Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

ADAM SMITH, THE INVISIBLE HAND, AND IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY
This 10-page paper discusses Adam Smith's "invisible hand" theory, and whether it's applicable to today's economy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Use of Information Technologies in University Libraries
In 18 pages this paper discusses several issues relevant to this topic including library approaches for adopting IT implementation, library automation objectives, individuals involved in library automation planning, implementation steps, factors to...
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Butler Lumber Case Study
This 6 page paper is based on a case study supplied by the student. Lumber Butler is a successful company but is having cash flow problems. The paper answers 4 questions set by the student, the first looks at the performance of the firm. The second...
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LAW OF DIMINISHING RETURNS
This 3-page paper explains the law of diminishing returns and provides examples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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ANEK Lines
This 11 page paper is an analysis of the ferry company ANEK Lines based in Crete. The paper looks at the background and operations of the company and then performs a financial analysis for the years 2006 and 2007. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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Financial Management Issues
This 5 page paper looks at some issues seen in financial management. The paper discusses sources of capital and the impact of sources on capital structure, market efficiency and agency theory. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Currency Hedging
This 7 page paper discusses at currency hedging, defining what it is and looking at how it is used and the way that currency hedging can reduce exposure to risk of currency exchange rates. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING IN ORGANIZATIONS
This 3-page paper examines the concept of management accounting and explains its role in organizations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Darka Case Study
This 6 page paper is based in a case study provided by a student. A company has decided to make changes to his accounting policies and his undertaken some financial transactions. The paper considers the way that these events should be treated...
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Minimizing Exposure to Exchange Rate and Interest Rate Risks
Companies face a range of financial risks; these can include exchange rate fluctuations and changes in interest rates. This 5 page paper looks at the way a firm may reduce their exposure to these risks. Strategies considered include the use of long...
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SPE Accounting and Interpretation
A 3 page memo reviewing the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)' position on accounting for the special-purpose entity. The paper provides an overview of post-Enron changes and the clarification provided by FASB in December 2008. ...
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Assessing Divisional Performance
There are a number of traditional approaches that may be used to assess the performance of different division within a firm. This 6 page paper looks at some of these methods including assessment of targets against market share, profit requirements...
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Using a Chart in an Article
This 3 page paper looks at the use of a chart in a newspaper article, assesses how it is used, whether it supported the article and considers if it was the best way of presenting the data. The example used is a line graph showing changes in retail...
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PRICE DISCRIMINATION AND THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY
This 3-page paper examines two articles that discuss price discrimination in the airline industry. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Economic Principles Applied to Pharmaceutical Companies
This 11 page paper applies a number of economic principles to pharmaceutical companies in the way in which they produce and then sell drugs. Pharmaceutical companies can produce drugs for only pennies a pill. These companies are protected by...
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