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Stocks, 2008.
A review of the stock market's stocks to watch in 2008.
799 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper states that investors are wary about investing in the stock market and relates that a diverse stock profile and range of economic investments is essential, no matter how well or how poorly the market is doing. The paper states that the prescription in creating a personal finance plan is affected by an investor's risk tolerance, age, and general financial and personal profile. The paper highlights four stocks for the man-in-the-street type investor, pursuing a wise, diversified, and long-term strategy, to watch.
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Stocks to Watch in 2008
Tata Motors (NYSE: TTM)
Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC)
Compton Petroleum (NYSE: CMZ)
SYSCO (NYSE: SYY)
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Yes, the name is funny. But this Indian company recently unveiled what may be the most exiting and important innovation in motor vehicles since hybrids. Tata has created a small, fuel-efficient $2,500 car that is the first car ever conceived that is likely to be affordable for the vast majority of the residents of the developing world. The populations of China and India are expanding exponentially, and have more disposable income, and wider distances to travel on their commutes. They wish to become car owners and car drivers, and Tata will satisfy this need without breaking their bank accounts."
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2008.
A review of how the Sarbanes-Oxley Act keeps the corporation's audit committees on track so that illegal activity cannot cause the business financial distress.
2,630 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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The paper states that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on corporation's audit committees has become more structured. The paper discusses that the audit committees should be composed of individuals who are not compensated for their service on this committee or involved in any other conflict of interest with any entity doing business with the organization, since most nonprofit organizations have volunteer board members. This paper demonstrates the many changes that an audit committee will experience through the Sarbanes Oxley Act in order to be successful.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"From there, the board and senior management team have been trying to relocate the company into a better position so that the future of the company will be secured. This promising future will be able to support jobs that are available at the present time and create others. "The audit committee, primarily composed of members of the board of directors, plays a critical role in providing oversight over and serving as a check and balance on a company's financial reporting system. The audit committee provides independent review and oversight of a company's financial reporting processes, internal controls and independent auditors. It also acts as a forum separate from management in which auditors and other interested parties can candidly discuss concerns" (Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Audit committee effectiveness = good company management). Along with that, the union has bees trying to characterize the employees in a losing situation due to the fact that it has not a part of the decisions of the senior management team. In the past, they have given up certain benefits to create an atmosphere of give and take; however they have been feeling that they have been taken advantage of by not being included in the current company decisions."
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Information Systems in Accounting, 2008.
This paper explores how information systems are changing the accounting profession.
1,039 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses how updated information systems are reforming the most dominant aspects of the accounting profession, which have increasingly become the processes related to auditing and compliance. The paper explains that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has led to the development of technologies for better management of financial data including service oriented architectures (SOA) and the emergence of business process management (BPM) and business process reengineering (BPR).
Outline:
Executive Summary
The IT Requirements of Governance, Risk and Compliance
The Role of Service Oriented Architectures (SOA)
Business Process Management and Process Re-Engineering
Summary
From the Paper
"The most significant change to occur within the area of how new technologies are influencing accounting is in the area of redefining processes by which financial data is capture, analyzed and reported to both shareholders and the government. The attainment of compliance to the SOX requirements has led to a reengineering of financial reporting processes within all publicly-traded companies in the U.S., and has also led to a more consistent approach to reporting financial results (Gordon, 2006) Compliance to SOX standards requires many organizations to significantly re-define how they capture orders from customers, track them, and input them into their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for manufacturing and fulfillment."
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Basel II Banking Supervision, 2008.
This paper deals with the consequences of Basel II regulations for Europe, the United States and some developing countries in the Middle East, especially Egypt.
3,739 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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The paper discusses Basel II that was published in June, 2004 in order to set international standards for banking regulation. The paper examines the effects of Basel II on Europe and the United States and its effect on some developing countries in the Middle East, Egypt in particular. The paper shows how the Basel II accords bring needed transparency and better risk reporting, but have relatively little effect on the emergence of better banking in developing countries.
Outline:
Introduction
Basel I's creation and evolution
Banking in Egypt Prior to Basel II
Economic Changes in the Developing and Developed World
Comparison of Financial Performance
Convergence and Trade with Money-Center and Developing World Financial Institutions
Basel II Main Tenets
Implementation of Basel II
Focus of Basel II Differs from the Focus on Developing Country Financial Systems
Implications for Egypt and Other Developing Countries
Conclusion
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"Basel's committee on banking supervision was established as a response to the changes in world currency in the years leading up to 1974. By that time, the US and Great Britain had decoupled their currencies from gold and silver which had been established in the 1940's, and therefore offered a 'pure' promissory currency. Increases in oil prices in 1974 led to massive transfers of wealth to Middle Eastern nations, and several banks were imperiled by these changes."
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International Finance, 2008.
This paper looks at international finance and discusses national reserves.
1,117 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the central bank, which is one of the most important institutions in a country and whose main responsibility is the national monetary policy. The writer notes that many countries can improve the efficiency of their foreign currency reserve by investing the money and generating a return. The writer also points out that, on a global level, the increased efficiency of a central bank's use of reserve would translate into a reduction of financial crises, which would allow institutions such as the International Monetary Fund to redirect its funds to countries that are not yet capable to reach financial stability as well as design policies for those countries targeting their future stability. The writer notes that these are usually third world countries or developing countries with endemic corruption and political instability.
Outline:
The Central Bank - Roles
Reserves Policy - Evidence from Developing Countries
Central Banks and Foreign Currency Reserve Policy Efficiency
From the Paper
"A healthy reserve policy can overcome financial crises, such as those related to the country's balance sheet. Korea stands as a good example in this direction with its 1997 crisis. Investment banks started to borrowed short maturity foreign currencies and invested them in Korean won assets after the market deregulation in 1990. The same banks invested in foreign securities Russian bonds and by the end of 1997 the value of these obligations exceeded Korea's foreign currency reserves. In the context of a general fall of Asian currencies, the investors started to sell the Korean won, which eventually devaluated the national currency and forced the authorities to resort to the International Monetary Fund. The problem was not that Korean wasn't solvent, but that it wasn't liquid and this crisis could have been avoided, if the authorities hadn't let the national liquidity deteriorate so much since the beginning of 1990s."
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), 2008.
This paper provides an overview of the rare Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).
1,870 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), also known as spongiform transmissible encephalopathis or infectious amyloidoses, is a dementing disease that results from a prion. Specifically, it describes the definition, occurrence, onset, symptoms and fatal outcome of the disease.This paper asserts that by studying the disease as it manifests in various cases, doctors can become familiar with earlier symptoms and diagnosis, and prepare families in advance. With such preparation, families can obtain closure in advance of the inevitable outcome and reach the closure stage sooner.
From the Paper
"The case study shows that the onset of more commonly psychiatric systems associated with mental illness precludes the early diagnosis of the disease. Instead, warning factors such as neurological symptoms should also be viewed as a warning sign of the disease. This can be particularly helpful in diagnosing familial cases. A known family history of the disease can be helpful in early diagnosis and also in making decisions regarding the care of the patient.
"According to the Memory and Aging Center (2008), many tools are available today that can be helpful in diagnosing the disease more accurately. The MRI for example can accurately detect the abnormalities displayed by the disease and rule out other possibilities such as mental illness. Because of the existing behavioral and movement manifestations of the disease, this tool often requires sedation or general anesthesia in severe cases, as patients are required to be still during the examination process. FLAIR and DWI images are also useful in showing abnormalities that are caused by the disease."
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Oowner's Equity, 2008.
A review of owner's equity, explaining the safeguards an investor should take.
1,062 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper defines "owner's equity" and explains that the portion in a balance sheet of a corporation relating to the equity of stockholders include the paid-in or contributed capital invested and also the retained earnings. The paper continues and explains the various financial terms in analyzing stockholder's equity and relates the situation of owner's equity.
Outline:
Introduction
Why is it important to keep paid-in-capital separate from earned capital?
As an investor is paid-in or earned capital more important? Why?
As an investor, are basic or diluted earnings per share more important? Why?
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"The 'Paid in capital', is often categorised more particularly as 'paid in surplus' 'additional paid in capital' or 'capital surplus'. These are differentiated from 'Retained Earnings' or in terms of its earlier distinction, 'Earned Surplus'. 'Retained Earnings' are differentiated from the 'paid-in-capital' or 'contributed capital', which indicates to the capital obtained in lieu of the stocks, that is often indicated by the 'Capital Stock' or that of 'Capital Surplus' and 'Donatee Stock' or 'Donated Surplus'. The 'Stock Dividends' which is the sharing of extra shares of capital stock having no cash receipt-decrease the 'Retained Earnings' and enhance 'Capital Stock'. The 'Retained Earnings' also known as 'Earned Capital' including the aggregate of all capital accounts appear to be the net worth of a company."
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General Motors v. Audi AG, 2008.
A comparison of the General Motors and Audi AG automobile manufacturers.
1,668 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper provides an overview of the Audi AG and General Motors companies and compares their financial statements. The paper examines both companies' accounting methods and policies, foreign currency transactions, the exchange rates they use and their transaction methods.
Outline:
Company Description
Accounting Methods, Techniques and Principles
Foreign Currency Transactions
Exchange Rates
Transaction Methods
From the Paper
"Audi AG is one of the most renowned automobile manufacturers of the globe. Founded in 1910 by August Horch, the company is based in Ingolstadt, Germany and it is currently a subsidy of the Volkswagen Group. The company has opened operation centers in six countries, including Russia, Hungary and South Korea and it operates with a total of 52,297 employees. The manufacturer is committed to personal growth through the complete satisfaction of all stakeholders. Audi produces luxury automobiles and a series of custom-made products, including cars, and other components, such as engines. The company is currently committed to limiting the negative impact held by automobiles and combustibles upon the surrounding environment. The company's mark of four joint rings symbolizes the union of four major car producers (Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer) into what is today known as Audi AG."
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), 2008.
Looks at the background and requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley act (SOX).
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discuses the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), which was the result of the huge financial scandals of the 20th century and the early 21st century. The objective of this legislation was to beef up the credibility and the framework of publicly held companies. The author of the paper points out that the eleven titles of the act embrace tough corporate board responsibilities, which can lead to criminal penalties. The paper relates the benefits of SOX to the management of corporations, describes the most important titles and suggests procedures for compliance.
From the Paper
"Title II is "Auditors Independence" and it has nine sections, giving rules for how auditors must be independent of the corporations so that conflicts of interest can be avoided. In fact, Section 201 of Title II tells auditing companies that they cannot do other kinds of business with the corporation, which they are providing auditing services for. This would seem to be an obvious thing that good standing companies would follow without a heavy handed federal law hanging over their heads, but in the age of Enron and WorldCom, it was needed."
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Stock Market Indices, 2008.
An analysis of major American stock exchanges and indices used to gauge market performance.
1,066 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper examines three major American stock exchanges: the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq. The paper points out that they collectively represent thousands of publicly traded corporations, mutual funds and other entities, all with different trading prices and market capitalizations. To simplify the complex task of identifying performance trends that can affect the markets and the U.S. economy, a series of indices have been designed to guage market performance. The paper holds that the four most commonly cited indices are the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Standard & Poor's 500, the New York Stock Exchange Composite, and the Nasdaq 100. The paper concludes that, while each index has its relative strengths and weaknesses, together these indices perform a valuable role in helping both the general public and investment experts make sense of the American stock markets.
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The Dow Jones
S&P 500
NYSE Composite
Nasdaq 100
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The New York Stock Exchange created the NYSE Composite in the mid-1960s and revamped it in 2003 in what it called an attempt to modernize it and make it more transparent (TSC Staff, 2003). This involved removing mutual funds, trusts and derivatives from the index, which pared down its total membership by about 700. NYSE claimed that, under its old composition, the NYSE Composite was double-counting some companies that were also held in these mutual funds and trusts (TSC Staff, 2003). As part of the changes introduced to the NYSE Composite, NYSE also reset its base value from 500 to 5,000. This type of change has been made before, as the index was founded with only a base value of 50. These changes have arguably not diminished the overall value of the NYSE Composite index. Because NYSE trades many of America's oldest and largest blue-chip companies, it remains the flagship exchange for the American stock markets. Because the NYSE Composite provides a way to measure the overall performance of this important exchange, it will remain a critical stock market index."
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Risk Assessment Standards - SAS Changes, 2008.
An analysis of new risk assessment standards in auditing.
3,042 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 89.95
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This paper analyzes the effect the new risk assessment standards (SAS 104-111) will have on upcoming audits. The paper explains that the standards were put in place by the AICPA Auditing board to enhance audit quality and are to take place for all audits for a period that begins after December 15, 2006. The paper also points out that these standards will affect the way audits are conducted and will place a larger focus on areas considered riskiest and most susceptible to financial statement misstatement. The paper then evaluates why these changes were made, what these changes are, the impact these changes will have on audit firms, audit clients, and all the way audits will change including fees, scheduling and test works. In conclusion, the paper establishes that these standards have a large impact on how audits are conducted and how these standards will try to make audits more efficient and financial misstatements less common.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Why What and How of SAS 104-111
How to Manage Effects of New Standards
Discussion
Final Comments
From the Paper
"The fall season has often been the slow part of the year for auditors and audit clients with financial statements and tax returns out of the way, but this year has been different mainly due to the implementation of the Risk Assessment Standards SAS 104-111. The main change due to these standards is that companies no longer have to simply gain an understanding of internal controls of significant transaction classes, but now have to evaluate internal controls and create custom programs based on these evaluations to test these significant areas. This has resulted in firms calling clients and telling them that their fees may increase by 30 percent compared to years previous. This has also resulted in more preliminary work on audits being done during the planning phase of the audit. The way audits are completed will likely never be the same because of these standards."
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International Trade on Income Inequality, 2008.
This paper researches the effects of international trade, immigration and the decline of unionism on income inequality.
2,893 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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America as the land of opportunity is a concept that has been around since the country's inception. Americans should have the economic opportunity that is associated with this general concept. As such, the topic of income inequality is of great importance. This paper explores the effects of international trade, immigration, and unionism on income inequality.
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Abstract
Introduction
Income Inequality
The Effects of International Trade on Income Inequality
The Effects of Immigration on Income Inequality
The Effects of the Decline of Unionism on Income Inequality
Is Income Inequality Getting a Bad Rap?
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Rising inequality and decreasing poverty could very well be a consistent feature of the New Economy. Rapid technological advancements have not only created great fortunes for a select few, but have also substantially improved the wages and quality of life for people at the lower end of the economic ladder. A better-educated society has also led to less poverty, while still increasing the income inequality gap, since those with college degrees have a wider spread of incomes. Although income inequality is disturbing, it is far better than poverty. More income inequality, with a faster growing economy, and less poverty is far more desirable than an economy with equal distribution of income but a high rate of poverty. This is not the first time in history that this blend of greater income inequality and reduced poverty has occurred."
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Unemployment and Inflation, 2008.
A discussion of the definitions of unemployment and inflation.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper takes a look at unemployment and inflation. It begins by listing the various types of unemployment and differentiating between voluntary and involuntary unemployment. It also examines terms such as cyclical, frictional, structural, hidden, and classical unemployment. The paper then defines inflation and tries to determine whether there is a correlation between inflation rates and unemployment rates. It uses graphs and equations in attempt to determine this. The paper concludes by supporting the argument of macroeconomists that there is indeed a correlation between unemployment and inflation.
From the Paper
"Apparently, inflation and unemployment have nothing in common. However, they are tightly connected when we take into consideration the economy of a country. Their connection is not, as one may expect, a direct proportional one, but on the contrary. When the unemployment rate is high, the inflation decreases.
The best way to understand the correlation between the rate of unemployment and the rate of the inflation is by looking into the Phillips Curve. However, there are several economists that consider this perspective as outdated. We will tackle both sides."
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Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance and the RFI/RFP Process, 2008.
An analysis of companies' compliance to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its implications to the RFI/RFP processes in information technology companies.
2,230 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper analyzes the current issues and trends pertaining to the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act (2002) and the Acts' implications on the RFI/RFP (request for information/request for proposal) process of information technology (IT) firms. The paper also reviews detailed justifications for outsourcing information technology and security.
From the Paper
"The need for creating auditable workflows continues to cause changes in the best-run IT organizations as many of them look to outsourcing to speed up their ability to attain SOX compliance. These specific compliance requirements are forcing system upgrades in many cases for greater overall system performance. What is most vexing about all this compliance legislation is its interpretative nature and the confusion over just what constitutes a compliant strategy. The bottom line is that compliance is a corporate-wide strategy and RFI/RFPs are the foundation that entire BPM and BPR projects are based on. It is therefore critical they reflect the requirements of SOX compliance while ensuring accountability for results as well."
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Adopting Electronic Bill Presentation and Payment, 2008.
An examination of why the adoption of electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP) is different for different age groups, and of effective marketing strategies to increase EBPP awareness and adoption.
7,155 words (approx. 28.6 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 159.95
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This paper presents an in-depth study of the growing use of electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP) technology to make payments. The writer discusses different payment and statement presentment models, and examines several case studies evaluating biller and consumer preferences and expectations. The writer concludes that although it has taken longer to adopt EBPP technology than was originally projected, the rate of adoption is witnessing a startling growth and is expected to grow even faster over the next several years. The paper includes several charts, tables and graphs.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
EBPP Payment Models and Applications
Model Components
Consumer Generational Preferences
Case Studies: A Review
Summary & Conclusion
From the Paper
"It cannot be stressed enough that the EBPP system that is effective, accepted and trusted by the consumer is one that is user friendly, secure, and is generally one that is user-centric catering to the desires and needs of the consumer in paying their bills and viewing their bills online. Studies have stated findings that providing consumers with how-to guides and tutorials is also important in gaining the acceptance of users for EBPP technology. It is critically important the consumer feel that he or she is in control of all transactions that take place through EBPP technology applications."
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Assessing Outsourcing, 2008.
This paper is an experiential account of the benefits and costs of outsourcing.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper assesses the benefits and cost of outsourcing from the author's personal experience within an outsourced organization. Specifically, the company outsourced all accounting system IT functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and internal auditing. The author argues that the decision to outsource pays off in terms of both reduced personnel costs, reduced time taken solving relatively simple but time-consuming accounting problems, and the freeing up of financial managers' and analysts' time to work on the larger, more difficult problem of the order management system being inaccurate in the bills of material (BOMs) it is sending to production.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Costs of Outsourcing
Benefits of Outsourcing
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The subjective costs are the perceived loss of control of core accounting functions by the senior accounting managers, and the tendency to keep managing and monitoring the activities of Infosys even though the processes have been outsourced. Additional subjective costs have begun to emerge as well, including the realization our company at one point was too thinly staffed to manage the outsourcing relationship and we would actually have to hire a new project manager to manage the relationship as no one had time to do this full-time. Carrillo, L, Desronvil, K., Niven, C. (2003) report from their research on outsourcing that often companies are too thinly staffed to manage the outsourcing efforts, and this slows down the potential benefits that could be achieved. There were also the intangible costs of trying to get the Infosys culture to work with our company's culture. Infosys moves much faster than the company I work for, and that took several months for each organization to culturally get synchronized with each other. There was also a degree of ethnocentrism to an extent in the financial analysts who wondered if they were going to be outsourced as the second wave of the project, and insisted they knew the financials and company better than any outsider could."
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Activity-Based Costing, 2008.
An analysis of the concept of ativity-based costing.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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The paper discusses "activity-based costing" or ABC, and states that it is a modern performance measurement tool that assists in identifying, describing, and assigning costs to a company's operations. The paper highlights the principles and advantages of the system and mentions that the most suitable products for which the ABC method can be used are support services, given the units of output they produce. This concept can support managers in seeing how to maximize shareholder value and improve corporate performance.
Outline:
Introduction
Activity Based Costing Methodology
Activity Based Costing Implementation
Activity Based Costing Advantages
Activity Based Costing Disadvantages
Traditional Cost Accounting
Comparison between ABC and traditional methods
From the Paper
"In opposition, the ABC method is based on a different approach, which is called project-management approach. By following this approach, "ABC starts by determining the level of effort for a specific resource (person) to perform a given task (activity). This level of effort is typically calculated using an algorithm derived from experience and analysis of the cost and time drivers that affects each activity. After calculating the effort (in work hours), one can derive costs for that specific task by factoring in the hourly cost of the person who performs that task. The compilation of costs for all tasks in the project is the total project cost."
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Abbott Laboratories, 2008.
A financial ratio analysis for Abbott Laboratories.
1,780 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper examines the 2006 financial status of Abbott Laboratories based on an analysis of their liquidity, solvency, profitability and asset management ratios. These financial ratios show that Abbot has solid financial policies, despite a significant increase in short-term borrowings in 2006. The paper indicates that some of the ratios show that company profitability or asset utilization has decreased at Abbott from 2004 to 2006; however, this is most likely a short-term effect of the company's strategic reorganization to target its core business sectors and of the purchases and acquisitions that have not yet had the time to show their profitability. The paper includes formulas and chart.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Liquidity Ratios
Solvency Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Asset Management Ratios
Conclusions
From the Paper
"In our opinion, it is not something to be concerned about, since the current ratio figure in 2006 is still around the value of 1, showing that the company currently has no difficulties in covering its short-term liabilities. Nevertheless, this is something that needs to be kept under observation in the subsequent period of time, so as not to become uncontrolled. The company's policies of reducing debts show that this is a priority under observation for the company's management."
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Indian Mutual Funds Industry, 2008.
This paper provides an analysis of the mutual funds industry in India.
14,166 words (approx. 56.7 pages), 66 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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In this article, the writer explains that a mutual fund is simply a pool of money that is invested by a manager with the goal of increasing the value of each share of the fund for its investors. The writer further explains that a mutual fund provides investors with diversification of their portfolios, thereby spreading risk and providing the convenience of buying and selling shares in the fund on any business day. The writer then notes that more and more average investors are seeking out investment opportunities in mutual funds, and the research shows that such funds exist for virtually any investment goal or objective. This study then provides a critical evaluation of the mutual funds industry in general and the use of mutual funds in India in particular. A comparison of Indian investment options that evaluates domestic versus overseas investments is provided, as well as a review of typical company strategies and an analysis of the riskiness of these respective investments.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis
Rationale
Definition of Key Terms
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Chapter 3: Methodology
Statistical Analysis
Data Collection
Chapter 4: Data Analysis
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Appendix A
From the Paper
"Venture capital activity in India was formalized in 1988 when the central government announced guidelines for the establishment and functioning of the industry. Venture capital companies sprang up, several sponsored by government development financial institutions. With significant economic liberalization policies introduced by the central government in 1991, more domestic and foreign venture capital companies began operations. In 1996, the central government introduced new and improved guidelines for regulating India's venture capital industry. In spite of this significant progress, growth of the industry has been restricted by several factors, including conservative government policies, limitations on the availability of funds, and an inadequate equity market infrastructure."
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