Auditor Independence
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A 7 page paper discussing the Big 5's reactions to changes in SEC auditing rules that now disallow accounting firms from acting as consultants to the same firms they audit. It has divided the industry, with the AICPA and three firms vehemently opposed to SEC interference, while the other two firms (PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young) have taken much more moderate positions and expressed disappointment that the AICPA has chosen not to "represent all its members" in the matter. The paper discusses accounting ethics and the likely implications on a global scales. Bbliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSauditInd.wps

Auditor Independence and Banking Regulation
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This 10 page paper discusses the banking industry's Regulation Q and SEC rule S7-13-00, which attempts to ensure auditor independence by prohibiting auditing firms to have other business relationships with their audit clients. Both are seen as being unnecessary in today's business environment and serving no purpose aside from limiting the ability of affected firms to compete. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSaudInd2.wps

Avis; A Case Study
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This 9 page paper considers the company of Avis Europe. Written in report style the paper considers the gearing of the company, the calculation of WACC and the ways in which the company may seek to raise capital. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEavis01.rtf

Balanced Scorecard and Transfer Pricing
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This 5 page paper in written in two parts. The first part pf the paper examines the characteristics of balanced scorecards and assesses its’ advantages over other accounting measures. The second part of the paper looks at transfer pricing and shows the student how to calculate and minimum and a maximum transfer price, and why adjustments may be made to the price. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEtransp.rtf

Bank Analysis
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This 5 page tutorial paper shows the student how to calculate the GAP analysis, and explains the duration analysis as well as giving a step by step guide in how to calculate the duration gap. The writer then explains how hedging may be used to protect the banks position. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEbankme.wps

Bank Comparison
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A 10 page paper comparing Bank of America and Charter One Bank, discussing their points of focus and differing positions in their markets. The paper discusses Bank of America more fully in that it is the largest retail bank in the country. The paper discusses issues of profitability, liquidity and regulation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSbankComp.rtf

Bank Mergers
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A 5 page discussion of legal issues and considerations in bank mergers. Primary focus is upon the Federal Bank Holding Company Act and Bank Merger Act. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bankmerg.wps

Bank Mergers and Related Decline in Customer Service
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This 5 page paper discusses how decisions made by financial institutions decision to merge leads to a decrease in customer service and increases the motivation for cross-selling of products such as insurance. The report looks specifically at the Canadian banking system as an example. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bankcust.wps

Bank of America; A Case Study
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This 7 page paper considers this major bank. Fort the paper looks at risk management, and how this has changed over the years. Using loan examples the paper discusses the risk assessment, measurement and management strategies. The paper then looks at the developments in the bank in terms of e-banking and internet, and the placement of the bank top maximise on potential opportunities. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEbankam.wps

Bank Performance In The U.S. Since 1980
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A 5 page paper that discuses different aspects relative to bank performance and profitability. Both profitability and ROA have changed dramatically since 1980. These data are offered in three illustrations. Also, factors that have been shown to affect perfrmance are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGbank20.wps

Banking & The Economy In Guatemala
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A 12 page examination of the role of Guatemala's banking system in the evolution of the country's economy. The civil war of 36 years' duration finally came to an end in 1996 and the government seems to have stabilized to the point of being able to accomplish some good for the country. There is still a wide disparity between rich and poor, with little middle class. The banking system has learned some hard lessons in the last 20 years that may serve the country well now. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Guatbank.wps

Banking Competitiveness
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British vs Internet Banking: A 50 page paper discussing the online component of providing banking services. The intent at the outset is to compare traditional British banks with fully online banks, assessing for profitability, brand loyalty and other characteristics. Online banks are part of larger, traditional financial institutions; the paper focuses on marketing and consumer loyalty, and how the addition of Internet service affects those aspects of operation. It also discusses aggregation, the practice of placing enabling consumers to access all account information - even from different financial institutions - from a single site. The paper includes 21 charts and tables including Internet use in the UK and interest rate information from the Bank of England. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: KSbankBritInt.wps