Intermediate Accounting E2-1 a. True b. False – General-purpose financial reports also assists other people who don’t have the authority to demand financial information they need and so must rely on the information in financial reports. c. False – standards that are based on individual conceptual framework will result in different conclusions being drawn on similar issues‚ and thus would not be consistent and comparable. d. False – General purpose financial reports are also beneficial
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Accounting Equations Paper ACC/300 Nakisha Susberry University of Phoenix Student 4/20/2013 The accounting equation is a formula that represents the relationship between the assets‚ liabilities‚ and owner ’s equity of a small business. Businesses use this to basically show what it owns what it owes and what its investors are investing. In order to understand these concepts it is important to have some knowledge of what is meant by each of the three basic components mentioned. “Assets
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BRIEF EXERCISES Brief Exercise 4–1 PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION Income Statement For the Year Ended December 31‚ 2013 ($ in millions) Revenues and gains: Sales .................................................................. Gain on sale of investments ............................. Total revenues and gains .............................. $2‚106 45 2‚151 Expenses and losses: Cost of goods sold ............................................ Selling..............................................
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that the adjusting entry reduces the expense and liability since days paid in 2012 are higher than days earned‚ thereby reducing what we owe. PROBLEM 3 Coupon A is not considered a liability since there is no future sacrifice (as defined by accounting). When the coupon is submitted‚ we will earn less profit‚ which is a legitimate marketing strategy. Coupon B is considered a liability since there is a probable future sacrifice‚ the company is currently obligated‚ and the issuance of the coupon
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Accounting Equation ACC 300 June 24‚ 2013 Bennie Clark Accounting Equation Assets = Liabilities + Stockholder’s Equity is the basic accounting equation. Liabilities are a company’s legal debts or obligations that come from transactions or from business operations. Stockholder’s equity is capital received from investors in exchange for stock‚ retained earnings and donated capital. These two portions of the balance sheet added together make up the company’s assets‚ which represent ownership
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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. Cash based accounting is a
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In 1973‚ the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) was created and their mission is “to establish and improve standards of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education of the public‚ including issuers‚ auditors‚ and users of financial information.” (FASB.org‚ 2009a). The FASB is a private‚ not-for-profit organization whose primary purpose is to develop generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) within the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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This pack of ACC 306 Week 2 P 15-3 contains: Rand Medical - Direct financing and sales-type lease; lessee and lessor Business - Accounting Week 2 Required Readings a. Chapter 14: Bonds and Long-Term Notes b. Chapter 15: Leases Discussions 1. 1st Posting Due by Day 3. Debt for Equity Swaps. Complete Ethics Case 14-8 from Chapter 14 and post the answers to the discussion board by Day 3. 2. 1st Posting Due by Day 3. Leasehold Improvements. Complete Ethics
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due process in issuing a standard. CA1-3 (Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards) Answer the following multiple-choice questions. 1. GAAP stands for: (a) governmental auditing and accounting practices. (b) generally accepted attest principles. (c) government audit and attest policies. (d) generally accepted accounting principles. 2. Accounting standard-setters use the following process in establishing accounting standards: (a) Research‚ exposure draft‚ discussion paper‚ standard.
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Derek Greenfield Intermediate Accounting I 3/2/2012 CA1-1.) 1. True 2. False‚ must comply with all standards and interpretations including disclosure requirements 3. True 4. False‚ FASB must operate in full view of public through a “due process” system that gives interested parties ample opportunity to make their views known CA1-3.) 1. D 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. B E2-5.) Assets- F Liabilities- B Equity- I Investment by owners-
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