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(2008, 4100 words)
The paper examines the need for independent auditing of local authorities describing the work of the Audit Commission, identifying differences in the audit of companies and local authorities, and addressing the issues of corporate governance audit, the functions of the public sector auditors, the problems of accounting standards, etc.
(2007, 2000 words)
The paper examines various forms of regulations in the UK, before and after the Enron scandal. Comparison is made with the USA showing that the UK sticks to a principle-based implementation of the regulations, which allows auditors to follow principles rather than rules. It is argued whether this approach can save the UK from large bankruptcies.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the role play experience of group work in financial accounting. The report covers the aims of the work, the profiles of the team members, the procedure of the project implementation, individual reflection about the working experience, etc. Conclusions are made about the criteria for a successful loan application.
(2006, 2800 words)
The paper examines the International and British financial regulations outlining the advantages and disadvantages of the International Accounting Standards to investors and describing the UK and International regulatory frameworks.
(2007, 2800 words)
The work examines the performance of the Bellway plc for 2005-2006 analysing it through a number of ratios such as: profitability, liquidity, efficiency, capital structure and investor ratios. The essay discusses how a change to IFRS has impacted on the reported performance of the company. The second part of the work outlines the Standard of Principles discussing why they were introduced and how they have contributed to Bellway plc.
(2007, 1200 words)
The paper examines the practices of terror financing, money laundering and fraudulent activities in finance that could be broadly categorized as financial crime (FC). Several research studies indicate that FC is quite widespread and certain structural loopholes and internal organisational flaws will have to be considered in order to combat anti social activities in financing. The paper discusses innovative research and methodologies, cooperation among enforcers and regulators, partnerships, the IT upgrading to track and monitor money laundering, information and communication exchanges and investments. The cognitive framework and approach to money laundering and FC understood in terms of broad research knowledge can suggest how future business leaders should perceive financial crime.
(2007, 2900 words)
This paper analysis the issues related to the accounting of fixed assets. It explores both the nature of tangible and intangible assets and the problems associated with the different methods of amortisation.
(2007, 1400 words)
This paper analyses the budgeting planning of British airways. It explores the risks and uncertainty faced by the company, and most importantly by the whole industry. There is a description of the results for the year of 2006/07
(2007, 2000 words)
The work looks at the UK Statement of Principles and the IASB framework. The two documents are compared and the conflicts between them are identified.
(2007, 2000 words)
This paper analyses the effects, challenges, and issues with the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). In addition, the document looks at intangible assets closely, and discusses the methods and issues with the valuation of intangible assets, which has become more pronounced in IFRS.
(2007, 2100 words)
The essay provides an argument which shows if those above regulations are appropriate for the intangible assets. The essay is based on the Forker (2005) statement, and uses the Juventus financial statement to defend the case.
(2007, 1000 words)
This discussion is based on the accounting and regulatory frameworks as followed in Spain and how this relates to the situation in EU. Several issues are considered here including the changes brought about by globalization needs, public and private sector partnerships that can affect accounting regulations, corruption and monitoring issues within businesses and improvements in accounting standards, legal issues and IT infrastructure in accordance with EU requirements. The importance of accounting data, frameworks and reforms are discussed.
(2007, 3000 words)
The work examines two papers: "The Objectives of Financial Reporting and Qualitative Characteristics of Decision-useful Financial Information" and the UK Statement of Principles (SOP). The first part of the work outlines the differences between two papers. The second part looks at the purpose of stewardship. The third part compares the UK Statement of Principles to FRS 15 and outlines similarities and differences between the standards.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the process of the harmonisation of accounting policies and practices analysing the problems faced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in developing European accounting standards.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper addresses the issue of social responsibility (SR) providing definitions of ethics, business ethics, etc. and viewing SR from different perspectives according to the groups whose interests are affected by corporate decision-making. A '5 Question Approach' to ethical business practices is described using the example of Kardell Paper's financial performance.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines recent corporate frauds in accounting providing definitions of fraud, and addressing the issues of fraud risk assessment, the role of the corporate governance, auditing standards, auditor independence, antifraud programs, etc. Academic approaches to the problem of fraudulent reporting are reviewed.
(2006, 6500 words)
The paper examines accounting standards in the Eastern and Western economies reporting on the corporate scandals that broke in Xerox and in Skyworth Digital Holdings after the disclosure of their financial manipulations. Fundamental features of financial statements and the principles of corporate governance are outlined; the causes of the misdeeds and the managerial failures in both companies are analysed. The lessons drawn from the scandals are discussed.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the plan of expansion and refurbishment for one of the offices of MSc. Limited conducting its financial evaluation and offering recommendations on the introduction of a new personality testing service.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the application of information systems (IS) in Morsk Group reviewing the methods of gathering accounting & finance information across the Group's operation sites, discussing the problems related to data collection, and suggesting solutions to these problems.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper addresses the issues of financial accounting conducting a case study of Thorntons Plc, a leading UK chocolate confectionary. An overview of the company's structure and operations is presented; ratio analysis for the last five years is conducted; evaluation of the company's strategies is made; recommendations are offered to improve their performance.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the causes and implications of corporate fraud providing its definitions, highlighting legislative and regulatory activities aimed to prevent fraudulent reporting, discussing the concept of auditor independence, the methods to combat fraud, etc.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the financial performance of Robinson and Company Ltd (Robinsons Group) presenting the company's profile and conducting analysis of their annual reports. The issues of corporate governance, accounting policies, financial strengths and weaknesses are addressed; the company's present position and marketing perception are assessed.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the illegal practices known as creative accounting reviewing the regulations of the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) and analysing the causes of the Enron scandal, the Code of best practice for corporate governance, etc.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines a system of financial reporting known as Cash flow accounting (CFA) identifying key criteria for the system, i.e. its economic relevance, acceptability, reliability, neutrality, etc., and discussing the costs related to CFA.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the contributions of budgeting to the management process defining types of budget, the management use of performance evaluation, the reasons behind managers' bias towards budget, the ways in which budgeting influences managers' behaviour, etc.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper looks into the accounting theory focusing on the cultural aspects of accounting standards. Current international accounting standards (IAS) are discussed highlighting the problems of financial reporting, stewardship, IASB and FASB frameworks, etc.
(2005, 3000 words)
The paper addresses the issue of estimating the price of a business reviewing the methods of business valuation based on balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, dividends, capital assets, goodwill, etc. Calculations for Safeway's values are made.
(2002, 8000 words)
The paper examines the role of financial records in modern businesses outlining the key concepts used in the preparation of accounting reports, and reviewing the features of book-keeping, Ledger accounts, trial balance, Profit-and-loss accounts, Partnership accounts, Limited Company accounts, etc. Differences in accounts in various types of organisations are discussed.
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