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Dial Corp; A Performance Case Study
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This 11 page paper look at the Dial Corp using several tools to evaluate its performance, these include a SWOT analysis. PEST analysis and Porter's five forces. In addition to this a comprehensive financial analysis of recent performance is also included, the paper concluded with recommendation for concentration on core competencies and downsizing. The paper includes 3 graphs and the bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEdialco.wps

Dialysis Profitability
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A 7 page paper discussing cost and price issues of adding a dialysis unit to an existing hospital. Assessment of net present value over five years shows the project to be highly profitable. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSaccDialy.rtf

Dichotomies in Accounting
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This 5 page paper considers how accounting standards and the required flexibility can create a conflict. This is seen in many countries one example are the Australian Statement of Accounting Concepts (SAC) 2: Objective of General Purpose Financial Reporting and SAC3: Qualitative Characteristics of Financial Information l conflicting with AASB 1041: Revaluation of non-current assets and AASB 1021: Depreciation. This paper consider how these conflicts arise and argues that there should be a single standard for all companies. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEdihacc.rtf

Different Valuation Methods
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This 7 page paper looks at a number of different ways a company can be valued. Each method is explained and the advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Models discussed include the book value methods, the Edwards-Bell-Ohlson models and the dividend discount models. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TElesvalue.rtf

Differential Accounting in Canada in the Context of International Harmonisation of Accounting Standards
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This 7 page paper looks at differential accounting in Canada and the review concerning how standards may be developed for private enterprises in terms of GAAP and considers whether the review and concept of differential accounting, where private small and medium sized business may have a lower accounting burden, discussing whether this is moving towards IFRS or away from it. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEcanacct.rtf

Dirty Rotten Numbers - Article Review
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A 5 page synopsis of Andy Serwer's article of this title in Fortune Magazine. Serwer begins with an analogy to a scene in Charlotte's Web where the rat eats the garbage and thinks it is a feast but Americans can no longer digest the garbage being handed out in corporate financial reports. This essay captures Sewer's main points, including the Enron debacle being the catalyst for closer analysis of corporate financial reports. This essay ends with three questions accountants need to ask themselves. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGdrtrt.rtf

Disclosure of Income Tax Issues: FASB 109
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A 7 page paper discussing the implications of Statement 109 for small business. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) spent nearly a decade debating issues surrounding the reporting of income tax issues before releasing “Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109: Accounting for Income Taxes.” Statement 109 allows businesses to defer both tax liabilities and tax benefits on the balance sheet to align with the timing of receipt of the revenues on which deferred income tax amounts are based. The purpose here is to review issues such as net change in valuation allowance; deferred tax liability and assets; deferred tax expense or benefit; related party transactions; continued existence and other items. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSacctgFASB109.rtf

Discounted Cash Flow; A Case Study
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This 9 page paper looks at a case provided by the student where the investment assessment is being undertaken using the accounting rate of return. The paper explains why the discounted cash flow would be a better tool for appraising investments, the advantages and difficulties using it and how it may impact on future shareholders. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEDCFlow.rtf

DISCUSSION ABOUT FRANCHISE COSTS
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This 4-page paper discusses costs of franchising by examining various financial statements of parent companies. Topics included are costs of franchising, how franchising impacts financial statements, and how franchising is a better investment than a wholly owned subsidiary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTdisfra.rtf

Disney and Comcast; A Good Match?
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This 9 page paper looks at a potential acquisition to see if this would be a good business decision. Using the example of a proposed acquisition of Disney by Comcast the paper shows how and why Disney is weak and benefits of synergy may add value to the resulting combined value.
Filename: TEdisney.rtf