Corporate Finance Essays and Term Papers
650 Essays on Corporate Finance. Documents 351 - 375
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Corporate America's Big Brother
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Corporate America’s Big Brother In late 2001, Enron, one of America’s largest energy producers filed bankruptcy. Enron created off-the-books partnerships and used aggressive accounting methods to hide massive debt and inflate the firm's bottom line which caused them to restate its earnings and debt to reflect a $618 million third quarter loss and a reduction in shareholder equity of $1.2 million (Brickley, 357), and when the news broke, Enron’s auditor, Arthur
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Concentric Network Corporation
Concentric Network Corporation provides complete, easy-to-use Internet business solutions for small to medium-sized companies and customized Virtual Private Network and data center services for larger organizations. Concentric's portfolio of services for small to medium-sized companies includes high-speed DSL access, Web hosting and e-commerce. For larger organizations, the company offers dedicated Web hosting services and VPN solutions that enable an organization to securely and reliably communicate with its offices, mobile sales force, business partners, vendors and
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Case Analysis for Starbucks Corporation
I. Case Profile/ Company History Three Seattle entrepreneurs started the Starbucks Corporation in 1971. Their prime product was the selling of whole bean coffee in one Seattle store. By 1982, this business had grown tremendously into five stores selling the coffee beans, a roasting facility, and a wholesale business for local restaurants. Howard Schultz, a marketer, was recruited to be the manager of retail and marketing. He brought new ideas to the owners, but was
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The Enron Corporation - Dilemma in the Workplace
The Enron Corporation– Dilemma in the Workplace The Enron Corporation (Enron) was once one of the world's leading energy companies. In December 2001, Enron filed the largest corporate bankruptcy claim in United States history. The collapse led to investigations of both Enron and Arthur Andersen, an accounting firm employed by Enron. Investigators focused on charges that Enron deliberately concealed its financial problems, misled investors, and failed to pay income taxes. Enron has taken a downward
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Corporate Governance
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Corporate Governance is essentially about what is business for and in whose interests companies should be run, i.e. the shareholders. The paper attempts to explicate findings on stricter regulations around corporate governance and different perspectives on how it has changed the corporate world. Beginning with agency problems, some results are found around regulations, the rising importance of independent audits and CEO compensation. Further, we examine the significance of shareholders as a part of
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What Are the Finance Strategies?
WHAT ARE THE FINANCE STRATEGIES? ==================================== Finance strategies in this consolidating communications industry are combined tightly with operational goals, so it requires a detailed reading of the Sprint annual report (and a close eye on everything that management says). Luckily, Sprint provides a detailed annual report. Some of the key activities that management is taking are: 1. Spinning off the local phone carrier portion of the business to shareholders and recapitalize the company in the
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Corporate Compliance
Internal control means different things to different people. This causes confusion among businesspeople, legislators, regulators and others. Resulting miscommunication and different expectations cause problems within an enterprise. Problems are compounded when the term, if not clearly defined, is written into law, regulation or rule. (COSO, 2006) Internal control over financial reporting has always been a major area in the governance of an organization, and this importance has been magnified in recent years. This tool is
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Sales and Financing: Cash Reconciliation
Sales and Financing: Cash Reconciliation As a new hire it is important that we are on the same page in regard to cash reconciliation. The following errors should be approached as listed. 1. The bank erroneously records one of our deposits as $2,000 when we in fact deposited $200. This will usually be caught at the time of deposit; however it is possible that it will not be noticed until we receive our bank statement.
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Newell Company - Corporate Strategy
Newell Company: Corporate Strategy This case presents an example of a real world dilemma for corporate executives. It is not enough for a company to have superior historical financial performance for the financial markets. These markets will put a premium on a company only if the business strategy is sound and the plans for future growth are solid. Under such constant pressures for growth, company executives constantly look for the “hidden gems” in other companies,
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Finance
-Todays international financial system is private with only marginal official participation. Showdown between government and banks during currency crisis of 1972. ?Smithsonian Agreement ,? allowed greater flexibility in currency values. In the 70?s U.S firms weren?t even loyal to the dollar. Sophisticated speculation playing a major role in international finance. Everyone is trying to cash in on exchange fluctuations ?leads and lags.? (I say why not) Central banks are big losers: their intervention, and inflow
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Problem Solution: Burns Auto Corporation
Problem Solution: Burns Auto Corporation Burns Auto Corporation (BAC) is owned by Thomas Burns. Burns wants to adopt a new way of doing business when it comes to managing inventories and forecasting future sales. Burns is being motivated to make changes to current policy and procedures due to manufacturers mandating a “turn and earn” approach to managing inventories. These mandates are forcing BAC to re-look the current policies and procedures to re-align its organization. Burns
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Total Quality Management REPORT ON PROMOTING QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR WATERLANDER HOTEL PREPARED BY: DUE DATE: 5/12/05 WORD COUNT: 1513 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Global Marketing, Plastix International Plc hired Waterlander Hotel to host their annual banqueting. Global Marketing gave clear and specific details of their requirements to the hotel. However, WaterlanderЎ¦s failure to effectively plan and co-ordinate the activities resulted in the banqueting event been a total disaster and a embarrassment to the client. Waterlander
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Corporate Entrepenuership
Corporate entrepreneurship is a complex way of conducting business practices and it is not made for every company. In my opinion corporate entrepreneurship is the concept of a company continually acquiring and removing different businesses to the company that is already in existence. The many different acquisitions do not have to be in the same market, but in some way relate to one another. Corporate entrepreneurship also encourages workers to think on their own and
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Problem Solution: Intersect Investment Services Corporation
Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: INTERSECT INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION Problem Solution: Intersect Investment Services Corporation Wayne Jason Conine University of Phoenix MBA 520 Tim Drake October 24, 2005 Problem Solution: Intersect Investment Services Corporation Intersect Investment Services needs to make an internal sales transformation to add value to customers, employees, products and services. Intersect provides a broad set of products and services to individual consumers and small businesses. In the past Intersect made quick sales calls,
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Corporate Fraud
“Corporate Fraud”…when you hear those words the first, most recent incident, many think of is The Enron Scandal. This same scandal produced the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002. This much needed act created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board under the Security Exchange Commission’s supervision. This board sets accounting standards and investigates Certified Public Accountants and companies to ensure they are following the guidelines set forth. This board has also
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Situation Analysis and Problem Statement: Gene one Corporation
Situation Analysis and Problem Statement: Gene One Corporation Karen Berdugo University of Phoenix May 30, 2006 Situation Analysis and Problem Statement The first environmental benefits that come to mind when discussing bio-technology may include reduced pesticide applications, less soil tillage and reductions in associated fossil-fuel use. Gene One entered the industry with innovative gene technology that did just that. As a result, the company quickly grew into a multi million dollar company. With such success,
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Venture Capital Financing
What is Venture Capital Venture capital is money provided by professionals who invest alongside management in young, rapidly growing companies that have the potential to develop into significant economic contributors (NVCA). Venture capital is an important source of equity for start-up companies. These portfolio companies that receive venture capital are thought to have excellent growth prospects. Start-up companies don’t usually have the access to capital markets because they are private. Venture capitalists are one solution
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The Minnetonka Corporation
Introduction The Minnetonka Corporation, who specializes in water skis, has done some research and has developed a cross-country ski with a special binding to sell. They want to do this so they can stabilize sales throughout the year. They will sell this ski at $80 per pair to wholesalers. A fixed charge of $100,000 of fixed costs will be incurred. The expected volume will be estimated by the sales and production of 10,000 pair of
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Target Corporation
Nearly everyone is at least somewhat familiar with Target stores; the famous bullseye logo is identifiable all across the United States. With the motto “Expect More, Pay Less”, the company suggests that customers can expect more of everything, at more reasonable prices.1 Target’s commitment to the consumer, as well as it’s employment consideration and management style led Fortune Magazine to name it as one of the Most Admired Companies in 2005. The Target Corporation prides
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Qumtum Corporation Esupplychain Case Analysis
Executive Summary April 21st 2007 To The Board of Directors Quantum Corporation, CA, USA From Mike Wais Director, eSupplyChain Group Quantum Corporation, CA, USA SUB: Redesigning of Supply Chain initiatives taken by eSupplyChain Group to include eHITEX Quantum Corporation had formed the eSupplyChain Group in April 2000 with the aim of restructuring itпїЅs, then inefficient, supply chain and take the advantage of new emerging e-technologies to improve efficiencies across the chain. The company has recently
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Global Financing and Exchange Rate Mechanisms
Running head: Global Financing and Exchange Rate Mechanisms Global Financing and Exchange Rate Mechanisms Global Financing and Exchange Rate Mechanisms Who really benefits from tariffs? “A tariff is a tax on foreign goods upon importation.” (Wikipeidia, 2007) When a ship arrives in port a customs officer inspects the contents and charges a tax according to a tariff formula. Since the goods cannot be unloaded until the tax is paid, it is the easiest tax
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Customers are the end users of a company’s goods and services (1). They are possibly the largest stakeholder group that can be greatly affected by corporate social irresponsibility. They depend on businesses to meet their expectations, and businesses depend on them to bring them revenue. When customers place a value on a company’s goods and services, they trust that the business will give them what they are paying for. If the company does not perform
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What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages with Saab’s Strategy (the Strategy Is Written Below the Corporate Strategy?
What are the advantages and disadvantages with Saab’s strategy (the strategy is written below the corporate strategy, p. 5)? Advantages: One part of their strategy is to grow long-term relationship with their customers, that is a obviousness since almost all deals includes productions that is done over several years. Furthermore the customers will probably need service to the products later on. That they are famous for being in the lead within their product categories is
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Qumtum Corporation Esupplychain Case Analysis
Executive Summary April 21st 2007 To The Board of Directors Quantum Corporation, CA, USA From Mike Wais Director, eSupplyChain Group Quantum Corporation, CA, USA SUB: Redesigning of Supply Chain initiatives taken by eSupplyChain Group to include eHITEX Quantum Corporation had formed the eSupplyChain Group in April 2000 with the aim of restructuring it’s, then inefficient, supply chain and take the advantage of new emerging e-technologies to improve efficiencies across the chain. The company has recently
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International Business Machines Corporation
HISTORY International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an information technology company that uses their expertise to provide customer solutions. The company operates primarily in a single industry using several different segments that create value by offering a variety of solutions that include, technologies, systems, products, services, software, and financing (10-K report). The company’s major operations compromise three hardware product segments. These segments are: technology, personal systems, and enterprise systems. They also offer a global services
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