Apollo Group Inc; Statistical Test the Share Price Data
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This 4 page paper is based on data supplied by the student. Using closing share price information from historical data a statistical test is undertaken comparing recent performance to the historical mean. The result is used to determine whether or not the share should be held or sold based purely on statistical information. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEapollo2.rtf

Apple Computer: A Financial Analysis
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5 pages in length. In any financial analysis of a company the first goal is to measure the company’s profit to determine the cash flow that shareholders can expect to receive from owning the company’s common stock. Financial managers strive to maximize the company’s profit and minimize risk in order to maximize the stock price. This paper examines the leverage ratio, liquidity ratio, profitability and solvency of Apple Computer.
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Apple Computers
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This 5 page paper considers the history and development of Apple Computers and then examines the company’s’ financial performance between 2003 and 2005 looking at the growth in revenue, share price performance along with vertical and horizontal ratio analysis. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEapp2005.rtf

Application of I.A.S.-1
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An 11 page paper discussing the application of I.A.S.-1, the International Accounting Standard number 1. This standard defines the framework and responsibilities organizations have for presenting their financial statements, having as its goal uniformity across time, within organizations and across industries. I.A.S.-1 ensures uniformity in financial reporting so that investors can make sense of any organization's true financial condition. Requirements of the I.A.S.-1 standard do not prevent organizations from furnishing additional information, but rather constitutes minimum requirements for transparent reporting. The paper provides several examples of how organizations meet those minimum standards and in the case of Southwest Airlines, how they choose to exceed them. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSacctFinStIAS1.rtf

Applying Accounting Knowledge Real World Cases
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This 10 page paper considers the way that a department within an organisation may manage its budget. In the case supplied by the student there were only short term considerations, The paper then goes on to consider how the department may use different accounting tools to improve the management decisions. Tools such as cost effectiveness analysis and cost benefit analysis are suggested. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEhelicp.rtf

Applying the Warren Buffett Way to the Singapore Stock Market
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This 8 page paper examines the Warren Buffett method of investing, with its’ common sense approach to holding shares for the long term and investing in businesses rather than only looking at the stocks. This investment method is then applied to the Singapore stock market and assessed for its accuracy. Two example investments are examined. The bibliography cites 5 sources
Filename: TEwarbuf.rtf.

Appraisal of Coca Cola for a Stock Purchase
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This 4 page paper examines the company Coca Cola (stock symbol KO), looking at the company’s performance, its strengths and weaknesses to determine if an investor should buy the share. Comparison is also made between the company and the industry averages. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcokesp.rtf

Appraisal Techniques; Is NPV Superior?
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There are many ways of appraising the investment value of a potential investment or project. The writer looks at some of these methods including Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback, the profitability index or the cost benefit ratio and the Net Present Value (NPV). The writers argues that NPV is the better tool to use when apprising investment decision. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEirrnpv.wps

Approaches to Property Portfolio Management
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This 9 page paper looks at the different approaches that a fund management for an investment portfolio manager may adopt where the investments are 100% in property. The general investment approaches of passive, active and post modern portfolio manager are considered along with their viability for a property fund manager. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEpropinv.rtf

APR, Customer Relationships and Communication
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This 4 page paper defines and considers the important of APR, customer relationships and communication and then considers how they can be applied to companies and real estate. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEaprcom.rtf

Are Accounting Reforms And Legislation Are The Only Means By Which The Accounting Profession Will be Able To Regain Public Trust And Re-Establish Its’ Credibility?
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This 8 page paper considers the issues in terms of trust and credibility in the accounting profession. The writer argues that historically public trust has been regained as loop holes and standards have been bettered. Using the example of Enron and comparing US and UK accounting and auditing standards the case is made for increasing levels of regulations to overcome the fears and difficulties associated with the causes of mistrust. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEreforms.rtf

Are Islamic Banks More Profitable than Non-Islamic Banks
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This 16 page paper looks at the role and performance of Islamic banks and considers the hypothesis that Islamic banks are ore profitable than non Islamic banks. The paper starts by considering the role of banks and the application of Islamic banking. The paper then presents primary research using data from Islamic bank accounts and performs an hypothesis test both return in assets and return on equity as profitability measures. This is compared with existing research before a conclusion is reached. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEisbank.rtf

Are Large US Firms Ready to Convert to IFRS?
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This 3 page paper considers whether or not large firms such as Wal-Mart, Exxon Mobile, Dell and CostCo are ready to adopt international financial reporting standards, and the impact it may have on them once adopted. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEIFRSwal.rtf

Are Payday Loans Legalized Loan-Sharking?
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A 3 page paper discussing the operation and ethics of payday loan companies. The need for the existence of payday loan companies is regrettable, but the business can be expected to grow as the economy continues to favor greater numbers of low-paying service jobs. They are not legal loan sharks, but their success certainly indicates a need for general financial education in public schools. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSfinPayLoan.rtf

Are the Efforts by Companies to Hedge Currency Risks Any Value to the Company Owners?
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This 8 page paper argues that the use of hedging, when used correctly can be of great value to the owners of a company, reducing risk and reducing potential volatility of returns. However, the tool has to be used correctly for the benefit to outweigh the costs. The paper discusses these hedging issues and considers where and when it should be used. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEvalhedge.rtf

Are the Old Management Accounting Techniques Still Relevant?
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A 5 page paper examining differences in "schools" of management accounting. There have been business-defining changes in manufacturing systems and approaches over the past two decades, particularly as increasing numbers of manufacturers adopt Just-In-Time (JIT) techniques. Some management accountants believe that the changes in manufacturing systems and approaches also warrant related changes in management accounting techniques. Others believe that the old methods work just as well with the new systems as they did with the old. There appears to be less difference between these schools of management accounting than is visible superficially. They both seek to provide cost information in terms most meaningful to the organization, and both can be seen as successful in their intent. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Are The Principles of International Portfolio Diversification Applicable in Today’s Investment Environment?
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This 5 page paper considers to what extent the traditional approach of portfolio diversification is valid and useful in today’s complex international investing environment. The paper looks at research that has been conducted and the ways in which different risk that diversification should minimize are evidenced. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEdiverse.rtf

Argentine Economy and Economic Relations
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An 18 page paper discussing determination of exchange rate and purchasing parity in Argentina, followed by a discussion of particular economic issues facing developing countries. The paper distinguishes between developing and mature economies according to the OECD definition of mature, and discusses developing nations’ need for capital and development of capital markets. The paper includes a discussion of Argentina’s economic collapse in 2001-2002 and reform requirements imposed by the IMF. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: KSargentEcon1a.rtf

Artefact method; Activity Based Costing
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This 9 page paper consider how activity based accounting methods can support strategic management. The use of this type of accounting system is explored using the artefact method and a real life example. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEartifabc.rtf

ARTHUR ANDERSEN AND THE AFTERMATH OF SCANDAL
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This 3-page paper describes what happened to Arthur Andersen, from a financial accounting perspective, following Enron. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Arthur Andersen Downfall
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A 4 page paper that discusses the downfall of Arthur Andersen LLP. The paper begins with comments about the original climate in the company - integrity and honesty set it apart, and how that changed. The writer discusses Steve Samek's 2x strategy as one of the factors that led to the company's problems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGandsm.rtf

Article Review / Technical Analysis For The Stock Market
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A 3 page review of an article in the Wall Street Journal entitled: Technical Analysis Successfully Tests Old Resistance Level of Fundamentalists. The article cites successful uses of technicals and also offers opposing opinions.
Filename: Techs.wps

Aspen Technology Inc Case Study
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This 5 page paper is based on a case study supplied b the student. The company sells licenses which customers pay for in installments over a number of years. The questions answered discuss financial issues related to the case, including why customers may want to pay in installments, the ways finance are raised by the company and the issues associated with the chosen hedging strategy. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEaspen1.rtf

Assessing 2 Projects Using Net Present Value
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This 4 page paper assesses two projects showing NPV calculations. The paper presents the net present values, looks at which of the projects could be accepted and then considers how NPV can be used and other issues that should be taken into account before a decision is made. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEprojNPV.rtf

Assessing a Business
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This 12 page paper answers questions asked by the student. The first part of the paper considers how understanding segmentation may help with know who the target market for a skill resort. This question also consider what the marketing mix is and how it can and is being used. The second part of the paper shows the student how to draw up a profit and loss account and a balance sheet. The third part consider break even point on the projected figures and includes a graph with fixed, variable and total costs shown and income plotted to demonstrate break even point. The last part of the paper looks at a business proposal, calculated the NPV of two options and demonstrates how to calculate the internal rate of return, before making a recommendation. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEquet13.rtf

Assessing a Capital Project
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This 4 page paper looks at some of the issues that need to be considered when assessing a capital investment. The paper uses the example of McDonalds installing WiFi in their restaurants. The paper looks at the different issues such as risk, cost, internal politics and PR. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcapprojas.rtf

Assessing a Company Value for Investment Purposes
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This 4 page paper looks at a case presented by the student where the weighted average cost of capital needs to be calculated using the CAPM, the company assessed as an investment and then valued with different methods.
Filename: TEkobese.rtf

Assessing a New Product at Reliance Communications
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A 5 page paper examining the wisdom of introducing a new communications device. The management of Reliance Communication, Ltd. needs to assess the wisdom of approving a budget for a new product. It has introduced several new products in recent years, but none has been commercially successful. The company needs to ensure that the current project has more than only a chance to succeed. The paper determines the break-even point of the project and makes recommendations as to how Reliance should proceed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSmktgProdIntroNPV.rtf

Assessing a Potential Contract
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This 14 page paper considers a case study provided by the student where a contract is offered and a company has to decide whether it is worth accepting, and if it is worth accepting which options regarding investment are worth taking up. This is undertaken using NPV, IRR and profitability index. Influencing factors are risks are also considered. Example calculations are demonstrated to show the student how they may carry out similar calculations. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcase01.rtf

Assessing a Potential Investment
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A 4 page paper discussing measures that an investor should want to assess when considering the stock of a company. Here, an individual is considering investing in the stock of Prime Properties, Inc., a property management and real estate firm. Measures the investor should want to examine include working capital and ratios of profitability, liquidity and leverage. The balance sheet is not available, but revenues and expenses have declined over 3 years as interest expense has risen. The investor would need to assess the balance sheet to find the ratios discussed in the paper, nearly all of which require the use of current assets, current liabilities, total assets and stockholders' equity to determine. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSstkInvMeas.rtf

Assessing a Potential Investment in an MRI Scanner
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This 8 page paper looks a case where there is a potential increased demand for MRI services. A medical practice is considering making the investment and needs an analysis. The paper provides details of the different consideration that should be made, such as the opportunity itself, the strategies, the impact of existing competition and the potential risks. The paper then presents costings and a break even analysis. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEMriinv.rtf

Assessing a Potential Price for an Equities Future Contract
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This 3 page paper considers how an investor can determine at what price they will be prepared to buy an equity futures contract. The paper uses the company McDonalds in 2006 as an example to show the different considerations. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Assessing a Project
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This 9 page paper examines a case study supplied by the student, the paper examines why future income is worth less that the same amount received today. Using NPV calculation and influence diagrams the paper assesses a project to determine if advice would be to accept or reject the project proposal. The writer shows the student how to analyse each of the separate variables to reach a decision. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEproass.rtf

Assessing a Project; NPV, IRR and WACC
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This 5 page paper looks at how net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR) and weighted average cost of capital (WACC) are calculated. The writer does this by looking at a hypothetical project for an existing company and calculating the relevant figures. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Assessing a Property Investment
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This 16 page paper examines a case study provided by a student looking at the potential return on a property investment and how the return may be calculated uses periodic return measures as well as multi-period measures such as Net Present t Vale (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). The writer demonstrates how to undertake the calculations. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEpropty1.rtf

Assessing Accounting Practices at Enron
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A 6 page paper seeking to determine how Enron should it now approach its financial reporting. The purpose here is to present a method that senior management can use to arrive at sound and appropriate decisions regarding the matter of financial reporting. The paper discusses several approaches to decision-making, choosing the rational model (problem identification, development of available alternatives; choice of the best alternative) as the framework in which Enron should proceed. The paper recommends four months for review of financial records created well after the scandal unfolded, creation of another approach and implementation of the new system. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSacctEnronDec.rtf

Assessing an Investment Opportunity
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This 4 page paper considers a fictitious medium term investment opportunity supplied by the student and assesses it as an investment. Looking first at non financial elements, such as the long term viability of the product and the competitive environment and then for short term issues such as cash flow and the rate of return discounted using NPV.
Filename: TEinvopt.rtf

Assessing an Unprofitable Firm
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This 3 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. A firm is making a loss; the paper looks at the costs and non financial factors to consider whether or not the firms should be closed. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEnonproft.rtf

Assessing Capital Investments with Reference to Future Income Streams
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This 7 page paper discusses the following statement; “Capital investment decisions are those decisions that involve current outlays in return for a stream of benefits in future years”. This is discusses with references to investment assessment tools that discount future income stream including net present value and internal rate of return. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEfutureinc.rtf

Assessing Cash Flow at FedEx
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A 4 page paper examining cash flow at FedEx 2003 – 2005. It was during this period that FedEx acquired Kinko's, a fact reflected in the company's changes in cash. The paper includes 10 quotes from an introductory accounting textbook. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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