Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 11 page paper is a statistical analysis of the share price and volumes levels traded in these two major shares. The paper includes a summary of the share price over 52 weeks, scatter graphs of share price against volumes traded, frequency tables and graphs and regression analysis.

This 3 page paper looks at the pharmacy Walgreens, examining the capital structure, market value and leverage and then considering the impact of an increase in the assets. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 3 page paper considers how and why the use of international accounting standards may increase confidence of investors and add to the credibility of the accounts in the post Enron and WorldCom accounts environment. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses SAS 99, Sarbanes-Oxley and Lucent Techologies, in terms of what might be a "red flag" on Lucent's financial statements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which looks at the impact of M-M theories on corporate structure, with regard to debt and equity, and looks at some of the criticisms which have been made of the theories since their publication. Bibliography lists 6 sources

This 3-page paper focuses on the impact of information systems technology on the accounting profession. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 17 page paper listing step-by-step instructions for setting up a nonprofit corporation in New York State. The paper moves line by line through IRS Form 1023, not only because it is the federal application for tax-exempt nonprofit status, but also because at one place or another, Form 1023 requires every item that the ...

Investment portfolios will need to match the risk profile of the investor. This 3 page paper considers how the risk of an investment fund or portfolio can be measures. The use of the beta and standard deviation are explained as suitable risk measurement tools. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 10 page paper considers a case provided by the student. A project has been proposed and the paper shows the student how to calculate the average accounting rate of return and examines the problem with using this assessment tool. The use of net present value, NPV, is then discussed and a calculation is performed ...

This 6 page paper considers a case provided b the student. The first question assesses if income due under a contract annually for three years will be classified as ordinary income or a capital gain. The second question then considers how it may be classified as a capital gain and which concessions may be ...

A 4 page paper discussing forecasts for these companies 2004-2006 in terms of macroeconomic factors. Of course the macroeconomic environment plays a huge role in retailers’ success, but then so do those who establish and then implement policy and goals. Sears and Target are not entirely equal with Wal-Mart in terms of buying ...

This 5 page paper calculates the weighted average cost of capital at London Clubs International. The paper demonstrates how the cost of equity and the cost of debt can take place, with the different options all explained. The figures are then combined them to calculate the WACC. The cost of equity is calculated use the ...

This 25 page paper is a plan for setting up a skiing school in Switzerland. The paper starts by outlining the idea. The target market is assessed along with potential influences from macro factors. Financial projections of the profit, balance sheet, break even point and internal rate of return are also provided. The bibliography ...

This 25 page paper looks at how in investment portfolio should be put together The paper starts by outlines basic elements such as portfolio structures and consideration such as term, risk profile and liquidity and type of returns available. Investment theory is then considered as a means of determining what type of investments to make. ...

This 5 page paper answers two questions asked by the student; 1. why interest rates on bank deposit accounts and yields on “junk bonds” are different, and 2. the meaning of and the significance of the price earnings ratio explaining what is likely to happen to a share and its' p/e ratio if there is ...

This 5 page paper considers a suitable acquisition for Walgreen's, the US chain of pharmacies. The suggested target is Rite Aid Corp. The paper outlines why this is a good target and the way value can be created. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 8 page paper helps the student answer a case study where a company needs to cut down on the level of accounts receivable and accounts payable. The paper shows how to calculate the average collection periods and payment periods and how different measures may impact on the company performance. All calculation are shown. ...

This 8 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student. There are offers for four contracts, the student is shown how to calculate the value of the contracts and how to calculate the net present value of the contracts.

This 3 page paper considers a case provided by the student. The paper looks at how a bond rating may be given, the way the yield to maturity on a bond may be calculated and the way interest payable may be calculated. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 9 page paper looks at the use of job costing. The paper uses the example of a real company; Australian company Creative Business Outcomes. The paper starts with a brief outline to the company and the industry in which it operates. The majority of the paper looks at the way job costing can be ...

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.

A 4 page paper discussing the choice of retail inventory policy. Acme Fitness is a start-up retail company selling fitness equipment. It will have in stock at any given time a number of treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycles, weight benches and other similar equipment. The purpose here is to examine Acme’s choices ...

This 25 page paper answers a set of questions asked by the student. The first looks at Coca Cola and Vodafone and models of globalisation and internationalisation. The second question explains Charles Kindleberger's hegemonic stability theory. Also considered in the paper are issues such as the reasons behind the weak performance of the Euro, ...

This 9 page paper looks at a potential acquisition to see if this would be a good business decision. Using the example of a proposed acquisition of Disney by Comcast the paper shows how and why Disney is weak and benefits of synergy may add value to the resulting combined value.

This 6-page paper focuses on which fast food company has a competitive advantage, based on financial information; McDonald's or Wendy's. The paper examines balance sheet and shareholder equity information to answer this question. Bibliography lists 4 sources.