Proprietorship: For this entity‚ from a legal perspective‚ the business is the proprietor. An entity that has less than 2 owners. Faithful representation： also called the objective principle States evidence is objective Asserts that data are complete‚ neutral and free from material error. Partnership: Business organization of 2 or more partners with mutual agency. Joins 2 or more individuals as co-owners. Possess mutual agency. Stock: The corporate charter specifies how
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What is Forensic Accounting? The integration of accounting‚ auditing and investigative skills yields the speciality known as Forensic Accounting. "Forensic"‚ according to the Webster’s Dictionary means‚ "Belonging to‚ used in or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate." "Forensic Accounting"‚ provides an accounting analysis that is suitable to the court which will form the basis for discussion‚ debate and ultimately dispute resolution. Forensic Accounting encompasses both
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This essay is to critically evaluate the usefulness of the accounting theory to practicing accountants today. It will provide a general assessment of information asymmetry and the fundamental problem of accounting‚ and it will also briefly discuss the normative and positive accounting theories and their usefulness to practicing accountants. After those discussions‚ it will specifically discuss the strength and limitation of positive accounting theory and assess its usefulness to practicing accountants
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Careers In Accounting Sheila Davis Professor Jacob Angima Accounting 100 November 27‚ 2014 Careers in Accounting A career option someone can pursue with an accounting education would be an Auditor. Auditors prepare and examines financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. Auditors asses financial operations and work to help ensure the organizations run efficiently. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial /accountants-and
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Computers in accounting Uses and advantages and disadvantages of computers in accounting Traditionally accounts were kept by the means of handwritten record. Computers have only begun to be used in some of the functions of accounting over the last fifteen years or so. As computers became cheaper‚ easier to use‚ and more powerful‚ more firms have decided to computerise their own accounting records. However‚ some firms‚ (albeit a declining number) still prefer to use handwritten accountings. This leads
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journal entry to the right side of a general ledger account Accounting System Flow 1. Transactions are recorded in the form of journal entries and adjusting entries 2. Journal entries are posted into the accounts of the general ledger 3. The trial balance is prepared by listing account balances 4. The financial statements are prepared PPT 3 -CH2 GAAP – generally accepted accounting principles FASB – The Financial Accounting Standard Board Money is the common unit of measure to record
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Managerial Accounting Exam 1 1. Managerial accounting places considerable weight on: A) generally accepted accounting principles. B) the financial history of the entity. C) ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded. D) detailed segment reports about departments‚ products‚ and customers. Answer: D AACSB: Reflective Thinking AICPA BB: Critical Thinking AICPA FN: Measurement LO: 1 Level: Easy 2. The plans of management are often expressed formally in:
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iWarwick Business School‚ University of Warwick IB2300 Accounting in Context Part 2 – Reflective Assignment 20th December 2011 Word Count: 945 “An auditor is a man who watches the battle from the safety of the hills and then comes down to bayonet the wounded.” - Irving R. Kaufman The past nine weeks have been intense and interesting. The entire module work has broadened my view of accounting tremendously and forced me to critically evaluate. It has had an impact of a 180 degree change in
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(Accounting for Goodwill) Fred Moss‚ owner of Moss Interiors‚ is negotiating for the purchase of Zweifel Galleries. The balance sheet of Zweifel is given in an abbreviated form below. ZWEIFEL GALLERIES Balance Sheet as of December 31‚ 2014 Assets Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Cash $100‚000 Accounts payable $ 50‚000 Land 70‚000 Notes payable (long-term) 300‚000 Buildings (net) 200‚000 Total liabilities 350‚000 Equipment (net) 175‚000 Common stock $200‚000 Copyrights (net) 30
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----------------------- A PRIMA - FACIE CASE FOR ISLAMIC ACCOUNTING • Purpose Accounting : To permit informed decision which will enable scare resources to be allocated efficient to achieved ‘social welfare’. |Islamic |Conversational | |To achieve socio – |To meet needs of | |economic & religions|‘capitalist’ | |objective of Islamic|economy. | |Institution & | | |Muslims Users. | | |Provide holistic
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