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Case Study: Diversico Management Consulting, Inc., 2005.
This paper discusses the case of Diversico Management Consulting, Inc..
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper evaluates the advisability of employing someone for the position of Accounts Manager in the cases study of Diversico Management Consulting, Inc.. The author points out that the stated objective for this case is to justify the capacity of the Company to fund the salary for the new Accounts Manager position through more effective use of the Company's current assets.
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"A proposal has been made at Diversico Management Consulting Inc to employ a person for the new position of Accounts Manager. The annual salary cost for the Accounts Manager position is projected to be ... . Before a person can be employed for the position of Accounts Manager, the company president has demands that the Accounting Department at Diversico Management Consulting, Inc. provide evidence that the Company can afford to pay an additional per year in salary for the new position. The stated objective for ..."
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2005.
This paper reviews the major provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 was enacted to protect investors. The author points out the advantages and disadvantages of the Act. The paper relates its implications and ethical considerations.
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"The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of is a piece of legislation enacted in July ... with the intent to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws. Specifically, this act comprises titles with multiple sections within each title, the major provisions include the certification of financial statements by CEOs and CFOs, prohibition of personal loans to officers and directors, rapid reporting of legal inside trades, public reporting of CEO and CFO compensation, whistleblower provisions and protections, significantly longer jail sentences and larger .."
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Stocks and bonds, 2005.
This paper discusses issue of the difficulty of valuating stocks and bonds.
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This paper relates the characteristics of stocks that make them difficult to value. The author points out the characteristics of bonds that allow for a more precise valuation. The paper explains the terms involved in a discussion of long-term bonds.
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"Stocks are difficult to value; to some extent their value is subjective. The value relates to the perceived strength of the company as measured by its financial condition management expertise distribution network market reputation effectiveness of its advertising campaign strength or weakness of its competitors product mix patents owned and future prospects. Most of these factors are highly subjective in nature and the way in which one investor views the combination of factors that go into determining the value of a ..."
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Capital Leasing, 2005.
This paper addresses under what circumstances is a capital lease a better alternative than buying an asset.
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This paper explains how a capital lease and buying an asset work. The author points out the differences between the two methods.
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" According to Warren Fees in his book "Accounting", a lease is a contract for the use of an asset for a stated or fixed period of time. The two parties to a lease are the lessor and the lessee. The lessor is the party that owns the asset. The lessee is the party to whom the right to control and used the asset are granted by the lessor. In return the lessee is obligated to make periodic payments to ..."
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Auditing, 2005.
This paper describes the importance of internal control programs in the process of auditing.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper identifies effective internal control techniques used in conducting an audit. The author points out the relationship between ethics and internal control techniques. The paper discusses the importance of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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"There are a number of objectives in conducting an audit. One of the most important involves determining whether the organization's overall internal control system and management controls are adequate effective and efficient. This is necessary to understand the reliability and adequacy of the accounting financial and reporting systems and procedures. The importance of internal control programs involves a number of interrelated factors. One is to determine the extent to which the organization's assets are safeguarded from losses theft embezzlement and misappropriation. An effective internal control procedure will help ..."
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The Internal Accounting Consultancy Model, 2004.
This paper discusses the use of the internal accounting consultancy model at Marmon, a privately held company.
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This paper explores the kind of background and knowledge an accountant requires to be an effective internal consultant. The author explains that data gathered by accountants is not only used internally but also externally. The paper relates the ways in which information gathered by accountants at Marmon and other corporations is used by individuals and organizations outside of the company.
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"There is still a role for external consultants as they provide flexible resource of manpower and specialist expertise that an organization often lacks. Internal consulting offers a new model for many highly skilled accountants whose abilities are under-utilized. A common failure of internal auditors becoming internal consultants is that the company and the consultants both expect their job duties to be driven by functional department manager they are assisting. However, successful consulting demands a proactive approach where the relationship is between equals. Consultants often must challenge the d
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Accounting for Goodwill, 2004.
This paper discusses the proper accounting treatment for goodwill under GAAP.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the proper accounting treatment for goodwill under GAAP, and specifically under the Financial Accounting Standards Board's FASB 142. The author addresses the views of the FASB as well as the SEC and the AICPA about this new method of accounting for intangible assets. The paper states that goodwill and other intangible assets may no longer be amortized over a specified hypothetical useful life or using straight line amortization.
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"The Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB statement on goodwill and other intangible assets addresses how intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets should be accounted for in the acquiring company's financial statements subsequent to their initial recognition. Under FAS, goodwill and certain intangible assets will no longer be amortized over a specified hypothetical useful life. In addition, goodwill and other intangible assets will no longer be amortized using straight line amortization meaning the amount of amortization will probably not be ..."
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The Enron Case, 2004.
This paper reviews a journal article about the Enron case.
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This paper discusses the importance of organizational ethics. The author points out the difference between ethical principles and ethical rules. The paper relates the effect of moral development and auditor independence and applies the relevancy of the article to the writer's organization.
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"The Enron case was a daily staple of television news for several weeks in ... . The Enron-story both started earlier and lasted longer in the print media. Further the ethical and accounting scandal that involved Enron was a corporate disease that spread far beyond the confines of Enron. In the summer of ..., however, one only infrequently hears about Enron in media reports and even less is heard about ethical accounting practices The reasons for ... "
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Accounting in the Oil and Gas Industry, 2004.
This paper discusses financial accounting for the oil and gas industry in the Middle East.
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This paper reviews the oil and gas industry in the Middle East, specifically Oman. The author applies accounting for the industry.
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"The focus of this paper is financial accounting for the oil and gas industry. While accounting in the oil and gas industry generally is discussed in this paper where appropriate and feasible certain perspectives are provides added emphasis. The first of these perspective sis the Sultanate of Oman. Where conditions or characteristics of either the oil and gas industry or the application of financial accounting in that industry differs markedly between the general industry and the industry in Oman such variations are identified ..."
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Cost Accounting, 2004.
This paper discusses the influence of cost accounting in management decision making at American Airlines.
4,746 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper examines CVP accounting at American Airlines. The author defines HUB operations and relates it to cost analysis.
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"There are two basic classifications of accounting systems. One is financial accounting where economic transactions are measured among strict rules so that outside users can compare one company's performance with another's. The other is cost accounting which is designed to serve management. Cost accounting is the art of tracking the source of revenue sand expenses to identify the factors which influence them. This provides management with the information and control needed to maximize profits through decision making ..."
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Internal Auditing, 2004.
This paper discusses the problem of internal controls and conflicts of interest in internal auditing.
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This paper explains that a conflict of interest arises when independent and internal auditors, who check the design of a company's internal control system, also help to construct it. The author points out that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was designed to provide checks of independence for public accountants who perform audits on publicly traded companies.
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"An accounting system is only accurate to the extent that it is used properly. The management of a company is charged with designing the accounting system and developing an environment in which the system will be used consistently and correctly. Internal controls are the management policies implemented to assure that the information coming from the accounting system reflects the actual transactions of the company. There are two prerequisites to implementing internal control techniques. One is proper management attitude. Unless the management of ..."
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Baseball Ticket Revenues, 2005.
This paper analyzes ticket revenues of the Burlington Bees baseball team.
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This paper discusses the use of analytical procedures for auditing the Burlington Bees baseball team's ticket sales. The author has written the paper in the format of a memorandum.
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"Memorandun To Ms. Bouin, Partner in Charge of the Engagement. From Ms. Kramme. Date: May ... . Subject: Burlington Bees Ticket Revenues Derived from Analytical Procedures. An analysis of attendance statistics indicates that expected ticket revenues for the Burlington Bees ..."
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Target Stores, 2004.
An exploration of the financial condition of Target Stores.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper explores the financial condition of Target Stores by examining financial ratios. It describes financial ratio analysis as a useful technique to measure, compare and evaluate financial conditions and performance. The author provides information on Target's liquidity ratios and leverage.
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"Target Corporation is a growth company focused exclusively on general merchandise retailing. Its principal strategy is to provide exceptional value to American consumers through multiple retail formats ranging ..."
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Financial Analysis, 2004.
A discussion on the financial statement of the Walt Disney Company.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper compares the financial statement analysis of the Walt Disney Company. It compares information on the company to the industry medians/averages and calculates ratios. The author interprets how the company's ratios compare to those of the industry median.
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"The Walt Disney Company together with its subsidiaries is a diversified worldwide entertainment company with operations in four business segments Media Networks Parks and Resorts Studio Entertainment and Consumer Products. The Walt Disney Company is the second ..."
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Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, 2005.
A comparison of the financial statements of two corporations.
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This paper compares the financial statements of Lockheed Martin and Raytheon corporations. It maintains that although the two companies had similar transactions and accounts in their equity activities, there are major differences. The author expands on the differences.
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"Lockheed Martin and Raytheon had very similar transactions and accounts in their equity activities. Raytheon's major difference lay in the adjustment for exchange rate changes and the effects on some asset valuations to which Lockheed Martin is not materially ..."
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Financial Statements, 2004.
A discussion on the importance of published financial statements.
4,140 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 143.95
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This paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of published financial statements and of accounting ratios as a means of interpreting the position and performance of a business. It compares the strengths and weaknesses of an absorption costing approach compared with a marginal costing approach in decision making. The paper explains how the use of activity based costing might improve a firm's decision making.
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"Published financial statements including audited financials statements have a number of weaknesses. Some of the limitations of financial statements and financial statement analysis include Past financial performance good or bad is not ..."
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Stock Options, 2003.
A discussion on accounting for stock options.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses employee stock option programs and FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) accounting requirements The paper includes recent changes that now treat options as expenses. It mentions the use of stock options as a reward for employees and executives.
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"For many years stock options provided companies with a key tool used to reward employees and executives. Beginning in the stock options became an increasingly popular way for companies to tie corporate performance ..."
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Classification Systems, 2003.
A discussion on the role of classification systems.
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This paper provides a brief review of proposals to develop a classification system for the categorization of national accounting systems. The paper uses the United Kingdom and the United States to illustrate the effectiveness of such systems in developing and understanding the accounting regimes in different countries.
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"The increasing globalization of economic activity has demonstrated a need for coherence in accounting standards. The efforts to develop such coherence referred to most often ..."
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FAS 143, 2004.
A discussion on FAS 143.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the elements of FAS 143 focusing on assets and liability as they relate to statement of accounting concepts. It offers a comparison to international accounting standards. The paper includes practical examples of companies already implementing FAS 143.
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