This 6 page report discusses the information systems used by two different retail outlets and how the systems compare. Distributors and wholesalers in all facets of retail have also found that using integrated systems gives an entirely new and generally more effective approach to customer marketing. The examples used in this report are both furniture and appliance stores, however one is significantly larger than the other. Both utilize Data General systems as their source for information technology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Comparing the Capital Structure of Next with Other Retail Companies
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This 8 page paper examines the capital structure of Next and compares it to Marks and Spencer and Wal-Mart, who operate as Asda in the UK. The paper looks at the debt to asset ratio, the debt to equity ratio, the impact on earnings per share and the weighted average cost of capital. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEnextms.rtf

Comparing Two Investment Projects
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This 9 page paper assesses two potential projects, calculating cash flow and a range of net present values for different discount rates. Using the data for the two potential projects the risk lines for different discount rates are plotted on a graph and compared, and the project choices assessed. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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COMPARISON BETWEEN ERICSSON AND TV GUIDE/GEMSTAR
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This paper examines two stock on the NASDAQ exchange and compares their financials. The paper also summarizes industry conditions and how well these stock are likely to perform in the future. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTerigem.rtf

Comparison of the financial markets in Saudi Arabia and South Korea
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This 20 page paper compares the stock and bond markets of Saudi Arabia and South Korea, looking at the way they operate, the structure and the trading process as well as any trading restriction, such as price constraints. The paper looks at each country and contrasts the process and changes that have been seen and considers the likely impact this has on potential investors. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TESAkorea.rtf

Competition and Australia’s Banks
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This 5 page report discusses whether or not Australia’s banks exist in a governmental and social system in which the consumer receives virtually nothing while the institutions become outrageously wealthy. Using a letter to the editor written by Geoffrey Warrener of Oyster Bay, NSW, that Australia’s banks operate in what amounts to a competition-free environment, and that they are given inappropriate advantages in the business world that assures their success serves as the basis of the report. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Competition Factors & Risk Management
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A 14 page research paper evaluating two common, but fairly new, business risk factors: sustained slow economic growth and increased (intensive) competition. These two factors affect nearly every industry in the industrialized nations today, but the focus in this paper is only on their effects on the overall retail industry in the United States. Economic growth is only briefly discussed, and only in its relationship to increased competition. The paper tells the tale of two companies, Toys R Us and Specs Music Corporation, and the consequences they face today for not having performed their risk management duties well in the past, and for not evaluating the impact of changing external factors on their company's performance. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Riskmgt.wps