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This essay examines the debate over International Accounting Standards and if/why it is necessary. The paper takes the position that IAS is necessary, because of the increase in global trade and multi-national corporations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper gives the account of the author of the book of the Gospel of Mark. Issues of secrecy are explored as well as the style of writing, his use of the novel form, and his presentation of the ministry and meaning of Jesus's evangelism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page essay that examines Michael Herr's critical acclaimed account of his experiences as a war correspondent during the Vietnam War entitled Dispatches. The writer discusses Herr's style, technique and structure in accomplishing his thematic goal of describing the war from the ordinary soldier's point of view. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper explores online journalism to decipher its place in the history of journalism. Where does net journalism fit in? What is its future? What is the difference between online journalism and print journalism? These questions are explored after providing a brief historical account of print journalism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page contention that trying and sentences juveniles who commit violent crimes as adults is imperative if we are to effectively curtail the growing crime rate in this country. Unfortunately, juveniles account for a tremendous percentage, if not the majority, of violent crimes committed in this country. The author contents that arguments that harsher sentencing is ineffective lack basis in hard long-term evidence. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper focuses on a public broadcasting company that is in financial trouble. Whether or not to purchase a new video file server is at issue. Factors to consider when buying such a product, based on cost accounting, are highlighted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at Accounting Information Systems and how the implementation of new paradigms affect the way in which business is conducted. Some studies are cited. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 9 page discussion of the odd circumstances portrayed in this early twentieth century novel depicting the life of young Paul Morel. Lawrence treads on societal prohibitions when he presents the graphical account of the odd relationship which existed between his protagonist and his mother. He does so not because he wants to harness the “shock factor” in order to captivate a reading audience but because he wants to explore the most primal aspects of mankind’s nature.

This 11 page paper discusses the role of accounting mechanisms and how they can be employed to make organisations more socially and environmentally transparent. The writers sites examples of companies to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 11 page paper discusses the issue of corporate governance and how this contributed to the collapse of such companies as World Com and Enron. Furthermore, this paper focuses on accounting proceedures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page report discusses telecom giant WorldCom’s revelation that it had “overstated” its earnings by more than $3.8 billion. As more and more facts come to light regarding the various corporate accounting disasters that have cost thousands of Americans their jobs, retirement funds, and even their faith in American business, WorldCom has proven itself to be as particularly fascinating -- especially when one considers that the end result is the largest bankruptcy in the history of American corporations. This report looks at WorldCom’s problems specifically and other examples of corporate malfeasance in the U.S. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This paper attempts to examine the macroeconomics of the airline industry, taking into account how each leg of the industry can impact passengers and economics. Discussions include the economic viability of the hub-and-spoke system, as well as the impact of unionized employees and rising energy costs on ticket prices. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

10 pages. In relating the character of Dr. Josef Breuer in Irving D. Yalom's well-known fictionalized work When Nietzsche Wept, we can do so by referring to the four ultimate concerns of existential psychotherapy, which are death, freedom, isolation and meaninglessness. These are the elements that were the basis for the experimental talking therapy that Breuer used in this fictionalized account with the suicidal Nietzsche. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper comparing and contrasting these two authors’ accounts of the actions of Gyges of Lydia. Plato and Herodotus use the barest skeletal structure of the same story to convey similar endings with different morals. Plato’s, however, is written to encompass a much broader scope and in so doing, reveal some of the motivations that persuade the just to behave justly, the unjust to behave with injustice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper examines Freire's "Banking Concept of Education" by providing examples to support Freire's theories that education today is like banking -- with teachers "depositing" information into students heads (the "accounts") and expecting withdrawals at the appropriate times. This essay examines Freire's theories by examining those who did not conform to the "banking" concept, such as Albert Einstein and Robert Goddard.

This 10 page paper discusses the exchange rate history of Turkey and Kuwait and compares/contrasts them. Suggestions and theories are proposed based on the available data to account for the disparity between them. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at a case provided by the student. A company has a demand that exceeds supply, the company has the choice to reduce the lines it makes to ,maximise profit, or to continue with all lines and outsource some of the work. The paper is written with an accounting emphasis, looking at advantages and disadvantages of each option, including financial projections. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 9 page paper analyses the 2000 annual accounts of the Hilton Group PLC to consider performance ands efficiency changes comparing the result to the year 1999. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the systems development lifecycle and shows the various stages that need to be addressed when introducing a new accounting information system into a company. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper starts with an outline of why Enron failed. With this information the question of whether or not this could occur in the UK, with the different accounting and purporting frameworks, is considered. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5-page paper is a fictitious account about a medical clinic that must decide whether or not to test its patient population for a particular disease. The paper analysis costs of pre-testing versus costs of waiting, and makes recommendations on those costs as to how the clinic should proceed.

This 5 page paper is a personal account of developing ethics. The writer first defines ethics and discusses the different between and among ethics, morality, and values. The paper then discusses how the writer developed a code of ethics, what influenced that development and how ethics are manifested today. Ethics at work are then addressed with an example of a practice the writer considers unethical and why. The paper is written from a Christian perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper touches on two economic factors --Economic Value Add and Market Value Add -- and determines how they fit into an accounting format. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the use and application of magic and otherworldly elements in the story of King Arthur. Evidence and examples are given from the accounts of Arthur written by Chreitien de Troyes and Sir Thomas Mallory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page accounts for the absence of a US-Soviet arms control regime governing the possession, testing or use of anti-satellite weapons. The paper considers the current situation and the historical events that have lead to this. The bibliography cites 10 sources.