Papers On Accounting & Personal Finance
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Asset Allocation and Stochastic Optimization
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This 36 page paper considers the use of stochastic modelling in the determination of asset allocation. The paper considers multi-stage stochastic programming and stochastic dynamic programming by comparing this to other models that may be used in assessing the contents of investment portfolios. Other models considered include models with their origins in mean variance theory leading to CAPM, efficient market hypothesis and the Warren Buffet method. The bibliography cites 29 sources.
Filename: TEstochastic.rtf
Asset Backed Securities and their Potential in Taiwan
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This 47 page papers examines the subject of securitization. The paper begins with a definition of asset backed securities (ABS) the market size and driving forces for ABS, the risks and opportunities for both companies and investors, their structure, the different classifications of ABS and how they may be valued. The United Sates and Japanese markets are then considered as developed ABS markets, with size, breakdown and systems outlined. The development in Taiwan as a very recent entrant into the securitization market is then discussed. The outlining of the development of the system leads to a SWOT analysis of the situation in Taiwan which is compared to other systems. This then gives the reader an indication of the way Taiwan should proceed if wishing to develop a thriving asset backed security market and the benefits that securitization could bring if the potential is realized. The bibliography cites 21 sources.
Filename: TEasttwn.rtf
Asset Impairment
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This 19 page paper considers the way in which asset impairment is accounted for. The paper looks at the introduction of SFAS 142 and SFAS 144, comparing them to the previous model and to the standards set out for international standards under IAS 36. The paper goes into detail of the requirements of the US model, including a few examples of the differences that the new statements will and will not make. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEassimp.rtf
Asset Impairment and Write-Downs
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A 3 page paper discussing the changes in asset valuation that were not possible under FAS 121 alone. FAS 142 and 144 simplify determination of asset impairment, and more easily include items such as goodwill and other intangibles. Rule changes more easily account for valuation changes in intangibles and goodwill, which were more difficult to value under FAS 121. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSacctAssetImp.rtf
Asset Pricing Bubbles
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A 10 page paper discussing historical bubbles including the Dutch bulb craze, the South Sea Company in 1711 and South Florida real estate in the 1920s. The paper answers several questions regarding asset valuation, particularly in association with the fallout of the tech sector beginning in March 2000. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: KSeconBub.rtf