Essays and Research Papers on Finance

A 3 page paper assessing the likely course of interest rates between the end of 2004 and the end of 2005 into mid-2006. A company plans a business expansion for which it will need to borrow money, and it wants to originate its loan at the optimum time. The paper examines current economic ...

A 6 page paper using the annual report of UCLA Healthcare to judge whether this is a good place to work. Judging only from what can be surmised from the annual report, UCLA Healthcare appears to be a very good place to work. Certainly it is financially stable, and it also enjoys a ...

A 3 page paper discussing the effect that actions of the Federal Reserve Board has on businesses’ financial performance. The effect is linked to the business cycle and the economy’s current position within it so that businesses can expect more positive results during times that interest rates are rising. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

This 3 page paper discusses the ethical dilemma of being a mortgage loan officer. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper weighing the benefits of Citigroup and Bank of America as the choice for a company planning international expansion in upcoming months. There are other banks that could serve the company's needs, but Citigroup is the recommended choice. Operating in over 100 countries, it likely already operates in any country ...

A 4 page paper choosing a business form (LLC) for a new company and assessing the liability positions of senior managers at HealthSouth and RiteAid, two businesses operating a corporate form that could not protect senior management from charges of various types of fraud. HealthSouth's Richard Scrushy was the first to be tried under ...

This 6 page paper examines the terms cost and benefit in the business context defining what they mean, how they may be interpreted and applied in consideration of creating profit. The paper looks at different ways of accounting or measuring cost and different types of benefit. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

An 8 page paper providing a chart of accounts; sample income statement and balance sheet; sample general ledger entries; and an income statement and balance sheet with fictitious numbers for the new business. The business is a single-location gym and fitness center. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The business environment has changed substantially in recent times. It has been suggested that these changes should lead to a reappraisal of ‘traditional’ management accounting practices such as product costing, budgeting, variance analysis, and performance measurement. This 20 page paper considers the reasons why traditional management accounting practices may no longer appropriate, looks at some ...

A 14 page paper discussing how in 2006, Southwest still has not experienced a losing quarter and still has not laid off an employee. How much longer it can make this claim becomes less certain with each passing quarter, as bankruptcy-protected airlines gain steep concessions from trustees, suppliers and employees while Southwest continues with ...

A 12 page paper in two sections. The first discusses how National Bureau of Economic Research determines the presence of recession and dates when it begins and ends. The second section discusses the structure and function of the Federal Reserve, focusing on the action of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) that meets ...

This 10 page paper looks at the way in which economic can influence modern day businesses. The paper looks at the way that economics can be used by a business, to assess the environment and to make decisions. The paper summarizes concepts such as opportunity cost, the time cost of money and looks at the ...

This 20 page paper is an examination of the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) system of inventory control. This system seeks to optimize the use of resources by deterring the most appropriate levels of stock ordering to minimise holding and order costs. The paper considers why this is a good system of stock control, how it ...

A 10 page paper assessing components that should be a part of a company's cost accounting system for a new online business unit. The system will need to address several financial and nonfinancial performance measures including sales; total revenues; selling and general administrative expenses; IT expenses and rate of use; and shipping costs. ...

This 8 page paper looks at three different issues concerning financial management. The first part of the paper considers the similarities in financial accounting between domestic and multinational companies. The second part of the paper considers the differences in financial management between these two company types and the last part of the part examined ...

Auditors and the audit function have been under the spotlight since the recent financial failures such as Enron. This 10 page paper considers whether or not the criticism of the auditors and the audit function been justified in relation to the above mentioned collapses. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 8 page paper presents a sales budget, production budget, cash budget, profit and loss account, draft balance sheet and break even analysis for a projected new business. All calculations are shown. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 3 page paper starts by considering the potential risks faced by a business where the only source of funding is a relative. The paper then looks at other options for funding; the use of venture capital and the use of debt. The risks associated with both are discussed. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the financial results of a fictional company, emphasizing its marketing expenditures relative to total revenues. No sources listed.

This 13 page paper is written in three parts. The first part looks at what is meant by accounting discussing different types of accounting and why is undertaken. The second part of the paper looks at the way accounting is able to impact on a business. The last part of the paper examines the way ...

This 22 page paper looks at different aspects of risk measurement and management by banks. The paper starts by looking at the duration model, the gap or re-pricing model and the maturity model. The second part of the paper considers how and why liquidity is so important for banks. The last part of the paper ...

A 2 page paper calculating and presenting a contribution margin and determining breakeven point for Wal-Mart in 2002 and 2003. Values used for fixed and variable costs essentially are fictitious, but not entirely so as they are reported values for revenues, cost of goods sold and SG&A expenses used for sales, variable costs and ...

This 19 page paper consider the use of derivatives such as futures and option used as hedging to reduce exposure to risk in the airline industry. The paper considers the way they are used and undertakes primary research to ascertain if there is any link between the use of derivatives, the level of profit, the ...

A 5 page paper discussing McDonald's approach to currency risk management for its international operations. McDonald's finances in local currencies, hedges some cash flows and purchases supplies in local currency. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper examines how and why computerization of the loan management process is superior to the former manual systems. The paper includes consideration of the application and ongoing maintenance processes. The bibliography cites 8 sources.