Essays on equity

English laws are unique in nature as they are not drawn from other source; these laws have their own identity. English laws are inherited from their glorious past and evolved into various forms of legal aspects. The concept of Equity rose in the era of king "Norman king William" conquered the Harold kingdom.... The invasion of William has led to a turn around in the approach of regaining the control of entire English region. As, England was surrounded by many alien kingdoms and tribes, who occasionally...

In the paper 'Shareholders' Equity' the author focuses on that part of assets of the entity that is owned by its owners. In fact, shareholder's Equity represents the net worth of the entity. Simply it is the difference between total assets and total liabilities.... The author states that total shareholders' Equity is the sum total of common stock issued and outstanding, preference capital issued and outstanding, additional paid-in capital, retained earnings, and accumulated other comprehensive income....

They incorporate educational training, effort towards the company, experience and even worked hours and time. In reference to Equity theory, majority of... Equity is situated in the thought that people are persuaded via decency, and on the off chance that they recognize disparities in the Input equities Tittle Task Input equities Input equities are referred to as the contributions that the employees of a given organisation provide to the organization. They incorporate educational training, effort...

Specifically, the financial liberty experienced by the rich put them at an advantage of enjoying the goodies that come with various technological discoveries and provisions.... sely, students from the wealthy students have no problems in accessing the internet to carry out academic research, access course notes, or complete and submit online assignments. On the other hand, students from the poor background have monetary challenges in accessing the Digital Equity Digital Equity The academic disparities...

This paper deals with the changes in financing for business and examines whether public Equity as a form of finance could soon be replaced with private Equity that seems to have specific advantages over the other forms of finance. The author has pointed out to the difficulties in private and public Equity markets.... This analysis is based on the importance of venture capital in business initiation and development and highlights the differences between public and private Equity that could change...

The paper "Hedging Equity" debates the flexibility that the user of options enables a trader to trade any potential move as far as the underlying security is concerned. In this case, the investor can use them even to protect his downside. Options also enable one to employ considerable leverage.... Another advantage is the directional choice that is related to flexibility as the trader can use them to trade downward and upward and even sideways price movements (LearnMoney.co.uk 2015). Through the...

Private Equity Funds. Private Equity is the source of capital that is raised outside the public Equity market in order to make investment in any asset or organization (Yong, 2012).... Private Equity Funds. Private Equity is the source of capital that is raised outside the public Equity market in order to make investment in any asset or organization (Yong, 2012). The funds raised from the private Equity market are generally sourced from those investors who are known as ‘limited partners' which are...

This paper highlights that Equity (in law) was created during England in the 13th century when the people tried to obtain justice from the courts but couldn't due to too much power was given to the court judges. If a person wanted to remove another person, then a petition to the court was given.... Since the judges could invent new writs any time they wanted, the Parliament decided to allow the judges writ one at a time. This system was unjust since even with the King's Bench having power over a...

This paper "Equity and Common Law" discusses Ashburner as of the view that Equity and common law are distinct and separate and run side by side, without any mingling or fusion possible between them. This may be supported by the fact that Equity is relevant only in specific instances.... In cases where equitable or common law principles will clearly apply, the Courts function in accordance with those principles, as also articulated by Bagnall J in Cowcher v Cowcher, which supports Ashburn's view of...

This term paper "Development of Modern Equity" discusses Equity as a derivative of the common law, which most countries, particularly those that were earlier colonies of Britain, follow. It includes all types of non-statutory laws, supported by precedence of judgments over the centuries.... Equitable remedies are also constrained by the timing of the filing of a claim by the plaintiff. The court of England introduced the 'doctrine of laches', which were the defense of the person sued. If the defendant...

This essay "Equity and Common Law" covers the relationship between the common law and the law of Equity. Law is as historic as human civilization. It is a set of rules which are enforced by different institutions.... Law protects and gives shape to society in many different ways and it serves as a mediator of relations between different people. There are different categories of law. The law which regulates almost everything from trading on derivatives to buying a train ticket is called contract law....

The conception of people Equity is fundamentally represented as a deliberate approach in order to measure as well as manage human capital. The essential constituents of people Equity include ‘alignment', ‘capability' and ‘engagement'.... Measurement of People Equity. The conception of people Equity is fundamentally represented as a deliberate approach in order to measure as well as manage human capital. The essential constituents of people Equity include ‘alignment', ‘capability' and ‘engagement'....

The paper 'The Creation of Equity' explains the reasons for the creation of Equity. Legal Equity developed through Chancellors who originally acted as private aides to the King. Their task was to ensure that the common law, enforced in the King's name, was applied with justice in individual cases.... The author states that in the fourteenth century the common law was overly rigid and unable to provide justice in individual cases. Particular cases of injustice arose because: juries were bribed or...

The paper "Measuring Brand Equity" highlights that UK Universities are facing difficulties in differentiating from the competition and in making a unique brand proposal. It is therefore of great importance to evaluate if the UK Higher Education students associate any personality characteristics.... City image may be important and may influence the university decision-making process and may even impact the University Image. However, the university itself has little influence on it as the City may...

The paper "Customer Equity Issues focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in customer Equity. Customer Equity refers to the sum of the discounted customer lifetime values summed over the entire firm's existing and potential customers.... It is a parameter used in the valuation of the company, a company with greater customer Equity will have a higher cost. The goal of this method based on planning is to overcome some of the limitations of growth by underestimating the value of keeping...

Jaguar brand Equity has brought numerous positive benefits to the company. Among those benefits include; reduction in operation cost such as promotion... This is because it create brand positive image before the customers and hence, creating brand loyalty. For example, Jaguar provides high speed, powerful and luxurious vehicles than its competitors in the automobile industry. This has provided the company Topic: JAGUAR BRAND Equity CHARTER Why is the companys view of the brand Equity concept important?...

The theories of Equity are very important concepts in a work place. They are concept that derives job satisfaction and motivation of employees by comparing their... The theory calls for a fair balance of employees' inputs such as hard work, tolerance, skill level and enthusiasm with employees output such as salary, recognition and benefits Equity Theory Equity Theory Introduction The two theories of Equity presented in this paper include Adams theory of Equity and Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. The...

The paper 'Equity Theory of Motivation' is a great example of a business essay. Managers of various organizations are required to keep their employees motivated so as to remain on the competitive edge. It is important to note that managers must take their time to understand what exactly drives each person in the organization.... The paper 'Equity Theory of Motivation' is a great example of a business essay. Managers of various organizations are required to keep their employees motivated so as to...

In the paper 'Perceptions of Equity' the author analyses perceptions of Equity, which are crucial in an employee's decision to remain and produce valuable work. Equity is a multidimensional construct, embracing external Equity, the degree to which a firm pays employees.... The author states that the changing demands of performance on employees in high- velocity companies, perceptions of Equity in its three forms may become confused, as job roles and job interdependence become more varied and flexible....

In the paper 'Gender Equity in Sports' the author focuses on Title IX, which involves regulations and policies were enacted to provide physical education teachers with a framework for implementing and promoting equitable physical education programs to reverse past trends of gender inequality.... The author states that the policy and regulations have attained significant improvement in promoting gender equality, particularly in high schools and institutions of higher education. However, commitment...

The paper 'Ingredients of Equity Contributions' presents Equity and debt which are the two broad sources of long term finance. A contractual set of cash outflow is required to serve the debt financing, where Equity providers have a claim on residual cash flows of the firm.... Interest paid on debt is an expense to calculate the profitability of the firm. Dividends paid to equities are not considered an expense but a share of the profitability of the firm as per units of equities held. Debts have...

Common law is judicially created legal principles or standards. The judiciary has the authority to create laws in situations where none currently exists. When a judicial standard is based on a principle that does not have its ultimate basis in administrative or legislative law, but rather within the courts, the term used for the judicial legal standard is common law (Dunham, 2002, p.24).... The common law will be applied only where it is impossible to choose between the parties to the litigation...

The paper "Cost of Equity Capital" is an engrossing example of coursework on finance and accounting. The formulae that are used to calculate the cost of Equity capital is given by dividends per share (for the next year) divided by the current market value of stock then added to the dividend growth rate.... The paper "Cost of Equity Capital" is an engrossing example of coursework on finance and accounting. The formulae that are used to calculate the cost of Equity capital is given by dividends per...

The paper "Pay Equity Solutions" describe what solutions for wage gap and pay Equity of women in the workforce. The discussion is built through analyzing the past and current examples of implementing successful pay Equity laws among which the most significant example is of Ontario in Canada.... In the past few years, significant change is seen in the percentage of women workforce in the corporate world and labor market. In 1961 only 29% women were participating in the work field, however, the time...

The paper "Equities and Equity Market" is a wonderful example of a report on finance and accounting. Equity, in general, can be seen as the ownership in any asset, after all, debts associated with that asset are paid off. Equity is commonly represented in the fundamental accounting equation is:Equity= Assets – Liabilities... The paper "Equities and Equity Market" is a wonderful example of a report on finance and accounting. Equity, in general, can be seen as the ownership in any asset, after...

From the paper "Future Property in Equity" it is clear that the assignment of future property depends on the intention of the parties or how the courts interpret that intention. The assignor must intend to assign the property as and when it comes into being in the future.... In the assignment of future property in Equity, the type of assignment is important to consider. It is therefore important to distinguish between a legal and an equitable assignment. An equitable assignment gives the assignee...

The assignment "Red Bull Brand Equity" focuses on the critical analysis of the major issues in the brand Equity of Red Bull. Red Bull energy drink is present in more than 120 countries globally; it has built its brand image as a 'functional energy' beverage.... It is neither a recreational drink, on the one hand, nor a medicinal drink, on the other. Red Bull is the first of its kind in the global market and carved out for itself a new category that did not exist before. This distinction and the elements...

The author of the paper under the title "Equity and Community" states that the meaning of community is understood as a group of people who share a common geographic location, common moralities, common cultural distinctiveness, or common customs.... Communities in the 21st century need to instill fairness and tolerance among individuals who inhabit them and only by ensuring the Equity of all members those intentional and unintentional relationships, which will lead to the accomplishment of one's individual...

This report "The Pay Equity Act" argues that the wage gap is a form of discrimination and is very unfair. The trends in the gender wage gap pay points out that there is a need for a new approach to closing gender gaps. The equal pay act was an effective plan to reduce female discrimination. ... The gender pay gap in Canada, is a manifestation of the height of unfairness in the employment sector. Organizations in Canada continue to pay women less than men against the principles of pay Equity that...

The essential principle that have been guiding the American school system is that all the citizens must have an unobstructed and ready access to free education so as the be able to gain knowledge... Adequacy vs. Equity Introduction Since the times immemorial, equality has been the bedrock of American democracy and education system. The essential principle that have been guiding the American school system is that all the citizens must have an unobstructed and ready access to free education so as...

This discussion stresses that many people assume debt to be a bad thing that should be avoided. The public relates debt to high interest rates, credit card bills and to some extent even bankruptcy. In reality, when one runs a business, debt is not as bad as the public may assume it to be. ... As the report declares the debt to Equity ratio is a measure, which is commonly used to determine the amount of debt used to run a business. The ratio simply indicates the amount of debt an entity has on every...

The author of the paper "Brand Equity Marcoms" states that marcoms is a communication agency involved in the marketing and Public relations business. For this company, brand Equity is crucial because it allows it to create a unique brand image and attract more potential customers.... Each customer interprets value according to his or her own trade-offs of a product or service's tangible features (color, texture, speed, power, etc.), and intangible characteristics (brand/company image, comfort, prestige,...

Conclusion on Private Equity Name: Instructor: Institution: In the last few years, the industry and market for the private Equity has grown sharply until it is nearly becoming a particularly strong market for innovations and enterprises. The money markets have been boosted by the private Equity market in to becoming a market that is dealing with multi million pounds with several financial institutions joining the industry to make money.... Every year, new companies are joining the money markets...

Title Customer inserts His/her Name Customer inserts Name of Tutor Customer inserts Grade /Course (Date)  Return on Equity The word Return on Equity appears to be a very simple terminology yet it means a lot in investment circles. Its calculation is relatively simple but its implications normally mean a lot.... In any case, investment is all about the returns one aspires to get which is basically computed on the basis of the available information. ROE usually incorporates the three guidelines in...

The writer of the following paper intends to shed the light on the terms of trust and Equity in the scope of the law. Therefore, the writer shall examine various acts and reforms in order to represent a full coverage of the theme and conduct an analysis.... doubt Equity is considered an addition to the common law through two sets of rules, which though distinct, must not be looked upon as two co-ordinate and independent systems. On the contrary, the rules of Equity are only a sort of supplement or...

In the paper 'Equity and Trust' the author analyzes a legal instrument that serves to ensure that the proceeds of an estate/business are fairly and equitably administered. With the passage of the Trustee Act of 20011 which includes expansion of the function of the trustee.... The author states that the invention of the Trust cannot in itself, be viewed as the ultimate achievement since there is a long history of established principles of Equity that have been responsible for setting up the ideological...

This essay "The Rise of Equity" briefly explains the rise of Equity and demonstrate its application and development in an important doctrine of contract law, promissory estoppel. Estoppel is one of the crowning achievements of Equity in the common law system. ... Equity permits a judge to use his or her discretion to ease justice into a judgment, should certain facts be in play. This is frequently seen today with contracts, where the equitable doctrine of promissory estoppel plays such an important...

The paper "Equity and Fairness" seeks to examine two principles of tax Equity-the benefit principle and the ability to pay principle, in regards to what constitutes tax Equity disagreements. The disagreements over what entails tax Equity are not in any case coming to an end soon.... Tax is an essential transaction that every government needs to run its daily functions. Different countries have systems of getting the tax which differs significantly. No citizen pays taxes willingly though they are...

The idea of this research emerged from the author's interest and fascination in whether the gifts were legitimate under the law and whether the widow had any remedies available to her under the will act according to maxims of Equity.... This research will begin with the statement that Malcolm and Shaw defined a will as a legal document which is written by a person appointing a testator upon his death who shall be responsible for his estate and shall disperse the deceased's property as directed by...

Common law can be defined as the body of precedents in law that are compiled through a number of court decisions made in the past, as well as similar tribunals, as opposed to legislative statutes and actions of the executive.... Equity as a Framework of Law. Common law can be defined as the body of precedents in law that are compiled through a number of court decisions made in the past, as well as similar tribunals, as opposed to legislative statutes and actions of the executive. ? Equity as a Framework...

The paper "Equity Premium Puzzle" states that the puzzle is due to the fact that most investors still prefer government bonds to stocks. Investors prefer spreading their risks over a long time. They invest in government bonds which usually mature over a long time.... According to Siegel and Thaler (1997, p. 192), the Equity premium puzzle is the inadequacy of agreeable justification by economists as to why there is an enormous difference between gains by investments in the government's bonds and...

This paper highlights that it is the duty and the function of the organization and its leader to provide the employees with an optimal working environment. In that optimal working environment only, employees can exhibit optimum motivation, thereby optimizing their productivity and success. ... Employees' mind along with their physical body is the 'crucial part' which will make an organization function and succeed. That is, only if the workers' mind is filled with positive thoughts, it will become...

This comprise of preferred and common stock that are traded on the public securities market. These types of security have all the features of limited liability,... The possible ways of Equity ownership are limited and ordinary partnership. Thus, the companies or corporations and limited Equity security investments that do not form the part of the trading securities are referred as available-for-sale (AFS) securities. This are reported at the fair value with gains and losses that are unrealized and...

Gender Equity in Science Table of Contents I. Background of the Class 3 II. Discussion 3 References 6 I. Background of the Class I was an observer to a 4/5 seminar combo and in particular to a science class consisting of seven girls and thirteen boys, roughly a ratio of 1:2.... In all, the tally sheet that I was able to generate while observing the class for interactions between the teacher and the student by gender showed that there were two times as many interactions between the teacher and the...

In terms of market segment, the brand usually targets customers within ages 25-40 comprising of professionals considered to have hectic lifestyle. In general, the brand targets modern... To ensure unique selling proposition (USP), Sandros specializes in making the brand more versatile by marketing the product across all the ages thereby leading to positive customer-base brand Equity. The versatility ensures large client base Brand Equity for Sandro The brand is identified as a Parisian brand known...

From the paper "Equity and Law Trust" it is clear that the principles of Equity and unjust enrichment, Jean cannot just ignore the contribution of John in the renovation of the house. Jean can be compelled to reimburse the amount of money and the cost of personal labor.... The rule on implied sharing in the property stems from the assumption that the people involved are partners. According to Lord Bridge in the case of Lloyds Bank v Rosset (1993), there is a need for us to ascertain whether or not...

Generally speaking, the paper "Seasoned Equity Offering" is a great example of a finance and accounting essay. Seasoned Equity offering (SEO) is the transaction of Equity shares after the initial public offering and is a process to raise capital through selling stock rather than providing additional debt.... Generally speaking, the paper "Seasoned Equity Offering" is a great example of a finance and accounting essay. Seasoned Equity offering (SEO) is the transaction of Equity shares after the initial...

The paper 'India Brand Equity Foundation' looks at India as a regional power in terms of its industrialization and political influence in the Asian Peninsula. India is the tenth industrialized country of the world and has a population of over 1 billion people, the second largest population.... The author states that India has the fourth-largest economy in the world based on purchasing power parity and has a large skilled and educated manpower base. With a consistent growth rate of over 9% per year...

This assignment "Statement of Owners Equity" discusses general journal entries that are the initial point of reporting various transactions of the business into the accounting system. Both debited and credited amounts should be equal to maintain the accounting equation.... On the same note, it gives explanations of the transactions and the affected accounts by showing decrease and increase in the accounts. In a simple definition, a General journal is a statement where double-entry bookkeeping is...

The paper "Equity Law, Maureens Inheritance" states that the issue in Howard's case was whether the facts warranted the Defendant in its failure to take from the Plaintiff's land all of the earth and gravel needed. The court ruled that the facts of the case warranted the failure.... Maureen has a valid claim over her son's inheritance under Uncle Norman's will. This is because her son Joe is the sole beneficiary of Uncle Norman's will and is considered as a Testator. The doctrine of lapse of a clause...