Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

The Private Finance Initiative
This 12 page paper is a comprehensive look at the Private Finance Initiative (PFI), used by the UK government. The paper consider the advantages and disadvantages as a system such as this, concerns such as control and security as well as the...
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The US Stock Market in the Late 1990s
A 14 page paper discussing the activity of the US stock market over the past five years, reasons it behaved as it did and suggestions for decreasing volatility. The US stock market can be lucrative for patient investors who make good decisions. ...
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Coke Regroups
A 10 page paper discussing Coca-Cola's changing status. Coke is still the world's most recognizable brand, but its own poor choices and a general decline in cola sales have combined to bring Coke to the point that it can no longer avoid some...
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The Impact of Wearing a Seatbelt; A Statistical Analysis
This 10 page paper takes an objective look at the statistics that result from the increased use of seatbelts. Using a wide range of data from a number of countries the statistical analysis indicated increased seatbelt usage also increases the...
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Dichotomies in Accounting
This 5 page paper considers how accounting standards and the required flexibility can create a conflict. This is seen in many countries one example are the Australian Statement of Accounting Concepts (SAC) 2: Objective of General Purpose Financial...
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Interest Rate Decision
A 7 page paper discussing the state of the economy. Alan Greenspan has gone before Congress in May 2002 to inform the legislators of the state of the economy and the intentions of the Federal Reserve. He outlines current economic indicators and...
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Challenges to the World Economy
A 5 page paper discussing short-term economic challenges. The still-emerging world economy ultimately will be managed online in some manner, whether via the Internet or over a series of intranets. Western Europe has simplified business there with...
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International Accounting Standards; The Case for Harmonization
This 6 page paper considers the different aspects of international standards for accounting. The writer first considers the reasons why this may be seen as beneficial, then considers how cases such as Enron may highlight accounting shortfalls. The...
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GLOBAL PRACTICES
This paper examines theories of globalization as suggested by Thomas Friedman, and compares this with Alfred Chandler's business theories. Although the two men differ on what, exactly, impacts an economy, both agree that big business is a definite...
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Negotiating The Price Of A Used Car
This 5 page paper offers steps and tips for negotiating the purchase of a used car. It begins with doing one's research prior to going to see a used car at a car lot or dealership. Then, there are a number of things to do and not do when negotiating...
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Cigarette Taxes in Pennsylvania
This 5 page paper merely uses Pennsylvania as an example but generally addresses the logic of having excise taxes. The cigarette tax debate is explored. Taxes in Pennsylvania are compared with that of other states. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Issues in Accounting
This 5 page paper considers the use of the conceptual framework as a basis for the judgement of an ongoing project and then considers the different historical conventions or perspectives on accounting. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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International Derivative Markets
This 12 page paper is written in four parts. The writer examines derivatives market, looks at the implications, different types of derivatives, including total rate of return swaps, credit default swaps, and credit-linked notes. The role of the...
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Has the AOL Time Warner Merger Created Synergy?
This 5 page paper looks at the performance and accounts of AOL in order to ascertain if the AOL Time Warner merger has created synergy. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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The Impact of Interest Rate Changes on the Economy
This 8 page paper explains how interest rate changes will effect the economy. The increase or decrease of the rates, will have an impact on the disposable income and the way in which it will impact on the business cycle. The writer also considers...
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