Academic papers on Accounting & Personal Finance

United Overseas Bank Group
A 10 page paper that investigates and analyses the United Overseas Bank Group, with headquarters in Singapore. A general introduction to this banking group is provided first, including its subsidiaries, size, profit and recent acquisitions. This is...
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The Economy in 2002
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the U.S. economy in 2002 with the use of a variety of economic indicators. GDP is discussed along with the inflation and unemployment rates. Many aspects are included that look at a ten year period...
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The Preconditions Required for Economic Growth in Asian Countries
This 5 page paper considers the way in which some countries in the Asian regions have achieved strong economic growth through investment whilst others have failed. The writer argues that there are a range of preconditions that need to be present in...
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Saks Inc.
This 8 page paper considers the financial performance of Saks Inc. by looking at the share value and accounts as well as using ratio analysis. The writer demonstrates in an easy to follow manner how each ratio is calculated and what it means. The...
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The Failure of Accounting Standards to Prevent Creative Accounting
This 5 page paper considers how the flexibility that remains within accounting standards allows for creative account to remain a constant temptation in the commercial environment. The writer considers the theory as well as citing actual cases in...
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Why Is Increased Income Associated With Declining Fertility?
This 6 page paper considers why in an age where incomes and utility is increasing the birth-rate is decreasing. Issues considered include opportunity cost, absolute costs as well as changing social structures. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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The Convenience of Online Banking
An 8 page paper which examines many of the conveniences that online banking offers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Stock Market as an Efficient Market
This 6 page paper argues that the stock market may be seen as a very efficient market where share prices will always represent the underlying intrinsic value of the shares, even where there is an asymmetry of information. The paper uses the...
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EVENT HOSTING AND TOURIST DOLLARS
This 14 page paper discusses at length the pros and cons of hosting an Olympic sized event. Examples are given from past venues, quotes are given from committee chairpersons. Statistical information given and conclusions analyzed based on current...
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Professional Advisors: Should they be held Liable?
5 pages. This paper looks at whether or not professional advisors should be held liable in order to compensate those who have suffered financial loss as a result of their negligent advice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts; The Result of the Restructuring
This 5 page paper considers this company and why the company underwent restructuring, when it occurred, why it was needed and the fincial results in the years flowing the restructuring. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Banking Industry: Current and Future
A 10 page paper discussing the current state of depository institutions and their likely future. Changes in the economy have affected the entire industry, and those changes are expected to be long-lasting and systemic. The industry may not be...
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The Asian Currency Crisis
A 5 page paper discussing the events that led to the onset of the Asian currency crisis of 1997, and then those events and conditions that preserved it for longer than it should have lasted. In 1998, currency matters improved throughout much of...
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The Use of Capital Budgeting
10 pages. This paper will explain the use of capital budgeting in the real world by explaining how companies actually use the theories that are studied in a text. Using actual companies examples will be shown of the use of capital budgeting in...
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Stagflation of the 1970s
14 pages. The stagflation of the 1970s refers to the high unemployment and high inflation rates that the United States went through during the latter part of the 1970's and the early part of the 1980's. This paper explains some of the reasons...
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