Accounting Ethics Accounting ethics is primarily a field of professional ethics‚ the study of moral values and judgements which are applied to the accountancy. “Accounting ethics can be defined as a set of distinct guidelines for a business to maintain clean balance sheets‚ accounting for their profits‚ losses and expenses incurred and prevent it from mishandling financial reports and statements” (Buzzle 2011). The nature of the work carried out by accountants and auditors requires a high level
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ETHICAL ISSUES IN MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING The aim of this paper is to highlight in the light of the empirical researches conducted previously the presence of ethical issues and dilemmas in managerial accounting. The implications of which can be disastrous bringing colossal giants crumbling to their knees. The prime aim is to throw light at the subtle inconsistencies that can cost the companies far more than just money but their entire image. The asset of ‘good will’ has its nemesis in these unethical
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ACCOUNTING ENVIRONMENT Learning Outcomes At the end of this chapter the students should be able to: Explain the meaning and purpose of accounting Describe the role of accounting as a information system Describe why accounting is considered as the language of business Assess the impact of external environmental factors on accounting Introduction Accounting has evolved and emerged as most other fields of human activity in response to the social and economic needs of society
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has been working for ten years to bridge the gap between the United States’ Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). As part of this movement‚ Russell Golden‚ the chairman of the FASB‚ indicated that he would like to focus on making corporate disclosures more consistent. By doing so‚ it would be easier for investors to compare companies from different sectors. The FASB is “working on a
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Overall requirement * Explain how management accounting can supply information to assist the management of the organisation. * You are not required to investigate and report on the organisation’s actual management accounting system (even if you can find out). * You are to write a 1500 word report as though you were a management consultant writing to the board of directors. * WE DO NOT WANT ANY NUMBERS UNLESS YOU CREATE THEM TO DEMONSTRATE AN IDEA * This is like assessment 1a –
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In- House Vs Outsourced Accounting Services We have mentioned time to time how important it is for a business entity to have a good accounting department and have up to date and accurate accounting books. A business entity will require an accounting information so as to enable it manage and control its finances and resources. It also needs it for it to be able to improve on its level of profit earning‚ should it realizes it is declining in its profitability level. But most small to midsized companies
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Introduction Accounting is a very old science as it is strictly related to the first forms of trade in the old world. According to Belkaoui (1992: 22)‚ the Committee on Terminology of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) defines accounting as follows: "Accounting is the art of recording‚ classifying and summarising in a significant manner and in terms of money‚ transactions and events which are in part at least‚ of a financial character‚ and interpreting the results thereof
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PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING 1 ACCOUNTING THEORY NOTES (a) International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. The foreword to accounting standards defines Accounting Standards as Authoritative statements of how particular types of transaction and other events should be reflected in financial statements. Accounting Standards are developed to achieve comparability of financial information between and among different organizations. International Accounting Standards (IAS’s)
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* Write an essay in 250 to 300 words‚ Include the following: * The basic assumption of accounting * The constraints of accounting * A conclusion stating how you think sound financial reporting depends on principles‚ assumptions‚ and constraints. Refer to the U.S. GAAP in your response. The basic assumptions of accounting = separate entity assumption- finances from the company finance so that they don’t get intertwined with the owner or shareholders finance. Going concern assumption=
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100 multiple-choice questions from the information presented in Chapter 1 through Chapter 13. Each question is worth 2.5 points. This study guide indicates the items you should review before taking the exam. GOOD LUCK! CHAPTER 1 1. Know the 3 forms of business entities 2. Know the definitions of revenues and expenses 3. Know the difference between internal and external users 4. FASB – responsible for GAAP (accounting principles) 5. Accounting Equation 6. Know the 3 activities that
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