Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 4 page paper looks at the different ways that costs may be accounted for and the way that the allocation of uncontrollable overheads may impact on the results of different divisions or departments. The paper presents a fictitious example and discusses the issues with the different approaches. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the benefits that Activity based costing can bring to a firm. The concept and process of activity based accounting and the benefits it can create as well as some of the potential difficulties of using this system. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 3 page observation of the many changes that are being made world wide. This paper emphasizes the importance of e-commerce and contends that we are heading towards a world where money as we know it will be obsolete. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the following statement; “Many businesses around the world still fail because their capital investment decisions are based upon a calculation on the back of an envelope and do not take any of the correct factors into account. Even larger businesses often get this wrong”. The paper considers the way ...

A 14 page paper. The essay traces the evolution of the banking system in the United States to demonstrate the different systems that were tried. The first central bank was established in 1791, free banking was the model between 1837 to 1862 and the Federal Reserve was established in 1913. The writer then comments ...

This 3 page paper looks at the salaries and other benefits received by National Basketball Association and National Football League players, including the dollar amount, caps and minimums, contract periods and other benefits. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the Initial Public Offering of common stock of EnerNOC, an energy company. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the continued relevance of the audit and auditor for stakeholders in today's business environment. Perhaps the greatest value of the auditor is as the entity insisting on uniformity over time. This position also keeps the auditor in the position of "watchdog" rather than "bloodhound." Auditors may or ...

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers the performance of Qantas between 2001 and 2005 looking at profitability, efficiency and liquidity. The second part of the paper considers a takeover bid and looks at the way the price for the shares may have been determined. The bibliography cites ...

This 3 page paper answers 3 questions concerning investments. The first looks at how a portfolio using fixed interest rate tools could be complied to avoid interest rate fluctuations. The second part of the paper discusses whether zero coupon bonds is a good way of immunising a portfolio and the last part of the ...

The merger between Boots Co. and Alliance UniChem which formed Alliance Boots has been generally seen as a successful merger. This 5 page paper looks at why this was a significant merger the attractions, risks and hurdles faced, the way the risk were mitigated and the outcome of the merger. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

A 6 page paper discussing cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, its uses and limitations. The bottom line on CVP analysis is that it may or may not provide a full and accurate picture of reality on the shop floor. At the very least, however, it does provide an indication of the costs associated with an ...

A 4 page paper. Taxation reduces cash regardless of when it is paid, but the organization has the ability to minimize the total amount due, thereby retaining additional earnings that can be reinvested in the business or distributed to shareholders. The ability to alter tax bills legitimately rests in capital structure. Bibliography ...

This 3 page paper looks at three tools that many be used by a manager when assessing an investment, The paper look at the use of the payback period, net present value and internal rate of return. The paper explains how each tool can be used, why it is used and some of the advantages ...

This 3 page paper undertakes an environmental audit of Abitibi Consolidated, the Canadian paper manufacturer. The paper assesses and quantified the different types of demand for resources and outputs. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 4 page paper uses a PEST analysis that looks at the political, economic social and technological influences that may need to be considered when looking at centralizing a trade finance department of a bank which currently has ten offices. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper explains and demonstrates the use of net present value and internal rate of return as discounted cash flow methods of assessing investments. The writer then considers which method is superior. The paper includes example calculations. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

The 12 page paper answers two questions. The looks at the different types of risk; undiversifiable and diversifiable risk, the role of beta within CAPM (capital asset pricing model), its limitations and the way it may be used. The second part of the paper looks at the time value of money, why discounting models are ...

This 3 page paper answers two questions set by the student. The first looks at the way equivalent interest rates from factoring fees. The second part of the paper looks at how interest rates can be calculation a loan where it is paid off after 12 months and compares the rate when it is paid ...

Apple and Sony; A Comparison of Cash Flow and Major This 3 page paper compares the cash flow for Apple and Sony during the three years 2006 – 2008, and then considers some of the main variable costs and assesses their impact on the results and the profit margin. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the growth strategy adopted by HSBC in China. The paper looks at the external influences on the bank using of a PEST analysis, and then considers the internal competencies and resources of the bank. In the context of the internal and external environment the existing growth strategy for China is ...

This 4 page paper examines the functions of The Federal Reserve which include the control of monetary policy, supervision of the banks, maintenance of a stable financial system and the financial services to depository institutions. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the budgeting process. Behavioral aspects are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper reports the education and certification needed to be a CPA, the different specialties, the different areas career paths in terms of type of organization one might work for, and average salaries at different levels in the field. The writer also comments on the disparity between average salaries for men and ...

This 16 page paper is an examination of General Motors (GM) and Ford and their current and past capital budgeting. The paper looks at the cost of capital, the return on assets and equity and the potential and past net present values of the company. The bibliography cites 8 sources.