Accounting papers

Models the interest rate risk management with portfolio selections.

This paper discusses how accounting and financial trends affect the management of law firms.

Presents a case study that looks at implementing an accounting system at Riordan Manufacturing.

The paper examines the article "The New Realities of Non-Profit Accountability" by Peter Shiras.

A look at the Sarbanes Oxley Act in general and section 404 in particular.

An in depth look at the securities investment market and hedge fund styles.

A brief discussion on the full disclosure accounting principle in business.

Reviews the case study involving the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the city of Atlantic Beach, Florida .

Describes the function and standards of auditing.

Discusses Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), an accounting reporting language.

An analysis of the accounting cycle of a small shipping and distribution company, Beaver Street Fisheries.

Presents a benchmark study for the cases of the merger of Lester Electronics Inc. (LEI) with Shang-wa Electronics.

A situation analysis of a merger between Lester Electronics and Shang-wa Electronics.

An examination of the accounting and financial management in the process of "green building construction."

An examination of Sections 201 and 202 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and how they limit auditor independence.

An in-depth review of the revised "Auditing Standard ASA 200" in Australia.

An overview of management accounting systems and organizational structure.

An overview of the ethical lapses of the Arthur Andersen accounting firm.

An analysis of the Worldcom fraud scandal and the ability of the accounting profession to regulate itself.

Looks at financial analysis statements of the Compass Group in order to recommend an international marketing strategy.

A case study examination of the status of a finance company in terms of retrieving loans if the debt is later deemed uncollectable.

This paper looks at Enron and WorldCom to illustrate the role of ethics in today's business world.

A comparative study of the corporate crisis pattern in Europe and the United States.

A paper suggesting the implementation of high fuel taxes in the U.S.

An overview of the current economic condition brought about by the savings and loans crisis.

A persuasive essay arguing that greater outreach and simplification efforts are necessary if the earned income tax credit (EITC) program is to have its intended economic impact.

Examines recent challenges to the accounting profession especially in the area of auditing.

This paper examines the attitudes held by Muslims and non-Muslims to Islamic mortgages.

A financial case study analysis and SWOT (strengths, weaknessness, opportunities, threats) analysis of State Street Corporation.

A plan for the establishment of a business that will manufacture high-end espresso machines and accessories.

Looks at the ethical considerations in managerial and financial accounting.

A comparison of financial techniques in the US and East Africa.

A review of the story behind the financial scandal resulting in the Enron Corporation debacle.

A research paper on the risks in the formation and management of securities of commercial banks in Zimbabwe.

This paper uses Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" to reflect upon accounting principles and financial statements.

Analyzes and compares the accounting polices of Intel and its main competitor Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD).

Describes general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applies them to the financial statements of Western Digital and Toyota.

This paper looks at the foriegn exchange market and compares it to the gold standard monetary system.

This paper looks into the area of macroeconomics and discusses that the financial environment is one of the key drivers in firm value.

An overview of the The Sarbanes-Oxley Act with respect to the
government's role in the business world.

This paper discusses whether the ranking of a university in the United Kingdom has an effect on the salary levels of vice chancellors and other university staff.

An overview of the budgeting and accounting process at a school.

This paper discusses how to create a successful implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) within an organization.

Analyzes Starbuck's mission statement using its key financial ratios.

A review of banking, a vast and highly developed institution that functions in complex hierarchies with special controls and laws.

A cost volume profit analysis on a family owned pizza place.

An overview of the Tyco International scandal and its causes.

A comparison of generally accepted auditing standards -- GAAS and the generally accepted government auditing standards -- GAGAS.

A case study in using a fictitious company that demonstrates how a company can meet its goals with a $500,000 budget.

A ratio analysis of different companies within the same industry.

An overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and its effect on corporate governance.

An overview of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act and its implications.

This paper examines "Profit Without Honor: White-Collar Crime and the Looting of America" by Stephen M. Rosoff, Harry N. Pontell and Robert Tillman, which discusses white-collar crime with specific attention to accountants' and auditors' fraud.

A review on the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) report entitled "Selected Issues Relating to Assets and Liabilities with Uncertainties".

A review of the complex set of regulations referred to as Sarbanes-Oxley.

This paper discusses personal financial planning issues concentrating on the subject of student debt.

A comparison and recommendation of accounting application software.

This paper discusses the impact of principles-based regulation on U.K. consumers in terms of restoring their confidence in the financial markets, which has been shaken by the recent collapse of some firms.

A proposal for a dissertation to investigate the issue of ethical banking in the U.K. and look at its performance as a measure of its rightness for clients and soundness as a business practice.

A book review of "Perfectly Legal: The Covert Campaign to Rig Our Tax System to Benefit the Super Rich - and Cheat Everybody Else," written by David Cay Johnston.

This paper explores the ethical dilemmas inherent in lawyers' rights to defend individuals and the need to protect society.

An explanation of how business people need to create new guidelines for ethical practices in light of recent business scandals.

This paper discusses the core-satellite model, tracking error control, exchange traded funds and satellites possibilities.

A look at the USA's national debt and the economic effects on the country.

This paper explores the impact of the Enron scandal.

A discussion on the relationship between financial institutions and aggregate demand.

A discussion on the rationale of reimbursement systems with respect to prospective payments in the Medicare system.

This paper explores virtual private networks (VPNs) as a foundation for business partner collaboration.

A description of bankruptcy laws and various issues surrounding the subject.

This paper explores how activity-based costing (ABC) can be applied to the healthcare industry.

Presents a financial analysis of Southwest Airlines Co.

A discussion on whether people can separate their private lives and their work lives with regard to ethical behavior.

An assessment of the barriers and challenges to the institution of the International Accounting Standards Board's (IASB) international financial reporting standards (IFRS) .

A research paper looking at what factors affect the moral development and ethical decision-making skills of a CPR.

This paper focuses on the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) conceptual framework development initiative.

A case study analysis of the ethical dilemma faced by a CPA firm in donating their time.

A research proposal to explore the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on the decision of a company to stay private, seek an acquisition, or become private if already publicly-traded.

Presents an extensive financial analysis of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.

This brief paper is a summary of the letter of credit payment mechanism including its usage, importance and contribution as a financial tool.

An overview of the development of normative and positive accounting theories.

Looks at the internal controls required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

An outline and discussion on the implementation of section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

A review of the neglect of management integrity capacity with particular reference to the Enron debacle.

Explores the terminology used to describe various types of costs.

This paper discusses the responsibilities of financial managers in business.

This paper explores three notable business scandals; Enron, WorldCom and Tyco.

A discussion on methods of evaluating potential acquisitions for companies.

A review of the stock market's stocks to watch in 2008.

This paper discusses, compares and contrasts the roles of the accountant and that of the financial manager.

A review of how the Sarbanes-Oxley Act keeps the corporation's audit committees on track so that illegal activity cannot cause the business financial distress.

This paper explores how information systems are changing the accounting profession.

This paper deals with the consequences of Basel II regulations for Europe, the United States and some developing countries in the Middle East, especially Egypt.

This paper looks at international finance and discusses national reserves.

This paper provides an overview of the rare Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).

A review of owner's equity, explaining the safeguards an investor should take.

A comparison of the General Motors and Audi AG automobile manufacturers.

Looks at the background and requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley act (SOX).

An analysis of major American stock exchanges and indices used to gauge market performance.

An analysis of new risk assessment standards in auditing.

This paper researches the effects of international trade, immigration and the decline of unionism on income inequality.