Essays and Research Papers on Finance

This 4-page paper focuses on questions concerning accelerated depreciation and Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery Systems (MARCS). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on the Grameen Project (Bank) and its effectiveness in alleviating poverty. Also included is a comparison to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9-page paper focuses on accounting systems and methods practiced by Chiquita Brands International. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper answers 4 questions set by the student, looking at whether a Skype IPO should adopt a tradition or an online issue, looks at the type of investors each auction type may attract, the lessons that may be learned from the Google and the MorningStar IPO and the risks and costs associated ...

This 3-page paper discusses the current macroeconomic situation in the United States, and how monetary and fiscal policy can have an impact. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at a credit line product aimed at small businesses, which is available from an international bank, outlines the product itself and then looking at how the sales and marketing takes place. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the case study of Brant Freezer Company and its warehousing costs. Accounting discussions, strategic profit chart and recommendations are included.

This 4-page paper compares two revenue-generating methods, discusses the pros and cons, and determines which is the best. The proposals discussed are the London Congestion Charge, and California Wildfires. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the concept of Big Data, and how it is being used in by banks and other financial institutions. Also included is a discussion about fintech. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 13-page paper focuses on personal finance, goals, and tracking stocks as part of an overall personal finance plan. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 14-page paper examines the importance of account receivables in healthcare systems, and what trends are likely to impact the revenue management cycle. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on definitions of various accounting terms, as well as a demonstration on how present value operates. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses break-even analysis and how it works in a healthcare setting. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the way that the international firm Kraft uses hedging and how it is dealt with in their annual accounts, considering the relevant accounting standards and the impact of the accounting method on the results in the annual accounts. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the purpose of money, the role of the central bank in determining monetary policy, and the impact of that policy on the economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A common problem for many small and medium sized enterprises is the ability to raise capital; debt or equity. This 11 page paper looks at this problems examining how and why it occurs, with specific attention to issues such as ‘investment readiness’ and barriers as well as problems at the different stages of the ...

This 12 page paper answers a set of questions regarding investment, looking at how to construct an investment portfolio, looking at the potential outlook on the global economy in 2010 and then calculating returns on different investment, including adjusting the investment return to allow for currency exchange rate movements. All calculations are shown. The bibliography ...

This 3-page paper discusses fraudulent practices of Lincoln Savings & Loan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the financial performance of Microsoft for financial years 2008 and 2009, using ratio analysis to look at profitability, efficiency and liquidity. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper that describes four styles of parenting: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive and uninvolved, as well as the style considered to be the best. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

For as long as mankind has lived within a more communal environment, the split between a relative handful of ruling public figures and their huddled masses has been both palpable and pained; those few in charge were forever in possession of the greatest wealth compared with the general populace who typically eked out a meager ...

This 3 page paper looks at the concept of activity based costing and applies the concept to McDonalds and the process of preparing and serving a portion of chicken nuggets. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 15-page paper provides an overview of Enron and fraudulent accounting practices. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 18-page paper focuses on HSBC, headquartered in London, and how the organization changed its tactics from 2000-2012. Issues addressed include liquidity management, capital raises, interest rate risks and regulation impact. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 4-page paper offers a balance sheet for the fictitious Ray Hospital, and discusses the organization's financial position. Also included is a discussion about the cash vs. accrual basis of accounting. Bibliography lists 3 sources.