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Homer's Valuation of Women, 2005.
A discussion of women in ancient Greece, through the works of Homer.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 25.95
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The paper describes how, in ancient Greece, the sexual division of labor was clearly defined primarily because of men's duty for military service. The paper further describes how the lives of men were spent in public, while women lived, for the most part, in the private domestic world of the home. The paper examines how, although women could not be active politically, they did participate in public life, had certain power, and were able to participate in the society. The paper concludes that Athenian law was very restrictive of women's rights.
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Valuation of Priceless Objects, 2008.
An outline of the valuation of "priceless" historical and cultural artifacts.
2,144 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 48.95
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The paper states that the valuation of priceless historical and cultural artifacts is not a process guided by specific rules or regulations and in fact is an unstructured and unpredictable process based on various methods and techniques. The paper comments that this results in a comparable analysis technique, with each valuation process being somewhat different from those previously conducted. The paper discusses the valuation of historical cultural artifacts that are from cultures for which there have been no previous market sales. The paper progresses through the three traditional valuation techniques including comparable market value, asset value, and the income method.
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Objective
Introduction
Traditional Means Of Valuation
Means Of Valuation Of Ancient Cultural Items
Summary And Conclusion
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"It has been clearly demonstrated in the research that valuation of antiquities has no sure and constant form due to the nature of collecting antiquities and all the questions and concerns that may arise as to the origination of the art objects. Due to the demand for such works of art, looting of archaeological sites and museums has occurred and while rules and regulations have been instituted into import and export laws, there still exists a black market for these ancient art objects. In today's world of art collection, the collector must necessarily ensure that they are not in possession of stolen art objects and should that be the case pressures from the art world and the country of origination, as well as the penalties of law regarding such objects will likely result in a return of the art object to the originating country or culture to which the art object was derived."
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E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company: Common Stock Valuation, 2002.
Develops a reasoned valuation for the common stock of DuPont Company.
3,257 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 66.95
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A brief company history and an overview of the valuation analysis are presented prior to the presentation of the valuation models and results. Five common stock valuation models are applied in developing a reasoned valuation of DuPont?s common stock. These models are the constant growth dividend model, the variable growth dividend discount model, the price/earnings (P/R) multiple model, the constant dividend model and the total yield model. The concluding discussion evaluates the valuation models and considers the implications for the company of the reasoned valuation of the company?s common stock.
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"Variable Growth Dividend Discount Model. The valuation of a common stock through the application of the variable growth dividend discount model is a three-step process. The first step involves finding the present value of the dividends expected to be paid on the common stock in the initial growth period. The second step involves finding the discounted value of the common stock at the end of the initial growth period. The third step involves adding together the two present value amounts to determine the present value of the common stock."
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Valuation of New Private Companies, 2002.
The valuation of new private companies is examined. Valuation tools (techniques) and decision-making processes are addressed in the examination.
3,521 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 70.95
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This paper discusses how the valuation process for new private companies occurs in two phases. It explains that the first phase is the pricing evaluation and that the objective of this phase is to determine the initial offering price for shares in the new company. It also discusses the second phase which is the market evaluation, and how the results of this phase reflect the actual worth of the new company based on the market?s response to the company?s initial public offering (IPO). IPOs are equity stock issues when a corporation first initiates public trading of its shares.
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"With respect to market pricing mechanisms, the valuation analysis must provide answers to three questions. First, which market multiples are used by the comparable firms for pricing? "Most consistently profitable companies tend to price off their P/E or price-to-cash-flow ratios, while unprofitable or unpredictable firms tend to price off book value" (Bielinski, 1990, p. 65). Second, are any unique expectations or circumstances reflected in how the market prices each comparable firm? Factors such as "aggressive growth expectations, depression due to recent poor performance or a host of special circumstances (takeover rumors, pending litigation, valuable real estate holdings, a new patent application, an approaching retirement) can skew a stock?s price and weaken comparability" (Bielinski, 1990, p. 65). Third, how do the current stock prices of each comparable firm compare to their historic prices? Do "the current specific multiples and general market multiples fall near the high or low end of their historical ranges, and do they continue or reverse a trend" (Bielinski, 1990, p. 65)?"
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Valuation of the Dollar, 2005.
A historical analysis of the valuation of the U.S. dollar.
3,447 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 69.95
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This study examines the historical basis for the valuation of the U.S. dollar, the impact of recent trends and initiatives including but not limited to the euro and an analysis of how these factors will serve to affect the dollar's valuation in the future. This study examines a wide range of international currencies, with an emphasis on the world's leading economies besides the U.S. and EU such as China, Japan, Korea and others, with a particular emphasis on how these currencies have tended to interact with the U.S. dollar over the years. Current theories concerning currency valuation techniques will be provided, and statistical analyses are also carried out where appropriate.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Rationale of Study
Overview of Study
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
Background and Overview: International Currency Exchanges
Current Trends and Initiatives
Impact of the Euro on Dollar Valuation
Analysis of Current Trends and Initiatives on Dollar Valuation in the Future
Chapter 3: Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-gathering Method and Database of Study
Chapter 4: Data Analysis
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
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"According to Michael Artis, Elizabeth Hennessy, and Axel Weber (2000), capital losses can be caused by differential changes in the value of assets and liabilities, primarily exchange rate changes; these changes affect the value of a central bank's foreign exchange reserves. To date, exchange rate changes have only been a major problem for national central banks with very large foreign exchange reserves (i.e., Portugal); however, it might also become a problem for the European Central Bank in the future, whose balance sheet on the asset side will be dominated by the approximately 40 billion euro in foreign exchange reserves it has called up from the national central banks as of the end of 1999 (Artis et al. 208). The strength of the euro compared to the U.S. dollar has been growing in recent months, and economists are of mixed opinions about the impact on the valuation of the dollar as the European Union continues to gain economic momentum as it streamlines it trading practices."
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Real Option Valuation, 2004.
This paper discusses the Real Option Valuation technique as compared to other measurements used for long-term investment decisions.
2,985 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 63.95
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This paper explains that the Real Option Valuation technique, which involves the prediction of the returns with an assumption that the asset valuation is closely connected to the management of assets, is an alternative over the discounted cash flow technique. The author clarifies that the Real Options Valuation technique emphasizes the value of the flexibility of the management while making decisions during the operation of the project; thus, it integrates the strategic planning options, such as to include, defer, abandon and other choices, which prevents committing error decisions. The paper relates that a weakness of the Real Options Valuation approach is that it neglects the influence of other parties.
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"The terminology, Economic Value Added, is also used to mean the economic profit. A positive economic profit indicates greater returns of the company over the cost of capital. In order that the company operates with a real profit it should be ensured that the returns are more than the cost of capital conversely it leads to loss. The long term investments are associated with uncertainty, and therefore necessitate firm decision making techniques analyzing and estimating the probability of outcomes taking and the values of these expected outcomes. Even though the firm managers try to put all their efforts for reducing risk taking assistance of the best possible information available, the uncertainty of weather and markets cannot be avoided. This makes essential the firms to depend upon the various decision making techniques while making strategic long term investments."
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Valuation Of New Private Companies, 2002.
Examines valuation tools (techniques) and the decision-making process.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 24 sources, £ 85.95
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Examines valuation tools (techniques) and the decision-making process. The two phases of the valuation process: pricing & market evaluations. Market's response to company's initial public offering (IPO). Pricing of an IPO. Background information on IPOs. Various decision-making models; Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM). Effects of institutional investors.
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"VALUATION OF NEW PRIVATE COMPANIES
Introduction
The valuation of new private companies is examined. Valuation tools (techniques) and decision-making processes are addressed in the examination.
The valuation process for new private companies occurs in two phases. The first phase is the pricing evaluation. The objective of this phase is to determine the initial offering price for shares in the new company. The second phase is the market evaluation. The results of this phase reflect the actual worth of the new company based on the market?s response to the company?s initial public offering (IPO). IPOs are equity stock issues when a corporation first initiates public trading of its shares."
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Issues in Valuation, 2005.
An overview of organizational valuation perspectives.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper discusses organizational valuation perspectives in relation to project life expiry, friendly-unfriendly buyouts, economics of changing locations, and nationalization-confiscation of corporate assets. This paper discusses in turn project life, buyout, location change, and nationalization/confiscation in relation to an organization's or enterprise's value.
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"If projects and project life can be seen as a manifestation of an organization's line of business (LOB) or as representative of its products or services, then by extension, examination of project life cycles (commencement and expiration), are a valuable method of determining one aspect of an organization's value. Popular project management literature identifies 4 main types of projects, each with its own peculiar value to the organization: type I--mission critical, type II--technically complex, type III--organizationally complex, and type IV--simple (Wysocki, 2001, p.56-57). In determining an organization's value, examination of its history in undertaking and completion of type I projects, the mission critical projects, is an excellent method to supplement any valuation process. Since these projects tend to be "a significant contributor to the business's bottom line."
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Asset Valuation, 2004.
An asset valuation proposal for a new business, Classic Furniture Company.
1,574 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper presents an asset valuation for a newly opened business, Classic Furniture Company, that specializes in wholesale residential furniture selling a wide array of living room, bedroom and dining room sets. The paper provides an analysis of the inventory held by Classic Furniture and examines the company's inventory and capitalization policy as well as the methodology used to value assets and calculate depreciation. The paper justifies the policies chosen and explains how the company meets the goal of using the most effective polices.
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"Inventories in most industries generally represent the most significant current asset. How it is valued in the Financial Statement will affect the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Owners' Equity and the Statement of Cash Flow. There are four basic methods of inventory valuation or "cost flow assumptions." The FIFO (first in-first out) method of accounting means that the first cost into the inventory system is the first cost out and charged to cost of goods sold. Under this cost flow assumption, the oldest cost is transferred to cost of goods sold, and the ending inventory is comprised of the most resent cost. Additionally, net income is higher under the FIFO method of accounting. Disadvantages associated with the FIFO method is that it is not consistent with GAAP accounting, because the matching principal is violated resulting in higher income taxes and lower cash flows. The LIFO (last in - first out) cost flow method of accounting means that the last cost into inventory is the first cost transferred to cost of goods sold. Under this method the ending inventory is made up of the oldest cost. The LIFO method is an acceptable GAAP method as it matches expense and revenues. "
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Pricing and Profits and Inventory Valuation, 2005.
A discussion on corporate pricing policies and inventory valuation.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 25.95
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This paper consists of two shorter essays, both on general business topics. The first essay concerns the importance of corporate pricing policies. The second essay regards the differences and values of FIFO and LIFO accounting practices for determining inventory value.
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"Two Assignments: Pricing and Profits & Inventory Valuation Assignment 3.3 Identifying the corporate pricing policies for any business is a crucial part of meeting business and marketing goals. Pricing decisions affect various aspects of business operation such as sales volume, profit margins, and public image. Potential objectives for pricing policies can be wide-ranging. They might include increasing sales volume, increasing sales revenues, increasing market share, meeting/preventing competition, targeting low-cost buyers, or just increasing profits (Establishing, 2005). It is evident, then, that pricing policies have a powerful influence on the success of many parts of any business venture. In the case of The Herb Shop (THS), the purpose of this report is to identify which pricing policies makes the most corporate sense, clarify how this choice will influence market position, demonstrate the objective of this policy, and determine how a pricing policy will dictate interactions with competitors."
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Asset Valuation, 2005.
An examination of asset valuation in a fictitious company by an external consulting firm.
2,349 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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The CEO of The CD Rack has contacted The C-Team (a local consulting firm) asking for recommendations on reporting and valuing various assets. This paper examines how the C-Team discusses and gives justifications of each of the policies and shows how the policies will support The CD Rack in meeting their business goals. It explains that The CD Rack is an up and coming, start-up retail company that sells CDs from every music genre imaginable. The CD Rack also sells accessories associated with CDs such as CD storage cases and storage units, and accessories for cleaning and protecting CDs.
Inventory Policy
Capitalization Policy
Depreciation
Depreciation Methods
Conclusion
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"A variety of cost-flow assumptions are available for determining the cost of goods sold and the cost of maintaining inventory on hand. Note the word "assumption". Companies make certain assumptions about which goods are sold and which goods remain in inventory. This is for financial reporting and tax purposes only and does not have to agree with the actual movement of goods. The only requirement is: The total cost of goods sold plus the cost of the goods remaining in ending inventory for financial and tax purposes is equal to the actual cost of goods available (Inventory Cost Flow Assumptions, n.d.). Cost of goods sold is a figure reflecting the cost of the product or good that a company sells to generate revenue, appearing on the income statement as an expense unto itself, also referred to as "cost of sales." "
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Company Valuation, 2008.
An analysis of the different methods that can be used to value a company that is being sold.
2,365 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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This paper describes and analyzes some of the different methods for appraising the value of a company that is being sold. The paper looks specifically at methods such as net-asset valuation, price-to-earnings ratio and discounted cash flows. It also describes the goals and the conditions surrounding the selling business, as well as the goals of the purchasing company.
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Net-Asset Valuation
Price-To-Earnings Ratio
Discounted Cash Flow
Conclusion
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"The U.S. economy is arguably the most diversified in the world, and this allows for many different types of businesses to flourish. Companies that supply raw materials, manufacture goods, distribute items, or provide services are all part of the American economic landscape, and these businesses are regularly bought and sold. Because of the variety of businesses that can be purchased or acquired, there are several different methods for arriving at a proper valuation. Three of the common valuation methods are net asset, price-to-earnings ratio, and discounted cash flow. Each of these methods is appropriate for given situations - net asset, for example, may be the only reliable way to valuate a business that is focused on assets, such as real estate. However, all three of these methods have their limitations. Price-to-earnings, for example, rewards stock speculation and can lead to overpaying. But, taken together, these three valuation methods provide a useful suite of tools that can handle many different situations."
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Market Valuation Models, 2008.
This paper discusses the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) and the arbitrage pricing theory (APT).
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper explains that the capital asset pricing model (CAPM) and the arbitrage pricing theory (APT) both depend on the identification and quantification of risk vis-a-vis a given financial device or product and thereby a financial product's volatility. The author points out that the primary assumption of the CAPM is that there exists a relationship between risk and the expected rate of return (ERR) and this relationship is then factored into the pricing structure of financial securities. The paper relates that APT is a model that relies on the integration of several factors at once rather than bundling all factors into a single beta. The paper concludes that the APT is the model of preference because the APT is the only valuation model, which can account for the full spectrum of market and asset-specific factors that can affect price and risk determination within the context of the global economy.
Table of Contents:
Overview
The Capital Asset Pricing Model
The Arbitrage Pricing Theory
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"There are several weaknesses with the CAPM, which has limited its effectiveness in the financial services industry. The most prominent of these weaknesses is that it is primarily a single-factor risk assessment method which relies on a single covariance to the overall financial market the security is traded in. This single covariance is the CAPM's beta which is effective in ideal market conditions but when extra-market factors affect change in the market or to the industry in which the security functions, this single-factor aspect becomes less accurate because it cannot accommodate such variance."
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The Legacy of Homer, 2002.
A discussion of the life, literature and influences of the Greek author Homer.
992 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper examines how modern best sellers' books could never compare to the great ancient writings of Homer. It looks at how Homer has become a household name and is considered one of the most important and influential writers in history. It discusses how little is known about Homer?s life yet his poetry, including the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey", has gained recognition as some of the greatest literary works ever written.
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"Homer?s works provide vivid descriptions of the complex world of human desires and human contradictions. These tales combine all elements of human life, including religion, war, philosophy and love, into a solitary story. For this reason, Homer is an inspiration to many of today?s writers, who seem to pale in comparison to the great writer. The characters of the poems, as well as their desires and fears, are as real now as they were centuries ago. By telling an amazing adventure that exposed the truth about human nature, Homer set a standard for modern writers."
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