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A 3 page essay that examines the work of ancient Roman author Titus Livius, known in English as "Livy," who wrote a history of Rome during the era of Augustus that traced what was believed about the city's founding to his own era. While there is much that is debatable about the accuracy of Livy's account, it does convey a great deal about this ancient historian's ethics and worldview, offering insight to modern readers as to how Romans viewed the individuals designated as "heroes," and also the Roman view of "villains," in their cultural legacy. No additional sources cited.

This 20 page paper is a research proposal to assess whether or not the use of activity based accounting can give a company a completive edge. The paper outlines why the research is worthwhile, presents a literature review and then proposes quantitative and qualitative research. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

This 4 page paper assesses two projects showing NPV calculations. The paper presents the net present values, looks at which of the projects could be accepted and then considers how NPV can be used and other issues that should be taken into account before a decision is made. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper compares the financial performance of Costco and Best Buy, between 2004 and 2006. The paper looks at operating performance and profitability using gross, operating and net profit as well as return or assets and return on equity. Activity ratios are presented in the form of accounts receivable and payable turnover, inventory turnover and growth in revenue and inventory. The paper also looks at cash flow, share price, market capitalization and P/E ratio. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 3 page model essay for inclusion with application to an MBA program. The student has experience in accounting and programming; the essay focuses on the value of applying financial accountability measures to IT projects. No sources listed.

A 3 page model essay for inclusion with application to a Master of Science (MS) in Quantitative Methods and Modeling program. The student has experience in accounting and programming. No sources listed.

This 5 page paper discusses Hardin's theory of the commons and uses it to explain the success of the Antarctic Treaty and the law of the sea; and how it can also account for the failure to implement the provisions of the Kyoto Accords. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that first gives a 1 paragraph description of the role of Paul in the early Christian Church. The remainder of the paper examines the Russian Primary Chronicle, an early twelfth century document, and can be deduced about early Russian society based on this medieval account. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the types of economic exchanges that take place at or near a marriage. In developed economies such as that in the United States, couples are likely to open a joint checking account (or not) and agree to combine all household income among the working and middle classes. In developing nations, economic exchanges are far more likely to take the form of livestock or real property. The difference appears to be centered in the degree of uncertainty in which individuals live on a daily basis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides a portrait of the historical Jesus which situates him in the Jewish society of his time and helps explains the nature of his life and accounts for his tragic death as a crucified Messiah. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

Organizational misbehaviour is characterised by employees doing anything at work that they are not supposed to do. This 4 page paper examined what is meant by organizational misbehaviour and argues that even though it is seen in the actions or inactions of the employees the management of a company should also be held to account in terms of the management practices, HRM policies and culture that they have chosen or allow to remain. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses Corinthian Collages Inc. and their decision to change the way they accounted for some revenue items as a result of SAB 104. The paper looks at what the change was, why it was made and the relevant standards and where the changes can be seen in the annual accunts. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at a case study provided b the student. The scenario is a firm is looking to expand and has a choice of three companies. The paper looks at the financial and non financial information that can be used to make the decision. The case study was supplied with a set of accounts for each potential trading partner which are used to calculate profit, efficiency and liquidity ratios. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 3 page model essay for inclusion with application to an MBA program. The student has experience in accounting and programming; the essay focuses on the value of applying financial accountability measures to IT projects. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page book review of John Gunther's memoir of his son's illness and death. The title of this book is drawn from John Donne's Meditation 10, which is a famous seventeenth century poem that pictures death as unworthy of either awe or terror. This theme fits perfectly with Gunther's account of his son, Johnny, who faced death with courage, fortitude and a powerful will to live that enabled him extract both joy and purpose from his final year of life. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper outlines the role and position of four accounting bodies in the UK; The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW); The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

The way that value is measured in firms usually focuses on financial or economic measures. This 8 page paper considers the measurement of value in publicity owned organizations and whether traditional measures such as profit levels or market value added, or if benefits and costs can be measured in a more holistic manner. The paper discuses the uses of a stakeholder approach to performance and the use of social accounting as well as issues of accountability. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 8 page paper examines these areas of management accounting. Bellsouth is used as an example. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper identifying information pathways in a nonprofit hospital clinic. The overall system can be improved by requiring that all patient data be stored electronically. This creates a record of items presently not accounted for (such as paper messages or verbal instruction), making them available for practitioners' use as well as for greater accuracy in billing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the new Australian law in respect to accounting and auditing issues. The Audit Reform and Corporate Disclosure Act 2004 also known as the CLERP Act 2004 is discussed. Both sides are examined and a point by point analysis made. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper describes the questions a student might ask an older woman in an interview about her life, and how to evaluate her responses, taking into account Frye's theories on oppression and McIntosh's thinking about white privilege. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper describes the questions a student might ask an older woman in an interview about her life, and how to evaluate her responses, taking into account Frye's theories on oppression and McIntosh's thinking about white privilege. Includes an interview. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page research paper in which the writer offers advice to a student on how to write an autobiographical account of race relations in the city of Jacksonville, FL. The paper includes some advice to the student, but largely concentrates on race relations in this city between Blacks and Whites, both past and present. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper providing a chart of accounts; sample income statement and balance sheet; sample general ledger entries; and an income statement and balance sheet with fictitious numbers for the new business. The business is a single-location gym and fitness center. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the purchasing parity theories and uses annual information from the exchange rates of the Chinese Yuan and the Euro for the years 2000 – 2004 and tests the purchasing parity theories. The paper then considers whether the International Fisher Effect (IFE) could account for any deviations. The bibliography cites 4 sources.