Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 2.5-page paper focuses on discussion of forms of business depreciation(such as accelerated and straight-line) and describes the difference between book value and savage value. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the NASDAQ market, where it stands now and where it is headed. The types of investors who are attracted to this market are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the practice of insider lending during the nineteenth century, what it was, the purpose it served and why it had to change. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 2.5-page paper focuses on the business of financial intermediaries and their importance to the economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15-page paper attempts to explain the statement that the banker is not a middleman, but rather, someone who authorizes people, in the name of society, to innovate (Schumpeter). The paper supports this assertion by providing research that discusses the role of banking and bankers. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 5 page paper considers some cases of whistleblowers and the way in which they have brought cases and been treated. The paper argues that the new Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which gives some protection to whistleblowers is of limited value and that the real change which is required is a change in the culture ...

This 2.5 page paper discusses the benefits of process based accounting (also referred to as activity based accounting). Also included are case studies as to how this system works. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the statement that “despite its’ limitations, the principle of historical cost is still used in accounting”. The paper makes reference to the departure form historical costing with the use of revaluation and asset impairment regulations and the way in which historical cost may also be seen to support other conventions ...

This 7-page paper focuses on amortization of goodwill versus impairment testing, as reported through FASB statements 141, 142 and 144. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the influences on the preparation of annual accunts. The first part of the paper examines the use of the historical cost convention, how it is used the advantages and disadvantages of its’ use. The second part of the paper look at the role of the investor or shareholder as the ...

This 7 page paper looks at Itron Inc, what they do, their position within the industry and conducts an industry analysis on the company before considering the financial performance in comparison to other companies in the same industry. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 17 page paper considers the different ways of calculation the cost of capital. The different methods include looking at the cost of equity and the cost of debt, with consideration of how the CAPM (capital asset pricing model), can satisfy the calculations for the cost of equity. The use of the weighted average cost ...

This 9 page paper helps a student to assess a project. The paper starts out by calculating the cash flow and then looks at the NPV and how it will be impacted by different inflation rates and the impact of changing set up costs.

A 6 page paper discussing the company and its strategy, but from the perspective of mieroenvironment. The paper discusses some of the classic economical matters that Coke faces, such as the high cost of raising prices only to see that individuals roundly rejected its products; price elasticity; revenues, inputs and profit. Bibliography lists ...

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.

A 10 page paper that discusses the premise that the U.S. is in a financial bubble. What is a financial bubble? That is explained. Economists agree the economic 'recovery' has been a cycle of starts and stops, leaving experts and executives very cautious. More than 2 million jobs were lost between the early part of ...

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 ...

This 20 page paper examines the different ways of calculatingthe cost of capital for a multinational company where there are many different risk factors that can impact on costs, such as exchange rate risks. The paper considers the methods which include looking at the cost of equity and the cost of debt, with consideration ...

A 10 page paper (with no introduction or conclusion) answering 4 questions addressing considerations that international real estate investors need to make when assessing the viability of potential projects. Questions address issues such as currency risk; Value at Risk; external environments in several countries; determining the net present value (NPV) of several potential investments; ...

A 6 page paper discussing the benefits of activity-based costing, specifically as a proposed financial control measure the Bally Total Fitness. The company’s revenues plunged in a single year; this paper is a white paper furnished to a group of consultants that wants to approach Bally with its ideas for assistance. Bibliography lists ...

This 6 page paper considers why central bank independence is generally considers as advantageous for the creation of price stability by reducing inflationary pressures. The paper looks at the way that an independent bank may operate form a politically control central bank and then assess the real value of independence. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

This 4 page paper examines the financial performance of McDonalds in 2002 and compares it to 2001 as well as with the industry averages and to the performance of close competitor Wendy’s. The financial results and ratios are interpreted and trends are identified to indicate the companies areas of weakness and potential improvement. The bibliography ...

This 16 page paper is an examination of the financial performance and prospects of the Swiss healthcare company Roche Holdings. The paper starts by looking at the recent developments such as drug developments and the way sales have performed since the 2002 annual accounts. The paper then undertakes an in-depth financial analysis. The bibliography cites ...

This 3 page paper looks at the projections which have been made for the US in terms of short and long term GDP performance starting in 2003, and two year performance on inflation, interest rates, unemployment, population and labour force growth as housing provision. The paper shows how the different forecasts interact. The bibliography cites ...

This 3-page paper reviews Paul Clikeman's article "Where Auditors Fear to Tread," which was published in the August, 2003 edition of The Internal Auditor. Clikeman's assertion is that, even in this auditing atmosphere of transparency and rules, manipulation of earnings statements can still get companies in trouble. He offers solutions for auditors to get out ...