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This 8 page paper considers a case study of a railway being reintroduced into an area by the local council. Questions have been asked regarding the way in which its' performance should be measured quantitatively and qualitatively in financial and non-financial terms. This paper discussed the different measures, how they can be used and their purpose. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

10 pages in length. This paper explains the usefulness of the capital market equilibrium and four-way equivalence models in domestic and international firms. In examining the international capital market equilibrium there can be used a framework of the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) as well. The risk and rate of return should be examined when reporting to the financial manager in order to best provide the information that is pertinent in making the management decisions of the type necessary. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

30 pages in length. A thorough review of several types of depreciation, the history of depreciation, how the business world uses depreciation financial analyses, as well as the FASB. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the various perspectives of Albert Borgmann and David Strong as it relates to the devices and things of man. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page book report on Ellen Lewin’s “Lesbian Mothers: Accounts of Gender in American Culture.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper examining differences in "schools" of management accounting. There have been business-defining changes in manufacturing systems and approaches over the past two decades, particularly as increasing numbers of manufacturers adopt Just-In-Time (JIT) techniques. Some management accountants believe that the changes in manufacturing systems and approaches also warrant related changes in management accounting techniques. Others believe that the old methods work just as well with the new systems as they did with the old. There appears to be less difference between these schools of management accounting than is visible superficially. They both seek to provide cost information in terms most meaningful to the organization, and both can be seen as successful in their intent. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

6 pages in length. So what exactly are Medical Savings Accounts? They are personal savings accounts that are required to be combined with high-deductible health insurance. The account holders typically use their MSA funds to pay small and routine health care bills, and then rely on their health insurance to pay for more costly ones. Under the pilot test project passed by Congress, certain individuals or their employers may make annual tax-deductible contributions to an MSA of up to sixty-five percent of the policy's deductible for individual coverage and seventy-five percent of the deductible for family coverage. This paper goes into the history, pros and cons, and status of MSA's. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the impact of the creation and implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the fact that it has resulted in numerous additions to the complexity of international (albeit North American) trade and accounting. The approval (1992) and implementation of NAFTA (1994) have ultimately demonstrated that the power and the free sanction to conduct business across international borders, regardless of its political intent, still has a great deal of pragmatic issues to conquer -- not the least of which is accounting. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page paper examining some of the ways that technology has influenced management accounting. Examples are from the manufacturing perspective, particularly as it applies to a Just-In-Time (JIT) system. Some authors believe that increased technology also increases risk, but the general attitude is that as technology continues to evolve, so will the capabilities of management accounting. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing approaches to correcting at least three years' of "creative bookkeeping." CEO White's solution may not serve the letter of the law, but it does serve its intent. Kant's emphasis on the intentions of the players can be viewed in a positive light, and so can the outcome to which Aristotle was dedicated. Though the new Controller would have rectified the errors by taking a different path, he can be assured that what he is about to do is indeed ethical. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper examining to what extent capital account liberalization is in response to the collapse of the Bretton Woods system. The financial systems devised at Bretton Woods ended in 1971, and the current global account liberalization is seen as resulting in part from the collapse of the Bretton Woods accords in that it seeks to replace it with another rather than operate without one at all. The paper describes the Bretton Woods system as well as today's approaches to controlling capital movement. Bibliography lists 8 sources in 20 footnotes.

This 9 page paper describes a hypothetical company and the problems encountered with cost allocation, variances, how to plan for cyclic inventories and more. A well researched and highly effective management accounting paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page overview of Miguel Leon Portilla's "The Broken Spears : The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico". Reveals that this book differs from typical accounts of the conquest of Mexico in that it is one of the few accounts which is presented from the aspect of the indigenous peoples who lived there rather than from the perspective of the European marauders who invaded their lands and killed their peoples. Examines the question of why the Spanish were able to conquer the Aztec. Suggests that this accomplishment is not just due to technological superiority but also to Spanish mindset. The Spanish conquered the Aztec by destroying their culture and exposing them to the ravages of disease. No additional sources are listed.

This 7 page paper shows the student how to calculate answers for a fictitious problem involving the Vision Instruments Company. The paper demonstrates the calculation of the different costs for a company when they have the choice to buy in parts or to make them. The cost calculation over three years are undertaken. Following this the figures are then discounted using an NPV calculation and the decision is assessed. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the article "Values added: Rules and values in ethical decision making," by Verschoor and Ponemon. In addition to reviewing the article, this paper also discusses ethical behavior evidenced by Boeing in the espionage case concerning rival Lockheed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper examines the fictitious company of Trebor Pharmaceuticals. The paper discusses discounted cash flow and the impact of equipment upgrades on such cash flow. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper tutors the student on how to carry out calculation to work out if a project it worth undertaking. The first stage looks at the different scenarios to see if any break even. Following this a net present value (NPV) is calculated and then the student is shown how to calculate the internal rate of return (IRR). The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A letter to Elizabeth Ashbridge from her husband, written in the style of the time and including incidents mentioned in the original text.

14 pages in length. The penal system has been no help in alleviating the stigma attached to mental illness, routinely and historically treating mentally unstable inmates with just the same harsh approach as their criminally insane counterparts. Indeed, the distinction between these two populations is significant; however, authorities have long been reluctant to entertain such a concept. Similar to the treatment availed to them in institutions, mentally ill inmates have a history of being shackled, beaten and deprived of the most basic human needs. One might readily argue how state and federal penitentiaries exist for one reason and one reason only: to lock up the criminal and throw away the key. The conspicuous absence of rehabilitation programs speaks to the attitude society openly harbors about its convicted felons – keep them out of sight forever. Only recently has the idea of rehabilitation over incarceration been considered throughout contemporary correctional institutions as an alternative toward addressing the imprisoned mentally ill, a population many believe are deserving of this option because of their blatant lack of free will in making morally responsible choices. Annotated bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at how a furniture shop ay use activity based costing to calculate costs and determines the most profitable areas of its' business.

This 3 page paper examines why adjusting entries is necessary, based upon the hypothetical assertion that the purpose of adjusting entries is to correct a mistake. This paper contends that this is NOT the reason for such adjustments, and explains the reasoning for this. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper describes the nonverbal behaviors of two children and their mothers. The movement observation includes an analysis of the behavior, considering ethnicity and other factors. It is written in first person. No bibliography.

This 5 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student and shows how a company that is closing down operations can calculate the minimum cost in a final order, how this may different form normal costing exercises and issue for other companies regarding cost and quality competitiveness. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student and undertakes a financial analysis of the company showing all calculations. The second part considers how finance may be raised. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 7 page paper examines a case study provided by the student and produces cash flow, income statements and balance sheets for the half year and full year. The bibliography cites 5 sources.