Accounting Theory Questions 1. what is positive accounting theory? how does it differ from normative accounting theory? what was/were the major dissatisfaction(s) with normative accounting theory which led to the development of a positive theory accounting? 2. Explain the meaning of an efficient market. what is meant by the following terms: weak-form efficiency‚ semistrong-form efficiency‚ strong-form efficiency? which form is the most important to accounting research? why? 3 Explain the important
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`Accounting 6135‚ Advanced Accounting Theory Arthur G. Hendricks‚ Ph.D.‚ CPA professor BU 410 Thursday 7:10 PM to 10:00 PM Required Texts 1. Scott‚ W.R.‚ Financial Accounting Theory‚ 5th edition‚ Prentice Hall (Pearson Education Canada‚ Ltd) 2009 (ISBN 978-0-13-207286-1) 2 Concepts Statement #7‚ Using Cash Flow Information and Present Value in Accounting Measurements‚ FASB‚ February 2000. 3. Optional; The Wall Street Journal. You are expected to read the financial pages of the news media
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CO2 Capture Technologies and Opportunities in Canada “Strawman Document for CO2 capture and Storage (CC&S) Technology Roadmap” Murlidhar Gupta‚ Irene Coyle and Kelly Thambimuthu CANMET Energy Technology Centre Natural Resources Canada 1st Canadian CC&S Technology Roadmap Workshop‚ 18-19 September 2003‚ Calgary‚ Alberta‚ Canada 1 Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. Introduction CO2 emission profile in Canada How to capture CO2 Types of CO2 capture technologies 4.1 Chemical/physical absorption
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reputation with the public (exacerbated by Credit Union advertisements etc). By making this voluntary disclosure to the public‚ ANZ is trying to "win over" customers by showing their concerns for the community. This is an example of Positive Accounting Theory (PAT) - a theory which attempts to explain and predict how groups in an organisation (eg. management‚ owners‚ creditors; stakeholders) will interact with one another. In this case‚ ANZ has made a voluntary social disclosure to the public (ie. its customers)
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ACCT3003 Issues in Accounting Theory SP5 2010 Topic 4: Heritage and biological assets. The following question has some minor changes due to amendments to AASB 141 which removed reference to ‘estimated point of sale costs” and replaced it with “costs to sell”. 9.22 In 2005‚ Nambour Limited established and commenced operation of a mango farm. The trees were planted in 2005 and began producing saleable mangoes in 2011. On 30 June 2012‚ 90% of the mangoes are sold‚ one week after they were
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Slide 1 ACCOUNTING THEORY & CONTEMORARY ISSUES (AT1) MODULE ONE Slide 2 ACCOUNTING UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS Part 1 - Foundation items re the course Part 2 - Present value accounting under certainty Part 3 - Present value accounting under uncertainty Part 4 - Reserve recognition accounting Part 5 - Examination question examples Part 6 - Historical cost accounting Lecture by: Dr. A. L. Dartnell‚ FCGA Year 2009 - 2010 2 Slide 3 PART 1 Foundation Items re the Course Different Course
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-the sector within which the -entity operates -The purpose for which the entity was created -The manner in which the entity is constituted. Conceptual framework Problem -Lack of a general theory -Permissiveness of accounting practice -Inconsistency of practices Needs -2 or more methods of accounting are accepted for the same facts -Reserves are used to artificially smooth earnings fluctuations -Deferrals are followed by ‘big bath’ write offs A set of inter related concepts which will
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Case Discussion: Rhino Capture in Kruger National Park 1. What is SANparks/ Kruger National Park’s objective and Vision? Is selling rhino consistent with their objective and vision? If Not‚ Then what should it be? Some of the Park’s objective include reintroducing populations into national parks‚ enhancing the conservation status of rare and threatened species and controlling over-abundant wildlife populations to avert the threats of habitat degradation leading to loss of biodiversity. Selling
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1121 theory Topic 1 BDA/inventory * Time period assumptions: firm would find it desirable to report their financial statements more frequently therefore the economic life could be divided into artificial time periods. * Why are adjusting entries required? The purpose of balance day adjustment is to recognise revenue and expenses in the relevant Period. * Compare and contrast the purposes of adjusting entries‚ closing entries and reversing entries The purpose of closing entry is
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UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING SUBJECT: ACCOUNTING THEORY AND PRACTICE PREPARE FOR: DR.NORHAYATI MAT HUSIN PREPARE BY: NUR FADZILAH BT NORIZAN (AC086628) NUR IZYAN BT MOHD ISHAK (AC086934) NURUL AQILAH BT ZAMRI (AC085167) THILAGA SEGARAN (AC086628) BACHELOR IN ACCOUNTING (HONS) CASE 1: WASTE MANAGEMENT a) Define the matching principle and explain
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