GBR

2009, Volume 12, Issue 4

Articles by Topic: Accounting and Finance

Issue No. Title Author

2009
Iss. 4

What to Do When Traditional Diversification Strategies Fail
A Study on Diversification and Asset Correlation in Up and Down Markets

Articles written by Author

James DiLellio, PhD, MBA


2009
Iss. 4

New: GBR Blog Videos
Takeaways from Graziadio School faculty research now in video format!

Articles written by Author

Danielle L. Scott


2009
Iss. 3

Technical Analysis: Special Technical Analysis: The Buffett Approach to Valuing Stocks
Focusing on return on capital may be the key to investment success.

Articles written by Author

Steven R. Ferraro, PhD, CFA


2009
Iss. 3

Examining the Role of Short-Term Correlation in Portfolio Diversification
Study shows that the nearer and shorter the timeframe, the greater the likelihood an investment will move from uncorrelated to correlated.

Articles written by Author

Jeffry Haber, PhD, and Andrew Braunstein, PhD


2009
Iss. 3

New: GBR Blog Videos
Takeaways from Graziadio School faculty research now in video format!

Articles written by Author

Danielle L. Scott


2009
Iss. 2

New: GBR Blog Videos
Takeaways from Graziadio School faculty research now in video format!

Articles written by Author

Danielle L. Scott


2009
Iss. 2

Investing for Income in a Down Economy
Alternative Investment Strategies for the Recession

Articles written by Author

Steven R. Ferraro, PhD, CFA


2009
Iss. 2

Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate for the Entrepreneur
Practical Advice on Profiting from Commercial Real Estate in the United States

Articles written by Author

Alphonse Lordo, MBA, and Michael Kinsman, CPA, PhD


2009
Iss. 2

Interviews: Leveraging Opportunities in the Current Economic Climate
Audio Interview with ICE Chairman and Founder Jeff Sprecher

Articles written by Author

Danielle L. Scott


2009
Iss. 2

Editorials: Editorial: Writing a Business Plan to Attract Investors
Experts offer advice on the best time for a start-up, approaching investors, and writing a good business plan.

Articles written by Author

Nancy Ellen Dodd, MFA, MPW


2009
Iss. 1

Private vs. Public Real Estate Markets
How are these markets related in terms of risk and return?

Articles written by Author

Abraham U. Park, PhD


2009
Iss. 1

An Alternative Way to Manage Equity Portfolios
Active alpha portfolio management with exchange-traded funds: a simple strategy for the future.

Articles written by Author

Davide Accomazzo, MBA, and Rosario Rivadeneyra


2008
Iss. 4

What Happened to the U.S. Housing Market?
As the U.S. financial system struggles to regain stability, Peggy Crawford, PhD, and Terri Young, PhD, examine the role that subprime mortgages and the fall of Fannie and Freddie played in the crisis.

Articles written by Author

Peggy Crawford, PhD, and Terri Young, PhD


2008
Iss. 3

Interviews: Creating Wealth in Low Income Communities
Audio interview with Forescee Hogan-Rowles, President and CEO of the Community Financial Resource Center.

Articles written by Author

Danielle L. Scott


2008
Iss. 2

Interviews: Empowering Employees to Success
Audio interview with Steve Bilt, president and CEO of Bright Now! Dental.

Articles written by Author

Nancy Dodd, MPW, MFA


2008
Iss. 1

Learning to Love Financial Market Barbarians
Yes, traders do make a valuable contribution to society.

Articles written by Author

Joetta Forsyth, PhD


2008
Iss. 1

Is Managed Futures an Asset Class?
This study searches for the beta of commodity futures.

Articles written by Author

Davide Accomazzo, MBA, and Michael "Mack" Frankfurter


2008
Iss. 1

Interviews: Venture Capital
Audio interview with Luis Villalobos, founder of Tech Coast Angels

Articles written by Author

David Sumethasorn


2007
Iss. 4

Commercial Banking in the U.S. versus Canada
What every business needs to know about banking differences in these countries.

Articles written by Author

D.J. Masson, PhD, CTP, Cert ICM


2007
Iss. 3

To Tell or Not to Tell?
How does culture impact corporate disclosure of non-financial metrics?

Articles written by Author

Anthony J. Culpepper, EdD, and J. Goosby Smith, PhD


2007
Iss. 3

Employee Incentives
A welfare benefit plan can provide big benefits for your employees and tax savings for your company.

Articles written by Author

Robert Francisco, MBA, and Michael Kinsman, PhD, CPA


2007
Iss. 2

Benefits of International Portfolio Diversification
Findings indicate that co-movements among the U.S., Germany, and Japan markets are significant.

Articles written by Author

Burhan F. Yavas, PhD


2007
Iss. 1

SEC Quest to Regulate Hedge Funds Hits Speed Bump
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals invalidates the so-called "Hedge Fund Rule," requiring the SEC to create a more logical set of comprehensive hedge fund regulations.

Articles written by Author

Adam Peter and Michael D. Kinsman, PhD, CPA


2007
Iss. 1

The Moral and Financial Conflict of Socially Responsible Investing
Is there a financial reward for following a moral conscience in socially responsible investments?

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, DBA, and Christopher R. Herb


2006
Iss. 4

Seasonality and the Stock Market
Contrary to popular opinion, it may not be an advantage to hold stocks for long periods.

Articles written by Author

Marshall D. Nickles, EdD


2006
Iss. 1

Whither Now Dow?
What has propelled the Dow's appreciation and what is its future?

Articles written by Author

Bruce Samuelson, PhD


2005
Iss. 3

HOT TOPIC: HOT TOPIC!
Fair Trade or Strategic Concern: The Unocal War - What impact will the failed Chinese acquisition of Unocal have on future U.S.-Chinese business relationships?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, and Terry Young, PhD


2005
Iss. 3

HOT TOPIC UPDATE!
Will China Float the Yuan?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, and Terry Young, PhD


2005
Iss. 2

HOT TOPIC: HOT TOPIC UPDATE!
Will China Float the Yuan?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, and Terry Young, PhD


2005
Iss. 1

The Link Between Price and Profit Margin in a Global Market
When exchange rates vary significantly, small firms need a pricing strategy.

Articles written by Author

William R. Smith, Jr., PhD; John K. Paglia, PhD


2005
Iss. 1

The Impact of Empowered Employees on Corporate Value
The corporate culture of the 100 best companies to work for offers the key to maximizing shareholder wealth.

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, DBA


2004
Iss. 1

Quiz: Currency Exchange Quiz


2003
Iss. 4

Main Street and Hedging
Alternatives to hedge funds for Main Street investors

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, DBA


2003
Iss. 3

Hedging Strategies for Uncertain Times
An overview

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, DBA


2003
Iss. 2

Special Purpose Entities
Throwing the baby out with the bathwater?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Edward H. Fredericks, Jr., MBA, CFA


2003
Iss. 1

Recognize the True Cost of Compensation
Expensing options increases transparency in financial reporting

Articles written by Author

Steven R. Ferraro, PhD, CFA


2003
Iss. 1

Predicting Bankruptcy in the WorldCom Age
How to determine when it is safe to grant credit.

Articles written by Author

Nikolai Chuvakhin and L. Wayne Gertmenian, PhD


2002
Iss. 4

Consider the Pros and Cons of Expensing Stock Options
Thinking twice about FASB's proposed standard

Articles written by Author

Charles J. McPeak, MBA, CPA


2002
Iss. 4

Build Value in a Small Business
Transform a job into an investment

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, DBA and James R. Hull


2002
Iss. 4

Quiz: Expensing Options Quiz


2002
Iss. 3

Using Asset Allocation Strategies to Recover from a Bear Hug
Why not put everything in stocks?

Articles written by Author

John K. Paglia, PhD, FRM, CFM and Ivan C. Roten, PhD


2002
Iss. 2

Sealing Cracks in the Capital Markets
Investors will pay risk premiums until new behaviors are instituted

Articles written by Author

Michael Kinsman, PhD, CPA & Bruce Samuelson, DBA, CPA


2002
Iss. 2

Does Market Efficiency Trump Behavioral Bias in Finance Decisions?
Understanding the effect of each can improve decision making

Articles written by Author

L. Wayne Gertmenian, PhD, and Nikolai Chuvakhin


2001
Iss. 3

Too Late for an IPO?
Capital still available for quality offerings

Articles written by Author

Michael Davis, PhD


2001
Iss. 2

Has the Dow Really Escaped the Bear?
Price-weighted Dow explores bear country with the S&P

Articles written by Author

John K. Paglia, PhD


2001
Iss. 2

Is Price Everything?
E-Finance's Impact on the Stock Markets

Articles written by Author

Michael Davis, PhD


2001
Iss. 1

Who Wants to Lose a Million?
Technical analysis focuses on "timing the market" to help avoid loss

Articles written by Author

Marshall Nickles, EdD


2001
Iss. 1

Quiz: The Graziadio Business Report Online Quiz

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, PhD


2000
Iss. 4

Building Wealth
The advantages of a qualified retirement plan

Articles written by Author

Richard Powell, JD, PhD, CPA


2000
Iss. 4

SEC Requires Fair Disclosure
Victory For Main St. vs. Wall St.

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, DBA


2000
Iss. 3

The Battle Over Merger Accounting
Proposed pooling ban unlikely to halt activity

Articles written by Author

Michael Davis, PhD, CPA


2000
Iss. 3

Managing earning or Cooking The Books?
How firms make the numbers with creative accounting

Articles written by Author

Steven Ferraro, PhD, and Chuck McPeak, CPA


2000
Iss. 2

Thinking of doing an IPO?
Critical information for deciding whether the time is right

Articles written by Author

Michael Davis, PhD


1999
Iss. 4

The Electronic Day Trader and Ruin
How probability opposes short term investors

Articles written by Author

Charles V. Harlow, PhD, and Michael D. Kinsman, PhD, CPA


1998
Iss. 3

Debt tied to lower firm performance
Finding calls for review of rise in debt use

Articles written by Author

Michael D. Kinsman, PhD, CPA, and Joseph A. Newman, PhD


1998
Iss. 3

Retirement call to action
Responsibility rests on boomers

Articles written by Author

Steven R. Ferraro, PhD, Darrol J. Stanley, DBA, and Owen P. Hall Jr., PhD


1998
Iss. 3

Interviews: Conversation with...Angelo Mozilo, Vice Chairman and CEO of Countrywide Credit Industries Inc.

Articles written by Author

Charles J. McPeak, MBA, CPA


2006
Iss. 3

Making Marketing Accountable
Twelve characteristics to provide standards and metrics that create accountability for marketing decisions.

Articles written by Author

David W. Stewart, PhD


2006
Iss. 1

A Winning Tool to Manage Price: The Pricing Checklist
Have you reviewed your pricing strategies lately?

Articles written by Author

Sean D. Jasso, MBA, MPP and Peter L. Louie, MBA, PhD


2008
Iss. 2

High CEO Pay Could Draw Renewed Attention in Election Year
How effective are the SEC's new pay disclosure rules?

Articles written by Author

Larry Bumgardner, JD


2006
Iss. 3

Class Action Shareholder Suits Face Legal Setbacks
Two Supreme Court rulings go against shareholders.

Articles written by Author

Larry Bumgardner, JD


2005
Iss. 4

Does a Non-Public Business Need SOX?
Non-public companies need to be aware of the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on their business decisions.

Articles written by Author

Michael Kinsman, PhD


2005
Iss. 3

D & O Policies: Greater Risks, Less Coverage
The Age of Scandal is reflected in policy changes to Directors and Officers Liability Insurance coverage.

Articles written by Author

Gia Honnen Weisdorn, JD, MBA, LLM, Linnea McCord, JD, MBA, and Melanie Stallings Williams, JD


2003
Iss. 3

Blowing the Whistle
Will your corporate attorney be the new whistleblower?

Articles written by Author

Linnea B. McCord, JD and Gia H. Weisdorn, JD


2003
Iss. 1

Reforming Corporate America
How does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act impact American business?

Articles written by Author

Larry Bumgardner, JD


2003
Iss. 1

Quiz: Sarbanes-Oxley Quiz


1998
Iss. 1

Guide to Personal Investment Software

Articles written by Author

Owen P. Hall Jr., PhD, and Darrol J. Stanley, PhD


2006
Iss. 3

Achieving Corporate Success and Maximized Value
A six-stakeholder strategy to create long-term corporate success while creating value for the company.

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, PhD


2004
Iss. 2

Interviews: Conversation with Robert Miller
Chairman of the Board of Rite Aid

Articles written by Author

John Paglia, PhD


2007
Iss. 2

Editorials: Editorial: Electronic Spreadsheets
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly.

Articles written by Author

Rick Hesse, DSc, Chair and Professor of Decision Sciences


2009
Iss. 2

What's Next LA: The Road to Economic Recovery
Dave Smith and Chris Thornberg preview what's to come at the Los Angeles Economic Forecast

Articles written by Author

Danielle L. Scott


2008
Iss. 3

Interviews: America's Financial Crisis
Graziadio faculty discuss the factors that led to the crisis and offered an outlook for the financial sector and the overall economy.

Articles written by Author

Ron Ford, PhD, Joetta Forsyth, PhD, Edward Fredericks, and Dave Smith, PhD


2008
Iss. 1

The Top 10 U.S. Economic Issues to Monitor
A controversial look at today's economy and the issues to consider in planning for the future and for retirement.

Articles written by Author

Darrol J. Stanley, DBA


2007
Iss. 3

Will the Sub-prime Meltdown Burst the Housing Bubble?
As housing prices continue to make front page news, both buyers and sellers worry over the impact on their personal economic future.

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, and Terry Young, PhD


2006
Iss. 1

Update: The Price of Oil
What is the impact of the relentless increase in the price of oil on global economies?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Edward H. Fredericks, Jr., CFA, MBA


2006
Iss. 1

Is the Real Estate Market a House of Cards?
The upswing in housing prices may increase consumer spending by homeowners who believe this bubble has made them richer.

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD


2004
Iss. 3

The Crude Facts About the Price of Oil
How dramatic are the price increases? What is causing prices to increase?

Articles written by Author

Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Edward H. Fredericks, Jr., MBA, CFA


2004
Iss. 3

Presidential Elections and Stock Market Cycles
Can you profit from the relationship?

Articles written by Author

Marshall D. Nickles, EdD


2004
Iss. 2

The Twin Deficits
A Looming Crisis?

Articles written by Author

Peggy Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD


2004
Iss. 1

The Dollar vs. the Euro
How low will it go?

Articles written by Author

Peggy Crawford, PhD; Terry Young, PhD; and Julia Takhtarov


2003
Iss. 4

Inflation to Deflation and Back?
Comparing the U.S. to Japan and Germany

Articles written by Author

Peggy Crawford, PhD & Terry Young, PhD


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