A Life Cycle Analysis of Credit Cards
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This 24 page paper carries out an in-depth life cycle analysis of the credit card industry. The paper considers the background and development of credit cards and looks at the theory and application of the theory at the different stages; development, introduction, growth, shake-out, maturity and finally decline. The paper focuses on Diners Club as the first mover and Visa as the current dominant brand, but includes other brands and many examples of the theories of life cycle development and strategy in practice. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEccard1.rtf

A Look at Different Types of Budgets
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5 pages in length. Budgets are primarily based on history of expenditures and income as well as related items, and are also based on the future forecasts for such. Budgets, however, mean different things to different groups. For instance, an individual's household budget would be entirely different for that of a public sector budget. Likewise, the for-profit corporations have budgets that are based on different values from those of non-profit organizations. An excellent paper which also examines why caution must be used when comparing budget variance reports with the monthly reports of any organization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Look at the Dual-Income Family
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8 pages in length. An interesting and enlightening paper that examines the history and research of the dual-income family and how it relates to the marriage partners, the workplace and the family. With the advent of dual-income marriages taking precedence over those with only one breadwinner, one would think the primary focus here is the financial one. Contrary to popular opinion, the primary concern in the dual-income family is the division of chores and the inner conflict as to who has the most important income in the house. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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A PILGRIMS PRIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
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This 24-page paper examines the financial status of poultry distributor Pilgrims Pride. The paper includes a financial SWOT analysis, trends and recommendations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTpilpri.rtf

A Portfolio of Forty Companies
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This 10 page paper looks at forty companies accessing their size by turnover, capitalisation and number of outstanding shares. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
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A RANDOM WALK: WALL STREET THEORIES
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This 8-page paper is a review of Burton Malkiel's book "A Random Walk down Wall Street." The book discusses a variety of investment theories (supporting that of Modern Portfolio Management) and includes a summary of each of the four parts.
Filename: MTwallst.rtf

A Review of the Book "Nine Steps To Financial Freedom":
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This 15 page paper discusses the financial planning book "Nine Steps To Financial Freedom" by Suze Orman. Specifically, the 9 steps are discussed in detail as are many other concepts from the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSFinanc.rtf

Aaron Wildavsky and The Politics of the Budgetary Process
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This 7 page paper considers the work of Aaron Wildavsky and his theories on public administration. The paper starts by consideration of the man behind the work, with a brief biography. The paper then concentrates on his book the Politics of the Budgetary Process with a synopsis of some of the main messages and lesson that an be taken form the book, and the opinions of some critics on his theories. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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ABOVE THE BOTTOM LINE: AN ANALYSIS OF AN ACCOUNTING ARTICLE
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This 3-page paper analyzes the article "Control cash-register thievery: show your clients the importance of looking above the bottom-line," by Joseph T. Wells published in Journal of Accountancy in June, 2002.
Filename: MTaccfra.rtf

ACCESS TO CREDIT AND ECONOMIC WOES
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This 3-page paper discusses the U.S. economic crisis of 2008 using the DD-AA Model, and notes if the steps taken will be effective. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Accountant Responsibilities
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A 6 page paper. The first half of this essay describes the functions and responsibilities of an accountant and managerial accountant. The second half discusses questions related to Claire's Antiques, a fictitious company. specifically, the writer discusses fixed vs. variable costs and the just-in-time inventory control system. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS, ORGANIZATIONS AND THEORIES
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This 15-page paper discusses accounting theories and practices as they pertain to organizations in general. Specific topics discussed include the FASB and FAF, SPEs, OFB and other aspects. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTfasbth.rtf

ACCOUNTING CYCLE OF MCDONALD'S CORP.
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This 3-page paper goes through the steps of an accounting cycle using McDonald's purchase of potatoes. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTacctcyd.rtf

ACCOUNTING FRAUD
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This 12-page paper examines the financials fraud perpetrated by WorldCom, Tyco, Adelphia and ZZZZ Best. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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ACCOUNTING PAPER AND QUESTIONS
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This 5-page paper asks several accounting and tax-based questions, and asks what issues these might be related to. Topics under discussion include gifting, transfer of income, transfer of property and more. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: MTacpaqu.rtf