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Microsoft Financial Performance
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This 7 page paper examines Microsoft's financial performance. The paper starts by looking at the revenue, profit and profit margins between 2004 – 2008 and then considers where the revenues come from in terms of business units and geographical sales between the years 2006 – 2008. The paper ends by looking at the stick price performance. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEmicro08.rtf

Microsoft Financial Performance 2001 - 2005
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This 9 page paper presents 12 key ratios over a five year period for Microsoft Corp. in a table then assesses the performance of the company using the ratios calculated. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEmicros2005.rtf

Microsoft’s “Conservative” Accounting
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A 20 page paper discussing Microsoft’s approach to what it terms conservative accounting. The company recently abandoned the use of stock options to inflate earnings reflected on its balance sheet, but it still practices “cookie jar” reserves to smooth out business results year to year. The paper discusses the issue of these items, and at least one accountant’s view of Microsoft as the purveyor of massive financial fraud. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: KSacctMScookJar.rtf

Microsoft; A Financial Case Study
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This 10 page paper examines the Microsoft from a financial perspective. Using current figures from both the annual report as well as the financial papers the company is analysed and its performance reviewed. Finally a brief SWOT analysis is undertaken of its position. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEmicros.wps

Microsoft; A n Investment Assessment
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This 5 page paper looks at the company Microsoft and consider whether or not the shares would be a good investment. The paper include 4 graphs to illustrate the points raised before the recommendation in made. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEmicro1.wps

Mikes Bikes Simulation Scenario
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This 9 page paper is based on a scenario tool supplied by the student. Mikes Bikes want to expand and compete. The first part of the paper considers how they may compete according to Porters generic strategies and adjusts a draft strategy plan. The second part of the paper examines a four year scenario planning exercise, assessing the strengths and mistakes. The paper ends with the 5 year income statement. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEmikebike.rtf

Minimizing Exposure to Exchange Rate and Interest Rate Risks
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Companies face a range of financial risks; these can include exchange rate fluctuations and changes in interest rates. This 5 page paper looks at the way a firm may reduce their exposure to these risks. Strategies considered include the use of long and short hedging and the use of currency and interest rate swaps. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEriskint.rtf

Models that Predict Business Failure; The Application of Models to Real Life - Enron and WorldCom
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This 27 page paper considers the way in which models of business failure may be applied to real life examples of failed companies that applied for Chapter Eleven Bankruptcy. The paper starts with the consideration of two companies; Enron and WorldCom, outlining the reasons and circumstances surrounding their failure. The writer then considers several models that can be used to predict business failure. These include Altman's Z-Score Model, Argenti’s Failure Model and others. These are then applied to the cases of Enron and WorldCom in order to ascertain if they would have been able to predict these bankruptcies in advance. The bibliography cites 22 sources.
Filename: TEbufail.rtf

Modern Corporate Ownership
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This 5 page paper considers the different forms of corporate ownership, how and when they are used and how effective the structure of diverse or concentrated shareholders may be. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcoownr.rtf

Modigliani and Miller
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A paper which looks at the impact of M-M theories on corporate structure, with regard to debt and equity, and looks at some of the criticisms which have been made of the theories since their publication. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JLmodmil.rtf