Determinants of High Yield Bond Prices; An Article Analysis
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This 5 page paper reviews an article that considers the influences on the price of new issues high yield bonds. The writer considers what the value of the article is to the reader, a criticism in quantitative and qualitative terms of the research as well as the value that the article may add to the understating of investment and this market in particular. The bibliography cites 1 source,
Filename: TEhybond.wps

Determining an Investment Portfolio
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This 25 page paper looks at how in investment portfolio should be put together The paper starts by outlines basic elements such as portfolio structures and consideration such as term, risk profile and liquidity and type of returns available. Investment theory is then considered as a means of determining what type of investments to make. Efficient Market Hypothesis, EMH, and Warren Buffets method are both used. The theories are then used to suggest an investment strategy. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEinvport.rtf

Determining Real Costs and Benefits
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A 6 page paper discussing a purchase decision facing CU Boxes Inc. and determining NPV of the purchase and cost of operation compared to the benefits the company can expect to gain from the purchase of a new machine used in production. The final page of the paper compares NPV, IRR and MIRR. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSacctNPVirr.rtf

Developing a Business Plan
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This 9 page paper draws up a business plan with sample income and expenditure sheet (profit and loss account) and balance sheet. The plan is for an arts organisation with two theatres and other associated revenue streams. The paper includes a full programme outline. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEtheplan.rtf

Developing a Compensation Scheme for a Restaurant
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This 12 page paper considers the start up of a small restaurant and how a compensation or remuneration package can be put together that will be competitive and encourage the recruitment of good employees and create loyalty at the same time as being economically efficient. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TErestcomp.rtf

Developing a Cost Accounting System for a New Online Division
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This 5 page paper looks at the way in which the cost accounting for a new department may be set up along with the options for the way performance, profit and value may be measured with the suggestion of a costing method that can be used alongside a balanced scorecard. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEnewonl.rtf

Developing an Investment Portfolio
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This 5 page paper considers how an investment portfolio may be put together using bond, equities and international securities with data from the past six months performance. The paper shows the student how different models may be used and the impact of factors such as risk profile, the need for liquidity and term. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEinvesport.rtf

Dial Corp; A Performance Case Study
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This 11 page paper look at the Dial Corp using several tools to evaluate its performance, these include a SWOT analysis. PEST analysis and Porter's five forces. In addition to this a comprehensive financial analysis of recent performance is also included, the paper concluded with recommendation for concentration on core competencies and downsizing. The paper includes 3 graphs and the bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEdialco.wps

Dichotomies in Accounting
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This 5 page paper considers how accounting standards and the required flexibility can create a conflict. This is seen in many countries one example are the Australian Statement of Accounting Concepts (SAC) 2: Objective of General Purpose Financial Reporting and SAC3: Qualitative Characteristics of Financial Information l conflicting with AASB 1041: Revaluation of non-current assets and AASB 1021: Depreciation. This paper consider how these conflicts arise and argues that there should be a single standard for all companies. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEdihacc.rtf

Dirty Rotten Numbers – Article Review
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A 5 page synopsis of Andy Serwer's article of this title in Fortune Magazine. Serwer begins with an analogy to a scene in Charlotte's Web where the rat eats the garbage and thinks it is a feast but Americans can no longer digest the garbage being handed out in corporate financial reports. This essay captures Sewer's main points, including the Enron debacle being the catalyst for closer analysis of corporate financial reports. This essay ends with three questions accountants need to ask themselves. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGdrtrt.rtf