HISTORY OF ACCOUNTING Accounting has a history that is usually discussed in terms of one seminal event- the invention and dissemination of the double entry bookkeeping processes. Paul Garner and Atsuo Tsuji (1995) report that the first printed treatise of bookkeeping in the world is the Summa de Arithemetica‚ Geometria‚ Proportioni et Proportionalita written by Luca Pacioli. The treatise was published in Venice in 1494‚ and was reprinted at Toscolano in 1523. This work is one of the most important
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The Importance of Accounting Theory to the Field Of Accounting The objective of theory is to explain and predict. One of the basic goals of the theory of a particular discipline is to have a well-defined body of knowledge that has been systematically accumulated‚ organized‚ and verified well enough to provide a frame of reference for future actions. The Webster’s definition of theory is the systematically organized knowledge‚ applicable in a relatively wide variety of circumstances‚ a system
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Edita Mercado Su Jane Acct 301 FASB Codification Assignment 3/13/2013 Professional Research: FASB Codification A. Identify relevant Codification section that addresses transfers of receivables. The relevant codification section that addresses transfers of receivables is the following: FASB ASC 860-10-05-15. C. Provide definitions for the following: 1) Transfer: The conveyance of a noncash financial asset by and to someone other than the issuer of that
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Problem 4.4A Preparing Adjusting Entries from a Trial Balance The Off-Campus Theater adjusts its accounts every month. Below is the company’s unadjusted trial balance dated July 31‚ 2002. Additional information is provided for use in preparing the company’s adjusting entries for the month of July. (Bear in mind that adjusting entries have already been made for the first seven months of 2002‚ but not for July.) OFF-CAMPUS THEATER Unadjusted Trial Balance July 31‚ 2002 Cash $ 16
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Chapter 1 CA 1-1 · GAAP is the term used to indicate the whole body of FASB authoritative literature. True · Any company claiming compliance with GAAP must comply with most standards and interpretations but does have to follow the disclosure requirements. False This statement is false because the companies they not only have to comply with most GAAP standards and interpretations but also have to follow the disclosure requirements. · The primary governmental body that has influence over
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Pr. 23-128—Statement of cash flows (indirect method). The net changes in the balance sheet accounts of Keating Corporation for the year 2011 are shown below. Account Debit Credit Cash $ 82‚000 Short-term investments $121‚000 Accounts receivable 83‚200 Allowance for doubtful accounts 13‚300 Inventory 74‚200 Prepaid expenses 17‚800 Investment in subsidiary (equity method) 20‚000 Plant and equipment 210‚000 Accumulated depreciation
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SYLLABUS FOR MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING – ACCT 5100/7100 PROFESSOR LINDA BAMBER Fall 2012 Date 8/14 Tue. Topic Introduction to Management Accounting and Professionalism Chapter and Reading Course Outline Syllabus eLC Student Orientation: http://elc.uga.edu/student_orientation /index.html Assignment Due Today 1) Hand in your ACCT 5100/7100 profile. 2) Form teams of four with no more than one MBA student per team (I will try to fill out teams of two or three). One team member should email
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“Carbon Accounting” by our course teacher for accomplishing our report. 1.2 Objectives of the report To attain the skill of report writing. To achieve deep knowledge about Carbon Accounting. To fulfill the partial requirement of our course of Accounting for Managers. 1.3 Methodology of the report This study was a descriptive research where we have been analyzed mainly secondary data to understand the Carbon Accounting and its application. All the data has gathered for report writing during
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Nikki Utt August 26‚ 2013 Case Study 1-6: Accounting in Crisis A) Reliable financial reporting is important to businesses and investors especially when a financial crisis forms and a company’s fundamentals are put to the test. In the early 2000’s the U.S and Canada were affected by the recession that had spread to other countries including Russia‚ Europe and Japan (Wikipedia‚ 2013). Many believe that the recession was caused by the economic boom of the late 1990s with minimal inflation
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Problems MBAO287-ADM-471P-A: Essentials of Accounting I have read and understand the plagiarism policy as outlined in the syllabus and the sections in the Student Bulletin relating to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement to the title page of my paper‚ I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized in the process of completing this assignment. If it is found that cheating and/or plagiarism did take place in the writing of this paper‚ I understand the possible consequences
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