Are Accounting Reforms And Legislation Are The Only Means By Which The Accounting Profession Will be Able To Regain Public Trust And Re-Establish Its’ Credibility?
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This 8 page paper considers the issues in terms of trust and credibility in the accounting profession. The writer argues that historically public trust has been regained as loop holes and standards have been bettered. Using the example of Enron and comparing US and UK accounting and auditing standards the case is made for increasing levels of regulations to overcome the fears and difficulties associated with the causes of mistrust. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEreforms.rtf

Are Islamic Banks More Profitable than Non-Islamic Banks
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This 16 page paper looks at the role and performance of Islamic banks and considers the hypothesis that Islamic banks are ore profitable than non Islamic banks. The paper starts by considering the role of banks and the application of Islamic banking. The paper then presents primary research using data from Islamic bank accounts and performs an hypothesis test both return in assets and return on equity as profitability measures. This is compared with existing research before a conclusion is reached. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEisbank.rtf

Are Payday Loans Legalized Loan-Sharking?
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A 3 page paper discussing the operation and ethics of payday loan companies. The need for the existence of payday loan companies is regrettable, but the business can be expected to grow as the economy continues to favor greater numbers of low-paying service jobs. They are not legal loan sharks, but their success certainly indicates a need for general financial education in public schools. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSfinPayLoan.rtf

Are the Efforts by Companies to Hedge Currency Risks Any Value to the Company Owners?
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This 8 page paper argues that the use of hedging, when used correctly can be of great value to the owners of a company, reducing risk and reducing potential volatility of returns. However, the tool has to be used correctly for the benefit to outweigh the costs. The paper discusses these hedging issues and considers where and when it should be used. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEvalhedge.rtf

Are the Old Management Accounting Techniques Still Relevant?
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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.
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Are The Principles of International Portfolio Diversification Applicable in Today’s Investment Environment?
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This 5 page paper considers to what extent the traditional approach of portfolio diversification is valid and useful in today’s complex international investing environment. The paper looks at research that has been conducted and the ways in which different risk that diversification should minimize are evidenced. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEdiverse.rtf

Argentine Economy and Economic Relations
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An 18 page paper discussing determination of exchange rate and purchasing parity in Argentina, followed by a discussion of particular economic issues facing developing countries. The paper distinguishes between developing and mature economies according to the OECD definition of mature, and discusses developing nations’ need for capital and development of capital markets. The paper includes a discussion of Argentina’s economic collapse in 2001-2002 and reform requirements imposed by the IMF. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: KSargentEcon1a.rtf

Artefact method; Activity Based Costing
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This 9 page paper consider how activity based accounting methods can support strategic management. The use of this type of accounting system is explored using the artefact method and a real life example. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN AND THE AFTERMATH OF SCANDAL
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This 3-page paper describes what happened to Arthur Andersen, from a financial accounting perspective, following Enron. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTartand.rtf

Arthur Andersen Downfall
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A 4 page paper that discusses the downfall of Arthur Andersen LLP. The paper begins with comments about the original climate in the company - integrity and honesty set it apart, and how that changed. The writer discusses Steve Samek's 2x strategy as one of the factors that led to the company's problems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGandsm.rtf