Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 6 page paper begins with an introduction to the telecommunications industry. The writer explains supply and demand, price, choice, scarcity and equilibrium with some examples from the telecommunications industry. The paper concludes with a brief analysis using Porter's five forces. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper analyses the performance of company in terms of liquidity, profitably and efficiency using the current ration, profit ratios, return on assets and equity, and the debt asset ratio. The company is also compared to the industry and sector. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

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

This 8 page paper undertakes a financial analysis of this telecommunications company, looking at its current and past performance by using key ratios and indicators. The company is then compared to the industry averages so that the result can be placed into context. The paper includes 4 graphs and cites 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing WorldCom Inc and some accounting techniques used in its mergers and acquisitions. Recently, WorldCom one of the world leaders in the telecommunication industry has come under the investigation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a result of several accounting techniques used during its more than ...

This 40 page paper considers whether or not shareholder wealth can be created by acquisition and merger in telecom companies. The paper first considers what is actually meant by shareholder wealth, and how it might be measures. A literary review is included with evidence for and against the creation of shareholder wealth though mergers and ...

A 5 page paper examining the wisdom of introducing a new communications device. The management of Reliance Communication, Ltd. needs to assess the wisdom of approving a budget for a new product. It has introduced several new products in recent years, but none has been commercially successful. The company needs to ensure ...

8 pages in length. Describes the mergers each of these two telecommunications giants were recently involved with and the impact on their companies. Discusses important considerations in mergers and impact. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the markets of 3G and WLAN in Asia to consider which may be the best investment. Written in two parts the paper looks at the global market for each sector the development in Asia and the projections, the level of competition and the benefits that the technology may bring small ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of appraisal report writing software. TurboValue and eTrac Office Manager are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Technology has been the source of many advantages. The internet and intranets have increased the speed of communication, and the abilities of technology have facilitied increased efficiencies through this faster communication and the associated cost reductions. This 9 page paper considers how companies such as Goldman Sashs and UBS demonstrate the benefits and potential of ...

This 4 page paper defines and considers the important of APR, customer relationships and communication and then considers how they can be applied to companies and real estate. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 10 page exploration of the effects of technology on the global economy. Emphasis is on communications technology and how it has the potential to either equalize the playing field in terms of national players or to allow the more technologically advanced nations to dominate world markets. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of two distinctly separate questions, one which outlines the view of the introduction of communication technology (information systems) and the implications through the view of a decision tree, and the second relates the link between aggregate supply and aggregate demand as they shape a view of economic shifts, ...

Avaya is a large communications business which is considering an IPO. This 4 page paper looks at the potential for the organization to use an online IPO process rather than a traditional IPO process. The process itself is considered and the advantages and disadvantages associated with the process are discussed before determining if an online ...

This 9 page paper is based on the concept of a reflective learning paper, considering the way in which a student with examine the issue of working capital and the way in which a communication may be created to convince the management of a major company is a reduction in working capital be beneficial. The ...

This 4-page paper is a discussion about the accounting practices of Adelphia Communications, the cable company that filed Chapter 11 reorganization during 2002. Topics discussed include practices then and now. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15-page paper is an overview of Tollgrade Communication (based in Pennsylvania) and attempts to argue critically whether or not this particular company is one that is worthwhile to invest in. Topics covered include the company history and structure of the board of directors, the stock prices between October 2001 and October 2002 and other ...

10 pages in length. The economic and international exchange rate crisis in Asia is examined at length with a look at the World Bank and the IMF or International Monetary Fund. Paul Krugman is cited and it is shown that the need for better collaboration, communication and general information sharing in the Asia ...

5 pages. Dell Computer Corporation is one of the top organizations in its industry, with a large range of products ranging from desktop computer systems to notebooks, servers, workstations, peripherals, as well as a wide range of software and support systems. This paper compares the performance of this company since last year, with a thorough analysis of the ...

A 3 page paper identifying Dell’s sources of capital and estimating its Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). Sources are investors’ capital, revenues from business operations and debt financing. Based on Dell’s 2003 Annual Report. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses the scenario of Quasar computers and pricing strategies when competition enters the market. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8-page paper focuses on various forms of revenue recognition for Caltron Computers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In five pages this paper discusses how the accounting services’ industry has changed as a result of computerization. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.

The utilization of computers in different areas of accounting are discussed in this 6 page paper. Companies that utilize technology to make quick money in the tax preparation business are noted as well as career paths in large businesses. Bibliography lists 7 sources.