Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

Race and Ethnic Relations: A Historical Market Perspective
A 5 page exploration of the effect of race and ethnicity on U.S. economy. Explores the issue from a historical perspective which emphasizes the market revolution on the 1850s. Concludes that this revolution resulted in racial and ethnic hierarchy...
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The Importance of Unit Cost
This 8 page paper provides an analysis of unit pricing and how it affects business, particularly in an the face of industry expansion. Formulae to calculate the long-run industry supply curve if provided along with a graph illustrating applicable...
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China / Business Opportunity Or Not
A 5 page paper discussing the potential business opportunities in China. Specifically, a tobacco company is reviewing evidence to determine if they should set up operations in China. The advantages and problems of doing business in China are...
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Mordecai Richler/ Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
A 5 page analysis of the classic coming-of-age novel by Canadian author Mordecai Kravitz. The writer discusses how the relationships in the novel provide the motivation that propels Kravitz toward financial success over all other considerations. No...
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The Role of the International Chamber of Commerce in the Harmonization of International Trade Law
This 45 page paper considers the issue of international trade law and the role of the International Chamber of Commerce in creating harmonization. This paper not only assesses the role of the ICC, but also reflects consideration of specific trade...
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Exponential Smoothing /A Case Study
5 pages in length. The use of exponential smoothing as a forecast tool can be beneficial in determining the future demand for services or goods based on past history. Exponential smoothing uses a weighted average of past values to make an informed...
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Forensic Accounting and Income Recognition Procedures
5 pages in length. In this age of acquisitions and mergers, corporate fraud and white-collar crime, there must be a way to track income which gets figuratively swept under the carpet when the auditors come through. One way to discover these hidden...
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A Look at the Dual-Income Family
8 pages in length. An interesting and enlightening paper that examines the history and research of the dual-income family and how it relates to the marriage partners, the workplace and the family. With the advent of dual-income marriages taking...
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Understanding Social Security
8 pages in length. Explains the Social Security program, why it is likened to a pyramid scheme and the future of Social Security. A person who retired in 1940 earned a return on his contributions of approximately one hundred thirty five percent. ...
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The Public Option/Public Relations Relationship
5 pages. Describes the relationship between public option and public relations. The theoretical and social implications are discussed. There is a distinct relationship between public option and public relations. We find that there are not only...
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Internal Control
5 pages in length. This exceptional research paper examines the nature and importance of a system of internal control within an organization. The detailed procedures adopted by an enterprise to control its operations are collectively termed its...
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Online Brokerage Firms: A Positive Overview
5 pages in length. Provides a look at the advantages of Internet trading, looking at the three most popular electronic investors: DLJDirect, Ameritrade and E-Trade. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Supply Curve in Perfect Competition
3 pages in length. Discusses the supply curve of a firm in perfect competition and whether in the short run it is the same as the marginal cost curve above the average fixed cost curve. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Theory of Constraints versus Activity Based Costing
5 pages. Compares and contrasts these two theories, their similarities and differences. Much has been written and discussed concerning the comparison of the theory of constraints versus activity based costing. However, the main thing to remember...
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Ethics in Taxation
5 pages in length. Ethical issues are always of importance in all walks of life, but to a Certified Public Accountant ethics are a daily concern of the industry. This paper focuses on the ethical issues of a CPA preparing tax forms for a client. ...
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