Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 5 page paper looks at the outlook global investment given the economic conditions towards the end of 2010. The potential patents of growth and negative outcomes are considered for the paper takes a narrower approach and looks at the potential outlook for Pakistan. The bibliography cites 5 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.

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of both business rules and database normalization. The importance of the primacy of rules is clearly established. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 18 page paper is based on details provided by the student, and presents a personal financial plan, which examines the current situation, looks at short, medium and long-term goals and objectives and then identifies relevant financial strategies which may be utilized to achieve those goals, including management of income and reduction of expenses. Paper ...

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.

This 10-page paper discusses various views on entrepreneurial finance from a venture capital point of view. Bibliography lists 6 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.

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 is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the effect of tax cuts in stimulating the economy. The point is proposed that an expansionary fiscal policy is desirable. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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 3 page paper considers the potential economic, social and environmental impacts that the FIFA Football World Cup, held in South Africa, in 2010 will have on its local economy and environment. The bibliography cites 7 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.

This 11-page paper (includes a powerpoint presentation) focuses on how a fictitious hospital can implement an electronic health records system, and steps needed to a successful implementation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4-page paper provides an example of a proposal presented to the city of Anytown, TX for a recycling program. Included are budgetary and comparison discussions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the fictitious company Riordan, amending the operating budget in order to account for the changes that need to be implemented. The changes include a 4% increase on IT related expenditure, and a 2% overall decrease in the budget. The identifies changes should be made, and explains how and ...

This 10 page paper gives a good introduction to working capital. The paper explains what is meant by the term working capital and how it is managed. Three approaches to managing working capital are explained; the aggressive approach, the conservative approach and the middle of the road approach. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3-page paper offers a summary budget an explanation for a fictitious financial literacy program. The bibliography has 2 sources.

This 5-page paper examines an in-depth budget for a non-profit financial literacy program. Topics discussed include salaries and fringe expenses, OTPS, grants and donations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. This paper discusses two cases of fraud. The first is Prudential Securities charged with late trading and the second is about a manager who overstates inventory. Each case is identified as either civil or criminal. Additional information is provided for the manager at Johnson. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on answers to questions such as cash versus accrual basis of accounting, as well as how financial accounting assists with decision-making, planning and performance measurement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.