Accounting papers

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.

This paper is a class project that evaluated the accounting department curriculum. It is an example of the procedure for evaluating academic curricula.

This analysis provides an historical overview of the relationship of budgeting to traditional company management, and then moves into a discussion of the pros and cons.

An examination of the changing role of the accountant and his importance in a rapidly changing business environment.

Examines the concept and application of securitization, making reference to the history and development of securitization in Malaysia.

Compares the differentiation both on the financial profitability and the management appropriateness between two accounting systems, using examples of French Telecom and Deutsche Telekom.

The paper looks at the way in which the rise of interest rates will effect the already serious issue of unemployment in the United States.

This paper proposes that the system used in the United States to tax business income no longer meets the needs of the American economy, as it discourages investment and encourages inefficiency.

Description and discussion of the CPA and CMA career designations for accountants.

Examines its use.

Discusses the Canadian tax system.

Discusses the increase of fraud in spite of regulations.

Focuses on budgeting as a key element of a company's strategic management process.

A discussion of the legal risks involved.

A comparison of the tax and legal advantages of three forms of organization for business companies.

This paper is an essay which discusses the heavy U.S. revenue losses because of corporate subsidies and other special rebates.

An examination of the skills and requirements necessary to be a Forensic Accountant.

A comprehensive analysis of the history of stock options, including an overview of decimalization.

A study of the employee benefit 401k Plan and the mutual fund marketplace.

An introduction to mutual fund basics.

A study of personal income and the effects of tax on spending.

This paper is a personal essay that discusses the use of technology in the accounting profession.

This research paper explains the elements of an annual report and discusses the methods for analyzing one.

This paper discusses one of the key ethical issues that the accounting firm, Arthur Andersen, faced in the Enron case: A company cannot exist without clients.

This paper is a study of the United States estate tax.

Examines the author's history of economics and accounting and its relationship to Thomas Kuhn's and Bruno Latour's theories of scientific paradigms.

Explanation of the reasoning behind, and the structure of the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC). Some pronouncements of the agency and problems in member country compliance are discussed.

This paper discusses rxpert systems, computer programs that mimic the decision making processes of human experts' thinking, in accounting applications: Components, implementation and advantages.

This paper compares the financial performances of Citibank and Chase Manhattan: Industry conditions, services, assets, loans and net worth. Graphs.

This paper discusses capital investment decision making methods as a means to minimizerisk under uncertain economic conditions: Budgeting, return analysis, cost, goals, Efficient Frontier and timing.

This paper discusses activity-based cost accounting: Definition, techniques, compared to traditional accounting and use in the corporation.

This research examines the current financial and marketing state of Philip Morris and considers the company's efforts to acquire RJR Nabisco: Financial situations, cigarette divisions, acquisitions and future.

This paper is a financial analysis using liquidity ratios for 1990 to 1992 of Johnson and Johnson, the largest and most comprehensive health care company in the world: Debt, equity, profit margin. Tables.

The applications and effects of electronic data interchange, including outsourcing, object-oriented programming, networking, Windows and data security.

Describes problem-solving technique, types (greedy, divide & conquer, dynamic, randomized, backtracking), design, applications and evaluation.

Auditing regulations covering development & administration of plans in accordance with reporting rules, tax laws, income statements, balance sheets and footnote disclosures.

A look at the conditions of and outlook for the field during economic stagnation including education, recruiting, sex bias, corruption and fragmentation.

An examination of the changes in IBM and General Motors concerning pensions, inventory and retirement.

A look at its background, provisions, purpose, pros and cons.

Examines how it is contrasted with financial accounting, purpose and costing operations in public and private sectors.

Examines the importance to a firm's profits, functions, forms, computers and mergers.

A look at the symptoms, over extension, credit history, creditors, credit cards, credit repair agencies and counseling.

An overview of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the development of standards of accounting for research and development costs.

This paper discusses the long-term financing of corporations: Issuing of common and preferred stock, dividends, debts, leasing, decision making processes, voting rights and repurchasing..

This paper discusses mergers and acquisitions and forecasts likely scenarios for 1991 in context of expansionist practices of Regan era, 1990-91 recession, "reverse leverage."

This paper examines the problems of illiteracy in the United States and ways in which illiteracy puts our civilization at risk: Effects of massive American illiteracy on industry and commerce, intellectual, moral and spiritual strengths of nation and futu

Accounting principles underlying financial statements.

This paper i examines the nature of "goodwill" in business and how it is measured to establish the price of goodwill when a business is purchased.

This paper discusses budgeting: Purpose, techniques & benefits of monetary control and planning in organizations.

This paper discusses the role and responsibilities of the auditor in detecting and investigating fraud.

This paper is an analytical critique of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 87: Employers' Accounting for Pensions (Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), 1985), known as FAS87. .

Public interest, attitudes and accountability in Public Accounting. An examination of regulatory and ethical issues, educational requirements and auditing.

A focus on responsibility and regulatory issues and revision of the ethics code. Examples of user-harm resulting from accounting information.

Examines purposes & effects of mergers. Applies theory to Dairy Queen/Orange Julius merger.

Discusses electronic data processing, validity & security, auditing, access, examination of financial statements, transaction trail and manufacturing field.

Discusses requirements for manufacturing company in high-tech accounting era. Exmines Just-in-Time techniques, changes in accounting procedures and eight modules (general ledger, accounts receivable, etc.).

Discusses definition, roles, concepts, applications, cost classifications, standard costs, performance, problems, materials, labor and transfer prices.

Overview of accounting principles & problems for auditor created by advanced technology in manufacturing industries, emphasizing obsolete, ineffective & irrelevant traditional cost accounting procedures.

Discusses budgeting in public sector & non-profit organizations. Critiques primary budget formats (performance, program, zero-based and objects of expenditure).

Examines the concept of analytical technique for problem-solving & applies it to business management (advertising & accounting).

Examines techniques & models for foretelling corporate failure. Investigates ratio analysis, monetary policy, micro v. macro aspects, market data and possible forecasting errors.

This paper looks at cost control as applied to conceptual & detailed engineering & construction projects. It includes definition, purpose, elements of effective cost control program, problems, roles of cost engineer & project manager, and forecasting.

Concepts & applications of recording financial activities & discovering data relationships to enhance decision making process. Looks at balance sheet, flow of funds, inflation, inventory value, costs and input-output analysis.

This paper is a 1982 financial analysis of Mattel, Inc. and an investment recommendation.

This paper examines the concept of depreciation and its use in the financial management of organizations: Methods (straight line, declining balance, etc.); calculation procedures; effects; advantages and disadvantages under economic conditions.

This paper discusses the management of working capital and covers such areas as cash management, accounts receivable, inventory and other areas.

This paper reviews the modern history of international currency exchange rates by focusing on the system of fixed rates based on the gold standard.

Discusses some of the pros, cons, advantages, disadvantages and uses for activity based accounting.

A discussion of social class and the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

A paper which examines which accounting practices were violated in the Enron case.

A discussion of the organizational behavior of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).

A financial analysis of Wal-Mart stores for the fiscal years 2001 and 2002.

This paper discusses the future of accounting.

A paper written in memo format on Peregrine Systems Inc. and the accounting problems that they have had.

A review of several articles from the "New York Times" on the subject of cost accounting.

This paper is a detailed, well-written account of the Charles Keating / Lincoln Savings and Loan scandal that rocked the U.S. in the 80's and led to the S&L downfall.

A comparison of the tax structures and examination of the tax treaty, tax rates, statistics and individual vs. corporate taxpayers.

Examines the system used to trace costs, products and services provided. Discusses purposes, benefits, effectiveness and the relationship to production systems management.

Examines definition, purpose, importance, goals, auditor selection, costs, target markets, promotion and follow-up.

Examines the re-supply method and its impact on accounting. Discusses benefits, valuation of inventory, efficiency, the role of management and retailing.

Definition, standards and methods, merger financing and taxes; compares the United Kingdom and the U.S.

Discusses definitions, competing views, practice vs. ideals, objectives, models, biases and the impact of a global market.

Examines the role and responsibilities of the external auditor in detecting fraud. Discusses standards, definitions, costs and risks, causes and types of fraud, corporate disclosure and uses tables.

Defines terms dealing with a firm's relations with both groups, the relationship between the groups, and how management accounting can be used to maximize value of both.

Examines its history, purpose, accomplishments, powers, procedures and publications. Looks at conflict with corporations, its leadership and future.

Examines technique used to measure co. performance & determine cost categories (fixed, variable, mixed).

Defines two approaches to organizational control, benefits & risks of changing from cost to profit, effects on management & accounting and implementation.

Role of internal auditor in financial accounting, governmental auditing, financial vs. operational auditing.

Examines concepts of valuation of a firm, historical costs, assets, types of accounting (price-level, replacement cost) and normative principles.

Examines criteria qualifying certified public accounting as a profession: skills, knowledge, education, testing, training.

Examines aggressive accounting techniques in use of data within & outside organization, benefits & drawbacks, effect on stocks, management approval.

Definition, purpose, role of auditor, compared to external audit, future.

Taxation on firms' distribution, passive income, accumulated positive & negative adjustment accounts.

A financial analysis of a public company, Church and Dwight Co., Inc.