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Purchasing Power Parity Paper
$36.00by Fiverr Tutors‘In the assumed absence of transport costs and trade restrictions, perfect commodity arbitrage insures that each good is uniformly priced (in common currency units) throughout the world – the “law of one price” prevails’. In reality the law of one price is flagrantly and systematically violated by empirical data.
(Extract from: Isard, P., (1977 ), How Far Can we Push the “Law of One Price”?, American
Economic Review, 67 (5), 942-948).
Discuss and critically evaluate this statement with reference to the theory and empirical evidence relating to the law of one price (LoP) and the theory of purchasing power parity (PPP).Please use headings
Double spacing Font size 12
use more scientific/ academic journals rather than internet sites. something around 18-20 academic journals requiredtalk about LoP and PPP but you dont have to devote equal space to LoP and PPP. The LoP is more of a starting point, and you should spend more time on PPP.9 Pages by Blazzie -
Audit Report of Alshaya
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Students expect to complete one project during this course. You should obtain one audit report for a big Kuwaiti company. The company selected must be a big company in Kuwait and it should have its own website. Ask your instructor for assistance if you are unsure about the type of company you have chosen.Requirements:
1. Determine what the economic sector is for selected company and explain the importance of this sector for the local economy of Kuwait (i.e., Gross Domestic Product). (1 mark)
2. Provide a brief background about selected company (i.e., size, ownership, history, growth, main products, main markets,..etc.). (1 mark)
3. Describe the five circumstances when an unqualified report with an emphasis-of-matter explanatory paragraph or modified wording is appropriate. What is the type of the audit report of your selected company? Why? (4 marks)
4. Discuss the main parts of the Auditor Report for the company (list the 8 parts for audit report and match them with your selected auditor report). (4 marks)
5. List the several factors that have affected the increased number of lawsuits against CPAs. (2 marks)
6. List some of the ways in which the profession can positively respond and reduce liability in auditing. (2 marks)
Please note that you will only receive maximum marks for the project if yours meets the following criteria: use clear and concise language, well written and good logical flow between sentences, logical arguments and coherent discussion, free of grammatical and spelling mistakes, and correct formatting style. (1 mark)
The content of your project should be prepared using a Word Processing Package. Use the following formatting style: Times New Roman font, 12 point font size and 1.5 line spacing.
Student should submit his/her project in a Hard Copy format with a cover sheet by 2.00 pm
(Maximum 1500 words)
The company i have chosen is alshaya
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Importance of auditor independence
$36.00by Fiverr TutorsImportance of auditor independence
In 2014 the FRC published a research report ‘Improving Confidence in the Value of Audit’ which highlighted that:
“Concerns vary across different interest groups but are focused around the core issue of independence, which they understand to be vital to effective, quality Auditing.”
(FRC, 2014, p.6)
Requirement
Considering the statement above, you are required to submit:
- a critical evaluation of the importance of auditor independence in ensuring that statutory audit is a high quality product that meets the needs of stakeholder groups in the UK, including how auditor independence is regulated to enhance audit quality; and,
- a critical analysis of whether the expectations of stakeholders of auditor independence can be met in the UK, using examples to justify your comments with clear recommendations based on your analysis for improving auditor independence.
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EQUITY AND DEBT BMW FIN301 SLP
$10.00by Fiverr TutorsEQUITY AND DEBT BMW FIN301 SLP
Examine the structure and activities in the Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) organization and identify two projects or events that required an investment.
One should be a ‘current project’ and the other long-term investment project.For each project or event, identify the preferable source of funding.
You may not have access to the actual source of funding so limit your paper to the source YOU feel is most appropriate.
Then explain why you feel that source is most appropriate.Assignment Expectations
Identify two projects or events that required an investment.
Identify the preferable source of funding and explain why you feel that source is most appropriate.
Write 2-4 pages, showing computations and discussing the results.
List supporting references and cite sources.
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Measurement Issues In Accounting
$40.00by Fiverr TutorsMeasurement Issues In Accounting
Assignment information
The IASB and FASB joint project is being conducted in eight phases. Please see the attached file IASB2010Meeting. The meeting notes relate to Phase C: Measurement. Different views were presented by staff in July 2010 meeting.
Use the meeting notes as a starting point to discuss the measurement issues in accounting.
Some useful links:
http://www.iasplus.com/en/projects/completed/framework/framework-c
http://www.fasb.org/project/cf_phase-c.shtml
Requirements:
- Word limit: 2200 words
- Harvard style reference preferred
Question 1: Implications of the objective of financial reporting
Are the views about the implications of the objective properly articulated? Are
there other views that should be described? Do you support any of these views? If so, which one? If not, what is your view?
Question 2: Implications of the fundamental qualitative characteristics
Are Views A and B about the general implications of the fundamental qualitative characteristics properly articulated? Are there other views that should be described? Which view do you generally support? (This question is not about whether you support the specific points in B(a) through B(f). That is question 3,
which will be asked only if a majority of board members generally support View B.
Question 3: Particular points in View B
If you support View B generally, and you agree with View C in Question 1, are there any particular points in (a) through (f) that you do not support or that need better articulation? Are there any particular points that you would add to View B? If you agree with View B generally but do not agree with View C in Question 1, do
you have any suggestions about the points to be included in View B?
Question 4: Specific implications of QCs for historic cost and fair value
Are the views about the specific implications of the fundamental QCs for historic cost and fair value properly articulated? Are there other views that should be described? Which view do you support?
Question 5: What the measurement chapter should accomplish
Are the views about what the measurement chapter should accomplish properly articulated? Are there other views that should be described? Which view do you support?
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EQUITY AND DEBT FIN301 Module 5 Case Study
$15.00by Fiverr TutorsEQUITY AND DEBT FIN301 Module 5 Case Study
Assignment Overview
American Superconductor
As you know from reading through the background materials, the decision to use debt or equity to raise money is not a decision taken lightly by management. So when several years ago, in 2003 American Superconductor decided to raise funds through equity it was definitely a major decision that required intense discussions at the highest levels of management.
Read the article below about American Superconductor and do some of your own research using the CyberLibrary and internet search engines. You can also take a look at the official American Superconductor webpage.
Assignment Expectations
After doing your research, apply what you learned from the background materials and write a three to five page paper answering the following questions:
What are the advantages and disadvantages for AMSC to forgo their debt financing and take on equity financing? Do you agree with their decision? How can a company’s cost of equity be determined? Is there a tax deduction from the use of debt financing? Please explain.
Explain both of your answers thoroughly. Be sure to support your opinions on these assignment questions with references to the background materials or to other articles in your paper.
Read the article below available in ProQuest:
American Superconductor switch ; Westboro company plans to raise money through a stock offering, Andi Esposito. Telegram & Gazette. Worcester, Mass.: Aug 26, 2003. pg. E.1
Abstract (Article Summary)
“AMSC’s management and board of directors believe the decision to forgo a secured debt financing and to adopt an equity financing strategy under current market conditions is in the best interests of our shareholders,” said Gregory J. Yurek, chief executive officer of AMSC. The 265-employee company has operations in Westboro and Devens and in Wisconsin.
Finally, the Northeast blackout “shined a lot of light on the problems we have been talking about as a company for three to four years,” Mr. Yurek said. AMSC products, such as a system installed this year in the aging Connecticut grid and high temperature superconductor power cables and other devices bought by China for its grid, are designed to improve the cost, efficiency and reliability of systems that generate, deliver and use electric power. “We are a company with products out there solving problems today,” he said.
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Easy Jet Case Study
$15.00by Fiverr TutorsAnswering questions regarding EasyJet using its financial statements.
Answer the following questions.
- What is/are the firm’s credit rating(s)? Any recent changes? Do you think a change is likely in the near future (1-2 years)? (5% of project grade)
- Review management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition of your company’s annual report. Identify key strengths and weaknesses with regard to capital resources, liquidity, results of operations, etc. (5% of project grade)
- Review the Independent Auditors’ Report of your company’s annual report and answer the following questions. (5% of project grade)
- Who was the company’s auditor and where is it located?
- What is the responsibility of the auditor?
- Who is responsible for the preparation of and information within the company’s financial statement?
- The audit was conducted in accordance with what?
- What was the opinion of the auditor?
- What method(s) of depreciation does the firm use? Discuss the implications for the firm. (5% of project grade)
- What method for accounting for inventory does the firm use? Discuss the implications for the firm. (5% of project grade)
- Give some details about the amount of options and convertible securities that are outstanding? Discuss the implications for the firm. (5% of project grade)
- Has the firm been returning money to its shareholders and, if so, how? Discuss the effect on the firm’s creditworthiness. (5% of project grade)
- Discuss the firm’s acquisition activity, including form of payment. (5% of project grade)
- What is the most interesting thing you learned about this firm not covered by any of the above? (5% of project grade)
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Tesco Financial Analysis
$25.00by Fiverr TutorsIndividual Written Coursework 2
Financial Analysis of a company – 30% of the overall module mark.
Format
The assignment is a 1,500 word report. Word count +/- 10% is acceptable.
Your report should be an analysis of the financial performance of Tesco PLC (Company number 00445790).
Start the main body of your report with an overview of Tesco’s recent history and any significant
changes that have happened within the company.
You should calculate at least 2 financial ratios from each of the 5 types of ratios: Profitability; Efficiency; Liquidity; Financial Structure; Stock Market measures (i.e. 10 in total). For each of your 10 ratios, calculate 2 successive years’ performance – e.g. 2012 and 2013.
You should analyse and discuss any differences between the ratios calculated and suggest reasons why the figures are different. For example, if Gross Margin % has decreased, is this due to an increase in costs, or a decrease in revenue? If costs have increased, might this be to increase oil prices? Remember to back up statements with evidence (referenced appropriately) and logical, reasoned argument. You may wish to also use a ratio from a company in a similar market, or a competitor to Whitbread and draw appropriate conclusions.
Repetitive statements along the lines of “It’s because of the recession” will not be rewarded! Try and be more creative, original, and THINK!
Referencing
In your assignment, you should ensure that you cite and reference all your sources properly, according to the Harvard convention.
If you have doubts about how to use this convention, refer to the document at http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/studysupport/69049.htm
You should include references to all cited sources in a single list at the end of the assignment
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Paper I: Article Analysis
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Length: at least 4 pages (double spaced)
One of the purposes of this class is to prepare students for reading Scripture and working with interpretations of Scripture in their daily lives. To that end, the first paper this semester will involve a close reading and review of one of several articles on the Scriptures. They are not “popular” articles, but they are not so technical that they will not be accessible. For the assignment, you are to choose one of the articles below (they are available on Blackboard) and write a 4-5 page review of it. The assignment is also practice for proper citations of sources. Your primary sources for the paper are the article and the Bible. You may use other sources if necessary, but web-sites are not to be used as sources. You should properly cite all quotations and provide a Works Cited page. Please use the Chicago Manual of Style for parenthetical references, and use proper spelling and punctuation.
Procedure:
Choose one of the articles below and read it.
Write a minimum four page (maximum 7 page) review of the article.
In your introductory paragraph, you should include:
The full bibliographic information for the article (no specific format needed)
The thesis of the article
Your thesis to be argued in the paper (Please underline this): Does the article prove its own thesis?
In the first part, you should summarize the argument of the article (no more than a page-page and a half)
In the final section, you argue your point about whether the author was successful.
Some things to consider: the flow of the article, any holes in the argument, etc.
Please write a short concluding paragraph
Cite all quotations properly and include a Works Cited page.
Articles:
Berg, Shane. “Ben Sira, the Genesis Creation Accounts, and the Knowledge of God’s Will.” The Journal of Biblical Literature 132 (2013): 139-157.
Feder, Yitzhaq. “The Aniconic Tradition, Deuteronomy 4, and the Politics of Israelite Identity.” The Journal of Biblical Literature 132 (2013):251-274.
Hicks, Richard. “Markan Discipleship according to Malachi: The Significance of μὴ ποστερήσῃς
in the Story of the Rich Man (Mark 10:17–22).” The Journal of Biblical Literature 132 (2013): 179-199.Parker, Julie Faith. “Blaming Eve Alone: Translation, Omission, and Implications of עמה in Genesis 3:6b.” The Journal of Biblical Literature 132 (2013): 729-747.