THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS AND ITS IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL SECTOR IN JORDAN: APPLIED STUDY ON FINANCIAL COMPANIES LISTED IN AMMAN STOCK EXCHANGE Fayez J.S. Alnajjar, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan. Mahmood I. Noor, Al-Isra Private University, Amman, Jordan. Nazem M.M. Al-ahmad, Jadara University, Irbid, Jordan. Suzan S. Issa, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan. ABSTRACT The study adopted a comprehensive survey of companies listed on the Amman Stock Exchange, in order to identify the most important
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from the perspective of pyramidal ownership structure. In the last part of paper it is examined why when a listed firm gets into financial trouble and is designated as special treatment (ST) firm by the regulatory authorities, could have generated overwhelmingly favorable market reactions. That will be considered from the perspective of “tunnelling” and “propping up” practice within Chinese listed firms. 1. Introduction A dominant aspect of ownership in the developing world is pyramidal structures, which
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Title: The analysis of Profitability and Liquidity management of Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills Limited. (The Comparative Ratio analysis of the Financial Statement between 2011 and 2012). Abstract: Liquidity and its management determines to a great extent the growth and profitability of a firm. This is because either inadequate liquidity or excess liquidity may be injurious to the smooth operations of the organization. This seeming controversy has attracted a lot of interest in the subject
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Project Report 1.0 Objective An analysis of the 30 components in the Straits Times Index (STI) is conducted to ascertain whether the Singapore stock market is weak-form efficient. If the hypothesis holds, the stock prices should reflect all available information in historical prices. In order words, it is expected that the stock returns would demonstrate unpredictability and follow random walk given an efficient market. 2.0 Methodology The data used for this analysis are the stock prices of the 30
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ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis 6 ECON2102 Macroeconomic theory or Macroeconomic analysis ECON2114 ECONxxxx/ Year two/Year three courses listed in Economics 36 FINAxxxx or Finance electives Total: 60 2. Major in Finance (60 credits) Course code Course Year 1 courses: 18 credits BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting ECON1001 Introduction to economics I FINA1003 Corporate finance Year 2 and Year 3 courses: 42 credits ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis FINA0301 Derivatives
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emuneration in l isted E ur ope an insurance companies Trends and justifications over the years 2005-2009 Authors: Sara Palmén Jönköping International Business School Avare Suleyman Jönköping International Business School Tutor: Dr. Petra Inwinkl Associate Professor in Accounting and Finance, Jönköping International Business School Master thesis within Business Administration Title: CEO remuneration in listed European insurance companies – Trends and justifications over the years
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Independence Certified Public Accountants (CPA) perform many important services for individuals and companies, public or private. One essential assurance engagement a CPA performs is an audit of financial statements. Audits of financial statements play a vital role in the business industry. An auditor can reasonably assure investors, lenders, management, and stakeholders that the financial statements are free from material misstatement and accurately reflect the accounting of the entity for
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to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, familiarity with the Global Investment Performance Standards, and familiarity with corporate governance issues and risks affecting companies. Study Session 1 Ethical and Professional Standards Reading Assignments 1.* “Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct” Standards of Practice Handbook, 9th edition (CFA Institute, 2005) * 2. “Guidance” for Standards I – VII, Standards
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Financial Reporting 2nd Assignment Transmitted to: Vinamilk Corporation Prepared for: Ms. Kim Oanh Vu (Lecturer) Unit 6: Financial Reporting Banking Academy, Hanoi BTEC HND in Business (Finance) Prepared by: Hoang Thai Duong, Sunshine, F04-039 Submission Date: January 10th, Table of Contents Table of Contents Executive summary 6 Introduction 7 1.1. Describe the different users of financial statements and their needs 8 1.2. Explain the legal and regulatory influences
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up Toromont’s Compression Group segment. The company maintains operations primarily in Canada, the United States, and Australia. The primary focus of Toromont is to lead by example and continue to improve the quality of all products and services. This financial analysis report will evaluate several general accepted accounting principles which may include past years performance based on the past years of Toromont’s’ economic status. The existing financial report for 2011 contains an income statement
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