Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the liquidity of PepsiCo and Coca-Cola using ratio analysis based on their 2013 annual accounts. The ability of the firms to pay their current liabilities is assessed and the writer draws conclusions on which is in the best position. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 32 page paper is a financial analysis of Qatar Navigation, owner of the Milaha brand. The paper starts with background to the firm and the way it competes. An in depth financial analysis along with all calculations is then presented looking at profitability, efficiency, liquidity, gearing and investment ratios. The bibliography cites 10 ...

This 8 page paper considers the way in which the financial industry may be regulated, considering the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, including statutory and self-regulation with a discussion concerning the underlying concepts that support different models of regulation. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

In a paper of ten pages, the author writes about how law enforcement and the economy changed after 9/11. The author of this paper compares the United States economy and law enforcement before and after the attacks. There are ten sources cited in this paper.

This 3 page paper looks at the different debt ratios for Google, The total debt, short term debt and long term debt ratios as well as the debt to equity, short term debt to equity and long term debt to equity ratios are all calculated. The level of debt in the company is discussed ...

This 3 page paper looks at two related finance issues. The first section considers why and how corporate tax rates and practices may impact strategies chosen by firms, giving examples of the way companies may develop strategies and tactics based on taxation issues. The second section looks at why it is important for potential ...

This 3 page paper examines the budgeting process which may be used for the development of a new community center. The stages and responsibilities are discussed and a budget flow chart is provided. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at consumer loans. The first part of the paper examines the true cost of loans. The second part of the paper defines and discusses adjustable rate mortgages. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the risks involved when participating in financial markets. The author of this paper discusses the role of risks and the effects of the Bernard Madoff case from the SEC on markets. There are three sources cited in this paper.

This 5-page paper discusses the importance of managerial accounting activities when it comes to a firm's decision-making capabilities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper examines Apple Inc., looking at the background to the firm and the type products it sells. The company is then assessed from a financial perspective looking at the results for the financial year 2009 to 2011, as well as the stock price movements over this time period. The paper ends by ...

This 3-page paper provides an analysis of Nike Inc.'s Form 10-K for FY ending May 31, 2011. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses differences between IFRS and FASB, as well as cash accounting vs. accrual accounting methods. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at three investment models; dividend discount model, (DDM), arbitrage pricing theory (APT) and capital asset pricing model (CAPM) discussing each in order to ass which may be best for a firm to use in determining the rate of return they should be ...

This 4 page paper looks at Southwest Airlines to assess the share value. The paper starts by looking at the firm in its environment and its strategy to assess current performance and its' potential future performance. The share price is then assessed using CAPM and the dividend discount model before making a recommendation. The ...

This 6 page paper looks at the differences in accounting for pension funds between US GAAP and IRFS. The differences are identified and discussed. The paper then assesses the pension funds of two companies; Coca Cola and PepsiCo, and the state of their pension funds, comparing and contrasting the position of the two funds and ...

This 3 page paper looks at the main section of an annual account, outlining what each section contains. The paper goes on to look specifically at Cisco, identifying the main assets and looking at the management view of the internal controls. The bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper calculates the break even point for a new brand of handwarmers at four different pricing points. The method of causation is explained, and a pricing point chosen based on the break even analysis. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the paper explains the way a net present value calculation may be used and demonstrates it using a case study provided by the client concerning a potential investment by T Mobile. The calculation is explained and a recommendation made based on that ...

This 4-page paper provides answers to questions on financial topics such as debt versus equity, NPV and systematic and unsystematic risk. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper looks at the case of Engineering Products PLC. The firm is considering a capital investment for the Steel Tube division. The paper looks at how the project may be assessed and adjusts existing projections. The first part of the paper considers what information is needed and what information in the case ...

This 3 page paper explains the Ohio Motor Vehicle Tax. The paper starts by explaining what the tax is and who pays it. The amount that is collected and how it distributed are then explored. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 3 page paper is written in two parts. The first part identifies and explains the 4 different statements which are found in audited annual accounts. The second part of the paper considers important actions that should be found in the office of a successful health organization, in the context of accounting functions. The ...

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of how fuel hedging affects airline profitability. The validity of statistical measurements are examined to firmly establish the extent to which the correlation holds. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper answers a set of questions set by the student. The first part of the paper presents a fictitious breakeven analysis, demonstrating the way that the breakeven point may be calculated with reference to fixed and variable costs, as well as a demonstration of the calculation of a margin of error. The ...