Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

THE IMPORTANCE OF INVESTMENT RISK DURING AN INVRESTMENT PERIOD
This 5-page paper discusses whether investors should measure the probability of risk when considering the final amount of a given investment upon maturation or if risk probability should also be measured during the actual investment period....
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The Maastricht Treaty and the European Union: The Emergence of a New Europe
An 11 page discussion of the history leading up to the Maastricht Treaty and its relation to the European Union. A discussion is presented as to how these developments have impacted Europe in regard to economic and political considerations. What...
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A Life Cycle Analysis of Credit Cards
This 24 page paper carries out an in-depth life cycle analysis of the credit card industry. The paper considers the background and development of credit cards and looks at the theory and application of the theory at the different stages;...
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Long Term Capital Management: The Limitations of Financial Investment Models
A 9 page overview of the applicability of financial models to investment. The author reveals the investment strategy of the
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Disney
A 5 page paper assessing whether Disney should hedge the yen royalties it expects to receive from Tokyo Disneyland beginning in 1985. Based on Harvard Case 9-287-058, the paper discusses the use of derivatives (currency swap); whether to hedge; and...
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Increase of Women
A 5 page paper which examines the reasons for increased participation, including changes in the economy, higher education attainment, free contraception, women
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International Accounting Standards
A 5 page paper which examines the move towards international accounting standards. The paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of such an endeavor, discussing the approaches and the experiences of particular countries. Bibliography lists 9...
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Analysis of the External Environment of HSBC Bank
This 14 page paper provides an overview of the bank's current state of affairs and history. The bank is evaluated with the use of Porter's Five Forces model as well as the use of a PEST analysis. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Accountancy, Decision Making, Marketing, Motivation
This 62 page paper incorporates 5 essays addressing different topics within the general headings in the title. Essay #1 begins with a scenario and then discusses quantitative methods for forecasting, specifically explaining the time-series...
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The Bretton Woods System
A 14 page outline of the Bretton Woods System, the implementation of which was considered to be a significant turning point in post-war capitalism. This paper explores the role of the U.S. in the implementation of this system and its...
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University Club
A 5 page paper explaining to investors why this real estate development company has delayed its scheduled initial public offering. The paper discusses the business cycle; the record low numbers of IPOs in 2002; expected similar patterns in 2003;...
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The Valuation of Unlisted Shares
This 6 page paper provides an overview of the valuation of unlisted shares of stock. How are unlisted companies valued? Several options are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the taxation of trusts and estates. Proposals regarding changes in the law are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Value of Investment Appraisal
This 5 page paper explains how and why there is a need to appraise investments when a business is considering investing in a new project. The paper explains in simple language why critical success criteria should be used and the value of making NPV...
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Review of
A 16 page paper reviewing this article (Journal of Economic Perspectives, Summer 1995) examining trends in consumption insurance in selected regions of India, Thailand and the Ivory Coast. The author maintains that the availability of better...
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