Assessing the Real Value as Gold as an Investment
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This 50 page paper considers the use and value of gold as an investment. This in-depth paper puts forward the hypothesis that gold has a different role to play compared with other investments and due to the nature and longevity of the commodity, as well as the psychological association and international acceptance, gold is an investment that will prosper during times of uncertainty or recession. The writer considers the macro environmental influences, such as supply and demand and Kondratieff theory of credit creation and destruction. The writer also considers the gold standard and the interaction between gold and national currencies and the impact of the Bretton Woods agreement. The final part of the paper is an analysis of the performance of gold prices since the 1930’s depression to the current time, and how they compare to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The bibliography cites 35 sources.
Filename: TEingold.rtf

Assessing Three Business Plans
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This 3 page paper looks at three business plans and assesses which of the three is the most risky and would require the highest discount rate when assessing the potential investment returns. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEasbplan.rtf

Assessing Three Fast Food Companies; McDonalds, Yum Brands and Burger King Holdings
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This 84 page paper is an in-depth analysis of three companies all competing in the fast food industry; McDonalds, Yum Brands, owners of the Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, and Burger King Holdings. The paper examines the corporate governance, looking at the CEO, the board of directors, the share voting and share ownership structure and the type of stockholder that have an interest or an influence. The assessment of risk and returns, looking at how the companies have performed on the stock market and using historical figures to create a beta as well as estimating the cost of capital, looking at investment returns and dividend policies and applying models of valuation. The bibliography cites 35 sources.
Filename: TEMcDYUM1.rtf

Assessing Two Companies; BMW and Fiat
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This 22 page paper examines two companies using a range of tools to assess which may be the best investment. The paper starts with the use of ratio analysis and then moves onto different share pricing tools such as the book value, dividend discounting model and the capital asset pricing model. The paper ten argues there are many non financial influences and examines the way the companies compete looking at their competitive advantage strategies and using Porters Five Forces model. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEBMWfiat.rtf

Assessing WACC; Case Study
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This 8 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. An investment manager needs to estimate the cost of capital for Nike. The paper looks at why WACC is important, assessing the calculation that has been used in the case study using CAPM to estimate the cost of equity. After this new cost of capital figures are calculated with a different Capital Asset pricing Model (CAPM) calculation as well as using dividend discount model and capitalization rate to assess the cost of equity. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEnikeWACC.rtf

Assessment of a Project
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This 9 page paper helps a student to assess a project. The paper starts out by calculating the cash flow and then looks at the NPV and how it will be impacted by different inflation rates and the impact of changing set up costs.
Filename: TEnpvcal.rtf

Assessment of British Airways 2005 – 2008
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This 11 page paper assesses British Airways. Written in three parts the first and longest section looks at the performance of the company between 2005 and 2008 from a number of perspectives, including market position, financial performance and customer satisfaction. The second part of the paper assesses a potential business only flight service which could be offered by BA and the last part of the paper discusses the way that NA may be able to compete in the future and assesses potential of the firm to remain a global player. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEBA2008.rtf

Assessment of Central Banks' Future Role
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A 3 page paper discussing the declining influence of central banks in the global economy dependent more on the movement of exchange rates than on actions arising from monetary policy. The paper uses an older (1997) article for comparison and assesses the statement in a 2004 context. It appears that the observations of the author of the primary article (Posen, 2004) are correct and that central banks – at least in developed nations – are facing a future of far less influence than in the past. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSbankArtRev.rtf

Assessment of Feasibility for a Project
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This 8 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student and undertakes a feasibility study looking at the income and expenditure to create a five year cash flow and then use a net present value (NPV) calculation to assess whether or not the proposal meets the assessment criteria. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TETank1.rtf

Assessment of the Rondo Calculations
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This 5 page paper considers the way in which calculation undertaken to help a student with a case study were in line with instructions given by a teachers and given preliminary results. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TErondo4.rtf

Asset Allocation and Stochastic Optimization
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This 36 page paper considers the use of stochastic modelling in the determination of asset allocation. The paper considers multi-stage stochastic programming and stochastic dynamic programming by comparing this to other models that may be used in assessing the contents of investment portfolios. Other models considered include models with their origins in mean variance theory leading to CAPM, efficient market hypothesis and the Warren Buffet method. The bibliography cites 29 sources.
Filename: TEstochastic.rtf

Asset Backed Securities and their Potential in Taiwan
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This 47 page papers examines the subject of securitization. The paper begins with a definition of asset backed securities (ABS) the market size and driving forces for ABS, the risks and opportunities for both companies and investors, their structure, the different classifications of ABS and how they may be valued. The United Sates and Japanese markets are then considered as developed ABS markets, with size, breakdown and systems outlined. The development in Taiwan as a very recent entrant into the securitization market is then discussed. The outlining of the development of the system leads to a SWOT analysis of the situation in Taiwan which is compared to other systems. This then gives the reader an indication of the way Taiwan should proceed if wishing to develop a thriving asset backed security market and the benefits that securitization could bring if the potential is realized. The bibliography cites 21 sources.
Filename: TEasttwn.rtf

Asset Impairment
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This 19 page paper considers the way in which asset impairment is accounted for. The paper looks at the introduction of SFAS 142 and SFAS 144, comparing them to the previous model and to the standards set out for international standards under IAS 36. The paper goes into detail of the requirements of the US model, including a few examples of the differences that the new statements will and will not make. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEassimp.rtf

Asset Impairment and Write-Downs
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A 3 page paper discussing the changes in asset valuation that were not possible under FAS 121 alone. FAS 142 and 144 simplify determination of asset impairment, and more easily include items such as goodwill and other intangibles. Rule changes more easily account for valuation changes in intangibles and goodwill, which were more difficult to value under FAS 121. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSacctAssetImp.rtf

Asset Pricing Bubbles
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A 10 page paper discussing historical bubbles including the Dutch bulb craze, the South Sea Company in 1711 and South Florida real estate in the 1920s. The paper answers several questions regarding asset valuation, particularly in association with the fallout of the tech sector beginning in March 2000. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: KSeconBub.rtf

AT&T and MCI
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This 10 page paper examines these two rival telecommunications companies. The paper includes information their past and present positions, finical data, a strategic analysis of their goals, boundaries and activity systems as well as considering the different markets in which they operate and how they are seeking to expand. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEattmci.wps

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