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Fortune Brands: A Diverse Company, 2006.
An analysis of the Fortune Brands conglomerate.
2,982 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at the Fortune Brands conglomerate, and how products that are seemingly unrelated, are actually manufactured and marketed successfully by the same company. This paper also discusses the various Fortune Brand products and how strategic business practices have made the Fortune Brand such a successful enterprise.
Table of Contents:
Fortune Brands' Business Makeup
Fortune's Product Offering
Fortune's Hardware Brand
Fortune's Wines and Spirits Brand
Fortune's Golf Equipment Brand
Fortune's Performance over the Last Three to Five Years
Executive Summary
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"What do golf clubs, bathroom or kitchen faucets, cabinetry and other home building supplies, and a bottle of Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon have in common? On the surface, not much, but when one digs a little deeper, he or she will find that while these companies appear to be singular entities, they are in fact owned and operated by one conglomerate in Fortune Brands (trading under the stock symbol FO on the NYSE). Fortune Brands has banked on its acquisitions of this diversity across the board and is continuing this strategy of buying out brands that are leading their prospective categories in sales and customer loyalty. As Caminiti states, "Fortune's playbook contains only a few rules: Invest to grow strong consumer brands that hold either the number one or the number two position in their category; use cutting-edge technology to add innovation; leverage rigorous market research to stay in touch with customers; and finally, make acquisitions that add true value and not just heft to a category."
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Financial Decision Making, 2006.
This paper discusses the the role of financial decision making and accounting tools in achieving organizational objectives.
4,215 words (approx. 16.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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This paper examines the newly developed management system called Balanced Scorecard to review its use in evaluating the financial and operational strategies of an organization as applied to the Tenant Management Offices (TMOs) in London, a service-oriented firm with limited resources. The author points out that a decision-making tool called Option Appraisal provides an accurate assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of the options, which may be taken to achieve a firm's objectives particularly during uncertain times with new service requirements. The paper states that, in measuring profitability to aid in decision-making, the most efficient tool is the return on capital ROC, which yields what is known as return on equity (ROE), or the percentage between the company's one-year income and the capital it utilized.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Assessment
Conceptual Models
Corporate Finance
Fixed Capital vs. Working Capital
Financial Risk Management
The Balanced Scorecard
Critical Analysis
Conclusion
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"The investment tools used in corporate finance derive from almost all areas of the financial world. Some of these tools specifically developed by and for corporations have broad application to entities other than corporations, such as partnerships, non-profit organizations, government agencies, mutual funds and personal wealth management. In this non-corporate exercise, however, their application is severely limited because the other entities do not deal in as much quantities of money as corporations. For this reason, corporate finance is not the same as personal or public finance."
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Auditing, 2005.
This paper provides a case study of a company called Acme Industries.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 47.95
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In this article the writer offers a case study of Acme Industries. The paper involves an analysis of the preliminary assessment questionnaire results. The writer focuses on assessing the likelihood of misappropriation of assets.
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"In order to assess the likelihood of misappropriation of assets and the likelihood of fraudulent financial reporting each of the following fraud risk factors should be considered in the Acme audit. The possibility of ineffective monitoring of management as a result of an ineffective board of directors or audit committee, oversight over the financial reporting process and internal controls. A complex or unstable organization structure as evidenced by high turnover ... "
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Real Estate Investing, 2004.
This paper suggests how to invest and save money in real estate.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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In this article, the writer discusses real estate investing. The writer looks at ways to invest and save money in real estate. The writer examines the appeal of real estate investment for individual homeowners. In this paper, the writer also discusses real estate investing as a financial investment on a larger scale.
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"Investing in real estate has long held a strong allure for many individuals-their homes may be the only real estate investment they own, but with options such as reverse mortgages and home equity loans many individuals consider a single residence investment sufficient. Other investors are drawn to real estate because there is a tangible asset-land or buildings-that does not exist with many other types of investments. Still, other investors think of themselves as real estate moguls in the mold of Donald Trump who ..."
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The IMF, World Bank and the Anti-Globalization Movement, 2004.
This paper discusses the functions of the IMF and the World Bank.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This article looks at the functions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The writer discusses these functions in the context of globalization. Functions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are also discussed regarding the anti-globalization protest movement. In addition, in this paper, the writer examines reasons for the protest.
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"Until rather recently, globalization was a term that few people had ever heard, while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank were merely among the welter of international agencies that cluttered newspaper reportage and which most newspaper readers ignored as obscure and technical, of interest only to specialists. In recent years however, globalization has become a flash-point issue in international politics. Trade negotiations and conferences of the IMF and World Bank are regularly accompanied ... "
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Houston Fearless 76 Case, 2004.
A case analysis of compensation plans for a particular company.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper presents a brief case analysis involving the comparison of two incentive compensation plans for the company Houston Fearless 76, Inc. The paper focuses on four issues centering on compensations incentive plans.
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"This case analysis focuses on four issues. The first issue is the extent to which there exist any significant impediments to the implementation of a proposed new compensation incentive plan for the company. The second issue is the appropriateness of the focus of the new compensation inventive plan on outcome performance levels below the gross margin line. The third issue is the need, if any, for modifications to the proposed new compensation incentive plan. The fourth issue is the structure of compensation incentives for..."
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Financial Analysis, 2004.
An explanation of key accounting concepts.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains several accounting concepts including the relevance of each section of the statement of cash flows, as well as the importance of the balance sheet to financial analysis. The paper also explores importance and relevance of the explanatory notes to companies financial statements.
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"The statement of cash flows presents information about cash inflows and cash outflows. The statement separates cash flows into three distinct activities which are operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. The combined net increase or decrease in cash and cash equivalents from these three sections of the statement of cash flows is reported near the end of the statement of cash flows, under the heading "Net Increase Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents for the Period". Cash flow from operating activities reflects cash inflows and outflows from..."
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Auditing for Accounting Fraud, 2004.
A look at how auditors are now held responsible for discovering accounting fraud.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper explains that, after it was discovered that several major corporations in the U.S. had committed accounting fraud, it became the responsibility of auditors to discover evidence of accounting fraud in businesses. The paper discusses the impact of Sarbanes Oxley as well as SAS 99 on auditors and on the companies they audit.
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"Many decisions in accounting and auditing involve judgment calls. Nevertheless, there are rules that cannot and should not be broken. Over the last several years a number of major publicly traded corporations in the United States have committed accounting fraud and as a result have filed for bankruptcy protection. John Weinberg, in "Economic Quarterly", comments that these bankruptcies have resulted in the loss of hundreds of billions of dollars in stock value, wiping out the life savings of numerous investors and putting tens of thousands of..."
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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, 2004.
An introduction and review of accounting processes and financial statements.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper uses a case study to examine generally accepted accounting principles and current assets and liabilities vs. non-current items. The paper also studies financial statements from Ford Motor Company to study the effectiveness of different financial statements.
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"Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are the common set of accounting principles, standards and procedures established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The mission of the Financial Accounting Standards Board is to establish and improve standards of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education of the public including issuers, auditors and users of financial information. Thus, GAAP is a combination of authoritative standards that define the accepted ways of preparing financial statements. These are the rules that companies are expected to follow. Thus the term generally..."
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act's Costly Side, 2005.
A look at the negative consequences of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper contends that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, although good in spirit, has inadvertently created burdens on small- and mid-sized companies causing a slowdown in the growth of this critical component of the U.S. economy.
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Basic Accounting Principles, 2004.
An overview of basic accounting priniciples.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper focuses on some basic accounting priniciples. It also discusses the relationship of the Security and Exchange Commission, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
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Forensic Accounting, 2005.
A look at how forensic accountants assess possible managerial fraud.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper addresses what forensic accountants look for in ferreting out who is committing managerial fraud and how. It discusses how auditing relies on tests of controls, risk analysis and sampling to make an honest assessment.
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"As much as CPA's hate to admit it, auditing is an art not a science. It simply is not cost effective to verify every assertion in a set of financial statements with certainty. Instead, auditing relies on tests of controls, risk analysis and sampling to give the reasonable assurance that a set of financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with the applicable accounting standards. When that reasonable assurance is found to be misplaced, forensic accountants are called in. The definition of forensic accounting according..."
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Recognizing Revenue and Expenses, 2004.
A discussion of the best revenue recognition methods for a particular company.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper explains to a manufacturing company how each of the following recommendations for recognizing revenue and expenses will assist the organization in meeting its goals. The paper also explains why alternative revenue recognition methods were not chosen.
1) Revenue Recognition Methods
2) Expensing Recognition Methods
3) Expensing of Stock Options
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"There are two different ways to recognize revenues. One way is the accrual accounting method. The other way to recognize revenues involves cash basis accounting. Al Rosen writes, in "Canadian Business", that under the accrual basis for accounting, revenue is recognized when either or both of the following conditions are met: the revenue is substantially earned or the revenue is realized or realizable. In other words, revenue is earned when products are delivered or services are provided. Under the accrual basis for accounting expenses must be..."
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Accounting Project, 2004.
A look at the financial health of American domestic airline company, Southwest Airlines.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This accounting paper analyzes and comments on the financial health of Southwest Airlines. It comments on earnings per share, its overall financial position, its capital structure and leverage, the short-term and long-term strategy of the company. The paper also presents an evaluation of the company's overall value.
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"Southwest Airlines Co. is a domestic airline that provides predominantly short, haul high frequency, point-to-point, low-fare passenger airline service in the United States. Southwest Airlines has a number of internal strengths. Southwest is the largest airline in the United States based on total passengers and total passenger miles flown. Whatever Southwest may lack in amenities for frequent business travelers, it makes up in lower fares, convenient schedules and direct or point to point travel itineraries. An article in marketing suggests that there is likely..."
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Financial Statements, 2004.
Describes three types of financial statements and then poses financial questions about three major businesses.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper describes the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of cash flows. It examines three companies, Exxon Mobil, Ford Motor Company and Microsoft, and asks and answers questions about their financial condition and future prospects
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"A Balance Statement is a financial statement showing assets, liabilities and net worth at a specific time. Under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) the following rules apply to the creation of balance sheets: assets are to be defined as items of value both tangible and intangible that a company owns or controls; liabilities are debt sowed by an organization; equity is a residual account; equity equals assets minus liabilities; current assets are assets that will become cash in the ordinary course of business within one year..."
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Steinway: Case Study, 2004.
A look at a better method for determining manufacturing costs for the famous piano-maker company, Steinway.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper suggests ways in which notable piano-maker, Steinway, could benefit from activity-based costing instead of traditional cost accounting methods.
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"In traditional cost accounting, all manufacturing costs are assigned to products while non-manufacturing costs, general administrative costs, sales and marketing costs etc., are grouped into overhead which are then allocated out to products based on either labor hours or machine hours. While this system is simple, it has inherent flaws, most significant of which include the inability to determine the true cost of producing and supporting a product. This inability in turn can lead to poor strategic decisions as some products that appear profitable by traditional cost accounting..."
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School Budgeting, 2005.
An overview of different budgeting methods for schools.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper looks at budgeting for schools, giving an overview of different methods, and how it should be approached. The paper explains the main purpose of budget development and its relation to overall management of the school.
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A Global Business Plan, 2004.
This paper is a global business plan including a budget and financial overview, a financial analysis in terms of currency risk management and financing.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses what financial organizations and resources would be used to achieve global expansion and evaluates the financial health of the UK. The author determines potential domestic and international sources of financing for project, establishes the investment levels within assumed time-frame, estimates budget percentages and relates profits and repatriation of funds. The paper outlines a most favorable financial structure.
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"Determining the financial health of the United Kingdom, according to the "CIA World Factbook", the U. K., a leading trading power and financial center, is one of the quarter of trillion dollar economies of Western Europe. Over the past two decades, the government has greatly reduced public ownership and contained the growth of social welfare programs. Agriculture is intensive highly mechanized and efficient by European standards producing about .... of food needs with only .... of the labor force."
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Capital Management, 2004.
This paper relates the importance of cash flow management.
2,938 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 103.95
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This paper explains the process of cash flow management. The author discusses the proactive role that the company treasurer can take in managing the credit and collection function. The paper describes the job of various employees in financial management.
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"According to Lucy Reuben writing in "Black Collegian" every organization, private or public, large or small, depends upon a management team that generates cash inflows sufficient to cover required cash outlays. Corporate financial management covers a diverse range of responsibilities related to the procurement and use of cash flows. These responsibilities are generally divided between a treasurer and a controller who both report to the vice-president of finance. The controller handles issues such as capital budgeting profit and loss analysis and working capital management. The treasurer's side ..."
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