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The Accounting Cycle of Canon Inc., 2007.
An look at the accounting cycle at Canon Inc. and the importance of the accounting cycle to an organization.
1,143 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the importance of an accounting cycle for an organization. The paper first goes through the basic steps of the accounting cycle and then looks at them in detail with respect to the selected organization, Canon Inc. It describes how Canon Inc., which is a large organization, makes use of computerized accounting methods.
Table of Contents:
The Accounting Cycle
The Steps of the Accounting Cycle
The Accounting Cycle at Canon Inc.
From the Paper
"The basic purpose of an accounting department in an organization whether it is big (having an independent and separate department) or small (where accounting department is not even a possibility) is to keep a record of accounting data and then process this data into accounting/financial information by preparing financial statements. Keeping in view the basic accounting principles the financial statements should be prepared not only on a regular basis but also on a specific regular time interval (which remains on the discretion of the organization). To meet this objective a proper framework or a series of steps is required that regularizes the whole matter and this is exactly what the accounting cycle is; a series of steps beginning right from the recording of a simple transaction to the compilation of final statements and closing of the accounts."
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E-Commerce Planning, 2007.
This paper presents the e-commerce model for a fictitious company.
4,889 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 124.95
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In this article, the writer explains that e-commerce involves trade of goods and services that takes place electronically such as over the Internet. The writer notes that GUILD is a fictitious company dealing with artifacts, jewelry, books, paintings and other artwork, which has made a strong Internet presence. This assignment explores e-retailing business in general and e-retailing business of GUILD in particular. The writer concentrates on the retail-marketing sector and chooses a company that operates in this sector. An attempt is made to assess how this company has implemented e commerce in its day-to-day operations and how it has benefited by implementing e-commerce model in its operations. An overview of e-commerce is provided. A detailed strategic and marketing plan is drawn using various tools such as Porter five force, PESTLE, SWOT and key success factors.
Outline:
Introduction
E-Commerce an Overview:
Retail Sector Overview
Porter Five Forces
PESTEL Analysis
Social/Cultural
Economic
Legal/Political
Technological Issues
Company Profile
Mission Statement
History
The Team
Company Products
Web Presence
Benefits of e Commerce to GUILD
Current Status of E-business in Retail Marketing
Current Players and Competition
Critical Factors for E-Commerce
Elements of E-Commerce
E-Business Transaction & Security
Limitations of E-Business
Technical Limitations
Non-technical Limitations
E-Business Models for GUILD
SWOT Analysis of GUILD
E-business applications for GUILD
Products Offerings
Promotional Strategy
Customer Relationship Management
Returns Policy
Customer Service
Outsourced Delivery
Price
Technology
Mix Text-Based User-Friendly Interface Design
Website Design Technology
Security
Key Success Factors
Conclusions
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"Culture trends present both threats and opportunities for a firm. The retail industry is a customer. The industry must understand that the buying power of baby boomers and teenagers has grown. Parents are busy and are entrusting their children with more money to use and buy what is needed. There are also a number of cultural trends that must be followed. Cocooning refers to customers who retreat into their safe, cozy "homelike" environment. This boosts sales in the catalogue and on-line shopping areas. Another trend is called Down-aging. In this situation, customers search out precuts that are symbols of youth, renewal and rejuvenation to offset the routine and intensity of their adult lives. Both these trends provide ample opportunities for the retail industry."
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1929 Stock Market Crash, 2007.
This paper summarizes the causes and effects of the 1929 crash of the stock market.
3,099 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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In this article, the writer first describes the financial environment in the United States before the 1929 stock market crash occurred. The writer notes that for years the market was driven by public speculation. The writer points out that public leaders and role models played a major part in many of the public's beliefs. The public was fed lies and told stories that nobody could predict and were only backed by speculation. The writer explains that banks and many rich entrepreneurs inflated the market. The writer maintains that many times the market could have crashed before 1929, but speculation and trust in the economy did not let that happen. The writer concludes that speculation is often the aid to failure, where the best example was seen from 1925 to 1929. This paper uses mla style footnotes but does not include a bibliography page.
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"For years the market was driven by public speculation. Public leaders and role models played a major part in many of the public's beliefs. They were fed lies and told stories that nobody could predict and were only backed by speculation. Banks and many rich entrepreneurs inflated the market. Many times the market could have crashed before 1929, but speculation and trust in the economy did not let that happen. Many were at a loss for what happened and were left with nothing. Sorrow and depression filled the streets throughout the country, especially New York City. It was not until many years later that the market recovered enough to pull investors in. What brought so many people the "American Dream" of becoming rich without physical activity, led to the eventual downfall of an economy which would drive the nation for years to come."
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Flat Tax, 2007.
A discussion of the flat tax and other reform proposals in America.
2,696 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper provides an overview of the issue of progressive taxes, cites related scholarly literature, and draws on some of the proposals advanced by think tanks. It looks at how those on each side tout the economic costs and benefits of their position and back them up with broader philosophical arguments. The paper also examines how proponents of progressive taxes argue that they are fair because the wealthy inordinately benefit from the structures that promote their wealth.
Outline:
Introduction
History of Taxes in America
Where we're Headed
Pro-Progressive Tax Theory
Less Progressivity, Flat Tax
Public Opinion
Conclusions
From the Paper
"During the early years of the U.S. government, revenue was generated primarily through fees and taxes on certain transactions. The crisis of the Civil War spurred Congress to pass a 3% income tax in 1862 as an emergency measure to assist in dealing with the national crisis (Tax Foundation, n.d.). The initial income tax was progressive, as the 3% rate was applicable to all income above $600. An inheritance tax (sometimes referred to as a death tax by advocates) was also established. In order to enforce the newly required taxing measures, the government created what is now known as the Internal Revenue Service. They were given general oversight to develop policies and procedures that would assist in the collection of taxes and fees."
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"The Market Pricing of Accruals Quality", 2007.
An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the research paper, "The Market Pricing of Accruals Quality", by Jennifer Francis, Ryan LaFond, Per Olsson, Katherine Schipper.
3,617 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper analyzes the theoretical and methodological strengths and weaknesses of the research paper, "The Market Pricing Of Accruals Quality" by Jennifer Francis, Ryan LaFond, Per Olsson, Katherine Schipper. The paper summarizes the strengths of the research and underlines the weaknesses of the empirical method. Finally, this paper discusses the limitations of the theoretical approach.
Table of Contents:
Synthesis Of Strengths
Accruals Quality Has An Impact On The Information Risk And The Cost Of Capital
Innate Accruals Quality Has A Larger Impact Than Discretionary Accruals Quality Has
Methodological Weaknesses
The Specific Sample Cannot Be Applied Generally
Hypotheses And Methods Are Questionable
There Are Variances Between Empirical Findings And Other Results
Theoretical Limitations
Only The Systematic Component Of Earning Quality Risk Contributes To The Equity Risk Premium
The Relation Between Accruals Quality And Cost Of Capital Depends On The Fundamental Risk
Accruals Quality Is Neither A Priced Risk Factor Nor A Determinant Of The Cost Of Capital
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"In the paper Earnings quality and the equity risk premium: a benchmark model, Yee makes a distinction between the fundamental earnings and the reported earnings: the fundamental earnings are the accounting profits generating future dividend cash flows, while the reported earnings are the imperfect signal of fundamental earnings. He also makes the difference between the two sources of associated earnings risk: the fundamental risk and the earnings quality risk. The fundamental risk is the uncertainty of future dividends payments, whereas the earnings quality risk or information risk is the uncertainty that the reported earnings may not be announced quickly and precisely. Only the systematic components of earnings risk contribute to the equity risk premium, while all the components, either systematic or diversifiable, affect the earnings capitalization factors."
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Making of U.K. Tax Law, 2006.
This paper offers a critical examination of the various steps that have been taken to improve the making of tax law.
2,334 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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After beginning by acknowledging that complexity is a major problematic feature of modern tax legislation, this essay proposes that the issue of reducing complexity and increasing simplicity be the main benchmark against which three discussion areas - The Tax Law Rewrite Project, The Tax Structure Review Programme and Parliamentary Reform - be critically examined in order to assess the extent to which they have improved, or could potentially improve, the making of tax law.
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Abstract
The Tax Law Rewrite Project
Tax Structure Review Programme
Parliamentary Reform
Conclusion
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The suggestion that tax law should be 'simple and certain' is by no means a recent one; indeed it was one of Adam Smith's well known canons of taxation in his Enquiry into the Wealth of Nations of 1776 that this should be so . In spite of this, increasing complexity over the years appears to have been the norm for tax legislation. But what is it that makes it 'complex'? Adam Broke identifies it as manifesting itself as four individual factors: diversity (that the range of taxes is so broad that no one can claim to have an in depth competence with them all); volume (with the physical number of pages that make up the annual finance act growing significantly each year); drafting (with legislation being expressed in a way that is - at best - "unhelpful to the reader"); and finally, language (with the legislation being full of words that are not a part of modern ordinary vocabulary).
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Trusts Law: The Pension Protection Fund, 2006.
A look at the argument that the pension protection fund is simply an unnecessary burden on properly funded and effectively managed pension funds.
4,220 words (approx. 16.9 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) was introduced by the Government under the Pensions Act 2004 in order to protect members of private sector defined benefit schemes whose firms become insolvent with insufficient funds in their pension scheme. This paper begins with background discussion on the overall operation of the U.K. pensions system in order to demonstrate the context within which the defined benefit occupational trust scheme, and thus the protection conferred by the PPF, operates. It then examines the origins of the fund amid a growing crisis of deficient pensions funds, before detailing how it operates in practice. The key arguments in support of the title statement are then discussed, and evaluated through consideration of measures that have been taken in order to alleviate any such unnecessary burdens.
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Abstract
Background
The Role of the Trust in Pensions and the Growing Pensions Crisis
The Origins and Operation of the Pension Protection Fund
The 'Burden' of the Pension Protection Fund
Easing the Burden
Conclusions: An 'Unnecessary' Burden?
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"Occupational pension schemes are in almost all cases established in the form of a trust . There are a number of advantageous reasons for this. Firstly, the use of the trust instrument allows for a number of benefits in relation to tax liability; provided that the scheme is 'approved' by the Inland Revenue, the investments made using the trust fund are free from both income and capital gains taxation, whilst additional tax reliefs exist in respect of the contributions to the fund from both the employee and the employer . Secondly the trust represents a "cheap and flexible vehicle" , allowing a scheme to be established in any such way as the employer wishes; consequently allowing it to set the 'balance of power' over the fund in its favour."
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Accessible Home Design Project, 2007.
An accessible home design project proposal for making homes of paralyzed individuals more accessible.
1,288 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper presents a proposal for an accessible home design project by Caring & Sharing Center for Independent Living, Inc. The paper aims to determine what individuals with physical challenges and disabilities need in order to enjoy an independent lifestyle. The paper describes the services that the Caring & Sharing Center provides to consumers. The paper also discusses the financial aspects of the project and its challenges and options.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement Of The Problem
Background Of The Problem
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Florida Building Code on Accessibility
Constraints and Limitations
Opportunities
Options For Consideration
Recommendation
Budget/Narrative
Project Benefits
Conclusion
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"According to the US Census Bureau News Release, more than 50 million Americans report some level of disability. Approximately 51.2 million people have a disability; and for 32.5 million of them, their disabilities are severe. The US Social Security Administration defines disability in terms of the inability to perform Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), meaning "work paying minimum wage or better". Although the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) distinguish many types of disabilities, this research proposal is focusing specifically on disabilities associated with spinal cord injury or dysfunction (i.e. paralyses). For this purpose, paralysis is defined as the complete loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups."
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Best Practices Manual for Supervisors, 2007.
This paper provides a supervisors' manual for best business practices to follow in any work environment.
3,725 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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In this paper, the writer presents a manual written as a final project for a management class. The writer notes that the "best practices" manual is appropriate for supervisors to use in basically any work environment. The writer discusses orientation, training, productivity, motivation, performance, conflict and employee relations. In this work, the writer stresses the importance of good communication. The writer concludes that good lines of communication between the supervisor and employees can eliminate many potential workplace problems. Further, the writer notes that establishing and maintaining these lines of communication should be an important part of the supervisors' focuses.
Outline:
Demonstrating Communication Skills
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Determining Effective Orientation and Training Methods
Orientation Methods
Training Methods
Improving Productivity for Teams
Cost and Inventory Control
Motivating Employees
Conducting Performance Appraisals
The Benefits of Performance Appraisals
Resolving Conflict
The Effects of Conflict
Internal and External Conflict Management
Improving Employee Relations
Communication
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"A supervisor must institute a fair and adequate cost reduction program in order to realize the required results. When costs in specific areas are over budget, a supervisor must investigate the cause of the cost overages and determine how to effectively bring these costs down. After these areas are identified, ideas must be generated to reduce these costs and these ideas must be implemented and followed up on. A way to determine or measure the actual savings is to compare previous months or years costs to present day and the budget. Cost reduction programs require constant monitoring and revision in order to remain effective. As companies grow, costs change and without consistent monitoring a company can miss an area in which costs are increasing without a comparable rise in productivity levels."
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A Comparison of AMEX and NASDAQ, 2007.
A comparison of two stock exchanges: the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations System (NASDAQ).
786 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper compares the various features of the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) and National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations System (NASDAQ) stock exchanges, which are both very active exchanges. It analyzes the operational differences between the two and also presents the positive, as well as negative aspects of both.
Table of Contents:
Amex (American Stock Exchange)
NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations System)
Similarities
Differences
The Worldcom Scandal
From the Paper
"In contrast to the AMEX market, the NASDAQ employs an electronic listing of competing dealer quotes in which each dealer continually posts firm bids and ask quotes on an electronic screen. [2] There is no central limit order book on NASDAQ, although limit orders may be left with individual broker-dealers. However limit orders on NASDAQ do not drive the posted quotes since dealers are not required to consider limit orders in setting their quotes. Also, the effect of dealer competition is reduced by rules allowing directed order flow to less competitive dealers who agree to meet the best quotes. NASDAQ dealers can not rely on the limit orders of other investors and must post firm bid and ask quotes for minimum 1000 shares. Since NASDAQ dealers have monetary incentive to revise their quotes immediately following public announcements, even in the absence of trades."
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Establishment of GAAP, 2007.
An analysis of the intended purpose and effectiveness of generally accepted accounting principles or GAAP.
1,797 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper discusses the set of accounting standards that are generally accepted and universally practiced, which the accounting profession has attempted to develop. The paper describes the background of these generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their intended purpose. The paper also discusses the effectiveness of GAAP within the accounting profession.
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"Their main focus is on the Division of Corporate Finance. Its jobs are to verify that the annual reports of companies have not lied to or misled investors, to review filings related to mergers and acquisitions, and to register new securities. One of the divisions major accomplishments is that it "provided administrative interpretations of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange act of 1934, and recommends regulation to implement these statues." (Bateman) With these interpretations, the division makes rise of the Office of Chief Accountant. This office is the advisor to the commission on auditing and accounting matters. This office also works with private-sector auditing and standard-setting bodies like Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or AICPA. The SEC, FASB, and AICPA all work to address problems that arise from the current accounting standards. The SEC could not possibly manage all the accounting problems that arise alone. This is why they need help from the AICPA and FASB. GAAP is then formed when the SEC agrees with the decision made by the AICPA and FASB and implements the decision."
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Contemporary Media Issues, 2007.
An analysis of the contemporary issues facing the South African media, focusing on government legislation and the Internet.
6,955 words (approx. 27.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 156.95
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This paper discusses important issues in contemporary media studies. The first part of this essay focuses on the South African media and government in terms of the relationship between the media and government. It discusses the state of broadcasting in South Africa and focuses on legislation and the future of the public broadcaster. The second part of the essay deals with the Internet as a form of media that is confronting the traditional realm of media studies. It discusses some of the issues stemming from the use of the Internet.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part A: Broadcasting Internationally
United Kingdom broadcasting environment
German broadcasting environment
South African Broadcasting Legislation
Independent Broadcasting Authority Act
Broadcasting Act
Independent Communication Authority Act
Major Broadcasters
The SABC
M-NET
Multichoice
e-TV
Research
Part B: The Internet
New media
Cultural impact
Media studies impact
Policy impact
Economic impact
Research
Conclusion
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"The Internet has added volumes of possibilities to many segments of society, with various new discussions involving the impact of the World Wide Web on culture, policy, economics and media studies. The Internet provides something that other forms of media cannot, interaction. This is a major advantage for those accessing Internet forms of media as interaction allows for a better experience for both parties due to feedback (Fourie, 2001b: 364). This can be done through the use of voting polls for example, or forums where readers of an online newspaper, for example, can talk directly to reporters or with other readers. The speed and efficiency of email has allowed for feedback to online and offline media groups directly instead of waiting for conventional mail to reach any alternative media versions. The Internet has had a great impact on various sections of society, from culture, to economics and policy, as well as media studies. Its importance cannot be denied, and so it should be considered as a very important topic of study and research."
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