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The Merger Wave: The History of Branch Banking, 2003.
A look at the history of branch banking in the U.S. and how the banking industry became what it is today.
1,849 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses the merger wave in retail and commercial banking, covering the history of banking in the United States and leads into the merger wave of the last twenty years. This paper also discusses the basis for the merger wave, criticism thereof and what may lie ahead.
Contents:
Introduction
History of Banking in the United States
The Merger Wave
The Merger Wave; Reasons and Criticism?
Conclusion
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"While banking may date back to the early days of man the concept of branch banking in the United States dates back only several hundred years. If you were to look back at the history of banking in the United States you would find a long and winding road that started out with a general consensus against the branching we see today. Fact is like any other centralized structure in the early days of our great nation, a centralized bank was frowned upon. So what happened over time?"
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Computers and Accounting, 2004.
This paper documents the history of computers and discusses its uses in the accounting industry.
2,124 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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The paper traces the dispersion of computers in accounting and explains that it is necessary to look at the beginnings of computers and then study the invention of spreadsheets for accounting and their impact on accounting. Finally, the paper examines the effects that computer development may possibly have on the future of accounting. The paper concludes that despite the changes in the accounting industry, this industry will never disappear.
Contents:
The History of Computers
Technology in the Accounting Industry
Accounting in the future
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"Whether we like it or not, technology now defines our world. Only once in a lifetime will a new technological innovation come about to touch every aspect of our lives. Such a device that changes the way we work, live, and play is a special one, indeed. A machine that has done all this and more now exists in nearly every business in the U.S. and one out of every two households (Hall 1985). This incredible technological innovation is the computer. The computer started out, in the 1960's, as an accounting tool and has evolved into a high-priority requirement in the 1990's. As we enter the new millennium, it has taken another quantum leap, going from a priority to a prerequisite for doing accounting."
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Fortune Brands: A Diverse Company, 2006.
An analysis of the Fortune Brands conglomerate.
2,982 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at the Fortune Brands conglomerate, and how products that are seemingly unrelated, are actually manufactured and marketed successfully by the same company. This paper also discusses the various Fortune Brand products and how strategic business practices have made the Fortune Brand such a successful enterprise.
Table of Contents:
Fortune Brands' Business Makeup
Fortune's Product Offering
Fortune's Hardware Brand
Fortune's Wines and Spirits Brand
Fortune's Golf Equipment Brand
Fortune's Performance over the Last Three to Five Years
Executive Summary
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"What do golf clubs, bathroom or kitchen faucets, cabinetry and other home building supplies, and a bottle of Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon have in common? On the surface, not much, but when one digs a little deeper, he or she will find that while these companies appear to be singular entities, they are in fact owned and operated by one conglomerate in Fortune Brands (trading under the stock symbol FO on the NYSE). Fortune Brands has banked on its acquisitions of this diversity across the board and is continuing this strategy of buying out brands that are leading their prospective categories in sales and customer loyalty. As Caminiti states, "Fortune's playbook contains only a few rules: Invest to grow strong consumer brands that hold either the number one or the number two position in their category; use cutting-edge technology to add innovation; leverage rigorous market research to stay in touch with customers; and finally, make acquisitions that add true value and not just heft to a category."
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Financial Decision Making, 2006.
This paper discusses the the role of financial decision making and accounting tools in achieving organizational objectives.
4,215 words (approx. 16.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 112.95
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This paper examines the newly developed management system called Balanced Scorecard to review its use in evaluating the financial and operational strategies of an organization as applied to the Tenant Management Offices (TMOs) in London, a service-oriented firm with limited resources. The author points out that a decision-making tool called Option Appraisal provides an accurate assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of the options, which may be taken to achieve a firm's objectives particularly during uncertain times with new service requirements. The paper states that, in measuring profitability to aid in decision-making, the most efficient tool is the return on capital ROC, which yields what is known as return on equity (ROE), or the percentage between the company's one-year income and the capital it utilized.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Assessment
Conceptual Models
Corporate Finance
Fixed Capital vs. Working Capital
Financial Risk Management
The Balanced Scorecard
Critical Analysis
Conclusion
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"The investment tools used in corporate finance derive from almost all areas of the financial world. Some of these tools specifically developed by and for corporations have broad application to entities other than corporations, such as partnerships, non-profit organizations, government agencies, mutual funds and personal wealth management. In this non-corporate exercise, however, their application is severely limited because the other entities do not deal in as much quantities of money as corporations. For this reason, corporate finance is not the same as personal or public finance."
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Auditing, 2005.
This paper provides a case study of a company called Acme Industries.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 47.95
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In this article the writer offers a case study of Acme Industries. The paper involves an analysis of the preliminary assessment questionnaire results. The writer focuses on assessing the likelihood of misappropriation of assets.
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"In order to assess the likelihood of misappropriation of assets and the likelihood of fraudulent financial reporting each of the following fraud risk factors should be considered in the Acme audit. The possibility of ineffective monitoring of management as a result of an ineffective board of directors or audit committee, oversight over the financial reporting process and internal controls. A complex or unstable organization structure as evidenced by high turnover ... "
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Real Estate Investing, 2004.
This paper suggests how to invest and save money in real estate.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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In this article, the writer discusses real estate investing. The writer looks at ways to invest and save money in real estate. The writer examines the appeal of real estate investment for individual homeowners. In this paper, the writer also discusses real estate investing as a financial investment on a larger scale.
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"Investing in real estate has long held a strong allure for many individuals-their homes may be the only real estate investment they own, but with options such as reverse mortgages and home equity loans many individuals consider a single residence investment sufficient. Other investors are drawn to real estate because there is a tangible asset-land or buildings-that does not exist with many other types of investments. Still, other investors think of themselves as real estate moguls in the mold of Donald Trump who ..."
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The IMF, World Bank and the Anti-Globalization Movement, 2004.
This paper discusses the functions of the IMF and the World Bank.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This article looks at the functions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The writer discusses these functions in the context of globalization. Functions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are also discussed regarding the anti-globalization protest movement. In addition, in this paper, the writer examines reasons for the protest.
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"Until rather recently, globalization was a term that few people had ever heard, while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank were merely among the welter of international agencies that cluttered newspaper reportage and which most newspaper readers ignored as obscure and technical, of interest only to specialists. In recent years however, globalization has become a flash-point issue in international politics. Trade negotiations and conferences of the IMF and World Bank are regularly accompanied ... "
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Houston Fearless 76 Case, 2004.
A case analysis of compensation plans for a particular company.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper presents a brief case analysis involving the comparison of two incentive compensation plans for the company Houston Fearless 76, Inc. The paper focuses on four issues centering on compensations incentive plans.
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"This case analysis focuses on four issues. The first issue is the extent to which there exist any significant impediments to the implementation of a proposed new compensation incentive plan for the company. The second issue is the appropriateness of the focus of the new compensation inventive plan on outcome performance levels below the gross margin line. The third issue is the need, if any, for modifications to the proposed new compensation incentive plan. The fourth issue is the structure of compensation incentives for..."
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Financial Analysis, 2004.
An explanation of key accounting concepts.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains several accounting concepts including the relevance of each section of the statement of cash flows, as well as the importance of the balance sheet to financial analysis. The paper also explores importance and relevance of the explanatory notes to companies financial statements.
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"The statement of cash flows presents information about cash inflows and cash outflows. The statement separates cash flows into three distinct activities which are operating activities, investing activities and financing activities. The combined net increase or decrease in cash and cash equivalents from these three sections of the statement of cash flows is reported near the end of the statement of cash flows, under the heading "Net Increase Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents for the Period". Cash flow from operating activities reflects cash inflows and outflows from..."
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Auditing for Accounting Fraud, 2004.
A look at how auditors are now held responsible for discovering accounting fraud.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper explains that, after it was discovered that several major corporations in the U.S. had committed accounting fraud, it became the responsibility of auditors to discover evidence of accounting fraud in businesses. The paper discusses the impact of Sarbanes Oxley as well as SAS 99 on auditors and on the companies they audit.
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"Many decisions in accounting and auditing involve judgment calls. Nevertheless, there are rules that cannot and should not be broken. Over the last several years a number of major publicly traded corporations in the United States have committed accounting fraud and as a result have filed for bankruptcy protection. John Weinberg, in "Economic Quarterly", comments that these bankruptcies have resulted in the loss of hundreds of billions of dollars in stock value, wiping out the life savings of numerous investors and putting tens of thousands of..."
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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, 2004.
An introduction and review of accounting processes and financial statements.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper uses a case study to examine generally accepted accounting principles and current assets and liabilities vs. non-current items. The paper also studies financial statements from Ford Motor Company to study the effectiveness of different financial statements.
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"Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are the common set of accounting principles, standards and procedures established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The mission of the Financial Accounting Standards Board is to establish and improve standards of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education of the public including issuers, auditors and users of financial information. Thus, GAAP is a combination of authoritative standards that define the accepted ways of preparing financial statements. These are the rules that companies are expected to follow. Thus the term generally..."
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act's Costly Side, 2005.
A look at the negative consequences of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper contends that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, although good in spirit, has inadvertently created burdens on small- and mid-sized companies causing a slowdown in the growth of this critical component of the U.S. economy.
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