Jamaica Water Properties A Case Study The case is about an accounting fraud that involves the Jamaica Water Properties, Inc. The fraud was characterized by misapplication of purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, recording fictitious assets, improper accounting for NOLCO, non-recording of appropriate allowances for uncollectible receivables, and misapplication of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting for long-term contracts. Ernest Grendi made the fraud possible, company
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[pic] Midland Energy Resources, Inc. Cost of Capital Table of Contents I. Executive Summary II. Introduction III. Cost of Capital IV. Risk & Tax Rate V. Capital Structures VI. WACC VII. Conclusion VIII. References I. Executive Summary Midland Energy Resources is a global energy company with operations in oil and gas exploration and production(E&P) providing a broad array of products and services to upstream oil and gas customers worldwide
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BUSA 552 Dr. Kerlin May 7th, 2015 INTRODUCTION This paper will review the ethical business practices of Duke Energy in the light of the recent Coal-Ash spill. It will review ethical principles, business considerations, stakeholder impact, and the company’s internal policies related to preventing environmental damage. The thesis of this research essay is that Duke Energy did not only suffer financial loss due to being made to pay a fine for environmental damage, but also the company’s actions
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Warren Buffett, 2005 Executive Summary On May 24, 2005, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. chief executive officer Warren Buffett announced the acquisition of PacifiCorp by MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., for about $9.4 billion in cash, liabilities, and preferred stock. The announcement led to a market value gain of $2.55 billion . Buffett was a well respected businessman with a successful investment philosophy. His philosophy included accounting with economic
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Sustainability Assessment of Nike Shoes Andrew Derrig Jake Stocker Luke Warren Pearson King Ethan Tinson Ellen Winston For Sustainability Science ENVS 195, Fall 2010, Dr. Saleem H. Ali Introduction and Justification In Greek, Nike means “victory” and since the beginning of the company in 1972, victory has been a term that has represented many things about the Nike brand. The Nike corporation produces athletic shoes, apparel, equipment and accessories that can be found in distributors in over
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Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness By: Monica Wilson Bus 499 January 14, 2014 Introduction While completing my research on Alcoa Inc. it has been an interesting history tree at a glance from when business opened to now. You’ll never know how Aluminum has been incorporated into the public eyes over the years. With this extent research, I’ll be introducing the company’s changes over the years, and how it has an impacted in today’s society. Furthermore, seeing the products
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For Companies Both Big and Small Case study Abstract This paper is about the case study of two companies: CPS energy, a Texas- based company and Lloyd’s construction, a Minnesota based company. To put it briefly, these companies, at the time had a problem with implementing new technology at the office. They encountered resistance from employees. And compared to their competitors, they were not productive enough and were far behind in terms of efficiency. Relating to this I have prepared
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ProQuest 22 August 2012 04:09 _______________________________________________________________ Table of Contents 1. Carbon tax: expert sees opportunities for energy management suppliers................................................... 1 22 August 2012 ii ProQuest Document 1 of 1 Carbon tax: expert sees opportunities for energy management suppliers Author: Hodgkinson, Steve. Publication info: Manufacturers' Monthly (Jul 2011). ProQuest document link Abstract: Putting aside the politics
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1) What is the problem? Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Marketing Executive Andrew Barker led the launch of Accelerade RTD into the USA market, this company is the only major non-alcoholic beverage company in the USA and they are entering a new segment, stepping into new waters from their usual CSD (carbonated soft drinks) and ready-made tea market. The idea to enter this market leads to a huge doubt as the Energy Beverages segment is a field with very well established competitors and up and
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Accounting 3411 Case Study #1: Forest Hill Paper Company By Thomas L. Albright Forest Hill Paper Company (FHPC) is a closely-held paperboard manufacturer that has been struggling with a number of strategic issues facing a capital-intensive, mature industry. Their product costing system was inadequate to provide management with relevant information for decision making. Therefore, the board of directors has approved your consulting company’s proposal to conduct a cost system pilot study. Besides
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