Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

Financially Relevant and Irrelevant Influences in a Decision Made at Autozone
This 3 page paper looks the decision made by Autozone not to prosecute fraudulent general liability claims made against them, despite an increasing number of claims arising. Two relevant and two irrelevant costs are discussed. The bibliography cites...
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GAAP, Financial Statements
A 3 page paper. GAAP is explained. The essay explains assets, liabilities and owner's equity, and the four financial statements of a company are described. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Methods of Allocating Costs; A Practical Example
This 4 page paper looks at the different ways that costs may be accounted for and the way that the allocation of uncontrollable overheads may impact on the results of different divisions or departments. The paper presents a fictitious example and...
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An Application of Activity Based Costing
This 3 page paper looks at the way activity based accounting may be used for a firm such as Autozone, The concept of activity based costing (ABC) is discussed and then the different processes and potential divers are identified and a sample...
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John and Mary Farmer Case Study
This 3 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student where a farmer wants to use cost centers in order to increase his understanding of the costs that are incurred by different crops on his farm and compare them with another farm. The way...
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ANALYSIS OF FIXED COSTS AND INCLUSION
This 3-page paper asks when it would be likely to include fixed costs in calculating the cost of goods produced, and when it wouldn't be a good idea. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Butler Lumber Company
A 7 page paper discussing the implications of Harvard case 9-292-013. Butler Lumber Company is striving to gain a $465,000 loan it cannot afford and with better management would not need. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Benefits of Activity Based Costing
This 4 page paper looks at the benefits that Activity based costing can bring to a firm. The concept and process of activity based accounting and the benefits it can create as well as some of the potential difficulties of using this system. The...
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Activity Based Costing; An Example Using McDonalds
Activity based costing is a useful way of identifying and assessing the costs of producing items or services. The process requires the assessment of costs for each stage of production and the determination of relevant cost drivers. This 3 page paper...
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Bank of America and Citigroup Financial Questions
This 4 page paper answers three questions set by the student. The first compares the working capital of Bank of America and Citigroup, the second part looks at the role of the banks as intermediaries and the role of regulators, the last part of the...
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Break Even Analysis
This 3 page paper presents an example of break even analysis using an example of a produce from Autozone. All calculations are shown. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Elasticity of Demand
This 8 page paper looks at the influences on elasticity of demand. The concepts and practical use of price elasticity of demand, income elasticity of demand and cross elasticity of demand are all explained. The paper includes 2 graphs. The...
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The Purposes And Natures Of Financial Statements And Managerial Reports
This 3 page paper looks at the role and purposes of financial statement and management account statements or reports, considering who they are designed for and the way that they are used. The paper then considers how financial statements may help...
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The Influence of Budgeting on Organizational Behavior
This 8 page paper looks at the impact that budgeting can have on organizational behavior. There are both positive and negative impacts, with budgets able to create clarity and help secure the future of an organization as well as having the potential...
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Renting and Leasing as a Solution to the Commandment Problem for Monopolists of Durable
This 3 page paper explains the commitment problem faced by the monopolist of a durable good and looks at how renting or leasing the product be a solution to the problem. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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