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This 15-page paper is an analysis for Australian retailer Coles Myer. This takes into account some of the history of the store, as well as analysis through theories such as SWOT and PEST. Also examined are environmental challenges, competition, suppliers and other factors that would impact this company's ability to grow. Recommendations are offered at the conclusion of the essay. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

10 pages. Places such as Merrill Lynch, J. P. Morgan, Chase and Citicorp are suffering these days due to the attention-getting problems of other major corporations such as Enron, Worldcom, and others. While Merrill Lynch and other financial institutions may not be doing anything in error in their accounting and finance departments, nonetheless the bad reputation is spreading throughout the industry and causing a downward turn in finances all the same. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing how author Michael Shaara used these two Confederate generals in his account of the battle of Gettysburg. General Lee’s role in “The Killer Angels” is to exemplify the idealism with which the South began the Civil War. General Longstreet, on the other hand, represents the pragmatism introduced by the reality of the South’s poor position in terms of materiel, supplies and practicality. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 50-page paper, written in APA style, outlines the problem of how to build a successful outside accountant company. The paper includes a literature review, metholodology, analysis and recommendations. Appendixes include sample surveys and information about the Big Five accounting firms. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 10 page paper is a highly researched discussion on the historical accuracy of the 1960 film, Spartacus, produced by Kubrick. Primary accounts of the insurrection are offered as well as the secondary documentation of Plutarch. The extent of the artistic license is explored and exampled with quotes cited from texts. Extensive and diverse bibliography. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 12 page paper answers questions regarding a fictitious company Pro Tech and problems it is facing. The writer answers questions regarding how to restructure, including a chart, the adoption of activity based costing (ABC) accounting, resolving a threatened strike and the use of net present value (NPV). The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 5-page paper supports the thesis that corporate crime doesn't pay, and uses Enron and WorldCom as examples of how supposedly "legal" accounting practices spelled doom for both of these companies -- meaning the end didn't justify the means. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages. Because culture, religion, language, and many more things are so different in other countries, how would that account for the difference there might be in corporate leadership as well? This paper explores the possible differences of corporate leadership in countries such as India, Denmark and Uruguay. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the accounting firm. Several aspects are discussed with a focus on corporate culture. Its recent problems are also discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the way that a department within an organisation may manage its budget. In the case supplied by the student there were only short term considerations, The paper then goes on to consider how the department may use different accounting tools to improve the management decisions. Tools such as cost effectiveness analysis and cost benefit analysis are suggested. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses Ursula LeGuin's "Sur", which is a book depicting the fictional account of a group of women who are the first to visit the Souh Pole. This paper explores the decidedly female issues which these women face, their personal motivations for embarking on the journey, and the surrounding societal pressures. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper presenting a business plan for a retail tobacco operation conducting business solely online, including break-even, balance sheet and cash flow financials. The text portion of the plan discusses the inability of retailers limited by local operations to stock slower-moving, specialty items, using a management accounting approach to demonstrating Smoke Stop’s greater ability to profit from specialty items. This approach sets apart Smoke Stop from local retailers, giving it a niche in which to operate and lead. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper shows the student how to answer questions regarding acquisition, considering what price acquisitions should go ahead at and the way it may effect shareholders. The second part of the paper then looks at the proposed takeover of Safeway by different supermarket chain, considering it from an accounting perspective. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the Old Testament position on kings and kingship. The writer argues that the First Samuel accounts of David's straying from the commandments of the Almighty demonstrates the central tension in the Old Testament, which pits covenantal values against the form of governmental power represented by kingship, which is basically a battle between the voice of the prophet and God's commandments versus the king and ways of humanity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 11 page paper considers a case supplied by the student and looks at how a new accounting system should be introduced to a small business, how the decisions should be made and the implementation. The paper also considers the solution of Sage Line 50. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 4 page discussion of these potential career directions. The student choosing an occupational path has a number of considerations to take into account. Even fields as apparently unrelated as Marine Biology and Physical Education (a field often pursued by Personal Trainers) in reality have a number of similarities in regard to certain coursework and career paths which could be chosen. Such fields also have a number of distinctions which the student should consider. This paper considers each. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 page paper examines to what extent Team Production Theory can be seen to offer an accurate account of English company law. Comparison is made with US law where this model has been developed and seen as applicable in the ongoing development of corporate governance. The paper explains what is meant by Team Production Theory and then applies this model to English law. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 10-page paper reviews SFAS 144 and how/why it replaced SFAS 121. Also under discussion are Standard Financial Accounting Statements 141 and 142. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page overview of the applicability of financial models to investment. The author reveals the investment strategy of the “Long Term Capital Management” fund to contend that this strategy was based largely on models such as that accounted for by the Black-Scholes Formula. The failure of this fund serves to exemplify the fact that models are based on normal behavior, when normal behavior is replaced by abnormal behavior even the most advanced financial models fail to perform. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper outlines the standards in place for revaluation of capital assets, when and how it should occur and the impact on the profit and loss accounts in addition to the impact on the balance sheet and the creation of a revaluation reserve. FRS 15 and FRED 29 are both discussed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page paper comparing the methods by which teams are formed in the East and in the West. The Asian approach is a more vertical one than that practiced in the US today, while that in the US remains much more horizontal. Culture accounts for less difference than would be expected. Each approach can have its places of usefulness, but the fact is that there are more complaints of incompatibility in Western teams than in Asian ones. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the origin of Dicken's character, Jo in Bleak House. Historical accounts are given and research from four experts in the field. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This well written 17 page paper looks at the UK police force and argues that the recent developments that have increased police powers, such as, but not limited to, PACE 1984, Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 and the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, have not been balanced with effective police account ability. This is discussed in relation to arrest, detention, and the collection of evidence. Numerous cases are cited throughout the paper. The bibliography cites 31 sources

An 11 page paper defining and discussing 9 international management topics including global business strategy, global product development, global account management and global supply chain management. The purpose of defining these issues is to enable Hindustan, an Indian electronics manufacturer, to gain a better position in its negotiations with a multinational electronics manufacturer to be chosen as the multinational’s partner in India. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Machiavelli's account of the lives of Cesare Borgia, Agathocles and Oliverotto of Fermo, which appears in The Prince. The writer argues that Machiavelli praises Borgia, and criticizes the other two men because of the manner in which they handled having absolute political power. An examination of this section of The Prince reveals this criticism is not due to moral scruples on the part of Machiavelli, but rather indicates his completely pragmatic approach to obtaining and retaining political power. No additional sources cited.