Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of online banking. The link between online banking and customer satisfaction is explored in a literature review. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 7 page paper is a 6 slide presentation along with speaker notes. The presentation explains the preparation and use of a cash flow statement. The explanation includes an example of a cash flow statement. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the way in which ratios relating to capital structure may be used by different stakeholders and why they are useful. The use of activity ratios is then discussed, with consideration given to circumstances where activity may increase but ratios decline. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses various methods of analyzing financial reports. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper explains the purpose of an annual report and using Google’s 2010 report identifies the main section, looks at the assets and at the management attitude towards control. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 9 page paper examines WalMart, the world’s largest retailer, as a potential investment. The paper starts with an overview of the company and then undertakes a ratio analysis using the financial years 2007 – 2011, looking at profitability efficiency, liquidity and the capital structure. The last part of the paper looks at the share ...

This 5 page paper looks at a potential acquisition, considering the purchase from a financial perspective. The acquisition is considered by looking at the present value of the investment using the next three years free cash flow and the terminal value, and then assessing the market premium attached to the shares. The bibliography cites 4 ...

This 6 page paper is written as a memo explaining five financial terms; economic value added, fixed assets turnover ratio, net profit margin, sales forecast and breakeven analysis. Each is term is defined and explained individually. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8-page paper answers various questions about international accounting and new financial statement formats. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper uses figures provided by the student to demonstrate the way that the contribution margin, break even point and the operating income pr profit for a set level of production. All calculations are shown. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the difference between absorption costing and activity based costing by applying tem to a retail firm such as Pier 1 and showing how they may each be applied. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3-page paper answers questions about budgets and costing methods. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper is written in two parts answering questions set by the student. The first part of the paper looks at a firm that hedges 80% of their contracts to purchase copper. The reasons for hedging are examined and then a hedging strategy is developed to hedge for 1 million pounds of ...

This 5 page paper problemitises the threat of bankruptcy and the need for research. The problem is defined ion terms of issues, scope and scale. Those who are impacted are identified, and the need for research is addressed. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the fictitious company of Dumbelow Ltd, who are a loss making product. Four staff members have suggested strategies to help increase profits. The paper looks at each of the four options, which include shutting down the production, changing prices and changing the cost structure. Each option is assessed and ...

This 3 page paper looks at a case provided by the student. A hospital wants to acquire a new piece of equipment, they have a choice of purchasing the equipment with a loan or leasing the equipment. The paper compares and contrasts the costs of ownership and leasing in order to determine which strategy ...

This 7 page paper looks at different tools and methods that firms may use to assess risk associated capital markets to assess financial risk. The paper reviews a number of tools, including the use of the beta, maturity cap, simulation tools such as value at risk and other scenario approaches and credit ratings. The bibliography ...

This 7 page paper demonstrates the way that spreadsheets and graphs may be utilized effectively to make a business decision and support a case for investment. The way spreadsheets may be used to generate information and the benefit of showing this is graphs is demonstrated by using a fictitious example of a restaurant planning an ...

This 10 page paper looks at two Australian firm; Bramble Ltd and Toll Holdings from a financial perspective. A ratio and trend analysis is performed on both companies for financial years 2008 – 2011. The performance of the companies is examined assessment including analysis of profitability, efficiency and liquidity and the value of the annual ...

This 5 page paper looks at the pensions funds for Coca-Cola and PepsiCo for the year 2009. The paper answers three questions regarding the funds. The first question looks at the growth and the contribution levels. The second question discusses which of the pension funds may be perceived as most secure. The last section consider ...

This 3 page paper presents some basic information which may be used for more detailed pricing and costing. Three items form a well known fast food chain are presented, with estimated process and costs for the variable and fixed costs. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the definitions of US GAAP, IFRS, GAAS and IAAS and looks at the Norwalk Agreement. The paper then looks at three companies who’s annual reports are prepared under different regulatory regimes; Apple Swatch and Nikon, identifying several differences. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at the vehicles that may be used to reduce, income, capital gains and estate tax. The second part of the paper defines and explains the concepts of an open and a closed economy. Examples of both types of systems are discussed. ...

This 8-page paper provides financial information and analysis about Ally Financial, and recommendations as to whether it is good for an investor. Includes an annotated bibliography. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 20 page paper outlines and explains some concepts and models associated with commercial finance. The paper starts by looking at the nature of finance, types of financial statements and issues such as taxation and interest rates. Other issues discussed include planning and control, efficient stock markets, sources of financing, and mergers and acquisitions. ...