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C/F/692. Environmental accounting

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the contribution of companies to global warming highlighting the importance of sustainable development and environmental (sustainable) accounting. Differences between traditional accounting and environmental accounting are explained, sustainable accounting practices of the software company CapGemini are examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Environmental accounting, sustainable accounting, CapGemini,

 

C/F/685. Description and calculation of value-added

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at value added as a measurement of financial analysis and productivity calculating value added statement using additive and subtractive methods, addressing the problems related to value added calculation, and highlighting the benefits of value added reporting.

 

KEYWORDS: Value added, financial accounting,

 

C/F/683. Use of imagery to explain accounting

WORDS:
1700
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines metaphorical images associated with accounting identifying accounting with the “numbers that do not lie”, with the historical record of the organisation, with the descriptor of current economic reality, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Accounting theory, metaphorical images, imagery,

 

C/F/679. Social and environmental reporting: case study of International Power Plc

WORDS:
2250
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the types and features of financial reporting detailing corporate social and environmental reporting (CSER), and examining social and environmental data published by International Power Plc. Ratio analysis of the CSER data is conducted providing valuable recommendations to investors.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial reports, investor, corporate social responsibility, financial ratios, International Power Plc,

 

C/F/674. Capital Allowances in UK

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2450
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks into the history and theory of accounting and capital allowance (CA) providing CA definitions, explaining the concept of “plant and machinery” as part of the fixed assets of the company, reviewing UK capital allowance regulations, and supplying case law examples of how plant and machinery must be considered from the perspective of CA.

 

KEYWORDS: Capital allowance, plant and machinery, accounting,

 

C/L/508. Companies Act 2006 on statutory reserves, distribution of shares, and balance sheets

WORDS:
2250
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at statutory reserves required by state regulatory authorities reviewing the UK Companies Act (CA) 2006 and arguing whether a reserve arising from the reduction of capital may be treated as a realised profit. A case study of Webb Ltd is conducted analysing their redeemable shares and balance sheet in the context of the CA 2006

 

KEYWORDS: Companies Act 2006, statutory reserves, shares, balance sheet,

 

C/F/648. Dissertation outline. How did Fair Value Accounting Contribute to Financial Crisis of 2008-2009?

WORDS:
2750
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation seeking to establish the relationship between accounting rules and economic slowdown. The notion of fair value accounting is discussed, the aims and objectives of the proposed research are formulated, a preliminary review of literature is presented, the research methodology is described, the time schedule of the work is outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, Fair Value Accounting, Accounting Standards, Financial Crisis, Economic Slowdown,

 

C/F/646. Unification of Accounting Standards: Importance and Initial Difficulties

WORDS:
2700
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the possibility and rationality of unified international accounting standards (IAS) examining the causes of national differences in financial standards, considering the importance of the common framework for financial reporting regulation, evaluating its benefits and drawbacks, identifying potential difficulties of IAS implementation, and making forecasts about IAS future.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial reporting, international accounting standards, IAS,

 

C/F/643. Regularity framework of financial reporting in UK and the issue of IFAS

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the principles and regulatory framework of financial reporting in the UK discussing the need to disclose financial information and describing the regulatory bodies in UK public finance, i.e. the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Accounting Standards Board (ASB), etc. Advantages and disadvantages of international standards in financial accounting (IFAS) are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Regularity framework, financial reporting, international financial accounting standards, IFAS,

 

C/F/642. Costs and benefits of harmonised international system of accounting

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the purpose and challenges of financial reporting addressing the necessity of a harmonised international system of accounting and the functions of the Accounting Standards Steering Committee (ASSC). The benefits and costs of financial information disclosure are discussed in the context of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

 

KEYWORDS: financial reporting, International financial accounting standards, IFRS, Accounting Standards Steering Committee, ASSC,

 

C/F/637. Balance Sheet Preparation: case study of Aeromotors

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the financial statements of Aeromotors Company analyzing the rules and practices of preparing a balance sheet, describing the features of a quick ratio(acid test), explaining the difference between total assets and current liabilities, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Aeromotors, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account, Depreciation, Profit, Working Capital,

 

S/F/246. Types and users of segmental reporting

WORDS:
2100
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the changes in the financial reporting system examining the development of segmental reporting (SR). Types of segmentation in financial information are outlined, the users of SR information are described including managers, investors, competitors, trade unions (TU), governments, lenders, suppliers, customers, public users, financial analysts, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: segmental reporting, financial reporting,

 

S/F/244. Financial Statements and User Needs

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the users of financial information discussing user groups that financial statements are addressed to, i.e. managers, investors, employees, lenders, business contacts, governments, agencies, etc., and highlighting their requirements for financial statements. The qualities of financial statements are described.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial statement, user groups,

 

S/F/239. Features and costs of segmental reporting

WORDS:
1850
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper examines a form of financial reporting known as segmental reporting (SR). SR types and users are described, the features of segmental information are outlined, the cost of segmental reporting and segmental information disclosure is evaluated, conclusions are made about the need to improve the standards of segmental reporting.

 

KEYWORDS: segmental reporting, information disclosure,

 

S/F/237. Need for accounting information in different user groups

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the importance of accounting information considering it from the perspective of different user groups, i.e. equity investors, loan creditors, employees, analyst-advisers, business suppliers, trade creditors, customers, competitors, government and the public.

 

KEYWORDS: accounting information, user groups,

 

C/F/621. Accounting for Qantas Frequent Flyer Points

WORDS:
1250
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the introduction of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) in Qantas airlines examining the change from their method of accounting for frequent flyer points to the deferred revenue approach. The breach of the matching principle of accounting for revenues at the time of sale or transaction is discussed highlighting its benefits and losses for the company.

 

KEYWORDS: international financial reporting standards, IFRS, Qantas airlines, deferred revenue, accounting, frequent flyer points,

 

C/F/618. Proposal. Regulation of Accounting after Enron Scandal: Sarbanes Oxley Act

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper presents a dissertation proposal aimed to explore the efficiency of the Sarbanes Oxley Act-2002 launched after the Enron scandal to prevent future corporate fraud. The sources for the literature review are indicated, the methods and data gathering techniques of the proposed research are defined, preliminary findings are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Sarbanes Oxley Act!,

 

C/F/617. Objectives of Financial Statements and International Financial Reporting Standards

WORDS:
3050
DATE:
2009
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the objectives of financial statements explaining the aim of financial reporting, the difference in financial reporting from country to country, and the importance of harmonizing accounting methods due to the increase in global trade. The need for uniform international financial reporting standards (IFRS) is highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS, International Accounting Standards, IAS, Financial statements,

 

C/F/608. Regulatory Framework for Financial Reporting of Listed Companies in UK

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the regulatory framework for financial reporting of UK public companies, i.e. the Company Law, Accounting Standards Board and Financial Services Authorities that regulate the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The reasons behind the difference in accounting practices between countries are outlined, the tendency towards the convergence and internationalization of national accounting standards is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Accounting Standards Board, Company Law, London Stock Exchange, LSE, international accounting standards,

 

C/F/607. Measurement in Financial Reporting

WORDS:
1900
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the measurements of the company financial situation describing the methods of financial reporting used in accounting, i.e. current costs, historical costs, present value and realizable costs. Financial reports of the British Sky Broadcasting company (BSkyB) are used as a case study to illustrate the ways of determining their current value.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial reporting, current costs, historical costs, present value, realizable cost, fair value accounting, British Sky Broadcasting, BSkyB,

 

C/F/593. Sombrero: Proposal Fruit Juice Outlet. Harvard Business School Case study analysis

WORDS:
500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper analyses “Sombrero: Proposal Fruit Juice Outlet” case study by McLellan. The case study is based on a proposed venture in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. The report looks at how many customers Moawia needs to break even, to earn a profit of DH30,000 and also to break even on a cash basis in order to avoid bankruptcy. Additionally, the paper explores the exchange rate between the Dirham and the US Dollar and what Moawia’s breakeven revenue is in $USD.

 

KEYWORDS: Sombrero, juice outlet, Harvard case study!,

 

C/F/590. Depreciation at Delta Air Lines

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

This paper analyses “Depreciation at Delta Air Lines.

 

KEYWORDS: Delta Airline, financial analysis, case study, depreciation policy, Harvard case study, Bruns,

 

C/F/584. Role of Income and Cash Flow statements as financial reporting tools

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the importance of reports on companies’ accounting figures highlighting the need to homogenize international accounting reporting practices, and evaluating the role of two accounting financial reports, i.e. the income and the cash flow statements. Information provided by both types of statements is reviewed, the groups interested in financial reports are identified and described.

 

KEYWORDS: Financial Statements, income statement, cash flow statement, financial reporting,

 

C/F/580. Concepts of financial and managerial accounting

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the theory of financial and managerial accounting providing information on the costs and benefits of activity based budgeting (ABB), the applications of transfer pricing and goal congruency, and the Cost of Quality (COQ) concept.

 

KEYWORDS: financial accounting, activity based budgeting, transfer pricing, cost of quality,

 

C/F/573. Accounting and performance management: case study of Boozers Hall

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper provides answers to three questions related to the accounting aspects of business operations in Boozers Hall. Assessments are made about the financial implications of running the business including the issues and practices of performance management.

 

KEYWORDS: Performance management, balanced scorecard, Boozers Hall,