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A 7 page essay investigating the symbolism in this Book of the Old Testament. Religious scholars disagree as to whether or not the story of Jonah is an historical accounting but they do not disagree about the symbolism found within the account of this reluctant messenger. The writer likens Jonah's reaction to those that can be found in the world today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page research paper reviewing an article on financial accounting methods. The writer summarizes and reviews the articles in terms of its value in expressing the pros and cons of finance accounting. Bibliography lists a single source.

This 7 page report discusses accounting for stock method plans and includes information on the primary concerns involved with the accounting side of administering such a plan. For a large number of companies in the United States, a portion of executive compensation is in the form of stock options. This can serve as incentive, as well as a potentially lucrative “bonus.” However, there are also a number of risks associated with the programs based on the viability and growth of the company stock. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the accounting profession and assesses the job market today. An overview of the field is provided and several specialties are noted including forensic and international accounting. Average salary ranges are also noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the performance and accounts of these two companies and considers their performance by consideration of the annual accounts using ratio analysis to make a recommendation of which would be the better company to invest in. The paper includes 2 graphs and the bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 7 page essay that examines Michael Shaara's fictionalized account of the Battle of Gettysburg as presented in his novel, The Killer Angels. In this book, Shaara takes the reader into the possible mindset of three of the principal players in that drama, Lee, Longstreet, and (for the Union) Chamberlain. The writer specifically looks at the decisions that Lee made in this battle, according to Shaara's account. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper looks at the way in which the accounting practices in these countries compare. With both countries being members of the single European market it may be expected that the accounting standard would be the same, but as this paper demonstrates similarities do exist, but they are by no means identical. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page essay on Anchee Min's autobiographical account—Red Azalea-- of her life in China under Chairman Mao. While some Chinese Americans have accused Min of fictionalizing part of her account, the writer argues that Min's narrative has the ring of authenticity. No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Because Internet technology (IT) managers must understand all phases of the business, it behooves a company to fill top management vacancies by promoting IT managers from within the corporate structure. Given the fact that such top-level systems analysts must possess specific skills in order to earn such a promotion, not all individuals who currently hold IT management positions are fully qualified for a top-level position. Indeed, this particular component is what differentiates a capable candidate and one who merely stands within the company's management structure. Bibliography lists 4 sources. TLCITman.wps

This 5 page paper considers three questions from a student regarding the difference between management and financial accounting, including the way the accounts are used and what they include, the way costs are seen and the inclusion of variable and fixed costs. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 10 page paper highlights International Accounting Standard (IAS) No.22 bulletin, Accounting for Business Combinations. Questions, inclusive of case studies, are posed and answers are provided. The paper focuses on mergers, acquisitions and subsidiaries. Pooling is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 20 page paper considers the specific accounting methods and manipulations utilized by public companies to keep their shareholder values high. This paper considers the most widely utilized methods and the development of cost-accounting as it relates to the process of supporting shareholder value. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts two accounts of the American Revolution-- The American People: Crating a Nation and a Society edited by Gary Nash and Julie Roy Jeffrey and A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. The writer discusses how both of these accounts endeavor to present a more accurate picture of the Revolution then has been typical of traditional scholarship. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper provides a plan for automating accounting procedures through the use of technology. This paper determines the correlation between accounting principles and the planning for the use of technology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the conflict present in the different accounting concepts. The concept of prudence and accruals, or matching, are considered in detail with examples. The use of SSAP's (Statement's of Standard Accounting Practice) in the United Kingdom is also included with special attention paid to SSAP 13 which cover the capitalisation of research and development costs. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 10 pager paper is a book review of 'Helter Skelter' by Vincent Bugliosi the prosecutor in the Manson murders. Charles Manson was the leader of a 'family' which carried out vicious and brutal murders including the Tate family and the LaBianca's. This book is a detailed account of the events and that recognises the accounts strengths and weaknesses. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 5 page paper explores the technology being used in business finance. The writer reports the results of a survey conducted by the National Society of Accountants, which indicates which accounting programs and platforms are being used most often. Virtual accounting is also discussed. Finally, there is a discussion regarding the technology that will be used more often in the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page discussion of the Mic Mac Creation account. Provides details of their religious beliefs surrounding creation and compares and contrasts their account to that found in Christianity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

8 pages in length. The generally accepted accounting principles and the international accounting standards have some differences and some similarities. How they relate to each other and their applicability in Singapore are the subject of this paper. The GAAP exists in order to engender public trust by providing independently verified financial information. Because of differences between the GAAP and the IASC an investor comparing IASC based financial statements and United States GAAP based financial statements could encounter problems in comparability. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A six page paper looking at Miguel Leon-Portilla's book 'The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico.' The paper goes into the historical background of the event, and shows how the Aztecs' account of it differs from that reflected in Spanish writings. Bibliography lists three sources.

A 5 page research paper that focuses on Dave Pelzer's autobiographical account of a tortured childhood, A Child called 'It'. In examining this book, the writer first looks at how Pelzer's account fits in with current theory relating to family violence. Then, the writer addresses the factor in society that she would change in order to aid in preventing child abuse, and, finally, she describes her reaction to the book. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the problems in the accounting professions in China. The cultural influences and government involvement in the falsification of accounts and corruption in the banks is considered and the way in which the Ministry of Finance is seeking to change and improve standards is also included. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Alexander Von Humboldt's personal accounts of South America in the early eighteenth century. A gifted naturalist, his accounts are interesting and informative of nineteenth century bias, as well as So. American reality. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page analysis of Victor Frankl's account of life in the Nazi concentration camps of World War II. His purpose in relating his experiences is to demonstrate the ways in which the experiences in the camps altered the minds of the prisoners and how the knowledge that he gained from this experience can be applied to the present. It is a fascinating account that it quite illuminating about the essence of the human spirit and the qualities that are most important for maintaining one's humanity in the face of unspeakable atrocities. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page analysis of the account of the career of J.L. Chestnut, Black in Selma. J.L. Chestnut, Jr., as a black lawyer practicing in Selma, Alabama, was a participant and an eyewitness to the grass roots struggle that made up the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s in Alabama. His account of those times, written with Julia Cass, is a fascinating story that shows the gradual evolution of a movement that would change the face of the South and the American social and political landscape in general. No additional sources cited.