An Experiment in Futility

Article Abstract:

Accounting methods are examined to take inflation into consideration. Attempts have been made by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to set a standard for inflation accounting. Revisions of the FASB's experimental standards are presented. Inflation accounting is more of a problem to larger companies, but smaller firms may feel some pressure. The pros and cons of the FASB approach are examined.

Financial Accounting Standards Board, Inflation accounting

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Polishing Your Financial Image

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Corporations are very concerned over their credit ratings. Investors check credit ratings before making any investments. A comparison of the different credit rating agencies is presented. The ways companies can keep their credit ratings up are examined. Companies that have been struggling with their credit rating since the recession are presented.

Analysis, Management, Evaluation, Finance, Bonds, Bonds (Securities), Corporations, Credit, Corporate finance, Truthfulness and falsehood

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BanCal Has No Yen for Wells Fargo

Article Abstract:

The merging of Japan's Mitsubishi Bank Ltd. and San Francisco's BanCal Tri-State Corporation is examined. Mitsubishi had been looking to expand into the United States middle market. BanCal's success in the middle market has been attributed to its marketing strategy.

Planning, Marketing

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