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Compass Group, 2009.
Looks at financial analysis statements of the Compass Group in order to recommend an international marketing strategy.
2,920 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper examines the financial analysis statements of the Compass Group in order to shed some light on the challenges the company is facing as well as to ascertain the opportunities and threats facing Compass in both the UK and in their North American served markets. Based on insights gained from this analysis and from the review of the company's history between 2001 and 2005 a series of strategies are made for each of the four regions in which the company competes.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Compass Group's Turbulent Flight: 2001 - 2005
Assessment of Opportunities and Threats
Strategy Recommendations
Table 1: Compass Group PLC Ratio Analysis
Table 2: Compass Group PLC Income Statement Analysis
Table 3: Compass Group PLC Balance Sheet Analysis
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"In the Rest of the World (RoW) geography segment, healthcare is the sector with the highest turnover followed by Business & Industry with Defense, Offshore & Remote and Education having positive turnover as well. Travel Concessions in this geographic has been a costly business to operate, delivering negative turnover. This illustrates the point made earlier of Travel Concessions being an inordinate drain on the financial and operational sources of the organization."
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Finance Company Sales Tax Applicability, 2009.
A case study examination of the status of a finance company in terms of retrieving loans if the debt is later deemed uncollectable.
789 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper presents the case of a Michigan finance company that financed consumer purchases of automobiles from affiliated dealers, including the cost of sales tax. The paper examines whether the finance company is entitled to a refund of the sales tax paid if the debt is later deemed to be uncollectable.
Table of Contents:
Facts
Issue
Reasoning
Analysis
Conclusion
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"In Daimler Chrysler Services North America LLC v. Department of Treasury, Michigan Court of Appeals, No. 264323 (2006), the Court was called upon to address a similar issue. The creditor, Daimler Chrysler, overpaid tax revenue to the treasury for motor vehicles sold to consumers by its affiliated dealers and sought relief under the bad-debt provision of the General Sales Tax, which allowed taxpayers to recover overpayment when expected sales proceeds were not received. The trial court determined that Daimler Chrysler was not a taxpayer, and determined that there was no nexus between the bad debt and the retail sales of the automobiles by the dealers. The Court disagreed with the trial court's decision and held that Daimler Chrysler was a taxpayer under the bad-debt provision, that there was a nexus between Daimler Chrysler's pad debt and the retail sales, and that Daimler Chrysler could recover under the bad-debt provision."
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The Ethical Corruption of Corporate America, 2009.
This paper looks at Enron and WorldCom to illustrate the role of ethics in today's business world.
3,347 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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The paper discusses recent examples of corporate collapses to demonstrate that the failure of business ethics may likely result in the failure of the organization as a whole. The paper analyzes the breaches in corporate ethics at Enron and WorlCom and the subsequent collapse of these two organizations. The paper also considers the improvement of corporate oversight and corporate regulation and emphasizes the need for a relevant ethical code and a culture shaped by an ethical predisposition in an organization's leadership.
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"Studies of business theory and organizational behavior have both classically and currently held with total consistency the importance of sound business ethics to the success of a business. The role of ethics today, as in the past, is one directly proportional to the ability of an organization to achieve stability, efficiency and profitability as well as to remain with the limitations of the law in terms of policy and practice. Yet, there is stark evidence that the realm of corporate business has been occupied by an increasingly lesser interest in business ethics in favor of corruption, exploitation and short-term gratification. The discussion here will cite some prominent examples of corporate collapses in recent history to demonstrate that the failure of business ethics may likely result in the failure of the organization as a whole."
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America's Energy Tax, 2009.
A paper suggesting the implementation of high fuel taxes in the U.S.
769 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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The paper discusses the need to remove the United States' dependence on foreign oil. The paper then relates that consumer behavior is often influenced by taxes and price controls. The paper therefore suggests that levying high fuel taxes in the U.S. will force citizens to buy more fuel-efficient vehicles that would lead to less fuel consumption, more dependence from foreign oil and in turn, lower fuel expenditures by the average consumer.
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"The United States federal tax and subsidy policy concerning fuel usage and production is a policy that affects the US economy, the global economy and, on a daily basis, millions of citizens living on this world. Needless to say, the policy affects more Americans than any other nationality, but the indirect effects can be felt in other nations as well. The recent run-up in fuel prices is a clear example of how the US fuel buying habits can be disruptive to the American economy. Having to pay higher fuel prices at the pump leaves fewer dollars in the consumer's pocket for other purchases. Higher fuel prices also means higher prices for other products as well. Since shipping costs are an expense that must be figured into the price charged for other consumable products, when it costs more to ship, it costs more to purchase products such as food and clothing."
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The Savings and Loans Crisis, 2009.
An overview of the current economic condition brought about by the savings and loans crisis.
1,814 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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The paper discusses the causes of the current savings and loans crisis and offers potential solutions. The paper notes that inflation, deregulation and financial mismanagement are the major causes of the current situation and discusses these in detail. In addition the paper comments that the Federal government has proposed several solutions, including assistance for homeowners and lenders.
Outline:
Introduction
Causes of the Crisis
Inflation
Deregulation
Financial Mismanagement
Solutions
Conclusion
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"Inflation affects the Savings and Loans industry because it influences investment decisions and in some cases increases the need for people to borrow. This increased need to borrow may come in the form of increased credit card use, the taking out of loans including home equity loans and lines of credit. Inflation is a particular problem in the current economic environment because not only are wages not keeping up with the costs of basic goods and necessities but many are loosing their jobs altogether. This means that people are defaulting on payments to creditors."
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Financial Analysis of State Street Corporation, 2009.
A financial case study analysis and SWOT (strengths, weaknessness, opportunities, threats) analysis of State Street Corporation.
1,376 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper presents a case study analysis of State Street Corporation, a financial services company, focused primarily on the brokerage sector. The paper provides a SWOT (strengths, weaknessness, opportunities, threats) analysis of the company and focuses on the financial aspects of the company in the sector within which it operates. The paper concludes with whether or not the writer would invest in the company.
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"State Street has consistently carried a P/E ratio akin to a growth company within the financial services sector. Yet, dividend yield and dividend growth are significantly lower than the industry and sector averages. It is also worth noting that State Street's equity is owned by institutions at a much higher rate than comparable firms in either the sector or the industry. Moreover, State's beta indicates a greater degree of risk than in the industry as a whole. This indicates that the growth component of State is the more attractive component of the company - a higher dividend yield can be found elsewhere with less risk."
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Bellacrema Espresso Machines, 2009.
A plan for the establishment of a business that will manufacture high-end espresso machines and accessories.
884 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses the startup of a company that will manufacture espresso machines and relates that accounting will play a significant role in the startup process. The paper then identifies the types of work characteristics that will be looked for in the new business' accounting staff and reveals the internal controls the founder wishes to build. the paper also explains how the managers will use financial information.
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"The name of the business is Bellacrema Espresso Machines. The name means "beautiful crema", crema being the rich head on a shot of espresso. The company is a manufacturer of high-end espresso machines and accessories. The company is going to manufacture the machines by hand in Italy, where there is an abundance of industry talent available, and will have sales offices in Italy and the US. There will also be a training center and cafe at a showroom outlet in Seattle, adjacent to the main distribution facility."
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Financial Techniques, 2009.
A comparison of financial techniques in the US and East Africa.
1,023 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper compares the financial techniques of East Africa to those of the United States and shows that they are critically underdeveloped and immature and need support for development if the East African business sector is to market its products effectively. The paper notes that the United States has directly involved itself in provisioning knowledge and advancement in this capability to East African business entrepreneurs.
Outline:
Introduction
Report Of East African- U.S. Product Marketing Project
Gaps And Omissions In Techniques Identified
Summary & Conclusion
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"The project's focus is the enhancement of the understanding of Keynan entrepreneurs of the 'consumer characteristics, business practices, product distribution and retailing, and import and export regulations." At project's end entrepreneurs who are participating along with trade association representatives and government representatives are required to have a deep level of comprehension concerning business practices in the United States along with a more advanced knowledge relating to location of market information and new business connections that supports successful product marketing in the United States".
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Securities Markets in Africa, 2009.
A research paper on the risks in the formation and management of securities of commercial banks in Zimbabwe.
2,514 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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The paper discusses the African securities markets which are, for the most part, 'primary' markets with only minimal secondary activity. The paper notes that while reforms in Africa have been ongoing for the last decade, there is still much to be done to provide the funding needed there and added to this is the difficulty in checking creditworthiness in rural areas. The paper also recommends that additional research should focus on understanding that supports and drivers might serve in maturing, growing and developing the securities market in Africa as well as on what might be done to simultaneously address the risks that are conceived as part of securities financing in the African securities exchange market.
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Abstract
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Methodology
Literature Review
Statistical Analysis
Data Collection Methods
Sampling
Results
Recommendation
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"The lack of long-term finance in Africa is said to be, in part "...a reflection of the long-term risks...and partly an endogenous response to the need for monitoring and recontracting." (The World Bank, 2007) It is however, stated that a requirement is "good governance of these funds...needs to be assured, and that it will be facilitated if there are active securities exchanges on which their investment can be priced." (The World Bank, 2007) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank states that most African securities markets are: "...largely primary markets with relatively little secondary activity. Perhaps an over-elaborate model of regulation has been adopted for these markets (the modernist model over-reaching itself), effectively precluding small issuers, yet failing to achieve substantial liquidity for larger issuers." The work of Niekerk and Moreira entitled: "Regional Integration in Southern Africa" states the following features of financial systems in the Southern African Region".
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"Allegory of the Cave", 2009.
This paper uses Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" to reflect upon accounting principles and financial statements.
902 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 32.95
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The paper explains how Plato's allegory of the cave acknowledges our ability to learn about the ideal world by observations of our shadow-world. The paper then focuses on how the accounting profession must grapple with the discrepancy between the ideal and the real and the difficulty of arriving at the truth through deduction and induction.
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"The "Allegory of the Cave" is a fable told by the Greek philosopher Socrates in the classic philosophical work by Plato known as the Republic. It is a story that is designed to illustrate the imperfect state of human knowledge. In the allegory, Socrates describes a situation where human beings are in a dark cave where they are unable to see anything without the light of fire. A kind of campfire burns behind them, created by false hands of deceivers, not by the hands of truth. The humans are chained to the rocks, unable to explore and to move beyond the walls of the cave and see something different than what they are forced to see, because of their physically bound state. These human beings represent all humanity. What is so tragic about our state is that we do not know that we are bound, and that our knowledge is limited, by and large--unless we are philosophers like Socrates."
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General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), 2009.
Describes general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applies them to the financial statements of Western Digital and Toyota.
1,085 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper explains that general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide a consistent framework for the production and presentation of financial statements. The paper points out that GAAP provides easy interpretation and comparability of the statements between companies. The paper then analyzes Western Digital's annual report and projects that, because of its conservative outlook, the company will more likely spend its capital on organic growth or small acquisitions that will be easy to digest. Next, the paper reviews Toyota's annual report and surmises that the largest factor impacting US performance was an adjustment to meet a US accounting standard rather than any sort of sales or expense shift.
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"The difference between current assets and liabilities, and non-current ones, is important to financial statements. This distinction relates to the two main components of a firm's financial situation - the overall situation and the short-term situation. The short term situation directly relates to a firm's liquidity and solvency, giving a picture of the firm's ability to survive in the near term. This is specific information, and not necessarily related to a firm's long-term health. Liquidity issues can cause problems even for a very healthy company."
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Financial Environment and Firm Value, 2009.
This paper looks into the area of macroeconomics and discusses that the financial environment is one of the key drivers in firm value.
2,241 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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In this article, the writer first outlines some of the major macroeconomic factors in the financial environment and lends perspective on how those impact a firm's value in both the long and short term. The writer then discusses the factors in the financial environment that have a more specific and direct impact on firm value. This is followed by an interpretation of the literature, illustrating how the ways in which a firm reacts to these factors impacts its value in both the short and long term. The writer then reaches some conclusions about the subject and looks at what attention to the financial environment means to a firm in terms of its value.
Outline:
Introduction
The Financial Environment
Discussion
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"One of the most basic ways to derive firm value is with the dividend discount model. From this model, the net present value of future cash flows is derived, with the future cash flows defined as the dividends, typically incorporating a dividend growth factor. The discount rate is directly affected by the prevailing interest rates, and represents the opportunity cost of capital. For the investor, the firm's value is therefore subject to changes in the interest rates. Interest rates are a lagging indicator of the financial environment, confirming environmental trends rather than preceding them.
"Shifts in rates affect different firms in different ways. Aside from the dividend discount, the values of a firm's assets and liabilities are also subject to shifts in interest rates. A rise in interest rates reduces the value of interest-paying assets; the decrease in rates increases the value of those assets."
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 2009.
An overview of the The Sarbanes-Oxley Act with respect to the
government's role in the business world.
2,737 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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The paper discusses The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which was brought about as a result of a bankruptcy filing accounting fraud that had been perpetrated by the accounting firm Arthur Anderson. The paper states that as a result of the repercussions of corporate fraud, the federal government instituted the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act. The paper discusses circumstances that resulted in the creation of the act and the legal precedents leading up to the act, the details of the act and its impact on the corporate world, and speculation as to the act's effects in the future.
Outline:
Introduction
Conditions Resulting in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Legal Precedents Leading Up to the Act
Details of the Act and Impact on the Corporate World Speculation Into The Act's Effects in the Future
Conclusion
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"Thus, a variety of opinions exist as to the current and long-term effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. In the eyes of some, the act has had problems since its formation, problems that make it less than effective in addition to allowing for an unnecessary degree of government intervention into business and markets. Similarly, some criticize the act for the difficulty with which it presents small and start-up businesses. On the other hand, some scholars claim that the act is not only strong enough to back up its claims, but also that its promises will provide for a better future."
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Remuneration Packages of UK University Executives, 2009.
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.
12,649 words (approx. 50.6 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 242.95
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In this article, the writer notes that a number of indicators that determine good universities include student satisfaction, as well as student to staff ratio, services and facilities, as well the number of university staff earning high salaries. The writer discusses the renumeration packages of university executives in the United Kingdom and maintains that the findings of this study show that university rank has a significant effect on the salary of Vice Chancellors (VCs) because of limitations in financial resources at these institutions. Further, the writer points out that internal pay scales of other academic employees and external pay scales of CEOs in other similar size firms in the UK are two factors that hold primary influence in the remuneration package awarded to VCs at UK universities. The writer provides a literature review in this area of study and then describes the methodology utilized in this study. The writer conducts an analysis of the literature reviewed and states conclusions. This paper includes figures and charts.
Outline:
Introduction
Objectives
Research Question
Background of the Study
Remainder of the Study: Chapter Outline
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Part One - Qualitative Analysis
Part Two - Quantitative Analysis
Data Analysis
Chapter Three: Methodology
Chapter Four: Analysis of Findings
Chapter Five: Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Vice-chancellor salaries rose by 8% making average pay for vice-chancellors to L177,844 to include benefits. The average contribution of Universities to vice-chancellors pensions for the 2006-2007 period was L22,452. The variation in the pay can be seen between the universities that are the wealthiest in that they pay quite a bit more than other universities. Many of the universities base their pay on the market average of their competitors. Women are noted in this study to earn approximately 16 percent less than their male counterparts and there is a variation of a considerable amount between institutions.
"Data collected during the course of the review of literature is listed in the following table for comparison. The data is next compared and grouped according to type of data and listed according to the data indicated to be the largest factors in affecting the remuneration package awarded to Vice-Chancellors at Universities in the United Kingdom."
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