Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 4 page paper considers whether or not changing the conceptual framework of the accounting environment a result in improvement in the quality of the financial accounts and help the users of those accounts make good financial decisions. The paper argues against the statement, with discussion on change for the sake of change, the ...

A 3 page paper discussing forecasting and budgeting at an apparel manufacturer. The result of the combination of an accurate forecast and a budget based on that forecast is function at optimum levels for the organization's success. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the rise of the Japanese yen against the US dollar, and steps that the central banks in the G-7 nations can take to reduce the value. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper is a synopsis of the chapter The Political Economy of Ersatz Capitalism in South East Asia in the book Pacific Asia, The Politics of Development by Yumei Zhang, looking at the development of capitalism different areas of the region. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 3-page paper examines consumer spending and economic outlooks in the United States Federal Reserve as a whole and in the Fed's Sixth District of Atlanta. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7-page paper argues that profit maxmization is more of a theoretical objective than a reality for a typical company. Bibliiography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper evaluates this 2006 book on the problem with the economy. Both sides of the issue are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper examines some accounting methods of Simon & Hobbs, discussing revenue recognition, salaries payables and expenses. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 13-page paper discusses the way in which Gap Inc. can report its CSR activities in a measureable manner. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on the purpose of a statement of cash flows (cash flow statement) and what it is. Also discussed are cash flow ratios. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a book review of this work by a well known economist. No additional sources cited.

This 4-page paper discusses management assertions in connection with Mattel, financial fraud, and Arthur Andersen.

This 5 page paper undertakes a financial analysis of Chipotle Mexican Grill 2004 – 2009, looking at profitability efficiency and liquidity, comparing the performance to the industry and looking at the performance of the stock price. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the way that the 2008/9 global financial crisis may impact on the global harmonization of international accounting standard concerning fair value accounting practices. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the argument in favor of global financial reform, looking at whether or not there should be an international response to the international problems caused by the 2008/9 recession and if measures, such as the creation of a global bank to manage and control may be a good move. The ...

This 8 page paper looks at the practice of accounting in China, consider how it has developed and changed overt time to lead to the current position where there is a an alignment with international financial reporting standards while older cultural influences can still be seen. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discuses the sociological and psychological issues involved with divorce among the elderly. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines questions posed by a student about the economic crisis and the response of the Fed in 2009. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper highlights points in this article and provides a reaction to the situation. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper looks at the way that the way two leading indicators; the US prime rate and the number of new build domestic home starts in the US, can be used to help assess the economy and potential demand for tan airline. The forecasts for these two indicators for 2009 – 2011 are ...

This 3 page paper looks at the concept of the dominant firm, what it is and how it manifests as well as applying the concepts of managerial economics to the model of the dominant firm. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 13 page paper. This essay reports and discusses what many analysts have said caused the crisis. Some present a historical overview, which provides more insight into the current situation. Federal policies and mandates were catalysts for the housing bubble and even sub-prime loans. The paper also comments on the role of ethics in ...

This 8-page paper discusses how the concept of mark-to-market valuation, also known as "fair market" valuation, might have contributed to, and could be prolonging, the current financial crisis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the performance of Toyota, how it is performing in the 2007 – 2009 period and compared the performance the automotive industry and compares the performance directly to General Motors, its' nearest competitor. The sales levels and financial performance are compared. The bibliography cites 6 sources. The bibliography cites 5 ...

This 6-page paper focuses on whether accounting professionals should be concerned that crises tends to lead to change in framework. The essay suggests that yes, there should be concern. Bibliography lists 6 sources.