Accounting papers

This paper discusses the ABC accounting process, which evaluates and determines ways to improve the quality of financial decisions at the Department of Defense (DoD).

A study of the needs of a company in terms of good leadership and management.

An analysis of the K-Mart chain, using a fictitious store, presenting the business history, and potential of the company.

A brief explanation of how money works in today's economy.

This paper discusses the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed as a means of stopping financial abuses, such as the 2002 WorldCom scandal.

A review of the changes expected in the practice of accounting in businesses.

Looks at the accounting firm, Arthur Andersen, and its involvement in the Enron scandal.

Looks at the rise and demise of hedge funds.

This paper discusses the use of a new accounting theory, Economic Value Added, or EVA.

An overview of ethical issues affecting accounting practices.

A study of positive accounting theory and the economic consequences.

This paper is on the 1986- 1987 Australian government budget.

A look at the financial impetus of the Xerox corporate scandal.

A real world application of a cost allocation analysis.

Issuesaffecting the accounting profession.

A look at Activity-Based Costing in the service industry.

An overview of the problems and solutions for ethical behavior in accounting firms.

An applied knowledge paper on the financial management in Toshiba's manufacturing market.

Reviews articles relating to the problem of using information technology for financial analysis.

Discusses the agrarian accounting software and its role in an internet -based business world.

An overview of the differences between managerial and financial accounting.

An overview of liabilities and a case application.

A look at the accountability of the financial accountant in terms of bankruptcy using Enron and Kmart as examples.

An overview of the relationship between transition economies and banking.

An overview and comparison of the concepts of accounting profits and economic profits.

Examines the qualities and features of solid pension benefit plans that provide the greatest benefit to the employee while not bankrupting the employer.

Discusses the differences between accountants and financial managers.

An examination of the effects of the aging population in Canada.

This paper descibes the reporting of comprehensive income.

This paper discusses capital budgeting in general temrs.

This paper determines Home Depot's operating metrics, the standards they use to push their company forward and to keep it profitable.

This paper critically evaluates and describes six different methods of project analysis.

An analysis of accounting issues in three companies: Worldcom, Enron and Adelphia.

A review of Erikson's theory of development, in journal format.

An explanation of the financial networks used in businesses.

An explanation of the securities market.

Discusses and describes two successful implementations of SAP (ERP vendor) and one failed attempt in the program.

A look at the ethics involved in accounting.

An explanation of production cost accounting.

An interview with accountant Peter Cullings.

This paper explores the pros and cons of executive compensation.

An explanation of accounts receivables in a non-profit setting.

The role of beak-even analysis and budgeting In healthcare organizations.

The history of accounting from 1929-2002.

A look at accounting software products on the market.

A comparison of financial indicators.

This paper examines accounting standards FASB 125 and 140.

An overview of two funding sources for business entrepreneurship.

A look at the theory behind angelology - the study of angels.

A look at the growing awareness among women regarding physical fitness within the context of age divisions, race and ethnicity.

A review of the effect of SEC on accounting theory and principles.

Discusses the Enron crisis and how the auditing firm, Arthur Andersen, aided Enron in concealing information about its negative debt position.

Reports on the usefulness of incorporating management accounting techniques in businesses and recommends an approach to The Crown and Thistle Complex.

Analyzes and discusses the benefits of the Capital Asset Pricing Model.

This paper discusses the role of the auditor in the detection of fraud.

This paper demonstrates that a company needs to understand how costs are determined in order to develop a viable strategy.

Analysis of the impact information technologies have had on the discount brokerage industry.

Argues that there are practical issues, as well as legal issues, that determine the differences between financial and management accounts.

Questions whether there is any quantitative rationale for stocks that trade with such astronomical values on the stock market.

A forecast of 30-year mortgage interest rates.

A predictive forecast of 30-year mortgage interest rates.

Examines the need for a network security policy for an accounting company.

Compares the cash versus the accrual basis of accounting.

Discusses the importance of professionalism in accountants.

A look at Economic Value Added (EVA) accounting practice.

An investigation of the framework for awarding audit contracts by the U.S. government department and agencies.

A comparison between home and public schooling systems.

A critical evaluation of the English right of set-off and combination in the circumstance of insolvency.

A brief paper on the management style at Enron.

An overview of this 2002 law following a period of corruption in America's corporate world, as well as how the act impacts the accounting profession.

The paper looks at the scandal surrounding the bankruptcy of leading energy company Enron and the ensuing allegations of fraudulent corporate practices.

An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of cash accounting over accrual-based accounting.

This paper discusses that although when Enron collapsed many feared it would plunge the economy into a tailspin; the debacle really had both bad and good effects on the economy.

Examines the advantages and disadvantages of electronic commerce in the accounting world.

A theoretical analysis of recent developments on accounting standards for stock options and a practical application to Cisco Systems, Inc. as an illustration.

Discusses a costing system proposed for a computer hardware manufacturer who is also going to develop computer software to be sold along with the hardware.

Analytical essay that summarizes and reviews a web-based article on business ethics in the field of finance or accounting.

Discusses the evolvement of what has been historically called the Certified Public Accountant.

Discusses how traditional management accounting is adapted to contemporary economics.

Discusses the evolving role of the management accountant and how the role is fitting into corporations as strategic partnering.

Through use of example, discusses effective performance measures and management systems.

A brief account of recent financial scandals and their impact on businesses in America.

Examining the Statement of Auditing Standard (SAS) 300 requirement for effective internal control procedures.

An examination of the theory of covered interest rate parity.

This paper lays out the principles and history behind our current national tax system. It dissects the two presidential candidates' tax plans and discusses some alternative forms of taxation that have been proposed.

A review of "A Guide to Rational Living" which presents the theory of rational emotive behavior therapy.

This paper reviews the issues associated with the different approaches to costing.

A review of the merger deal which took place between these two automobile companies.

This paper explores the implementation program for total quality management (TQM) in the accounting department of Company X.

An assessment of tax benefit and wealth maximizing models associated with export earnings and IRA-derived benefits.

Researches the performance of federal mortgage lending agencies and conventional lenders in relation to both risk-based pricing policies and higher mortgage loan limit policies.

This paper discusses the article "Risk Management in Financial Institutions" by George Oldfield and Anthony Santomero.

This paper looks at the fraud scandal that PepsiCo faced in 1982.

This paper explores the topic of financial derivatives.

A discussion of the legal risks involved in setting up a tax practice.

This paper examines the 1998 financial performance of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, a publicly traded financial services company.

This paper is a financial analysis of Wendy's International, using McDonald's Corporation, the industry leader in the fast food segment of the restaurant industry, as the benchmark firm.

This paper looks at the process called Electronic Data Interchange, arguing its efficiency for a company.

This paper is a classical case analysis presenting alternative proposals to achieve cost reductions in savings bonds processing at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.