Comparison of The long and the short and the tall and Journeys end
Timothy Dry Comparison of 'The long and the short and the tall' and 'Journeys end' In this essay I'm going to compare the two plays The Long and the Short and the Tall. The Long and the Short and the Tall takes place in Malaya during the Second World War. The patrol in The Long and the Short and the Tall had been sent from a base in Singapore to discover the strengths of the Japanese army as it swept through the jungle towards Singapore. Its set in a disused mine hut. Journeys End is set in a dugout in the British trenches before St Quentin. It takes place around an attack on the front line. Journeys End was written much closer in time to the event it is about than The long and the short and the tall. This may mean that it is more factually correct. In Journeys End we get to see the whole spread of ranks in the army. We can see that in The long and the short and the tall although there is less of a spread the soldiers pull together more and don't worry that much about rank. In The long and the short and the tall the war is seen as more of a joint effort. In Journeys End it starts off with less detail and lets it slowly unfold each of the characters. It deals with more class issues whereas The long and the short and the tall deals more with the men' reaction towards the Japanese prisoner. The staging might have been different and in Journeys End they would have
Within the practical example pack provided is a Financial Services Guide (FSG). Clearly identify any shortcomings it may have and provide suitable recommendations for correction.
ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES COURSE ASSIGNMENT SEPTEMBER 2003 PART 1: Financial Services Guide Format: Written Report or Table Word Limits: 1400 (approx. 1264) Within the practical example pack provided is a Financial Services Guide (FSG). Clearly identify any shortcomings it may have and provide suitable recommendations for correction. Shortcoming The introductory page should be a summary of what is to follow in the FSG. Recommendation INSERT as the opening paragraph ... The matters covered by the FSG include, who we are, how we can be contacted, what services we are authorised to provide to you, how we are remunerated, details of our internal and external dispute resolution procedures and how you can access them. Shortcoming The introductory page should also state that the client can instruct the firm to take any type of action in regards to his or her portfolio at any time. Recommendation INSERT as the closing paragraph ... Any instructions you have in regards to your portfolio may be sent to the address outlined or the fax number stated in this guide. Shortcoming The 'Who will be providing the financial service to me?' section does not contain enough detailed background information on the 360 degrees financial solutions advisory group. Recommendations INSERT as the second last paragraph within this section... We have a strong commitment to adding value,
Describe the financial and political problems facing the French Government in 1787.
Describe the financial and political problems facing the French Government in 1787 In 1787, France was in deeply in debt, caused in the main due to the conflicts in which it had partaken during the earlier years of the eighteenth century. The conflicts, including the Spanish, Polish and Austrian Successions, the Seven Years war, and the War for American Independence, had cost France a massive amount of money, upto 6,000,000 livres. This money was borrowed, mainly from the bourgeoisie: merchants, manufacturers, businessmen and financiers. The loans taken out were at high interest rates, leading to over half of the crowns' budget being spent on interest repayments, and, in order to balance the books, further loans being taken out to cover the deficit. However, the main reason why France was in such a serious financial position is probably due to the taxation system that was in use. The First Estate (clergy) and Second estate (nobility) paid little or no tax to the government, while the third estate paid by far the most. Problems stem twofold from this, firstly, that the richer people in the third estate wanted nothing more than to buy their way into the second estate, thus avoiding the taxation net, and secondly meaning considerable distress amongst the poor, who paid a majority of their wages as tax, some estimates being as high as 65%. The result of high taxes was the growth
How can organisations ensure that their financial administration is going to guarantee their profitability and liquidity?
Management Assignment One "Controlling and managing costs and cash flow are essential financial objectives for all organisations and should lead to improved levels of profitability and liquidity. From your studies, and with the benefit of your own experience, discuss this statement and identify the policies and measures that could be implemented in order to ensure that the most effective means of cash flow management are achieved. This should also include references to, and commentary on, a working environment with which you are familiar." Philippa Young Contents Page . Introduction 1 2. Cost Classification 2 2.1 Costs 2.2 Functional Costs 2.3 Behavioural Costs 3. Cost Control 5 3.1 Break Even Analysis 4. Local Government Funding 7 4.1 Revenue Budget 4.2 Capital Budget 5. Budget Management and Control 9 5.1 Budget Compilation 6. Cash Flow 11 7. Benefits of Budget Management 13 8. Conclusion 14 . Introduction Sound financial administration is vital to the viability and sustainability of any organisation. Successful budget management will help to ensure that resources are allocated effectively and appropriately. Without efficient forward planning, monitoring and reviewing of financial resources organisations are unlikely to be able to maintain their profitability and ultimately for many
Project DR: Manufacturing Division
Project DR: Manufacturing Division Anita Maikaprophit (owner and CEO) and Maurice "Mo" Moni (President) of Diversified Resources (DR) enlisted the help of Learning Team A (LTA) to evaluate the Manufacturing division and its products. This analysis would include giving recommendations for growth, as well as provide focus for the future. This project entailed four milestones, all of which provide a framework for the company's analysis, and a basis for the recommendations to senior management detailed in the conclusion section of this report. The financial details for the analysis are shown in the attached spreadsheet exhibits. Company Overview Diversified Resources (DR) initial start of the business focused on providing Tax Tables and Technical Bulletins to customers through its Customer Research (CR) division. In later years, with new owners and management, the company reorganized into three divisions: Manufacturing, Services, and Merchandising. The company began to offer a significant amount of training courses, which focused on basic Cost Accounting and Bookkeeping Practices. The training was so successful, that DR began to sell Audio Taped Sessions of its courses and Videotaped Training Sessions. This led to the possibility of offering Consulting Services on specific issues. Continued student observance led to embossed notepads, private-label accounting wear,
Globalization of markets, technological developments, boom of equity markets and deregulation of finance industry have influenced retail banks and funds, (topic of this essay). Activities of both institutions will be described.
Financial markets and institutions have been changed enormously in the last 2 decades. Things like globalization of markets, technological developments, boom of equity markets and deregulation of finance industry have also influenced retail banks and funds, which are topic of this essay. Activities of both institutions will be described. Commonness, differences and clashes were both compete will be considered as well as recent trends. Retail banks provide a broad range of payment and financing services to their customers, which are individual persons or small businesses. Retail banks are authorized deposit-taking institutions (ADI's). That means they need a permission from the government to act. They could be normal banks, building societies or credit unions. Financing services are chiefly deposits and loans. Deposits mean they provide a safe haven, where customers can store their money. There are different types of those accounts. Current accounts are used for payments and transactions. They enable a fast access, but grant only low or no interest rates. Saving accounts are applied to accumulate funds. They are less liquid, but guarantee higher interest rates. In this category fixed-term, money-market and retirement accounts can be distinguished. Loans are the other kind of financing service retail banks provide. They take the money from depositors and provide it to
Identifying and describing the main financial service needs for a student starting at university
UNIT 14 FINANCIAL SERVICES Produced By A.Akil IDENTIFYING AND DESCRIBING THE MAIN FINANCIAL SERVICE NEEDS FOR A STUDENT STARTING AT UNIVERSITY One of the most important steps in life as a student is when starting University. A lot of investigating, research, planning and organising is needed to achieve the best option, including financial needs. Here is a list on what the student may need. > Currents Accounts > Savings Account > Credit Card > Student Loan > Overdraft Facilities > Parental Contribution > Contents (chattels) insurance Current Accounts There are a variety of banks and building societies that offer current accounts, but not all are specifically for students. The Halifax Student Current account offers all the benefits of a Halifax Current Account, but with special overdraft terms. During the first year with Halifax, the students can apply at any branch for an interest free overdraft of up to £750, increasing to £1,000 in the second year and £1,250 in the third. They give a credit interest of 3.00% gross on the account without the need to make a monthly credit of £1.000 to benefit from the full interest as a normal current account holder. A minimum of £50 is required to open the account. If you pay £1,000 or more into your Current Account per month* If you pay less than £1,000 a month into your Current Account per month 3.04% AER (3%
Costs, Profits and Break-even Analysis.
Costs, Profits and Break-even Analysis Alas, this means coming to terms with numbers, something that seems to frighten a large proportion of Business Studies students. Before reaching the stage of actually drawing a break-even diagram we need to think what actually goes into one. First, we need to look at costs. They can be referred to in terms of output, time or product. When we speak of costs in terms of output and time we mean FIXED and VARIABLE costs. Remember fixed costs do not vary with output, whilst variable do. The TOTAL costs of a firm are its fixed and variable costs added together. We also need to remember that we borrow something from economists when we introduce time to the calculation. By this I mean the dreaded long and short run. Remember that in the short run the scale of the operation cannot be changed and any expansion in output has to come from what spare capacity may be available. In the long run the entire scale of the operation can be altered. Quite literally the company can open a new factory to meet the increase in demand for its products. When looking at the actual product we need to remember that the costs we must now calculate are the DIRECT and INDIRECT costs. Some people prefer to call indirect costs overheads. Direct costs involve all the costs that can be directly related to the product or service. An example of this would be the materials
The nature of the work of a financial manager.
The nature of the work of a financial manager varies a lot with their specific titles, which include controller, treasurer, credit manager, etc. Controllers direct the establishment of financial reports that sum up and predict the organization's financial position, such as income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future earnings or expenses. Controllers also are responsible for preparing special reports required by regulatory authorities. Often, controllers superintend the accounting, audit, and budget departments. Treasurers and finance officers oversee the organization's financial goals, objectives, and budgets. They overlook the investment of funds and manage associated risks, supervise cash management activities, execute capital-raising strategies to support a firm's expansion, and deal with mergers and acquisitions. Credit managers manage the firm's publication of credit. They establish credit-rating criteria, determine credit ceilings, and monitor the collections of past-due accounts. Managers specializing in international finance acquire financial and accounting systems for the banking transactions of multinational organizations. In summing up to the general duties described above, all financial managers execute tasks unique to their organization or industry. The role of the financial manager, particularly in business, is changing with these new technological
Depreciation of fixed assets.
Depreciation Fixed assets are used again and again over a long period of time. During this time the value of many assets falls. This is called depreciation. Each accountants must work how much depreciation to allow each fixed assets. This can then be used in the balance sheet and profit and loss account. The balance sheet will show the book value the book value of assets. This is their original value minus depreciation. Depreciation is shown in the profit and loss account under expenses. This indicates that part of the original value is 'used up' each year. Eventually the entire value of the assets will appear as expenses, when the assets depreciate fully. This process of reducing the original value by the amount of depreciation is known as writing off. There are good reasons why a firm should allow for depreciation each year in its accounts-: * If it dose not, accounts will be inaccurate. If the original value of the assets were placed on the balance sheet this would overstate the value. Each value of the assets falls each year as they depreciate. * Fixed assets generate profit many years. It seems logical to write off the value of the assets over a whole period of time rather than when it is first bought. This matches the benefits from the assets more closely with
