Essays and Research Papers on Finance

A 6 page paper. Forensic accountants have a special set of skills, characteristics, and traits. They are part accountant and part detective. They are highly analytical. This essay identifies the top five skills forensic accountants need. The paper discusses other knowledge, skills and traits these professionals need to have to be effective. How their jobs ...

This 12 page paper considers the legal and moral duties of an auditor in Australia. They are obliged to make a qualified audit report only when they find any breach, non compliance or fraud which makes a material difference on the accounts, otherwise they need only report their findings to the company or trustees in ...

This 3 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at GAAP, what it is and its' purpose. The second section looks at the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), including what it was introduced in 2002, what it is and its' impact on the only markets. Te bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper explores changes made to the Bank Secrecy Act as a result of the Patriot Act. Problems with implementing the rules are explored. Included in this paper is an outline and a summary. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper that beings with an explanation of what this Act is about and its requirements. The writer then discusses the impact this Act has had on businesses and investors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at some of the problems that have emerged with the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, explaining the issues and placing this in the context of the acts ultimate objectives. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing bank deregulation over the years, but focusing on the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, which provides the most comprehensive array of freedoms to date by dispensing with rules against banks intermingling with other types of activities in the financial services industry, and they now can act as brokers and sell insurance. ...

This 50 page paper examines the management and public legal pillars of European Central Bank (ECB) and US Federal Reserve (The Fed) contributing to their credibility and independence in regards to decision making. The paper focuses on the public management policies used by the ECB and the US Fed in achieving credibility and independence that ...

A 10 page paper discussing the effects that new regulatory measures have had or may have on banks’ determination and implementation of strategy for the future. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act was signed into law in 1999, but it did not become official until 2004. Replacing the Glass-Steagall Act of 1934 that prevented banks from ...

Investors are impacted when a major company, such as Enron fails due to inventive, creative or manipulative accounting supported by the corporate governance environment. This 50 page paper considers if changing the regulatory environment, as attempted in the US with the introduction of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, will either prevent or give early ...

This 10 page paper considers the way that charities may need to invest for either growth or income, and how the total amount of revenue may be a better strategy. This is undertaken by a literature review of charities and their investments as well as the legal, social and practical matters that surround charity investments ...

This 10 page paper traces the development of Greece's entrance into the Single European Currency. The writer looks at the convergence criteria that the country had to meet and the way that policies were implemented to meet these criteria. The writer then considers the result, including statistical data. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

Perceptions and reactions around the world to the Asian currency crisis is contained in this 12 page paper written during March of 1998. The history of the crisis is traced to its very beginnings. The devaluation of the baht as the incident that sparked the crisis is included and the consequences of the decision is ...

A 7 page paper on Investment Banking. The writer provides some insight into precisely what Investment banking is, gives a little history of investment banking, and discussed some current investment banking issues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing whether or not McDonalds Corporation is a good investment. The company's performance history and current standing is reviewed, as are the reasons supporting McDonalds as a solid choice for investors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page analytical look at what author and economic analyst Joseph Nocera called "The Money Revolution." The writer examines rising 'interest in interest rates,' the changing financial habits of the middle class, and how the economy has affected a newfound consciousness in which average people are, for the first time in modern history, genuinely ...

An 8 page overview of [financial] derivatives; their definition, history, advantages, future outlook, and various case studies. Excellent for those studying subjects like money & capital markets. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses some historical factors in the accounting profession including invention of the double-entry method and creation of the FASB. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the history of the financial markets. Starting with Ancient Rome and the etairia the paper looks at the development of investments in shares, the emergence of stock brokers and the stock markets as well as the way bubbles have developed as a result of economic and investor influences. The ...

This 3 page paper looks at the history behind Chase National Bank, which became Chase Manhattan and is now part of JP Morgan Chase. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This sixteen page paper will help the student analyze the history as well as the performance of three major retailers over the last two years. The retailers considered are Sears, KMart, and Wal-Mart. These three retailers, while closely competitive, offer differing types of history and financial tactics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing the history and growth of Turkey's stock market over the past decade and how it has affected relations with international investors. Turkey's economy is rather typical of successfully developing markets in that it enjoys an overall upward trend but suffers from occasional setbacks as all markets do. What sets Turkey's Istanbul Stock ...

Understanding stock options: 15 pages in length. Goes into great detail in discussing the definition of stock options, history of stock options, employee stock grants and controversies in the field. Bibliography lists 8 sources. JGAstock.doc

This 10 page paper looks at interest rates on mortgages and savings. A short history of the banking industry is included in this paper that contemplates why banks charge so much for loans. High interest rates on credit cards are discussed. Charts including various interest rates are included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

7 pages. Provides a complete financial analysis as well as a brief history of the company and explanation of each ratio and summary of the findings. This is a paper that can be applied to present any company as all steps of the analysis are fully explained. Bibliography lists 5 sources.