Essays on Proceeds

There are many sorts of crimes that are plagues on societies around the world. However, some are more prominent than others. Indeed, there is rape, murder and drugs. The latter, along with two crime types that often accompany drug use or dealing on more than one level, shall be the focus of this brief report. Specifically, there will be a review of peer-reviewed journal articles that pertain to illegal drug use, prostitution and money laundering. The first two often feed to the other in that the money garnered from the illegal activities has to be “cleaned” so as to ...

(a)Is management's intent enough to support the long-term classification of the obligation in this situation?

According to IAS guidelines, the company can exclude the short-term obligations from the current liabilities only if:

It intent to refinance the obligation on a long-term basis It has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date Here, the intent of the management will be classified as enough, only if the entire process of refinance is complete before the year-end, i.e. 31st December, 2017. Therefore, if the company has completed the process post this date, then the management do not have have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the ...

CHAPTER II

This chapter will seek to conduct an absolute inquiry into what makes up security interest laws in the United States. In order to lay the foundation for comparisons in subsequent chapters, the three main elements of the study of the Saudi system will be reviewed here in the context of U.S laws with an emphasis on California state law. The features of the California legal system will include the assessment of foreclosure rules and patterns in California. This will include a detailed fact-based evaluation of CCP580 (b), CCP580 (d) and CCP726 (a). The different components will enable the study ...

Rationale for the stock selection

Since the shares of preferred stocks have dividends that must be paid out before bonuses to the common shareholders, they are the class of ownership in a corporation. Thereby, possessing high claims on the company's assets, common stock, and earnings. It does not carry voting rights. Additionally, the preferred shares more rights as compared to the ordinary shares. Therefore, the rationale for selecting this stock rely on the ability of companies to retain the issue options of buying the common shares at an exercise price with a reasonable discount from the prices of the preferred securities. The accounting and ...

Introduction

The debt and equity financing are the basic choices of raising money for a company or growing business (Kokemuller, 2016). However, organizations usually have options for seeking debt or equity financing where the option most rely on the source of funding that can be accessed easily by the company, its flow of funds, and the importance of maintaining control of the firm to its principle owner. Therefore, the debt to equity ratio will indicate the figure of the company’s financing that is proportionately given by the debt and equity. This essay illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of debt ...

(Author’s Full Name) (Institution Name) In times of global economic turmoil, an ever-expanding population and scarcity of resources, competition is getting tougher by the minute. Financial stability has now become the sole purpose of one’s existence, and this shift in priorities not only fuels conglomerates and promotes corporate culture, but also prompts individuals to explore illicit means to maximize their net wealth; the most common example being money laundering. Money laundering is the concealment of money, which is obtained through illegal means. The crime is systematically pursued by both individuals and corporations seeking to evade tax or ...

Abstract

The research paper is based on non-conviction based confiscation system. The system was recently proposed by the European Commission. In general, the paper gives a comparative approach between non-conviction based confiscations and conviction-based confiscation. However, in some nations, non-conviction based confiscation is referred to as Civil Forfeiture. The main aim of conducting this study, therefore, is to have a comparative study of the conviction-based confiscation in Kuwait and non-conviction based confiscation in Australia. The study as well will identify the gaps involved in non-conviction based confiscation that will enhance its adoption or not. The significance of the study, however, ...

Question one

The analysis of data through the description, and summary of records in a meaningful manner so that the patterns may emerge from such information is known as a descriptive statistics (Investopedia, 2007). However, in certain circumstances, it does not allow data specialists to make conclusions beyond the information to be analyzed regarding any hypotheses that are being prepared. The descriptive statistics enables one to make a characterization of data based on its properties (Baseline Help Center, 2016). Therefore, the main types of this statistic that can allow one to analyze business decisions are: variation such as standard deviation, range, ...

In Plato's "Apology", Socrates' series of dialogues in the period preceding, during, and after his trial provide an insight into his mastery of rhetoric. That is especially true given his ability to arrange his arguments in a judicious manner. While not overly successful in persuading the jury, the final judgment appears to be as a result of bias and prejudice rather than having a weak argument in the various passages of the "Apology." Socrates makes a persuasive claim that it is not possible to separate wisdom from moral virtue. Therefore, by being a man of wisdom, he could not ...

Executive Summary

The business plan consists of relevant sections that are useful in introducing new products or services in the market. Traffic Lights offers trips to various European countries, and now it is intended to introduce new trip to Asian countries. The new division is based on the vision and mission of the company that is to provide high-quality products and services to all types of customers. The proposed business model for Traffic Highlights is simple that it requires extending its product line by introducing a new division of the business. The preposition value statement of the company is clear that ...

Introduction

This paper summarizes the two movies; A Million Dollar Baby and the Legally Blonde 2001. The paper also proceeds to compare the protagonists giving their personal traits, physical characteristics and other behaviours unique to them. In making a comparison, the paper also provides specific actions performed by actors from both movies and how they assist in building the plot of the story. In its furthest, the paper is biased as it considers the protagonist from either of the stories, gives the challenges that he goes through, conflicts generated and how they assist escalate and develop the story. It finally ...

The supply chain management tends to integrate the customers’ logistic requirements, the distributor and the supplier of a particular business entity into a single cohesive system. It is basically a collection of the individual physical entities, for instance, the plants where goods are manufactured, the centers of distribution, retail outlets, the conveyances, personnel and information, all the entities are linked together through the consumption of goods and services. Most of the organizations including the Walmart stores value the supply chain management because it tends to decrease time and also the final costs incurred by the customers in the purchase ...

Currently, SWOT-analysis is used widely in various fields of economics and management by determining company’s strong and weak points as well as risks and prospects, which it can face while operating in the market. Versatility allows using it at different levels and for different objects as a tool of management survey (management review). SWOT-analysis shows what scope and functions of the subject are in need of correction, improvement (since the parties are weak), and based on the study of possible changes in future trends in comparison with the past and the present. In addition, the SWOT-analysis allows determining ...

Business

Question 1 In this case, the first loan agreement was between Agile Corporation and Hi Finance Company. The collateral attached to the loan protects the interest of the lender (HFC) such that if the borrower defaults, the lender can use the collateral against the amount borrowed. When a party enters into such transaction and a valid agreement is made, the transaction is secured. HFC, being the first lender, is referred to as the senior lender and has priority over the collateral. Metro Bank is the second lender hence the loan is junior to that of HFC. The interest of ...

China and India’s Economy as a Neoclassical Growth Model.

It should be noted that the standard one-sector neoclassical growth model cannot be used to explain the macroeconomic variables of India and China. The model, however, provides the theoretical framework that aids in examining how the two economies’ digress from the standard model and in this way point out the market structure, organizations, and other variables that may have led to this digress (Huisken 239). An important variable that may help us understand this deviation and explain the differences in the growth of the two economies is the investment interest rates. India may have high level of investments but ...

Introduction

Throughout this discussion, we will analyze the history of life insurance companies, any major events which impacted the life insurance industry, including the Great Recession of 2007 which lasted for two years, rules or regulations proposed by Congress that govern the present operation of life insurance companies, including any changes of insurance laws, the current Presidential candidates plan on implementing for the life insurance industry and future expectations of the operational life insurance environment.

History

The life insurance industry began in the ancient city of Rome around 100 B.C. The Roman militant leader named Caius Marius, had created a certain ...

The firm does not have debt. Therefore, the firm value is the outstanding number of shares multiplied by market share price. Value of Wrigley’s = 232.44 million *56.37 = 13.103 billion dollars

We assume that Wrigley uses the debt that has been raised to pay dividends to shareholders

Value of Wrigley’s = Market value of Equity + Debt Value Value of Wrigley’s = 13.103 billion + 3 billion = 16.103 billion dollars The proposed coupon rate is 13 percent. After the re-capitalization, the total debt ratio will be 73 percent. Therefore, the Bond will be rated between grade BB and grade B. The effective debt yield for a grade B debt security is 14.67 percent while that if grade ...

Summary of Chapter 12

Introduction Yescombe presents on Chapter 12 issues between the lenders and the Project Company related to Cash-Flow Controls, Security and Enforcement (202). The author posits that the Public Authority has to review the lenders’ documents to make sure there will be no impediments for the Project Company to carry its mandate. Control of Cash Flows: The Project Company’s cash flows is closely controlled by the lenders, as they will depend on the residual flows to receive their payments (Yescombe 202). The lenders control expenditures via the Disbursement Account, which receives the inflows from equity and loans, and is ...

Interview

Introduction The interviewee is the president of the concourse institute. The major area of interest is recruitment and how companies can ensure that they get the best hand for the job. The president of a company is responsible for all the employees at the organization. Concourse Institute is located in Mumbai and is specifically interested in IT courses. As explored in this paper, Kolb’s experimental learning theory, Ajzen’s planned behavior theory, Schwartz value motive theory and the six hats thinking tool explain how managers perform their role. A manager’s greatest asset is people, and when handled ...

Suzanne observes that; for decades, Hemingway scholars have used the term remate to describe the uniqueness in Hemingway's approach to autobiography and memoir. She also notes that Mary Hemingway's definition and use of the word remate is wrong. This wrong definition necessitates her to argue that reconsidering how we define and use the term remate would change our understanding about A Moveable Feast. She does manage to convince us through her well-dissected arguments, why Mary's definition and use of the term remate as well as that of other scholars is wrong, and that reconsidering the definition of the word ...

1.0 History Maersk as a company was established in 1904, and it was in this year that the company was labeled Maersk Group, with the objective of offering shipping services.The company was a beginning of an idea by two people, who included Peter Maersk and his blood son, Peter Moller. Initially, being a family business, the company bought its first five tankers in 1928.Mr. Moller initiated and oversaw the global expansion of Maersk Group into the global markets, with U.S. being its first international subsidiary. Larsen& Mortensen (2011 affirms that, ‘This was followed by penetration into the United Kingdom, ...

Corruption as a Political Risk in Business

The global economy has shown good signs of recovery from the previous recessions that have been witnessed by leading global economies of America, Russia, China and Japan. Despite this strong and healthy economy, there are emerging issues of vulnerability of the economy risks associated with foreign exchange transfer, political interference, legal and regulatory risks, supply chain disruption, political violence, sovereign non-payment, financial sector susceptibility, and the inability of local governments to provide stimulus. While the economic sector for both product and services continues to enjoy steady growth fueled by high levels of employment and consumption, the industries have been ...

What is the Fourth of July to slaves?

Introduction “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” is a famous speech given by an African American slave fugitive at the time by the name Frederick Douglas, which was delivered on the Fifth of July, the day after the day of independence, in 1852. The speech highlighted the plight of the African Americans who were discriminated by the white population. The speech describes the Fourth of July as a paradox since the independence given to the African Americans was paradoxical. To the African American, the fourth of July was a day when the White continued to enjoy ...

Abstract

Financial analysis is an essential tool in the hands of the manager, as it is with its help the decisions related to the company’s finances are taken. Without the analysis and grounds for making such management decisions, the firm cannot achieve the desired level of income, or the lack of financial settlement will lead the company to bankruptcy. The purpose of the assignment was to perform financial analysis of a company listed on the Bursa Malaysia. Dominant Enterprise Berhad was chosen for the completion. The Malaysia-located company turned into public listed organization with thirteen subsidiaries, operating on production ...

I. 1. Alpha Corporation’s major sources of cash from 1989- 1991 were proceeds from cash from operations, disposal of obsolete assets, proceeds from disposing of discontinued operations, sale of common stock and proceeds from raising long term debt. Its major uses of cash were purchases of fixed assets, capitalized software and treasury stock, re-payment of long term debt and payment of dividend. Major sources of cash for Beta Corporation were cash received from customers and proceeds from issue of common stock. The major uses were purchase of marketable securities and other capital expenditures, re-payment of subordinated debt and ...

Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the most famous abolitionists who fought for women’s rights and again slavery. She was among the founders of the National Woman Suffrage Association and first Woman’s Rights Convention. Her Keynote Address at the First Woman’s Rights Convention, proving that women should have the same rights as men, is a great example of a strong, effective argument. In this masterpiece, Stanton protests against the discriminative laws which determine the submissive role of women in mid-nineteenth century society. She objects to treatment of women as the inferior race and argues for the ...

Identifying the requirements

For a logo to be effective it requires to be simple, easy to remember, it is not necessary that a logo be graphically related to the organization it is representing, it may not make sense at all visually as brand but if it is simple and people can easily remember it, then it becomes very useful and powerful tool for branding. As far as requirements for a brand go, it is self explanatory; a logo is a simple identification mark that people can use to identify a company that is its only function. In Logo design there are no ...

Abstract

The design of a flyer is normally dependent on the basic rules for flyer design. This includes employing the C.R.A.P principles. These principles include contrast of color, fonts, and elements in the flyer so as to achieve appeal. This principle operates on the notion that our brains are fast to pick out patterns and contrasts. The second principle is Repetition it involves repeating elements in the design this creates uniformity in the work. Alignment of text and images in the flyer design brings uniformity. Proximity of the elements draws the reader to the details in the flyer by appealing ...

The question of whether we should trust our sense comes to us from the ancient times. Since the beginning of philosophy and thought, humans wondered whether the world is the way they see and experience it. With the advancements in philosophy, such doubts even framed out in a separate field of thought. Many thinkers were very skeptical about the contrast between the world as we perceive it and the way it really is and what role do our senses play in the process of perception and understanding. Descartes and Hume are two of the most prominent philosophers whose views ...

Executive Summary

Financial planning is both a science and an art. To properly determine the viable asset allocation for each individual, their time horizon and life goals are given prime consideration. In this case, the near retirement couple would be suitable for investments that provide a fixed return. Since they expect to derive income from their retirement fund, it should likewise be able to create a positive fixed income stream. Meanwhile, the risk level of their fund should be at the low end. The couple does not have the chance to recover losses if any, as compared to when they were ...

Abstract/ Introduction

Herodotus who has been called the father of history is often seen as the first unbiased author of history. This is because he includes accounts from varying perspectives. Herodotus also takes notice of women in a way that was not customary in Greek culture of the time Women play a key role in the works of Herodotus Histories. They are participants in a number of events that make up the main form of his work. His portrayal of women is quite different from that of most authors of his time, who tended to feature females who were victims of ...

Section A - Charge (Road Toll)

Introduction Road toll entails the fee that is levied on road users on vehicles within certain specific routes. Levying of road users has a long history since antiquity. Fees on roads usage in history were collected from travelers who were on foot, wagons and horse backs. Mostly the toll fee was associated with a bridge constructed over a valley or security provided within insecure or wild places among many other varied reasons. In the modern world, levying of roads and road infrastructure is conducted in a rather civilized and harmonized way and is exclusive to motor vehicles. This is ...

At the beginning of the Paradise Lost we are introduced to Satan, who has found himself on the surface of a boiling hot lava after falling from Heaven. He has fallen from Heaven because he no longer wanted to be subservient to God. As an alternative he wishes for there to be more equality between God and the Angels. Throughout Paradise Lost Satan, continues to be obsessed with equality. This is something that is inferred throughout much of Paradise Lost. This paper will examine Satan’s need for equality. Satan’s desire for equality is seen from the very ...

Introduction

The pricing strategy should be an integral part of decisions in the marketing position, and it should depend on the overall development strategy of the business and marketing plans. Therefore, companies should not set one price but a pricing structure that should reflect on the variations in geographical demand, costs, the timing of purchase, requirement of market segments, order levels, the frequency of delivery, and service of contracts.

Why different pricing strategies are appropriate in some circumstances

Pricing is an important managerial decision, and most firms do not encounter pricing decisions in major ways on daily operations (Weygandt, Kimmel and Kieso, 2009, pp.59). However, there is a need ...

Introduction

The accounting for valuation and impairment of goodwill has received important recognition in popular areas. However, due to the economic crisis in the United States and the ongoing steps towards the convergence with the IFRS, a focus on the potential valuation of goodwill has become to the forefront. This project will examine the accounting issues of valuation of goodwill for the major areas of concern for the corporate financial position such as economic, social, and legal or political issues under each accounting body (FASB and IASB).

Government patronage/ support The products of a company will experience high demand especially ...

Introduction

According to the case study, Somerset had a good strategic marketing plan through a continuous launch of new products after every few years. This took place during the 20th C where the company experienced some positive effects after the application of the total quality management (TQM) in its furniture manufacturing. Somerset is known for the high quality products that are affordable in the domestic market. On the other hand, Somerset experienced stiff competition in the 1990s, high rate of labor and this made the proceeds of the company to decrease. While trying to solve the above problems, Somerset began ...

Chris Kyle wrote his autobiographic book in which he has described his training and military experience. Kyle starts his book with a background on himself, the place he lived and his family. He then proceeds to tell about his young years he spent as a cowboy and rodeo rider. Then the main part of the story starts, in which, at first, his training as a Navy SEAL is described. Chris Kyle explains the BUD/S training program he and other recruits had to go through and how difficult and challenging it is. He then proceeds to tell the story of ...

Introduction

Although technological revolutions continue to transform the industrialized world, the development of industry has not been without its negative consequences, such as Global Warming. The scientific community has come to view carbon dioxide as one of the main contributors to the phenomenon of global warming. Showing great concern and initiative to tackle this problem head on, the Canadian government has proposed several solutions, including the imposition of the Carbon tax. By taxing companies based on the greenhouse gas emissions generated from the fossil fuels they burn, the government and environmental groups believe this policy can help to control the ...

The progress of learners with disabilities is monitored in order to identify the fitting instructions as well as those that need modifications. Essentially, the standards set to provide sufficient and effective instructions within the curriculum are followed to facilitate changes in accordance with the recommendations from instructors. The reports of students’ success in meeting the course requirements are assessed by professional staff who inform about the necessarily changes essential for facilitating learning. A decisive evaluation of student progress ought to be conducted by displaying evidence from standard tests, observation, and informal checkups among others. The evaluation determines the problems ...

Article Review of Hedge Clipping

Article Review of Hedge Clipping The major issue that is being investigated in this article is about risk management as a result of clipping the hedge. Moreover, the article has presented several advantages of hedge funds over other financial institutions such as banks and brokerage companies. That is hedge funds are not regulated by the SEC, and this provides them with a considerable latitude for investing the money of their customers. This article applies the financial data between the years 1996 to 2003 because from the article; it is clear that Malkiel and Atanu examined the data between 1996 ...

Economic transformation in Africa is tied to the colonial legacy. The spectre of colonialism haunts growth and development efforts. The African economy as it is known today has its roots in the colonial exploitation and appropriation of resources. Colonialism introduced capitalism with its idea of the free market but this free market benefited the colonizing nations, leaving unprecedented levels of poverty throughout the continent. Understanding the history of colonial primitive accumulation is critical to understanding the economic realities of present day Africa, in particular, the continent’s insistence on trading with countries like China. This paper seeks to explore ...