This week’s consensus is overwhelmingly a feeling of clarity as compared to last week. Our team feels much more comfortable with statements of cash flows and financial statement analysis than with dividends‚ bonds‚ etc. The following are individual reflections on what we learned during week four. I think this week was easier for me than others because of the simplicity behind the terms. The statements of cash flows include operating activities‚ investing activities and financing activities. Operating
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1. Based on historical data‚ you have estimated the following probability distributions for the returns on two individual securities (SMALL and BIG) and the value-weighted market portfolio: State probability Small Big Market Expansion 0.30 25% 8% 12% Normal 0.5 15% 6% 10% Recession 0.20 0% 2% 3% a) Calculate the expected return and standard deviation of return for Small‚ Big and the market portfolio b) Calculate the covariance between Small and Big; between Small
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E9-1 The following expenditures relating to plant assets were made by Spaulding Company during the first 2 months of 2011. 1. Paid $5‚000 of accrued taxes at time plant site was acquired. 2. Paid $200 insurance to cover possible accident loss on new factory machinery while the machinery was in transit. 3. Paid $850 sales taxes on new delivery truck. 4. Paid $17‚500 for parking lots and driveways on new plant site. 5. Paid $250 to have company name and advertising slogan painted on new
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Summary Question Robert Baughman ACC/290 February 14‚ 2013 Wayne Moore Summary Question Accounting systems vary from company to company. However‚ most companies depend on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These principles keep every company using a standardized system of accounting. Therefore‚ if a financial institution or investor desires to see specific information about a company the financial officer will be able to read those books clearly
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Team D Reflection During Week Two of ACC/291 Team D’s objective was to discuss the week’s topics as outlined in the syllabus. Additionally‚ team members were to discuss any challenges or problems with the topics that may have been experienced. Below is a summary of Team D’s discussion for Week Two. Objective 2.1 Differentiate among accounts payable‚ notes payable and accrued expenses. The team’s objective was first to differentiate and explain accounts payable‚ notes payable and accrued expenses
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Impact of Unethical Behavior Article Potential acts leading to unethical practices and behavioral in accounting is evident. These acts are in violation of the Sarbares Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). A recent article on the student website is reviewed to identify potential factors leading to unethical practices and behavior. The article analyzed is called “Becoming a More Relational Firm in the Post-Sarbans-Oxley Era”. As expressed by the article‚ the effects of SOX has been considered by companies
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evaluated an article regarding unethical research held between United States and Guatemala. Brief History It all started in the 1940’s where nearly 83 humans have passed due to studies as if they where guinea pigs. Details within the research were regarding sexually transmitted deceases. How far with society in other countries go to seek valid information to cure the sick or discover new cures. (Urdaneta & France-Presse‚ 2011). The Behavior Involved Yes‚ unethical research behavior was involved
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Transactions Accounting Principles General Journal Cash Account Purchases ledger Sales ledger General ledger Trail Balance Jan 1 Started business by borrowing a loan of $50 000 from the Centrex Commercial Bank which was invested into the business along with his personal savings of $50 000. The loan carries an interest rate of 12% per annum. The following transactions took place during the year. 1 Purchased the following assets and paid for them by cash: Furniture and Fittings
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Sandra Wilson Week 2 Discussion 1 Dreams Do Come True Imagine that you have decided you need a new car‚ but not any car will do; you have decided to purchase the car of your dreams. Conduct some research as to the cost of this car. You have determined in this imagined scenario that you could afford to make a 10% down payment. You can borrow the balance either from your local bank using a four-year loan or from the dealership’s finance company. If you purchase from your dealership’s finance
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In the file ACC 291 Week 5 Huffman Trucking you will find overview of the following parts: Memo Huffman Trucking Liquidity Ratios Huffman Trucking Profitability Ratios Huffman Trucking Solvency Ratios Business - Accounting ACC 291 Week 5 Huffman Trucking Project Paper Week Five Assignment Project Overview Huffman Trucking is a large organization that provides transportation of goods and services to its customers. In order to better serve these customers and
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