Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part f the paper is a flow diagram illustrating the ordering and payment process within a company. The second part of the paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of the system and suggests some changes to reduce the potential weaknesses. The bibliography cites 3 ...

Ecommerce saves time and money, particularly in relationship to accounting functions. By allowing the bank to handle cash, the vendors to handle accounts payable, the stock vendor to handle the stock investment portfolio, etc., the company can be stripped down to its barest essentials . . . in support of a fully functional financial institution, ...

A 6 page paper offering several questions and rationale for them. The questions are to constitute a more involved survey of senior financial managers, a companion to a 21-item survey including questions requiring only short answers and rating on a Likert-type scale. Those questions are contained in KSacctCorpGov2.rtf, which also provides the literature ...

Properly budgeting capital expenditures and investment can result in good cash flow, which translates to company expansion. Increases in factory production or service features can increase market diversity that make a company better positioned to expand both internationally and in its current market. Subjects covered include the process, characteristics such as evaluation methods (NPV, IRR, ...

This 6 page paper considers the different types of pay structures that are available, Discuss and evaluate how alternative payment systems might suit different organizations operating in different markets. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 6 page breakeven analysis for a new charcoal starter product offered by Alma Products. Alma’s principals are not overly concerned with making a profit during the first year, but neither should the company sell the product for a low price at the outset only to raise it later. The paper recommends prices ...

A 4 page breakeven analysis for a new charcoal starter product offered by Alma Products. Alma’s principals are not overly concerned with making a profit during the first year, but neither should the company sell the product for a low price at the outset only to raise it later. The paper recommends prices ...

A 3 page paper finding the DuPont Identity for Bethesda Mining Company. Based on ROE, the value of the DuPont Identity is equal to ROE. Its value is that it demonstrates the extent to which ROE is affected by operating efficiency, asset use efficiency and financial leverage. If ROE is unsatisfactory, then ...

This 5 page paper looks at both internal and external audits, and offers solutions for common problems. Fraud is carefully examined and examples are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 11 page paper Is written n two parts. The first part examines Proctor and gamble, looking at ratios such as the Price Earnings ratio (P/E), the dividend yield and the earnings per share (EPS). The paper uses this information along with the pattern of the common share price to assess if there should ...

This 9 page paper consider how activity based accounting methods can support strategic management. The use of this type of accounting system is explored using the artefact method and a real life example. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 30 page paper examines the issue of environmental accounting. The paper looks at the approaches that may be adopted to environmental accounting, such as social accounting and the way this may indicate the underlying corporate governance models or values adopted. The direct and indirect benefits are discussed and many real life examples are used ...

This 17 page paper analyses this well-known furniture company by calculate financial ratios for profitability, liquidity, efficiency, leverage, and also uses the DuPont system. The financial position is ascertained using trend analysis, comparative analysis and benchmarking. The paper then looks at the cost of capital, showing detailed calculation of the weighted average cost of capital; ...

A 4 page paper answering 5 questions addressing topics such as what types of activities affect cash accounts; what types of activities affect operating cycle; and what types of activities change cash and operating cycles. Other questions ask for calculation of cash and operating cycles; and how factoring receivables affects effective borrowing rates. ...

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 ...