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A 5 page analysis of David Grossman's account of his study of Israeli occupation of the West Bank, which was conducted in early 1987. Grossman relates what this occupation has done to the Palestinians, but also the effect it had on the Israelis. No additional sources cited. s

This 7 page paper assesses both accounting methods. The differences between the two are explored and the paper recommends pooling whenever a company meets the applicable requirements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Nigerian existence may have been significantly oppressive under the rule of British imperialism; however, the struggles that Africans faced after this rule had been eliminated served to more defiantly strengthen their quest for independence. In Chinua Achebe's critic of African politics in "A Man For The People," the fictional account becomes alarmingly lifelike, inasmuch as the coup that ultimately overthrows Nanga's system of abuse eerily and directly mirrors the real-life coup that takes place in 1966. No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper discussing Schwinn's fall and rebirth. One of the mechanisms of survival for the century-old company has been full participation in the mountain bike segment of the industry, the same segment that the old Schwinn believed to be a passing fad but now accounts for 70% of bicycle sales. Finally, led by new management since its 1992 bankruptcy, Schwinn is among those competitors serious about the bicycle industry and is regaining market share. The paper includes a SWOT analysis and assessment of Schwinn's marketing mix. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at the effect that the take-over of Hong Kong by China has had on the confidence in the financial markets by investors. The influences on investors have been wide ranging from the political instability and policing of the state to the way in which accounts are regulated. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

A 7 page analysis of Masuji Ibuse's moving novel, 'Black Rain,' a narrative that recounts what it was like to be in Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 when the atom bomb fell. Ibuse allows the reader to see the devastation of Hiroshima through the perceptions of more then one character. He also shows the interplay between the varying moods and also between his main and secondary themes to create a marvelous piece of literature rather then simply a documentary account. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper presents a mini-proposal for a research study. Sections include an introduction to the topic, statement of problem and hypothesis (student will retain more by viewing television accounts of news events than by reading them in the newspaper), a literature review and a conclusion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page account of the emotional decline and eventual suicide of one woman. Written from the perspective of a friend and family member who attempted to provide aid despite resistance and outright belligerence from other family members. Relates the similarities of this incident to the story of a mentally ill individual told by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in "Yellow Wallpaper" and the philosophies of Sister Helen Prejean, human rights activist and author of "Dead Man Walking". Bibliography lists 3 sources.

15 pages. Canada is well known as being a multi-cultural country. In Quebec there is an official bilingualism of the French and English speaking factions. Any search for a theme to francophone-Anglophone relations must take into account the fact that the francophone community constitutes a cultural minority; today, Francophones comprise only twenty-seven percent of the Canadian population. This paper examines these issues as well as the sovereignty of Canada and the lost battle for the Federalist government. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

7 pages in length. This very helpful paper delves into the meaning of financial statements, their functions, the concepts and assumptions of financial accounting, as well as the notes to financial statements, adjusting and closing entries and operating, financing and investing activities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the way in which capital may be treated as a resource as well as the way strategic use of working capital and its active management may reduce the amount of working capital required, facilitating other capital opportunities. The paper explains in simple terms how this can be undertaken including the use of an accounts receivable or factoring company. The paper includes on graph and two tables to further illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the role of activity costing sand the benefits that this accounting tool appears to imply, such as increased transparency. The paper argues that many of the perceived benefits are not always realized and explains why this may occur. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

5 pages in length. Neil Foley's "White Scourge: Mexicans, Blacks, and Poor Whites in Texas Cotton" Culture addresses the racial issues that have plagued ethnic minorities in Texas. Paramount to Foley's account is his treatment of racism's historical aspects, as well as the manner by which a more contemporary society has not let go of past prejudices. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page research paper that examines Daniel Defoe's A Journal of the Plague Year and relates it to Galileo's Dialogue on the Two Chief World Systems, Ptolemaic and Copernican. The writer examines how the philosophy of the Enlightenment, which was the culmination of the scientific revolution begun by Galileo, was reflected in Defoe's account of the plague. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper considers a case study provided by a student where Intel need to raise $675 million. Using the accounts for the 1999 period and the performance measures of the company in general various capital raising options are discussed from internal funding and liquidating of assets to different share offers and the use of debentures. The paper concludes with a recommendation and the reasons for that recommendation. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 7 page essay that examines Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front in regards to how this classic novel describes the horrors of World War I. The writer focuses on Remarque's account of front line life and survival. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. Mankind has forever believed that better things await him if he only seeks them out, a conviction that represents the fundamental premise of Samuel Johnson's "The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia." Clearly illustrated in Johnson's account is humanity's constant quest for individual significance through the elements of reason and imagination. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page overview of a one-time Marine hero's fictional account of the Vietnam War, from the perspective of young members of a Marine platoon. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page essay that contrasts Erasmus' The Praise of Folly and Bartolome de Las Casas' defense of Native Americans, A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies. Erasmus detailed the urgent need for reform in the Catholic Church, and Las Casas castigated his Spanish government for its treatment of indigenous populations in the New World. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page account of a fictional people who inhabit the rainforests. Describes subsistence patterns, economics, and religion as well as provides a "creation story" for these people. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

The Concept of Going Concern; This 5 page paper considers the purpose and meaning of this concept and how it can be seen as supporting other accounting principles such as accruals and matching concepts as well as historical costing. This paper also consider how the going concern concept should be used, and how it may be seen as a balance to prudence and conservatism. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 10 page paper consider the regulatory framework for accounting by looking at some specific cases that demonstrate problems with the current framework. The cases are broad ranging and include Re London v General Bank (no 2) 1895, the GEC take-over of AEI 1967, Pergamon 1968, the Law Society v KPMG Peat Marwick (2000), and finally the Robert Maxwell case. The paper considers the problems individual and then goes on to discuses potential solutions. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 18 page paper considers the situation where a well known oil company may take on a new accounting system, activity based costing. The paper then looks at how this would be implemented and the influence it would have as well as the value it may add to not only the running of the company but to capital decision making processes. The second part of the paper then explores how the information produced by the ABC system may be used by different capital risk assessment tools. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 9-page report examines the prevalence of fraud within the “penny stock” and “micro cap” markets. In addition, corruption within the private sector is discussed. Accounts of flagrant stock price manipulation by brokers and other professional analysts have become fairly commonplace, while the SEC strives to stem the tide by implementing more stringent regulations. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

10 pages: Are the salaries paid to today's CEO's worth it? This paper takes a look at some top salaries and determines what it is they do to earn this money. Bibliography lists 11 sources.