Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

Accounting Cases; Costing and Sunk Costs
This 8 page paper looks at two case studies supplied by the student and discusses the different accounting concepts presented in them, looks at the key learning points and considers who they may apply to other organizations. The first considers a...
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THE BEST RATE OF RETURN FOR AMAZON
This 5-page paper discusses three rate of return calculation models -- CAPM, APT and dividend growth, and determines which is the best for Amazon to measure rate of return. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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CHINA AND GROWTH INVESTMENT
This 3-page paper uses the DD-AA model to determine how China is managing to grow, compared to other economies. The paper also discusses what happens if China uses a floating rate currency. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Environmental Crisis and the Financial Crisis; Is there A Common Solution?
This 3 page paper looks at the issue of the environmental crisis and the financial crises, and argues that the adoption of environmental policies and practices by businesses, or the 'greening' of business could serve a duel purpose and could help to...
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Does an Economic Crisis Hurt the Entertainment and Sports Industries?
In twenty pages this paper examines the effects of an ailing economy on the entertainment and sports industries in a consideration of venues (suite sales and booking shows), touring shows (Britney Spears
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Changes in the View and Practice of Profit Maximization in the Global Economy
This 8 page paper looks at the way that the idea and model of profit maximization has evolved since the first half of the twentieth century. Concepts discussed include, but are not limited to economic Darwinism, growth models, revenue maximization...
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THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY
This 5-page paper provides an overview of the Russian economy as it currently stands, its success and where it could potentially fail. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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How Economic Prospects For The Global Economy Can Affect Patterns Of Internal And External Migration In Developing Countries
This 12 page paper looks at the ways in which migration is impacted by global economy. The direct and indirect influences are considered with the potential impact on migration out of and with developing countries. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Elasticity of Addictive Products
This 6 page paper examines the concept of price elasticity of demand for tobacco. The concept and literature is examined and then simulated primary research using regression analysis is undertaken to examine the level of elasticity. The bibliography...
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Lease Accounting
A 4 page memo explaining the difference between direct financing, sales-type and operating leases for accounting purposes. Currently SFAS 13 allows companies to keep some leases off their balance sheets, as noted above. Businesses prefer to keep...
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Calculus for Business; Marginal Functions
This 5 page paper looks at the use of calculus in business and the way derivatives can be used to examined marginal costs, as well as marginal revenue and marginal profit. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Is Having a Credit Card Good?
A 3 page paper which examines whether owning a credit card is good or not. The paper argues that it is likely important and good to own a credit card. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Economic Forecast 2009
A 5 page paper assessing current (12/08) economic conditions and making forecasts for 2009. The paper addresses inflation, GDP growth, unemployment, prime rate, housing starts, existing home sales, trade balance and producer price index. ...
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SFAS 5 and Accounting for a Public Liability Insurance Policy
This 4 page paper looks at the way a public liability insurance policy should be accounted for under SFAS 5; whether the premiums are an expense, or whether the premiums, less the amount retained by the insurer, should be classified as a deposit and...
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Cash Flow Statement
This 3 page paper uses a balance sheet provided by the student to produce a cash flow statement using the indirect method and then consider which parts of the cash flow statement may be of interest to different stakeholders. The bibliography cites...
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