ACCOUNTING TERMS
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This 3-page paper focuses on defining various accounting terms, such as cash versus accrual basis, GAAP and current assets and liabilities vs. long-term. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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ACCOUNTING THEORIES AND ESSAYS
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This 13-page paper discusses the question of whether accountants will be able to prevent a future Enron (U.S.) or HIH (Australia) accounting scandal, due to the fact that their education and philosophy is that of numbers, rather than ethical behavior. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTacctes.rtf

Accounting: Internal Controls
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A 4 page paper identifying internal control activities and discussing how the concepts of internal control affect the development GAAP accounting standards and how GAAP accounting standards affect the internal controls implemented. The paper begins with the COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission) definition of control activities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSacctIntCont.rtf

Accounting: Principles-Based Or Rules-Based?
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4 pages in length. Stagnancy and interpretation are two elements that have no place within the fundamentally stringent nature of accounting procedures, yet typical standards have reflected precisely this approach to the conceptual aspect of principles-based methods. The extent to which Enron and WorldCom helped to redefine accounting procedures is both grand and far-reaching; that the industry has moved away from a principles-based to a rules-based approach speaks to fortifying the former with two integral - and wholly absent - components. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCAccountPrin.rtf

Accounting; A Case Study
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This 5 page paper demonstrates how to prepare a budget cash flow and an income statement and answer questions about a case study supplied by the student. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Accounting; Definition, Impacts on Business and Its Ability to Help Businesses Improve Results
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This 13 page paper is written in three parts. The first part looks at what is meant by accounting discussing different types of accounting and why is undertaken. The second part of the paper looks at the way accounting is able to impact on a business. The last part of the paper examines the way that accounting may be used by business in order to produce positive results, such as increasing office. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEacc001.rtf

Accrual Accounting in the Public Sector
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This 9 page paper examines the use and potential use of accrual accounting for governments and the public sector. The writer considers the take up of accrual counting by non commercial organizations, the way it compares with cash accounting, how the accounting approach is seen internationally and looks at examples of governments adopting accrual accounting. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
Filename: TEAcrpublic.rtf

Accrual Accounting in the US Government
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This 10 page paper looks at a three sets of questions posed by the student. All questions concern the use of adjusted accrual accounting in government. The first part looks at some of the basic elements of accounting, these are short answers examples include defining when revenue is recognised and what is meant by available, classifying property tax and how income form grants is dealt with. The second part of the paper uses a case study and identified the amounts that are would be input under different headings. The last part considers where specific items may be included in the accounts. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Accrual and Accounting and the Historical Cost Approach; Do They Lead to Increased Reliability?
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This 7 page paper looks at the accounting practices using accruals accounting and historical costing and considers to what extent they are able to add clarity and accuracy to accounts and in which ways they may increase confusion. The paper looks at accruals accounting first, considering its use in the public and private sector, before looking at historical costs and the alternative use of fair market value. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Accruals Accounting
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This 4 page paper explains what is meant by accrual accounting, the advantages and advantages of this method that is in line with the marching concept and the divergence and when it should be sued. The paper also gives an example of accrual accounting comparing it to the use of the prudence concept and shows the impact of the different methods on the net revenue and tax. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEaccrual.rtf

Acer
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This 3 page paper looks at the progress of the computer manufacturer Acer between 1998 and 2008 and considers whether or not the company is doing the right think pursuing the Chinese market. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEacer01.rtf

Acme Crating and Fixed Rate Contracts
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9 pages. This paper explores the options and develops methods of designing firm fixed contracts that are acceptable to both the customer and the supplier for Acme Crating, which gives Acme Crating more control of costs when these type of contracts are involved. Acme Crating seeks to better control costs and profits by finding better solutions and implementing them. The scope of the paper is to focus on the elements that influence the final price given to a customer. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JGAcosts.wps

Activity Based and Costing and Absorption Costing Questions
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This 3 page paper looks at a question set by the student and shows two methods of calculating costs for the production of goods and compares the results. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEabccost.rtf

Activity Based Costing Case Study
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This 6 page paper focuses on a public broadcasting company that is in financial trouble. Whether or not to purchase a new video file server is at issue. Factors to consider when buying such a product, based on cost accounting, are highlighted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Activity Based Costing; A Case Study
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This 6 page paper considers a practical application of Activity Based Costing (ABC). The paper consider the advantages and disadvantages and applies them to a hypothetical case study in order to demonstrate the use of the newer accounting system. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEacbaco.rtf

Activity Based Costing; A Case Study
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This 10 page paper considers how activity based costing can be seen in action in the real world. The paper looks at a UK retail chain; British Home Stores, known a Bhs, and the way in which the switch from absorption costing to activity based costing was one of the key elements in this turnaround from a loss making company to a profitable one. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEbhsabc.rtf

Activity Based Costing; An Example Using McDonalds
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Activity based costing is a useful way of identifying and assessing the costs of producing items or services. The process requires the assessment of costs for each stage of production and the determination of relevant cost drivers. This 3 page paper demonstrates this uses the example of burgers produced at McDonalds. Figures used are estimates only. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEABCMcD.rtf

Activity Based Systems: Their Effective Use in Costing Exercizes
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This 6 page paper looks at what an activity based system is, the way it may be used along with its advantages and disadvantages. The paper then ends with a case study of a successful company which has used this to system to change from a loss making company into a profitable and thriving organisation. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Activity Costing
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This 8 page paper considers the role of activity costing sand the benefits that this accounting tool appears to imply, such as increased transparency. The paper argues that many of the perceived benefits are not always realized and explains why this may occur. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEactivco.wps

Activity-Based Costing as a Control Measure for Bally Total Fitness
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A 6 page paper discussing the benefits of activity-based costing, specifically as a proposed financial control measure the Bally Total Fitness. The company’s revenues plunged in a single year; this paper is a white paper furnished to a group of consultants that wants to approach Bally with its ideas for assistance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Adam Smith's "The Money Game"
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A 5 page essay on Adam Smith's "The Money Game"-- discussing the relevance of Smith's assertions to changes occurring in the former Soviet Union after its collapse. The writer examines in light of the book whether stock markets and capitalism can "exist and benefit all the people rather than exploit the many for the benefit of the few."
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Adam Smith's "The Money Game" / Relevance To Today's Economies
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This 10 pages paper uses the "Father of Economics'" work, "The Money Game" as its reason, but speaks more to Adam Smith's basic theories and how they apply to today's economies, particularly those of America and the evolving Russian prefects since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The discussion of America's economy compares the New Deal of FDR to Ronald Reagan's "trickle down" approach of Reaganomics. Included is a glance at the length of time required for government to effectively back away from the free or mixed market and the inability of only one subsequent and ideologically opposed administration to change the set course in only one term. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Adam Smith's The Money Game
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This 8 page paper provides an overview for ‘Adam Smith''s The Money Game. This 1968 book provides timeless advice on the stock market and good information in the area of macroeconomics as well. While the pseudonym used oddly happens to be the same as the eighteenth century philosopher's , the real name of the author was later revealed as George Goodman. No additional sources cited.
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ADELPHIA AND ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
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This 4-page paper is a discussion about the accounting practices of Adelphia Communications, the cable company that filed Chapter 11 reorganization during 2002. Topics discussed include practices then and now. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Adjusting Banking Policy
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A 6 page paper answering 5 questions addressing how a German bank might adapt to changes in US policies and the economy. Questions include how the bank should manage new SEC rules of corporate governance and other matters that reduce the bank’s corporate lending opportunities. The paper encourages the bank to increase revenues in other areas during this time while simultaneously reducing costs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSbankPolChg.rtf

Advantageous Financial Reporting
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A 6 page paper discussing several events that have occurred just prior to the end of the quarter as the controller of ABC Manufacturing is about to prepare the company’s quarterly statement. A good customer has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy; the company has sold real estate for a profit; a study indicates greater revenues in the future; and the company has suffered damage at a warehouse. The paper indicates which of these should be reported in the current quarter, which will allow the company to meet analysts’ projections. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSacctEthManip.rtf

Advest; A Financial Analysis
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This 8 page paper undertakes a financial analysis of Advest using different ratios as well as forecasting some future results. The paper also includes 4 graphs. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Agricultural Commodities / Corn
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A 9 page introduction to agricultural commodities focusing on corn. Sections include a general introduction; some of the problems in the corn commodity market; new farming methods, volume of corn produced and stock prices. One graph is included. Bibliograhy lists 9 sources.
Filename: Corn.wps

Agricultural Price Indexes
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An 8 page paper discussing price indexes in agriculture. The writer examines the consumer price index and indexes of prices received by individual farmers as well as farming conglomerates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Agriculture and its Impact on Financial Institutions
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15 pages. Because of the uncertainty in the agricultural markets there is a definite impact on the lending institutions that service them. There are so many variables in the farming industry that there is no guarantee from year to year that agribusinesses will be able to keep up with loan payments if they have one or more years of losses in a row. There is currently widespread controversy among the agribusinesses and lending institutions on Capitol Hill as to how best to cope with the problem. One such solution would be to privatize lenders dealing with farm loans, and other solutions run the gamut from asking farm lenders to diversify their businesses to suggesting more emergency funding from the government. It is the purpose of this paper to prove that while farm lending can be a risky business it would serve no good purpose and would be unfair to other businesses for government emergency funding to be increased; lending institutions will need to work out ways to deal with the agribusiness risk. Bibliography lists 36 sources.
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Agritech Case Study
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This 9 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. The company has developed a product with season demand. The paper calculates the costs of the goods are produced in line with demand, and then creates a more cost effective schedule where there is the build up of stock and a more even production schedule. All calculations are shown. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEagritech.rtf

Ahold and Groupe Casino at Potential Takeover Targets for Tesco; A Financial Analysis
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This 12 page considers Ahold and Groupe Casino as potential take overt targets for Tesco, undertaking a financial analysis of their FY 2006 and 2007 results in order to assess performance. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEaholdcasino.rtf

AIG; Social, Political and Economic Influences
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This 3 page paper looks at three influences that are present for AIG at the end of 2008. The social influence of an aging population, the political influence of US foreign policy and the economic influence of the credit crush are outlined, the relevance for the company is discussed and the ability of the firm to deal with these influences is assessed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEaiginfl.rtf

Air France; A Case Study
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This 13 page paper considers the long established company Air France. Starting with a brief history of the formation and development of the company, the paper goes on to look at the economic and financial performance of the company, and the way in which it may perform in the future. The paper contains 2 graphs and the bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Airlines Cost Structure
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8 pages. The sensitivity of a firm's operating profits to changes in demands as well as the opportunities and risks presented by such a cost structure is addressed in this paper with a focus on the airlines industry. With a current debt load of more than $110 billion, the airline industry is not likely to see a rebound any time soon. The Uniform System of Accounts as required by the Department of Transportation is utilized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Alan Greenspan - Why He's the Most Important Man in the U.S. Economy
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This 3 page essay discusses The U.S. Federal Reserve System and Alan Greenspan's role as it chairman since 1987. has been one of the main architects of the 1990s economic boom. As chairman, he guards the world's leading economy by raising and lowering interest rates. This paper gives a very brief overview of the Fed and Greenspan. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Albertsons and Excel Case Study
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This 8 page paper shows the student how to answer short questions and how to manipulate excel charts for specific case studies. The first part of the paper answers questions concerning whether or not Albertsons will be able to beat Wal-Mart. The second part of the paper uses data from an excel spread sheet provided by the student concerning salary data for a university. The paper presents some calculations and ordering of data and then creates some pivot tables and a graph. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEalbexcel.rtf

Alcoa Inc.
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This 8 page paper examines the performance of Alcoa Inc. the global integrated aluminium company. The paper looks first at the background of the company and then conducts a ratio analysis of financial years 1998 – 2002, the latest year is compared to industry averages. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEalcoa1.rtf

Alex C. Michalos On STET, Currency Exchange, & World Poverty
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A 14 page paper that addresses Alex Michalos' hope for erasing world poverty through reforms in revenue budgets for the U.S., Canada and the world. Michalos' arguments are addressed, including counterpoints and his response. The paper posits that Michalos' arguments are adequately supported. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Stet.wps

Alimony, Divorce and the Effect on Income Tax
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5 pages. This research paper will explain all about the income tax implications for those that are divorced, paying alimony or perhaps receiving alimony. It gives form information that you need for your tax returns and other very handy information. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAalimo.rtf

Allied Food Lemon Juice Case Study
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This 11 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. A company is looking at making an investment to expand and needs to assess the potential returns. The paper assesses the cash flows and looks at the NPV, IRR and payback period of the project and considers some potential influences such as changes in the terminal value and the cash flow. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEAlliedLem.rtf

Allocating Costs for Goal Congruence
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A 4 page paper discussing allocation of general costs and how what is intended to be a reward can instead become a penalty. Creative Consumer Consultants (CCC) is a corporate consulting firm with offices in New York, Chicago, Paris and Little Rock that currently assigns general costs to each office in a degree dependent on the office's contribution to net income. Altering allocation but not total amounts results in more beneficial means of achieving long-term goals. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSacctCongru.rtf

Alma Charcoal Burners Pricing
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This 6 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. A company has a new range of charcoal burners and needs to determine the wholesale price with reference to specific mark up for the retail and the mail order market. The paper shows the causation for the break even point at the determined price level. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Alterative Pay Structures
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This 6 page paper considers the different types of pay structures that are available, Discuss and evaluate how alternative payment systems might suit different organizations operating in different markets. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Altering Interpretation of SPEs
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A 6 page paper discussing changes proposed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in interpreting the Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 51 that defines the special purpose entity (SPE) and provides guidelines on when an SPE’s results must be consolidated into the balance sheet of the company that owns it. This paper summarizes the changes proposed by FASB as well as the reasons underlying the proposed change. FASB pursues alteration for reasons serving accounting theory as well as in response to specific recent abuses. Includes executive summary. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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