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  • Business and Financial Environment

    Business and Financial Environment

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The main cause of the current "credit crunch" is attributed to the sub-prime mortgage sector in the USA. Based on the analysis carried out in the process of completing this task, we can make the following conclusion: the main macroeconomic factors of the current "credit crunch" were the surplus of liquidity in the economy of the USA and policy of low interest rates, investments in the USA securities by the countries which accumulate

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    Essay Length: 789 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: May 23, 2010 By: Michail
  • Discuss the Effect of the Statement of Principles for Financial Reporting on Current Uk Financial Reporting Practice

    Discuss the Effect of the Statement of Principles for Financial Reporting on Current Uk Financial Reporting Practice

    Discuss the effect of the Statement of Principles for Financial Reporting on current UK financial reporting practice. The ASC was set up in the 1970’s, where at the time there was no clear statement of accounting principles, accept that the accounts should be prudent; consistent; follow the accrual accounting procedures and be based on the assumption that the entity would remain a going concern. Up until 1990 standards were set by the ASC; a body

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    Essay Length: 567 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: May 24, 2010 By: Yan
  • Financial Ratio of Airasia

    Financial Ratio of Airasia

    Based on appendix 1, it does explain to us that every year there are increases in gross profit margin. Although the profit of the company is increasing but the performance of the company are not satisfy because the cost of sales of the company also increasing every year. The gross profit margin increases due to large number of travellers using the air travel to fly which promote a low fare, no frills concept that make

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    Essay Length: 484 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: May 24, 2010 By: yasmin
  • Financial Crises in Emerging Market Countries

    Financial Crises in Emerging Market Countries

    The East Asian Crisis In the summer of 1997, an economic and currency crisis rocked the Asian markets. One by one, Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, and Japan saw their economies crash in the wake of heavy foreign investment. An economic boom had made the region an attractive investment opportunity for much of the 1990s. By 1997, however, domestic production and development had stalled, and foreign investors grew nervous. A divestment run

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    Essay Length: 1,211 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: May 24, 2010 By: Bred
  • McBride Financial - Marketing Plan

    McBride Financial - Marketing Plan

    Marketing Plan Matthew Sawyer University of Phoenix BSA310 William Schuyler June 16, 2007 McBride Financial Services McBride Financial Services wants to be the “preeminent provider of low cost mortgage services using state-of-the-art technology in the five state area of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota” (Apollo Group, Inc., 2004). However, in order for them to do this they will need to have a sufficient Marketing Plan in place. The company plans on achieving

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    Essay Length: 813 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: May 25, 2010 By: Top
  • The Four Financial Statements

    The Four Financial Statements

    THE FOUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. THE BALANCE SHEET (aka - The Statement of Financial Condition) 2. THE INCOME STATEMENT (aka - The Profit & Loss [P & L] Statement) 3. THE STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS (aka - The Statement of Net Worth) 4. THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT The first concept that one must understand is that all businesses must keep records of what goes on in the business for two very distinct and separate

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    Essay Length: 1,125 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: May 26, 2010 By: Yan
  • Financial Report for Briscoe Group and Michael Hill

    Financial Report for Briscoe Group and Michael Hill

    Financial Report for Briscoe Group and Michael Hill This report is to give financial analysis of two New Zealand companies: Briscoe Group Limited (BG) and Michael Hill International Limited (MH) for the period between 2003 and 2007. The analysis is divided into six broad categories: Liquidity Analysis, Debt Management, Asset Management, Profitability Analysis, Return to Investment, and Recommendations. 1. Liquidity analysis The liquidity ratios are used to test the firm’s ability to pay debts immediately.

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    Essay Length: 816 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: May 28, 2010 By: July
  • Maximizing Shareholder Value: The Role of The Financial Manager

    Maximizing Shareholder Value: The Role of The Financial Manager

    Maximizing Shareholder Value: The Role of the Financial Manager Today’s business world shows a huge diversification in the shareholders of one company. In most countries, each investor only holds a very small fraction of issued shares by one corporation. This includes also the senior management. Determining the objectives of the firm is not necessarily a straightforward task because the typical firm will have many types of participants. Among these participants are shareholders, creditors, managers, employees,

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    Essay Length: 871 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: May 28, 2010 By: Jon
  • Financial Analysis for Exxon

    Financial Analysis for Exxon

    Financial Analysis for Exxon Exxon Mobil Corporation is committed to being the world's premier petroleum and petrochemical company. To that end, they try to continually achieve superior financial and operating results while holding the highest standards of business conduct. These expectations provide the foundation for their commitments to those with whom they interact. The shareholders, employees, and customers expect the best out of Exxon and that’s what they give them. In 1998, Exxon and

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    Essay Length: 754 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: May 30, 2010 By: Bred
  • McDonald & Wendys Financial Statement Comparation

    McDonald & Wendys Financial Statement Comparation

    McDonald & Wendys financial Statement Comparation Financial Statement Analysis Project The two companies that I will be comparing in this project are McDonalds and Wendys. Both of these companies are competitors in the same industry. I am using the information from their 2005 Financial Statements. Debt-to-Assets Ratio When comparing the debt-to-assets ratio of McDonalds and Wendys, you have to divide the firms total liabilities by their total assets. Essentially, the debt-to-assets ratio is the

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    Essay Length: 1,687 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: June 2, 2010 By: Jon
  • Financial Statemetns

    Financial Statemetns

    1. The income statement or “statement of financial performance” presents a summary of an entity’s income and expenses for a specific period of time. The issue is a net profit (total income > total expense) or a net loss (total income < total expense). 2. The statement of changes in equity shows the changes in owner’s equity during a specific time period. Increases in owners’ equity = owner investments and net profit and decreases in

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    Essay Length: 330 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: June 3, 2010 By: Artur
  • Financial Accounting

    Financial Accounting

    ACCT 2301 THE ANNUAL REPORT PROJECT DUE DATE FOR ANNUAL REPORT BOOKLET OR IF YOU USE THE INTERNET THE COPIES OR BOOKLET WITH THE 4 Financial Statements: MARCH 22, 2005 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: APRIL 12, 2005 DUE DATE FOR FINAL PROJECT: MAY 3, 2005 (Beginning of class) Instructions: You must choose a U.S. Company that is publicly traded on the NYSE or the NASDAQ that has inventory and cost of sales in other

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    Essay Length: 1,517 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: June 4, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Acc 529 Fundamentals of Financial Statements Simulations

    Acc 529 Fundamentals of Financial Statements Simulations

    Fundamentals of Financial Statements Simulation ACC 529 University of Phoenix Online Facilitator: April 23, 2007 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: KEY DECISION-MAKER OF AUNT CONNIE’S COOKIES FROM: SUBJECT: NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER SUMMARY DATE: 4/23/07 CC: JIM ANDERSON Many of the transaction in the simulation affect more than one financial statement. Below identifies five accounting transactions and specific information that is conveyed to the manager. 1. Connie Rocha withdraws $80,000 from her personal account and invested in a

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    Essay Length: 953 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: June 5, 2010 By: Mike
  • Target Financial Outlook

    Target Financial Outlook

    Target Annual Report 1. What is the mission statement of the company? The mission statement of the company is “Expect More. Pay less.” To better explain the mission statement, Target is an upscale discounter that provides high-quality on-trend merchandise at attractive prices in clean, spacious and guest-friendly stores. 2. Is the company living up to its mission? Target is living up to its mission very well. Target has been able to stand out amongst competition,

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    Essay Length: 869 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: June 6, 2010 By: Bred
  • Markets in Financial Instruments Directive

    Markets in Financial Instruments Directive

    Introduction Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) is going to be implemented on November 1st, 2007. MiFID will be introduced to the European Union and will be a step towards creating a single European Financial Market. MiFID is perceived to be the most creative, innovative and ambitious legislation to be implemented ever. MiFID’s impact on the European Union (EU) will be significant as it will change the way businesses operate. When implemented, there are

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    Essay Length: 1,100 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: June 6, 2010 By: Mike
  • Sasol Financial Analysis

    Sasol Financial Analysis

    OVERVIEW OF SASOL & ITS OPERATIONS Sasol Limited is an innovative and competitive global energy company. GROWTH STRATEGY With a global growth strategy that has reached new dimensions and a work ethic rooted in loyalty to South Africa, Sasol looks to expand its platform in the worldwide markets as well as southern Africa where Sasol is a heavy investor. Sasol’s focus is on four growth drivers: growing chemicals portfolio, optimising the performance of existing businesses,

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    Essay Length: 5,991 Words / 24 Pages
    Submitted: June 9, 2010 By: Vika
  • Role of the Us Financial System Paper

    Role of the Us Financial System Paper

    Role of the US Financial System Paper Corporations need to raise short-term and long-term capital to make their company survive. The primary goal of corporate finance is to enhance corporate value while reducing the firm's financial risks. Capital investment decisions are long-term choices about which projects receive investment, whether to finance that investment with equity or debt, and when or whether to pay dividends to shareholders. On the other hand, the short term decisions can

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    Essay Length: 656 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: June 9, 2010 By: Anna
  • Managerial and Financial Accounting Report

    Managerial and Financial Accounting Report

    Managerial and Financial Accounting Repor Managerial Accounting and Finance Foundations FIN 540 February 27, 2006 Financial Accounting vs. Managerial Accounting The key difference between financial and managerial accounting is that financial accounting is aimed at providing information to parties outside the organization. In contrast, managerial accounting information is aimed at helping managers within the organization make decisions. According to Kieso and Weygant, financial accounting is the process that culminates in the preparation of financial reports

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    Essay Length: 865 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: June 9, 2010 By: Steve
  • Financial Accounting

    Financial Accounting

    • What is the history of this company? A brief history of Pier 1 is that the company established its corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas in 1966, with 16 store locations. In 1970; Pier 1 went public and became listed on the American Stock Exchange, then in 1972 joined the New York stock exchange, having 123 stores that had 100% of sales at that time. In the new millennium Pier1 launched their online market.

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    Essay Length: 494 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: June 10, 2010 By: regina
  • Financial Analysis

    Financial Analysis

    Overview-Indian IT Services Sector: Indian IT industry started in 1970s had a slow growth in the initial years, with most of the efforts being made by Public Sector Undertakings and other large users like defense. It started in a big way in 1984, when some real reforms were brought in by the government. However 1990s saw the real action and the Indian expertise and talent was recognised; companies started getting quality certifications like CMM which

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    Essay Length: 250 Words / 1 Pages
    Submitted: June 10, 2010 By: Mike
  • Forward Financial Planning Pty Ltd

    Forward Financial Planning Pty Ltd

    Forward Financial Planning Pty Ltd FFP ACN 16184477 FINANCIAL AFSL No 082 627 SERVICES ABN No 456 123 25, Consultant Crescent, Parramatta, NSW 2150 Tel: 02 9889 7377 Website: http://Forwarddfp.com.au Email: FFP@FFP.com.au PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL Financial Plan: including a Statement of Advice Prepared for: Mr and Mrs Lewis 17 Bee Farm Road Blaxland NSW 2009 Date: 11th May 2009 Prepared by: xxxx B Bus (Financial Advising), Ad Dip (Financial Planning) Authorised Representative Important Information

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    Essay Length: 5,044 Words / 21 Pages
    Submitted: June 11, 2010 By: Rana
  • Financial Planning Career

    Financial Planning Career

    Finance: Financial Planning Financial planning is an exciting career within the broader field of finance. The 2001 Jobs Rated Almanac chose financial planning as the top career choice in the country (jobweb.com). Financial planners help people plan their finances, with a focus on long-term goals such as providing for children’s college tuition or having a comfortable retirement. Financial planners differ from money managers, who directly invest people’s money as they see fit. As long as

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    Essay Length: 734 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: June 11, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Financial Ratios

    Financial Ratios

    To: James Plastow From: Nerveen Said CC: Date: 05/01/2008 Re: Week 3 assignment Riordan Manufacturing: a- Current ratio: The current ratio formula is: Current assets / Current liabilities. According to Invetopedia.com “it measures the company’s ability to pay short term obligations.” The acceptable current ration for most industrial companies is 1.5. - The current ratio for Riordan Manufacturing (2005)= 14,555,092 / 6,974,094 = 2.1 b- Debt ratio: The debt ratio formula is: (Total debt /

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    Essay Length: 428 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: June 11, 2010 By: Monika
  • Financial Forecasting

    Financial Forecasting

    Financial forecasting is a very important activity in a company. It can determine the success or failure of the company. In performing the financial forecast, the company must analyze and interpret its market and its projected sales to arrive at a forecast. This can be either a very simple process or a very complex one depending on the company, its market and its level of desired detail (Gallagher and Andrew, 2003). In deriving a financial

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    Essay Length: 605 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: June 13, 2010 By: Steve
  • Financial Implications of Obesity

    Financial Implications of Obesity

    The increase in the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. has given way to various studies investigating the cost of obesity and related diseases on the general population of individuals, the labor market, and both private and public healthcare costs. Many of these studies focus on using BMI as the index of measurement. Generally speaking a healthy or desirable BMI has a range from 18.9-24.9, an overweight BMI is from 25.0-29.9, and a BMI

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    Essay Length: 1,427 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: June 14, 2010 By: Janna

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