Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 8 page paper is written in 3 parts. The first part looks at budgets and budgetary controls, looking at how budget controls may be implementing, including basic control techniques. The second part of the paper looks at the way variances may occur and how they manifest, the last part of the paper looks at ...

This 4 page paper is written in two parts. The first part at what is meant by securitization, how it is defined, giving a brief history of these financial tool, before considering the role it played in the 2008 credit crunch. The second part of the paper discusses some of the criticisms for the Capital ...

This 3 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first part defines several terms; GAAP, historic cost, the difference between accrual basis and cash basis accounting and what are meant by current and non current assets and liabilities. The second part of the paper looks at three sets of accounts and considers the way ...

This 3 page paper, written in October 2005, looks at two forecasts covering a 6 – 18 month period for the consumer prices index and gross domestic product for the US and considers their similarities and differences. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 10 page paper is written in three sections. The first section considers the potential to regulate against scandals such as Enron and WorldCom from an economic perspective. The second section looks at the similarities and differences between stocks and bonds. The third section calculates the beta of Apple Inc over a three-year period and ...

This 4 page paper examines FedEx for the financial year 2006 and 2007. Written in three parts the first part looks at cash flows for the year, including revenue, profits and general cash flow. The second part of the paper considers the assets and liabilities of the company. The third part of the paper discusses ...

This 16 page paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of different business tools. Written in three parts, the benefits and potential problems associated with using balanced scorecard systems, activity based costing systems and target costing are all examined. The theory and application is discussed and examples are used to illustrate points raised. The bibliography ...

This 6 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the changes in the US economy in 2005/6 and into 2007 with the weak dollar and considers what impact this has and what opportunities it can create as well as the link between change and entrepreneurship. The second part of the ...

This 9 page paper is written in three parts. The first part of the paper defines what is meant by risk in the business environment, how it can emerge and then looks at different types of risk. The second part of the paper considers risk management in the private sector considering how investments are assessed ...

This 4 page paper is written in three parts. The first part considers what factors should be taken into account when determining the price to be paid for a bond which because of the value of $1000 in a years time. The second part looks at how a discount rate should be calculated and ...

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper examines strategy of HSBC since the year 2000, focusing on a strategy of growth and the shift from growth acquisition to organic growth, as well as its successful IT strategy. The second, and smaller section of the paper, looks at ...

This 5 page paper considers the company Xerox, its' recent performance and is written with the aim of assessing a buy recommendation of the company's shares. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

There is a great deal of empirical evidence that shows initial public offerings (IPO’s), are usually under priced. This well written 8 page paper examines why this occurs with reference to numerous studies and theories. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the Modigliani–Miller theorem and shows how it works with a mathematical example. The second part of the paper considers whether the model has been over theorised in its’ development and subsequent examinations. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 16 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers why or how why a company’s capital structure may affect a firm's market value. The second part of the paper considers the why some companies may not be suited to international growth. The writer uses the example of Marks and Spencer ...

This 4 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first part looks at the risks of speculating and considers what a bank is doing and the risk it faces if it has a long position in one currency and short position in another. The second part of the paper examines how a weak ...

PM This 8 page paper is written in 3 parts. The first part of the paper looks at risk defining, and then illustrating with examples what is meant by diversifiable risk and non diversifiable risk. The second part of the paper uses CAPM to calculate the expected return and the risk free rates in ...

This paper examines the ties between corporate spying and the accounting profession. While literature hasn't been written specifically on this topic, the paper ties these two concepts together, and offer suggestions of how companies can protect themselves from loss of information. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides five abstracts --one page each--regarding articles written about money and banking. The article abstracts each contain the main purpose of the article, a summary, the conclusion of the article and insight. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first part describes the main characteristics of management accounting. The second section is an assessment of costs comparing the cost of sourcing the parts from an external supplier and the cost of producing them internally, the example uses costs provided for bindings needed for skis. ...

Written in the style of an article this 10 page paper looks at the presence and growth of internet banking in the UK and how this benefits both the banks and the customers. It is argued that to maximize the returns and create competitive advantages the banks need to manage the supply chain and create ...

This 15 page paper examines Caterpillar. The paper is written in three parts. The first part examines the firms’ strategies, the second part looks at the firm within its competitive environment, and the last part is a financial analysis of the performance of the firm between 2006 – 2008. The bibliography cites 9 sources. ...

This 10 page paper has been written to design a marketing Champaign for a first line mortgage lender. The paper starts of by defining the marketplace available to be targeted and selecting a target segment of the market, then it goes on to outline an original marketing campaign based on the traditional values of value ...

This 3 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at a project with a value of $1,000,000 in two years and shows how the net present value can be calculated. The second part uses a scenario and figures given by the student to perform a cost benefit analysis and assess if ...

This 8 page paper considers a fictitious case where a couple which to save for the education of their child. The paper is a demonstration of how the advices should be considered and evaluated and the correct solution should be calculated with reference to the aims of the couple and their personal situation. The bibliography ...