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Accounting Differences, 2006.
This paper examines the field of accounting and looks in particular at managerial and financial accounting.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 128.95
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In this article the writer discusses the two unique sub-functions within the accounting field: managerial accounting and financial accounting. The specific functions, responsibilities and duties of each function are discussed in relation to the broader field of accounting. Further consideration is given to the income statement and balance sheet and how they are related. Finally, the use of accounting principles and techniques in managerial decision-making is also discussed. The document concludes with a brief overview of accounting.
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"Accounting within the business sphere is largely divided into two separate divisions: financial and managerial accountants. The presence of financial accountants and management accountants in most large corporations today is a testament to the complexity of the global economy, the legal and governance rules an entity must operate under, and the sheer amount of information the profession must deal with on a daily basis. The importance of accounting as a basic function of business activity cannot be overstated."
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Accounting and the Enron Debacle, 2006.
This paper discusses the issue of financial management and looks at the case of Enron.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 25 sources, AU$ 243.95
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In this essay, the writer reviews the case of Enron and the financial scandal which rocked the financial management and accounting communities when the company fell. The role that accounting played in the debacle is highlighted and some suggestions for fixing accounting problems are made. Ultimately, in this article it is suggested that an accounting system is only as good as its enforcement.
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"In the wake of the Enron financial scandals in 2001 and 2002, one of the world's largest companies declared bankruptcy due to accounting irregularities and the company's accounting firm, the well-known and respected firm of Arthur Andersen, disintegrated following public debates about accountability and transparency in financial management. Ultimately, accounting practices in the U.S. received a large part of the blame for the problem arising in the first place, even with the public acknowledgement of executive corruption and corporate fraud that drove the Enron collapse. The reverberations were felt throughout the world of financial management and accountancy, as the practice and oversight of accounting became a topic of intense interest in the business community and the policy arenas where business is regulated."
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Federal Reserve, 2006.
This paper examines the open market operations of the Federal Reserve.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 42.95
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This paper discusses how the open market operations of the Federal Reserve affects money supply and interest rates. The writer notes that such operations are called open market operations because they involve the buying and selling of government debt instruments on the open market. Further, the writer points out that the purpose of such sales is to influence the size of the money supply and the levels of interest rates.
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"The Federal Reserve conducts open market operations that involve the purchase and sale of government bonds and has done so for decades. First, this raises the question of the purpose of such operations, aside from the method. Such operations are called "open market operations" because they involve the buying and selling of government debt instruments on the open market. The purpose of such sales is to influence the size of the money supply and the levels of interest rates. The reason this works is that when the Fed buys U.S. government securities, payment is by check drawn on the Fed's own account with itself. The sellers of the securities deposit these checks in their own accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank. This gives the private banks extra reserves they may use to extend additional loans to customers, and this expands the money supply and helps lower interest rates. "
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The Case of Bonanza, 2006.
This paper looks at the bankruptcy case of Bonanza.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 42.95
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In this article, the writer points out that in bankruptcy cases, the creditors have specific rights that will be honored by the courts provided that certain procedures are followed in the time frame allotted. The writer notes that creditors may share in the distribution of the bankruptcy estate or business as in the case of Bonanza creditors. Further, the writer discusses that the creditors claim against the estate will have a court assigned priority to it which if unsecured and non-wage is generally low.
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"The lower the priority the less chance that filing a claim against the debtor in the bankruptcy will return any monetary results. Additionally, the creditor may have a claim against the sale of the debtor's non-secured assets after filing the documentation necessary and being prioritized by the court. Finally, the creditor may be subjected to a discharge of the debt at the request of the company, and approved through the court."
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Interview Plan for Accounts Clerk NOC 1432, 2006.
An example of an interview plan for the position of accounts clerk, including a scoring grid and a hiring decision report.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 71.95
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This paper serves as an interview plan for the position: Accounts Clerk NOC 1432. The focus of the plan is on the interview questions covering three areas of competencies as well as three levels within each are of competency; knowledge, skills and ability. To augment the questions, this paper includes a scoring grid and hiring decision report, as well as, mock interview responses.
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"Interview questions, candidate responses and scoring grid. Interview Plan Beginning - Approximate Time - 10. 1. The human resource representative will be facilitating the interview process. The candidate will be brought from the reception area to the interview room by the assistant and provided a seat as well as a glass of water, paper and pen. 2. Once everyone is settled, the process will begin. 3. First off, the candidate will be provided with an introduction to company, and interview process, the outline of the interview as well as panel of interviewers."
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Why Transparency in Accounting Matters, 2006.
This paper explains why good accounting ethics translates into good business
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 71.95
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It is occasionally heard that good business ethics leads to good business period. Some people may dispute this old maxim for a number of reasons, but there is no question that integrity in business is an excellent way of fostering professional relationships, of building a loyal client base and of preserving a hard-earned business reputation. Suffice it to say transparency in financial and or managerial accounting is very important for all of those reasons, but it is also important because it protects other innocents for the most part who would otherwise suffer needlessly because of the dishonesty of a few. This paper points out the value in practicing good ethics in business, citing improved professional relationships, greater customer loyalty and protection of the innocent as the main reasons.
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The Time Value of Money, 2006.
A discussion regarding the concept of TVM or time value of money.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This document discusses the time value of money (TVM) concept which is a foundational concept in all financial disciplines. It further discusses the impact that TVM has on annuities and how they are valued through the rule of 72 which is also used to figure most other types of interest bearing accounts to determine rates of return. Finally, the paper examines the concept of opportunity cost because understanding the cost associated with not doing something in lieu of doing something else is important in determining which strategy to adopt.
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"The time value of money (TVM) is a foundational concept in finance. TVM impacts all forms of finance from business, to consumer, as well as government (Murphy, 2000). TVM is integrally related to interest and concepts related to interest. TVM is also referred to periodically as the discounted present value (DPV) and was first discussed as far back as the 12th century (Murphy, 2000). TVM relies on the concept that a preference for some sort of immediate returns on a given sum of money rather than merely receiving the same amount of money at some point in the future. TVM essentially states that a deposit of $1,000 accumulates an amount of interest resulting in an increase in a given period of time. "
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Cendant Shareholders, 2006.
A discussion regarding the fall of Cendant.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 85.95
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This paper discusses Cendant's failure to complete a thorough due diligence procedure during its merger with CUC in 1998. This merger resulted in severe losses for Cendant's shareholders because CUC was, shortly after the merger was completed, found to be involved in accounting and financial scandals that cost Cendant over $2 billion to settle without accepting fault or blame. The paper observes that the problem is two fold with one aspect being a management problem and the other being an ethical problem.
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" As CEO, Silverman completely failed in his fiduciary capacity to ensure that proper procedures were followed in the CUC merger. On the ethical side, Silverman's massive accumulation of wealth from 1998 to 2003 coincided with the severe decline of the company's stock price and the subsequent loss of value for its shareholders."
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EMC and Network Appliance-Working Capital, 2006.
A discussion regarding financial analysis techniques using EMC Corporation and Network Appliance as case studies.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 56.95
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This document discusses financial analysis techniques for managers. The two companies that this paper reviews are EMC Corporation and Network Appliance. This paper examines the working capital of each company, as are each company's internal functions and intermediaries used to control the auditing and oversight process. Finally, this paper discusses the importance of financial controls and the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley relative to each company.
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" EMC and Network Appliance: Working Capital EMC Working capital can be defined as current assets minus current liabilities and indicates whether a company maintains sufficient capital to fund growth and expansion or otherwise act on its strategies. In 2005 EMC was able to amass working capital in a way that the market had not allowed it to in years past. In the data storage industry, many companies, because of the increasing returns of the life of their products, the ability to amass working capital is characteristic of the industry. EMC, for 2005 exhibited the following working capital ratios: Current Ratio Current Ratio (in millions) 2004 Current assets 15422m / Current liabilities 2948 = Current ratio 5.2 (EMC, 2005) EMC lists its assets in the following manner: cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, inventories, deferred income taxes, and various amounts listed under other. "
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Activity-Based Costing, 2006.
A discussion of the costing model called activity-based costing, which emphasizes the causes behind indirect costs.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 142.95
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This paper considers the relatively new costing model called activity-based costing, developed in the 1980s and then refined through use by various organizations since. This approach is designed to focus attention on the causes behind indirect costs. The ABC system is directed largely at the issue of allocation, placing an emphasis on activities rather than traditional organizational departments as a way of isolating the causes of costs, or the factors that are most likely to cause or contribute to the accumulation of costs.
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"Activity Based Costing (ABC) was developed in the 1980s and has been refined through use by various organizations since. This approach is designed to focus attention on the causes behind indirect costs. The ABC system is directed largely at the issue of allocation, placing an emphasis on activities rather than traditional organizational departments as a way of isolating the causes of costs, or the factors that are most likely to cause or contribute to the accumulation of costs (Lewis, 1993, 12). The elements of this system can be applied to the working of a given business to help identify what may be driving costs upward. ABC can also be described as "a costing model that identifies the cost pools, or activity centers, in an organization and assigns costs to products and services (cost drivers) based on the number of events or transactions involved in the process of providing a product or..."
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The Downfall of Enron, 2006.
This paper investigates the reasons behind the downfall of Enron.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 286.95
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This essay discusses the negligent and fraudulent misrepresentations made by Enron which triggered an accounting scandal that led to its downfall. First, the paper gives some background history of the company to show that the downfall wasn't something expected. Next, the paper gives an overview of the scandal. The paper then discusses the negligent and fraudulent misrepresentations the SEC uncovered when they began their investigation. Finally, the paper discusses the fallout at Enron and the legal and its ethical lessons.
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"There have been a few high profile corporate governance and securities fraud scandals in recent years such as those of WorldCom, Tyco, and Adelphia, however none have been as widely publicized as Enron. These scandals have had a negative effect on American business as well as a detrimental effect on the investors in these businesses. Enron, especially, costs its employees and others greatly with the loss of their jobs and their retirement funds. Furthermore, they robbed them and other Americans of the trust they had for the companies that they work for and invest in. Securities fraud robs investors of their trust for corporations, as well as their money, in many cases. "Securities fraud is an act committed by an entity intended to manipulate the market through deliberate concealment, or distortion of information. The SEC..."
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A Return to Ethics, 2006.
This paper examines corporate fraud and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 42.95
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The paper discusses an accounting article that deals specifically with an ethical issue within the field. The impact of ethics within the accounting industry is discussed as is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which was passed into law in 2002 and its new reporting requirements. The paper describes how the Sarbanes-Oxley Act implements several new reporting requirements and is heavily technology dependent.
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"A recent article by Gornik-Tomaszewski and McCarthy outlines the host of accounting scandals that have plagued companies across North America and Europe for the last few years. In a "Response to Corporate Fraud in the United States and Europe: Towards a Consistent Approach to Regulation," these authors discuss the various measures that the respective authorities have undertaken in an effort to curtail further egregious examples of accounting fraud and other related criminal activity. These researchers observe that in the United States (US) the accounting industry lost, in effect, what had been its self-regulatory responsibilities and is now overseen by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board or the PCAOB. This accounting oversight board is part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and is intended to police an industry that, while not fully responsible for the series of corporate scandals, was at least duplicitous in them."
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Student Loans for College Students, 2006.
This paper argues the benefits of student loans for college students.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 42.95
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In this paper, the writer shows that the problems that weigh against students loans is greatly outdone by the positive affects of allowing an unfortunate student to attend college. The writer discusses that financial aid, in this manner, is by far the most important aspect of allowing a student to better him or herself, through a no money down student loan to pay for tuition and other costs. The writer notes that a student may be left with a large debt after college, due to failure to finish or succeed at their education. The writer concludes that in this manner, a student loan is a form of financial aid that allows poor or monetarily troubled students to gain the same education.
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Introduction
Financial Aid Benefits
Background History of Student Loans
Student Loan's Get the Underprivileged Student into School
Problems with Student Loans and Debt
Conclusion
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"This argumentative essay persuades the reader to realize how financial aid for students is a positive and supportive financial solution to attend college. In this regard, the student who is unable to afford college tuition can get a student loan, which allows them to gain the education they need for a good job. Although, the debt from loans can be burdensome after college in some cases, the ability through an education to find a job nullifies the inability to the debt accrued."
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Financial Statements, 2006.
A discussion on the many forms that can produce a viable financial statement.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 42.95
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This paper claims that according to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, financial statements can be produced in a variety of forms to serve a wide range of purposes in determining the economic viability of an organization. Firstly the paper reviews reviews the use of the balance sheet demonstrates the assets, liabilities and shareholders equity. Secondly, income statements demonstrate income and loss of the organization over a period of time. Third, cash flow statements provide information as to the historical flow of money through the organization, as well as determine if there is a sufficient monetary amount to satisfy debts in the course of business. Finally, a shareholder's equity statement is explored.
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"According the United States Securities and Exchange Commission financial statements can be produced in a variety of forms, to serve a wide range of purposes in determining the economic viability of an organization. First, a balance sheet demonstrates a company's " assets, liabilities and shareholders' equity" ("Beginners", 2004, sec. 3). These are the items that a company may have on hand that are of value, the debts of the company, and the monetary worth of the company, after debts, if it were sold ("Beginners", 2004, sec. 3). Secondly, income statements demonstrate income and loss of the organization over a period of time ("Beginners", 2004, sec. 4). Third, cash flow statements provide information as to the historical flow of money through the organization, as well as determine if there is a sufficient monetary amount to satisfy debts in the course of business ("Beginners", 2004, sec. 5). Finally, a shareholder's equity statement ..."
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Shaker Product, 2005.
A discussion on the marketing strategies for the Shaker product.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 42.95
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This paper discusses the Shaker product which is a quick, easily prepared mixture to make crepes. It is made by Koopmans, which is a Dutch company. It explains that Koopmans is considering entering the French market and as such this TOWS analysis delineates its internal and external strengths and weaknesses relative to its market opportunities and threats. Several marketing strategies are proposed as a result of this TOWS analysis.
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