Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 13 page paper considers how to develop a marketing plan for a community bank. The paper begins with a market analysis and then develops an original marketing campaign using television, radio, the press and direct mail. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 4 page paper demonstrates how a flow chart can be used in accounting to trace the accounting system. Issued invoices are used as an example. The paper then shows how placing the system into a flow chart can highlight potential improvements in the system. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 4 page paper that begins by explaining what monetary policies are and how they are used to stabilize the economy. The writer then discusses what the Federal Reserve Bank is and its importance to the economy of the United States. The writer then reports the current economic state of the nation and the direction ...

This 8 page paper looks at the 2001 and 2002 annual accounts of Briggs and Stratton to make some projections for the next five years. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the changes in asset valuation that were not possible under FAS 121 alone. FAS 142 and 144 simplify determination of asset impairment, and more easily include items such as goodwill and other intangibles. Rule changes more easily account for valuation changes in intangibles and goodwill, which were more ...

A 5 page paper discussing and illustrating how close attention to financial analysis and planning can increase corporate operational efficiency and profitability. The key to arriving at the optimum mix of price and product lies in an approach to financial analysis and planning that gives the organization increased competitive advantage. Bibliography lists 5 ...

This 10 page paper examines the biopharmaceutical company LifeTec Group Ltd, parent company of Weihai Sinogen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd developer and manufacturer of the drug known as Wei Jia. The paper outlines the performance of the company and considers the investment financial and corporate governance policies. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 11 page paper considers five different stages of accounting development indifferent countries, defines them and then gives examples justifying why they are classified in that development stage. The stages are accounting development that is; a) Highly developed and complex; b) Well developed and mature; c) reasonably developed, with an individual character; d) beginning development, ...

This 4 page paper provides a brief summary of the company as well as a Q & A section regarding questions investors might ask. Financial data is provided and evaluated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which considers the different options available in long term corporate financing, with specific reference to equity and debt, and considers the constraints which are involved in the various different methods. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4-page paper descrbes Target Corp.'s financial unformation.

This 10-page paper attempts to answer the question as to why the functionality of the U.S. interest rate is not always perfect or effective. Topics discussed include functions of the interest rate (such as economic growth, control of credit and money supply and as a policy tool); definition of risk-free interest rate; saving supply ...

This 3-page paper compares to financial methods for evaluating a company's value -- the Ohlson Model and the Weighted Average Cost of capital or WACC. The paper also compares the two with each other. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 14 page paper considers how a security manager may protect a company from suffering fraud. The paper outlines different types of fraud and considers both external frauds, such as credit card fraud, as well as internal fraud, as recently suffered by VISA. The paper looks at the different threats and the tools or procedures ...

This 14 page paper examines the finial position of General Motors from the 2002 and 2001 annual accounts. The paper considers how these accounts may be used to project the future value of the company. The paper also includes other information that would be useful in any investment analysis, such as industry background and a ...

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.

This 8 page paper examines the performance of Alcoa Inc. the global integrated aluminium company. The paper looks first at the background of the company and then conducts a ratio analysis of financial years 1998 – 2002, the latest year is compared to industry averages. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper compares income, property and sales tax for the states of Georgia and Louisiana. The paper uses an example of a single person with a salary of $50,000 and property worth $125,000 to perform example calculations to illustrate the comparison. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 19 page paper considers the way in which asset impairment is accounted for. The paper looks at the introduction of SFAS 142 and SFAS 144, comparing them to the previous model and to the standards set out for international standards under IAS 36. The paper goes into detail of the requirements of the US ...

This 8 page paper tutors the student on how to answer set questions regarding balance sheet and income statement formation and calculations. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 11 page paper consider the idea that cost-based pricing procedures are only really applicable with commodities. The paper looks at this from a marketing perspective and after defining and demonstrating an example of cost pricing the paper considers the models that are then used to test for a potential market and measure the sales ...

A 4 page paper assessing why these two stocks may have performed the way they did during a specific month. Stocks in the technology sector of the economy have been uncertain in their performance since the fallout of the tech sector during summer 2000. On the other hand, “old” industries such as retailing ...

This 4-page paper examines the fictitious company of Trebor Pharmaceuticals. The paper discusses discounted cash flow and the impact of equipment upgrades on such cash flow. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper considers different aspects of risk that will help understanding of risk and reward to an interested party, such as a pension fund trustee. The paper begins with a discussion on risk and reward and the role of risk in an investment, the paper then looks at the role of Arbitrage Pricing ...

A 6 page paper providing a variety of management accounting calculations, including WACC and NPV for several projects under consideration. Part 2 of the paper discusses issues raised by the CEO wanting to place a new site in his hometown. Rough assessment returns a negative NPV, but more thorough evaluation (additional years and ...