Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

Mortgage Interest Rates 2005
A 3 page paper discussing expectations for the housing market and particularly in terms of mortgage interest rates. The US economy continues to issue surprises. Many believed that mortgage interest rates would increase dramatically with the end of...
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Influences When Considering An International Acquisition; The Effectiveness of the Stock Market and the Currency Markets
This 13 page paper considers the position where a company wants to make an international acquisition of another company or shares where there is a net present value (NPV) of zero. The paper looks at the influences and the effectiveness of the stock...
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Losses from Failure of Internal Controls
A 6 page paper examining the failure of internal controls that resulted in losses to the organization or to its stockholders. Examples include Enron of course, but also a small Alabama trucking company and the National Australian Bank (NAB). The...
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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING: A REVIEW
This 20-page paper is a book review on the textbook Management Accounting (Fourth Edition) by Anthony Atkinson, Robert Kaplan and S. Mark Young.
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The Way Banking Strategies Have Changed in Response to Legislation in the UK
This 9 page paper examines the way in which UK banks have changed and adapted their strategies to meet the challenges presented by different legislation and regulations. The paper looks at the developments starting from the 1970's and uses examples...
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WEALTH AND POWER IN AMERICA
This 6 page paper discusses the dissemination of information and the correlation that has to power control in the United States. The book, Wealth and Power in America is utilized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Market Forces in the UK Automotive Industry
This 9 page paper looks at the various market forces seen in the UK new car industry. The paper looks at influences on the supply and demand including elements such as profit level, attractiveness of the market, trends and fashion, social factors,...
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Managing Investments in China
A 6 page research proposal written for inclusion in application to a PhD program. As China continues the transition from a state-controlled to a market economy, how will that transition affect long-standing systems that have been in place for...
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FISCAL POLICY, THE GDP AND KEYNESIAN ECONOMCS
This 4-page paper focuses on fiscal policy, as seen through the eyes of a Keynesian economist. The paper discusses the definitions of GDP, the impact of Keynesian policies on GDP, and how an auto company might fare in such an economy. Bibliography...
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LIAR
This 5 page paper analyzes specific questions pertaining to Michael Lewis' book, Liar's Poker. A description of the major players, the reasons for the crash, are discussed. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Australian Effects of the Collapse of HIH Insurance Ltd.
A 4 page paper discussing management
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Liberalisation of Trade and Economic Growth
This 8 page paper is written in two parts. The first part discusses the general economic effects of the liberalisation of international trade. The second part considers which, in theory, is more important for economic growth; more capital and labour...
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The Way Banking Strategies Have Changed in Response to Legislation in the UK
This 15 page paper looks at how banking, both at central bank level and on the high street, has changed as a result of legislation. The paper starts by considering the Bank of England from its' formation and how legislation has changed the role it...
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On Privatizing Social Security
A 5 page outline addressing Social Security reform and recommending that the United States follow the Singapore example. Singapore has the highest personal savings rate in the world, thanks in large part to its Provident Fund. Singapore citizens...
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Developing a Policy for Ontario's Electricity Industry
This 4 page paper sets out to determine a new energy policy for Ontario's electricity market. Prior to 2002 this market was a government monopoly with regulated prices. In May 2002 the province introduced a competitive wholesale energy market and...
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