Computacore LTD Case Study
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This 5 page paper looks at a case study. A company has three scenarios; the paper calculates the impact of each scenario on the income of the company and then recommends a scenario based on the financial analysis, explaining why the most profitable result was not recommended. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcompcore.rtf

Computer Crime: Credit Card Fraud:
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This 8 page paper examines the issue of credit card fraud, and highlights the extent of this growing economic problem. This paper presents generalized information on the subject as well as information about computer credit card fraud as it specifically relates to Australia and New South Wales. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: GSCredcr.rtf

Computer System Buying Decision at Measurement, Inc.
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A 5 page paper presenting a current situation at this company and the result of capital budgeting analysis assessing whether the company should expand its current computer system. Net present value is positive, and based on conservative estimates of net cash inflows resulting from the addition. The paper recommends that the company proceed with the project. Includes a table of the Excel analysis; PowerPoint presentation is not attached but is available. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSacctMgtMIdecide.rtf

Considering Activity-Based Costing
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A 3 page paper discussing the differences that allocating costs in proportion with the processes that create them can cause in the quality of cost and profit information. Part 1 provides results with allocated and unallocated costs; Part 2 evaluates the results of the deli and fresh prepared foods departments of a large grocery store. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSacctABCaafes.rtf

Consumer Credit Scoring
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This practice is evaluated in a 6 page paper which focuses on the banking industry. The pros and cons of using a single score to evaluate consumer loans are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Scor.rtf

Continental Case Study
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This 7 page paper examines a case study supplied by the student where a company has lacked direction and failed to develop a competitive advantage. The writer looks at the diversified company, recommends a new strategy, including divestments, justifies the advice and gives a financial projection for recommended strategy. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEconpack.rtf

Contingency Theory; Is It Valid?
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This 5 page paper looks at the concept of contingency theory, assesses the way in which it is being presented and utilized in the past and looks at the way in which it is viewed today in order to assess whether or not this is a valid and useful theory, or is a failed project. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcontgthe.rtf

Continuing Value of Traditional Accounting Methods
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An 11 page paper discussing the value of financial statements prepared according to traditional methods and accounting convention. Some have questioned whether traditional approaches to accounting convention can continue to serve the needs of organizations and investors in providing "relevant and reliable information for stewardship and decision making purposes." This is the topic of this paper, which concludes that traditional accounting methods still are relevant in today's business environment. The paper also discusses Enron, Sarbanes-Oxley and the responsibility of senior management. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSacctReptVal.rtf

Contribution and NPV Questions
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This 9 page paper is written in two parts. The first part shows the student how to calculate the fixed and variable costs and calculate the break even point and profit levels for a case study provided by the student. The second part of the paper shows how to use net present value to calculate if an investment is worthwhile using another case study provided by the student.
Filename: TEcontNPV.rtf

Convertible Securities
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This 5 page paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the use of convertible securities by both the company and the investor. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEconvsc.wps

Converting a Cash Statement to the Direct Method
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A 4 page paper discussing the direct and indirect methods of producing the cash statement. Motorola Corporation uses the indirect method of arriving at its statement of cash flows, as does most large companies. The purpose here is to use the information from Motorola’s 2003 Form 10-k, its annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its cash flow statement in the indirect form to one produced by the direct method. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSacctCashFlDir.rtf

Cookies Case Study
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This 4 page paper examines a case study supplied by the student looking at contribution and break even analysis. Using a supplied example three questions are answered concerns how using contribution analysis and break even analysis could help a company decide which orders to accept, if production should be increased where there is an increase in overhead costs and how to determine if a project will be profitable. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEcookies.rtf

Cooper and Nicholson Case
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This 9 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student were Cooper are looking at acquiring Nicholson. The paper considers how Cooper may value Nicholson, who the shareholders and the way an offer may be made. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEcoopernic.rtf

Cooper Tire & Rubber's 2004 Annual Report
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A 3 page paper critiquing the online version of the 2004 annual report of this company. It may be that the company is quite forthcoming with financial information, but its annual report gives the impression that it is striving to avoid providing that information. It repeats narrative text to the detriment of provision of financial information. Whether it means to or not, the impression the reader gains from the electronic version of the 2004 annual report is that purchasing the company's stock may not be the best use of limited investment resources. If the appearance of hedging is not one the company intends, then it desperately needs to improve organization of its annual report for 2005. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtCooperTire.rtf

Corporate Ethics – A Cursory Look At Responsibilities & Penalties
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Corporate Ethics – A Cursory Look At Responsibilities & Penalties: This 8-page report examines the prevalence of fraud within the “penny stock” and “micro cap” markets. In addition, corruption within the private sector is discussed. Accounts of flagrant stock price manipulation by brokers and other professional analysts have become fairly commonplace, while the SEC strives to stem the tide by implementing more stringent regulations. Bibliography lists 16 sources. SNEthics.wps
Filename: SNEthics.wps

Corporate Express
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This 8 page paper is a tutorial paper that demonstrates to the student how to conduct an analysis of a set of company accounts, Corporate Express. As it is a tutorial paper it explains the way that ratio's can be calculated and what they mean as well as giving examples. The report looks at the information given, where in the report it is and the meaning of r the information obtained. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEcorpex.wps

Corporate Finance in Commercial Real Estate
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of financial considerations in respect to the commercial real estate market. Valuation is discussed in depth and many issues are broached such as finding an appropriate site and securing adequate financing. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: SA148fin.rtf

Corporate Financing – The Ultimate Catch 22?
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Corporate Financing – The Ultimate Catch 22?: This 5-page essay is an overview of the financial problems currently facing publicly trading U.S. corporations. Confronted with non-compliance to regulations relevant to the NYSE and the SEC, many public companies are doomed to be de-listed if they cannot procure the necessary cash infusion. Herein lies the rub: it takes money to make money -- or even to borrow it – that’s the catch. Bibliography lists 3 sources. SNCorpor.doc
Filename: SNCorpor.doc

Corporate Governance Among Indian Banks
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A 13 page paper assessing governance at 2 private and 2 state-owned banks in India. Businesses within the same industry operate by standard means in many respects, but each is different in its management, goals for the future and perspective on the value of customers. The process of assessing governance at four Indian banks reveals immense differences in these factors. The banks examined here are ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., State Bank of India and Global Trust Bank. The focus is on financial performance for two years prior to and two years after significant capital inflow. In the case of ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, these points were when they became the first and second Indian banks to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Includes 2 figures and 5 tables. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: KSbankIndCorpGov.rtf

Corporate Governance Conference December 2000
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A 14 page paper discussing issues raised at a conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in December 2000. The keynote speaker was Arthur Levitt, chairman of the SEC, and much of the attention of the conference was trained on the need for independence among auditors and Boards of Directors. Frank Borelli reported on the new reporting and independence rules of the SEC, that are not 'suggestions,' but rather are requirements for accurate reporting of financial results, disclosure and transparency. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: KScorpGovCon.wps

Corporate Governance Survey Questions
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A 6 page paper offering several questions and rationale for them. The questions are to constitute a more involved survey of senior financial managers, a companion to a 21-item survey including questions requiring only short answers and rating on a Likert-type scale. Those questions are contained in KSacctCorpGov2.rtf, which also provides the literature and proposed method for a study of how changes in financial reporting standards affect corporate governance and senior financial managers’ behavior and perceptions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSacctCorpGvSur.rtf

Corporate Income Taxation
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A 3 page paper discussing the relative merits of corporate income taxation, both in its current form in the US and as it would be were the US to adopt a value-added tax (VAT) approach. The VAT is not compatible with other tax structures, and depending on the output of the specific organization, it ultimately rests with those least able to pay it when the corporation raises prices to pay its taxes. This is true regardless of tax structure, and it is a point that legislators must bear in mind when searching for additional funds for pubic services. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KStaxCorp.rtf

Corporate Wealth Maximization
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A 5 page paper discussing the concentration on wealth, rather than profit, maximization. The typical approach of most businesses is to generate the highest levels of profit possible, both for increasing their own profitability and their shareholders' equity. In recent years, however, some companies have begun holding onto more and more of the profits they do generate, choosing to reinvest in the company rather than to pay full dividends to their shareholders. Private companies gain even more benefit by positioning themselves to better withstand economic fluctuations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Corpcash.wps

Corporation Tax and Europe
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This 12 page paper considers corporation tax within European countries and the likelihood of corporation tax harmonisation in the union. Starting with a brief background it goes on to examine corporation tax in the United Kingdom and in Europe, concentrating on Germany as a dominant member if the European Union then considering the advantages and disadvantages of the existing systems, concluding that harmonisation may not be suitable for the United Kingdom. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEeurtax.wps

CORPORATIONS, WRITE-DOWNS AND THE SEC
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This 3-page paper explains why the SEC can't become involved with certain corporate write-downs. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTcorpwrit.rtf

Cost Accounting System for an Online Business
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A 10 page paper assessing components that should be a part of a company's cost accounting system for a new online business unit. The system will need to address several financial and nonfinancial performance measures including sales; total revenues; selling and general administrative expenses; IT expenses and rate of use; and shipping costs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSacctCstOnl.rtf

Cost and Benefit in Business Accounting
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This 6 page paper examines the terms cost and benefit in the business context defining what they mean, how they may be interpreted and applied in consideration of creating profit. The paper looks at different ways of accounting or measuring cost and different types of benefit. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEbencost.rtf

Cost Drivers and Value Chain Function in the Telecommunications Niche
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This 8 page paper examines these areas of management accounting. Bellsouth is used as an example. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA623acc.rtf

Cost Drivers for a Hospital
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This 6 page paper considers what cost drivers may be seen in healthcare, how they may manifest in a hospital environment and explains how they may be understood and used. The paper then uses past figures to project costs forward using regression analysis. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEctdrhp.rtf

Cost Management; Hewlett Packard
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This 10 page paper considers the potential value that is perceived to occur when activity based costing (ABC), is implemented in an organisation. Discussing what is meant by activity based costing and the advantages and disadvantages the paper goes on to look at the implementation at Hewlett Packard at both the Boise Surface Mount Centre in Idaho and the Colorado Springs Division, one of which was successful, and one of which failed. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEhpcost.rtf

Cost of Capital at Colgate Palmolive
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This 3 page paper calculates the weighted average cost of capital at Colgate Palmolive., The paper looks at both the cost of equity and the cost of debt before brining the figures together for the WACC calculation. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEcolpm1.rtf

Cost of Capital at Pfizer
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This 5 page paper considers the cost of capital for this large pharmaceutical company, using both WACC and CAPM. The writer then considers the differences between these two models and how the rates may be decreased. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEpfizer.rtf

Cost of Capital at Rondo
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This 5 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student and calculates the cost of debt, the cost of equity and then brings them together to calculate the total cost of capital. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TERondo3.rtf

Cost of Capital at Xerox
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This 7 page paper uses Xerox to demonstrate how to use both the weighted average cost of capital and the capital-asset pricing model to examine the cost of capital to a company, The writer explains both the models, why they are different and their weaknesses. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TExerox3.rtf

Cost of Capital Project: PepsiCo
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5 pages in length. In the weighted average cost of capital the cost of each kind of capital is weighted according to its percentage share in the firm's capital structure. Weights can be based on either the book values or the market values of the different classes of securities, but should be market values whenever they are available.
Filename: JGAcptcs.wps

COST OF CAPITAL REPORT AND SHELL OIL
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This 3-page paper discusses analysis of Shell Oil's cost of capital report. Topics discussed include weighted average cost of capital and capital asset pricing model, then describes advantages and disadvantages to each method. Bibliograpy lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTsheacc.rtf

Cost of Equity and Cost of Debt at Disney Corp.
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This 7 page paper looks at the Disney Annual accounts and considers different models of assessing the cost of capital and compares them to the actual cost of equity and cost of debt calculated from the accounts. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEdisequity.rtf

Cost Reduction and Cost Avoidance
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This 14 page paper considers the ways in which a company may seek to reduce or avoid different types of costs. Different ways of achieving this are discussed, with examples used to illustrate points raised. Methods discussed included developing supplier relations, substitution, standardization, reducing waste, changing payment terms and different process changes. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcostre.rtf

COST REGRESSION AT LINCOLN HOSPITAL
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This 5-page paper undertakes various cost analysis regression of Lincoln Community Hospital in New York to determine its financial problems. The regressions are also analyzed here.
Filename: MTlinana.rtf

Cost Structure Case Study
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8 pages in length. This comprehensive problem involves Intel, Inc. Intel must choose only one of its processors to manufacture. The problem lies in choosing which strategy Intel should adopt in using variable or fixed cost structures.
Filename: JGAmacct.wps