Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

The Impact of SFAS 133 on a Mortgage Company
This 3 page paper considers SFAS 133 "Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Transactions," and looks at then impact it has on a single organisation; American Residential Investment Trust, Inc. assessing the short term impact on the accounts. The...
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International Trade; Exposure to Exchange Rate Risks
This 5 page paper considers what risks a company trading internationally may face when it comes to currency exchange rates, and how the risks may be minimised with the use of careful hedging. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Development in South East Asia After 1997
This 12 page paper considers the impact of the financial crisis of 1997 on development within South East Asia. The paper considers economic development such as financial controls aimed at aiding recovery, the way in which international investment...
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Osterman's Securing Prosperity
This 6 page paper uses this politically oriented book on economics as a springboard for discussion. Osterman's ideas are critiqued. No additional sources cited.
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ECONOMIC ARTICLE ANALYSIS: CALIFORNIA ECONOMY
This 3-page paper is an analysis of "Slow Growth Seen for California Economy in 2003," which was written by Michael Kahn for Reuters. The paper examines why California's economy has been so slow to recover from the dot-com bust and how it has...
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Computer System Buying Decision at Measurement, Inc.
A 5 page paper presenting a current situation at this company and the result of capital budgeting analysis assessing whether the company should expand its current computer system. Net present value is positive, and based on conservative estimates...
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Theories Explaining Exchange Rates
This 7 page paper considers different models that are used to explain exchange rate movements, including purchasing parity theory, the International Fisher Effect and the monetarist approach. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Marketing Credit Cards to China
This 9 page paper considers the entrance of a product into a new market. Using the example of marketing credit cards in China, the paper shows how an examination of the macro environmental factors should be undertaken to assure there is a good fit...
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SARBANES-OXLEY AND ANALYSIS
This 6-page paper examines the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, what prompted the legislation and how it is likely to impact the accounting profession. Also included are discussions about advantages and disadvantages of the act. Bibliography lists 3...
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BUYING AND SELLING A HOUSE
This 13-page paper provides financial insight when it comes to purchasing and selling a house. Topics under discussion include the steps necessary to buy a house, the costs of home ownership, types of financing available and issues to consider when...
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Interest Rates And New Housing Starts
A 6 page paper that discusses the relationship between interest rates and new housing starts. Also discussed is whether or not the attacks on September 11 had an effect on new housing starts. In 2001, mortgage interest rates were the lowest they had...
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Accounting for Leasehold Interests
This 4 page paper looks at how and why A leasehold interest might have a value and why it is regarded as a depreciating asset and how this dealt with in terms of valuations. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Economic Growth and the Solow Growth Model: Includes Country Comparisons, Formulas, Stylized Facts and
This is a 9 page paper discussing Solow
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Exchange Rate Theories
This 5 page paper outlines various exchange rate theories and their accuracy. These include Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), Covered Interested Rate Parity (CIRP), Uncovered Interested Rate Parity (UCIRP), The Monetary Approach and the Monetarist...
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Effects Of September 11, 2001 On Tourism
A 12 page paper that addresses two issues: tourism since the attacks on America and how Americans are treated abroad. The paper focuses on four cities, Hong Kong, Dublin, Paris and Rome. Using several sources, the writer reports the data regarding...
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