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The Enron Scandal, 2002.
A paper which discusses whether current database technologies could have helped prevent the Enron scandal.
720 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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The collapse of Enron, which represents the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, led to thousands of employees losing their life savings in 401(k) plans tied to the company's stock. Arthur Andersen, Enron's auditing firm, has been indicted for obstruction of justice for allegedly shredding thousands of Enron documents. This paper explores to what extent a business disaster could have been averted by using modern database technology such as knowledge management tools or data warehousing applications to create a safer working environment.
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"But what could have prevented so many individuals from losing their life savings? Is there any database application that could have prevented that? Probably not from a user perspective but certainly for an auditing perspective. Data mining allows for the extraction of particular information based on defined goals. Once the attributes are created, the user can extract hidden predictive information from large databases. In the case of Enron's auditing practices, perhaps a data-mining tool would have been able to unearth hidden information. Remember, data mining is data-driven, not user or verification-driven. A user formats a theory about a possible relation in the database and converts this hypothesis into a query."
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Long Term Capital Management, 2002.
An analysis of the effects of the near collapse of Long Term Capital Management (LTCM) in the banking and investment world.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper provides an analysis of the conditions and events that led to the near collapse of Long Term Capital Management (LTCM) in September 1998. The author discusses the mistakes made that ultimately led to this downfall and outlines lessons to be learned by the hedge fund industry.
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"Three years before energy industry giant Enron Corp. sought protection from creditors and came under the harsh light of scrutiny for the complex web of off-balance sheet deals that masked the firm?s huge debt, a very similar scenario unraveled among some of Wall Street?s most celebrated financial players. But while Enron unsuccessfully sought eleventh-hour aid from the power brokers it has bankrolled in Washington D.C., a ?who?s who? of global financial institutions stepped up to bail out hedge fund Long Term Capital Management (LTCM) in September 1998. Not coincidentally, the bankers arguably had more to lose from the impending collapse of LTCM than they faced in the more recent debacle."
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Relative Value Units and Accounting, 2002.
This paper discusses relative value units (RVU), accounting, how values are assigned to various procedures, whether values stay the same when costs rise and what initiates the change in the RVU.
2,655 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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The following paper discusses how values are assigned to various procedures and how values stay the same when costs rise as well as what initiates the change in the relative value units.
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"One of the first questions about Relative Value Units in accounting is what is it? Larry Shackelford says, "The use of a resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS) allows procedures and costs to be indexed on a common or relative basis, using relative value units (RVUs) linked to the amount of resources consumed" (67). Accounting is easier using relative value units in discussing productivity with physicians or other providers than using fee schedules. The advantage of using resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS) is that it has a convenient format for comparing specialties within groups and with physician groups.Often those in accounting find it difficult to compare physician and mid-level providers services. Larry Shackelford says, "These difficulties may include developing a reporting format that compares physicians with other physicians in the same specialty within the group or with similar physicians externally. These reporting comparisons can be further complicated when comparing physicians across different specialties or within a multi-specialty group."
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The American Tax System, 2002.
A comparative essay which compares the American tax system with those of four other countries.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 10 sources, $ 55.95
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A comparison of the tax systems of four different countries to the American tax system - South Africa, Mexico, Hong Kong, and New Zealand. The paper explains the American tax system and then analyzes the systems of these other four countries. It concludes with an overview of the country which is seems to the fairest to both individuals and corporations.
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"Hong Kong has a Schedular system of taxation. 0;The tax burden is light and the system is simple; (Taxation in Hong Kong) In this system the only types of income that are taxable are: salaries, profits, and property tax. This system of taxation differs from that of the United States in that 1. The system is simple and easy to understand. 2.Personal income tax rates are among the lowest in the world with a cap of 15%. 3. Corporations are only taxed at a flat rate of 16.5% and capitals gains and dividends received by another Hong Kong corporation are not taxed. 4. It does not have a worldwide tax on income."
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Inventory Management, 2002.
A study into what makes for successful inventory management in a business.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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The paper defines inventory as all goods and materials used in production and distribution including raw materials, component parts, sub-assemblies, finished goods, and the various products and supplies required in the production and distribution process. The author of the paper shows that Inventory can be a liability as well as an asset: excessive, finished (goods) inventory requires larger warehouses and that many times this is the first indication of bad decisions in the production and process stages. The paper shows that improving product-availability and reducing overall working capital investments, without jeopardizing the company performance is a tightrope that most inventory managers have to walk. The paper uses Toyota car manufacturers as an example of successful inventory management.
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"Inventory personnel have to constantly track market conditions and price trends. Software has to be designed to input these trends to determine the inventory requirements and the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) (Business Open Learning Archive, online). The inventory manager has also to be in constant contact with the production and the sales department, in order to ensure that stock outs at the sales end do not occur as a result of material shortage at the production end. Computerized systems have helped simplify the purchasing system and have help improve the efficiency of data recording."
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Phillips Medical Services, 2002.
This paper discusses Philips Medical Systems Company's recent acquisitions with the aim of examining how they will become the world's premier provider of healthcare solutions.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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The following paper deals with recent merger activity in Philips Medical Systems Company and its result. This paper also takes a look at the company's competitors and the market situation including growth strategies. The writer provides a SWOT analysis for factors affecting future success.
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"It is predicted that device start-ups will be fewer and riskier. Both the FDA and physicians are demanding trials that prove clinical efficacy, raising the cost and therefore the risk of starting new companies. That means these firms will have to target larger markets, which by their very nature will require a change in medical practice and thus also a more expensive selling effort - this is good news for established companies like Philips, who have an edge in the market by their established presence and size.Merrill Lynch is currently rating Philips stock as a strong 'buy', indicating that it has a good position, strategy including impending cost cuts and profitability driven by its medical business, which is strong and has good indications of future growth given the factors above stated."
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Financial Analysis of Budd Canada, Inc., 2002.
The following paper discusses the financial analysis of Budd Canada, Inc examining the profitability, leverage and liability of the company.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This is a financial report on Budd Canada, Inc, a company in the business of supplying automotive components, specializing in the production of bumpers, chassis components and light truck frames. It is the writer's recommendation that a banking institution does not consider Budd to be a viable investment risk at this time as it has had a ten year history of increasing sales coupled with even greater decreasing profits. This paper shows how the company's position in the market is precarious.
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?This general industry trends also touched Budd Canada. The Corporation reported a $94.2 million dollar net loss as of September 30, 2001. Budd had mixed results this year due to the need to ramp-up production on its new state-of-the-art system in order to meet customer demand. Typically, the introduction of new equipment produces a negative financial effect initially. The 2001 losses were anticipated however early losses were greater than anticipated and a new management team was put into place. Traditional product lines declined, as order shifted to newer product lines. The Budd Company is substantially dependent upon two major customers. These two customers account for 99% of sales and 99% of the accounts receivable balance.?
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The Effects of Changing from FIFO to LIFO on the Stock Market, 2002.
This research paper examines why investors react to earning surprises by either buying or selling their stock.
6,840 words (approx. 27.4 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 155.95
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This paper examines the phenomenon of earning surprises by examining ex-post facto and the balance sheets of several companies. In addition the way in which stock prices change, directly correlating to the change in FIFO to LIFO, is also be explored.
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"Most investors assume that it is always the goal of a company to the greatest net income possible. They connect net income directly with profitability. What they do not understand is that there are times when it may be advantages for management to show a smaller net income. In an economic period which is marked by high inflation and rising prices the company can show considerable tax advantages by using the LIFO (Last In, First Out) method of inventory valuation. Using this accounting method, the company values the inventory at the prices, which reflect a higher cost to produce them. In a market of steadily rising prices this will make them show smaller net gains and therefore save on their taxes. In this way smaller net earnings will actually amount in greater profit due to the tax savings which will show up immediately in greater immediate cash flow. Some companies use this method when they wish to temporarily increase their leverage position to borrow capital for business expansions."
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Electronic Filing of Taxes, 2002.
A look at how the internet is being used to prepare and file tax returns.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper analyzes and examines the various issues involved with the electronic filing of taxes. It discusses updated statistics regarding how many taxpayers e-file each year and provides a breakdown of the types of taxpayers who file. The process to safeguard information sent via e-filing is examined and the Internal Revenue Service's mission regarding e-filing is outlined. Requirements to e-file a return for various taxpayers and tax preparers are summarized and a detailed description of the various ways to e-file and the software used are explained. This paper concludes with recommendations for improving e-filing..
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"The problem with security over the Internet in relation to the e-filing of tax returns is that taxpayers could suffer not only a loss of privacy but also financial losses if their data were used for crimes such as identity theft. In 1996, the agency had to scrap ambitious plans for an over-the-Internet filing system known as Cyberfile, in part because of security concerns. A recent report by the General Accounting Office indicated that investigators were able to access a key electronic filing system using a common hand-held computer."
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Accounting and Tax Software, 2002.
A study of the various accounting and tax software programs available on the market with reviews of their functions.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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A paper on accounting and tax software. The author examines the various programs available and states the functions available with each of them. He notes that although the accounting functions are good what really make these products exciting are the business management tools for creating customized reports and financial statements.
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"Peachtree Complete offers all the standard accounting functions. It also includes a powerful job-costing function that lets you analyze job costs and track current job estimates. In addition, Peachtree offers tracking capabilities to keep tabs on back orders and partial shipments. This program can also alert you when inventory gets low or you're going over budget. The Administration section lets you manage tasks such as creating job descriptions and tracking sales reps and handling contact management. Peachtree has numerous easy-to-modify reports that let you analyze data and includes a form designer so you can create your own forms (Cavanah 1997)."
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The Bank of Montreal, 2001.
The following paper examines the key strengths and weaknesses of The Bank of Montreal with regards to the banking industry.
7,260 words (approx. 29.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 161.95
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This paper explores the ability of The Bank of Montreal to foresee and make provisions for risk. It also examines how in limiting its risks, the bank also limits its potential for growth. This essay examines how overall the bank retains a strong leverage position and is a leader in the banking industry.
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?The key to successful banking lies in the ability of balance many activities at the same time. They bank must maintain a healthy growth rate, while at the same time analyzing the risks that the institution faces and taking action to minimize those risks. At the same time the institution must maintain enough cash on hand to meet obligations. There are several types of risks, which a banking institution faces. We will look at several factors to determine the fiscal health of the Bank of Montreal. We will look at how the amount of liquidity that they have available to meet any reasonable demands which might have to meet, how they manage to minimize Interest Rate Risk (also known as Market Risk), Credit Risk, how they control cost sin an effort to maximize profits and they manage their capital so that they have sufficient funds to remain solvent.?
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The Royal Bank of Canada, 2002.
The following paper looks at how the Royal Bank of Canada manages to minimize Interest Rate Risk (also known as Market Risk), Credit Risk, and how they manage their capital so that they have sufficient funds to remain solvent.
2,785 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper explores the key to successful banking which, according to the author, lies in the ability to balance a healthy growth rate, while at the same time analyzing the risks that your institution faces and taking action to minimize those risks.
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?Risk comes from the uncertainty of future events. Effective risk management involves the understanding of the risks associated with the various areas of the business and the associated operating environment. Investments are primarily exposed to foreign currency, interest rate volatility and credit risk. The Royal Bank of Canada has set formal policies and procedures that establish an asset mix among equity, fixed income and real estate investments; require diversification of investments within categories; and set limits on the size of exposure to individual investments and counter parties. In addition derivative financial instruments are used, where appropriate, to assist in the management of these risks.?
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The Costs Structures of a Firm, 2001.
This paper takes a look at the economics of running a company.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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An examination of the financial side of running a business. Includes graphs and tables. Topics discussed are short run costs, long run costs, monopoly and oligopoly.
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"In economics, the short run is defined as a time period in which a company?s inputs are fixed. The short run costs of a firm are the cost functions that are prevailing in the production of a firm?s goods in the short run. In the short run, the obligations of the firm per time period for all fixed inputs are called ?total fixed costs?. These includes the interest payments on the capital borrowed for the purpose of business, property taxes, leasing expenses etc. on the other hand, the total obligations for variable inputs over a period of time are the ?total variable costs? of the firm. The variable inputs include those inputs that can be very easily changed and on a short notice. The variable costs of a firm usually includes the payments for the purchase of raw materials, labor costs etc. within a certain limit a firm can easily increase or decrease its output by varying the consumption of variable input. This gives rise to the Total Fixed Cost (TFC), Total Variable Cost (TVC) and Total Cost (TC) functions of the firm."
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Development and Structure of the Korean Banking System, 2001.
Looks at the development of Korean banking systems, and compares it banking systems of other countries.
3,105 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 11 sources, $ 90.95
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This paper discusses the development and structure of the Korean Banking system, provides a contrast with the banking system in the United States, and then uses this research to discuss the difficulties leading up to and since the Korean monetary crisis.
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"Like their counterparts in countries having more advanced economies, Korean banks have gone through a process of deregulation sparking financial innovation and structural chances. Korean banks have become gone from traditional banking to full service financial institutions, offering securities business and a variety of fee-based activities considered outside their interests only a few years ago."
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Chrysler Financial, 2001.
2,705 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, $ 81.95
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This paper discusses the challenges, the current status and the future of Chrysler Financial.
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"Chrysler Corporation was incorporated in Delaware on June 6, 1925, as a successor to the Maxwell Motor Car. Walter Chrysler became Chairman of the Board and President. In 1925, the company introduced the Chrysler Four, Series 58 with a top speed of 58 mph. More than one million people visited showrooms in the first four days the corporation displayed the new automotive wonder. By the fall of 1925, more than 3,800 dealers were selling Chrysler cars and, by 1926, the corporation had risen from 57th to fifth place in industry sales. Chrysler expanded into electronics and aerospace activities and enlarged its international operations in the 1980s. In 1984, the company reported its best earnings year ever and reorganized itself into a holding company made up of four operating divisions -- Chrysler Motors, Chrysler Financial, Gulfstream Aerospace and Chrysler Technologies."
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Accounting for Charitable Contributions, 2001.
A look at the financial structure of charity organizations and to what extent these are effective in supporting intended objectives.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 43.95
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This paper takes a look at the financial structure of charity organizations and at what extent these are effective in supporting intended objectives. The author argues that often charities spend donations not in connection to their stated mission, and in many cases the money goes not where it is most needed.
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"Americans are a very generous people, reaching into their pockets again and again to provide their personal and corporate dollars to support what they believe to be worthy causes ? they may not have the time to personally volunteer, but most are willing, at least occasionally, to write a check to support those that do.The U.S. has 1.4 million tax-exempt organizations. It?s probably a safe bet that most are well-intentioned and honest. But a lot of them are simply ?inefficient? ? they spend donations meant to help people in need on staff salaries or direct-mail marketing. Some do not even put donations to use toward their stated mission (Forbes, 1999)."
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Hershey Foods Corporation and Tootsie Roll Industries, 2000.
An analysis of two confectionery companies, Hershey Foods Corporation and Tootsie Roll Industries.
2,520 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 76.95
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This paper compares two confectionery companies: Hershey Foods Corporation and Tootsie Roll Industries. The confectionery industry is shown to be highly competitive, and the companies worthy of investment will be those that combine the abilities to maximize sales, minimize costs and maximize operating efficiencies. An analysis of their annual reports and financial statements is carried out to find out how profitable and viable they are, as well as how they manage and finance their operations.
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"The global confectionery industry, estimated at $100 billion USD, has never been more challenging, or more competitive. The world?s leading confectionary companies struggle for market share in a mature industry characterized by increased numbers of firms competing for the same business, price erosion, and the necessity to produce more to maintain profit margins. To compete effectively, manufacturers are challenged to create new products, maximize efficiencies at the factory and corporate level and increase penetration within existing markets (Candy Industry, 1998). "
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Market Analysis of Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company, 2000.
An overview of the Wrigley chewing gum company, their marketing and product strategy and how they revitalized the market by catering to evolving consumer tastes.
2,447 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 11 sources, $ 74.95
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"Industry experts have characterized Wrigley?s marketing and product strategy in the past as ?conservative?; however, marketing and product changes reflecting an awareness of changing demographics are helping Wrigley maintain their position as market leader and revitalize a mature market. "
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