15.515: Financial Accounting Fall 2012 Problem Set 2 Question 1. Understanding Walmart’s financial statements In this homework we will ask you a series of questions related to revenue recognition based on Wal-Mart 2012’s Annual Report (posted on Stellar ~/Materials/Financial statements used / discussed in class). The goal is to become familiar with real financial statements. 1. How much net sales did Walmart generate for the fiscal period ending on January 31‚ 2012? $443‚854M
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4011 APRIL 7‚ 2009 CRAIG CHAPMAN Biovail Corporation: Revenue Recognition and FOB Sales Accounting Background Late on October 9‚ 2003‚ David Maris‚ an analyst at Banc of America Securities (BAS)‚ was trying to interpret the shocking events of the previous few days and finish the write-up of his first report on the Canadian pharmaceutical firm‚ Biovail Corporation. Maris didn’t like what he saw at the company‚ but he never liked writing “Sell” recommendations. In any event‚ he wanted to make
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International convergence of accounting standards is not a new idea. The concept of convergence first arose in the late 1950s in response to post World War II economic integration and related increases in cross-border capital flows. Initial efforts focused on harmonization—reducing differences among the accounting principles used in major capital markets around the world. By the 1990s‚ the notion of harmonization was replaced by the concept of convergence—the development of a unified set of high-quality
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the following is not a major characteristic of a plant asset? a. Possesses physical substance b. Acquired for resale c. Acquired for use d. Yields services over a number of years 23. Which of these is not a major characteristic of a plant asset? a. Possesses physical substance b. Acquired for use in operations c. Yields services over a number of years d. All of these are major characteristics of a plant asset. 24. Cotton Hotel Corporation recently purchased Emporia Hotel and the land
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1) Managerial accounting has its focus on analyzing and providing cost information within the company internally so that its management can plan‚ operate and control the company more effectively. In contrast‚ financial accounting has its focus on the financial statements which are distributed to external stockholders‚ lenders‚ financial analysts‚ and others outside of the company‚ as mentioned by (K.A. Francis‚ n.d.) Knowledge in management accounting will allow Anne Radhika to have knowledge of
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ACCOUNTING AND THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Chapter 1A Class Preparation Assignment (Rev 1-08) Checklist: __x____ I have obtained a copy of the textbook from the LLC & then purchased the Course Outline for BUACT- 206 (Bookstore) for use everyday in class. __x____ I read Chapter 1 in text‚ and found it to be a fulfilling experience. __x_ __ I reviewed the outline for Chapter 1 __x____ I know the Accounting Equation __x____ I understand how to analyze a transaction. __x____ I know
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University of Phoenix Material Role of Financial Accounting versus Managerial Accounting Matrix Compare and contrast financial accounting and managerial accounting by answering the following questions in the matrix provided. Cite any sources you use in accordance with APA guidelines. Term or Concept Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting What is the primary purpose of the accounting system? The main purpose of financial accounting is to prepare financial reports that provide information
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operates. Therefore‚ in order to properly evaluate Caesars Entertainment Corporation‚ the gaming industry must be taken into consideration. Specifically‚ industry trends and strategies‚ competitors‚ business processes‚ regulation and oversight‚ special accounting and financial reporting practices‚ internal controls‚ major risks‚ as well as the implications of those risks will be addressed. Industry Trends and Strategies While the gaming industry was once considered to be “recession proof‚” it endured
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Accounting For Managers Handbook © University of Bedfordshire 2013 Published by the University of Bedfordshire Business School Luton Campus‚ Vicarage Street‚ Luton LU1 3JU‚ United Kingdom Unit Handbook © University of Bedfordshire 2013 Welcome Welcome to the Accounting For Leaders unit of the University of Bedfordshire MBA Programme. This handbook contains all of the advice and information you need to successfully complete your work on this unit. It should be read in conjunction with the
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Will this be our energy future? “Over 75% of the global increase in energy use from 2007-2030 is expected to be met through fossil fuels‚ especially coal‚ and an estimated 77% of the power stations required to meet demand are yet to be built.” World Economic Forum‚ Global Risks 2011. Top Coal Companies In India * Coal India Limited * Singareni Collieries Company Limited * Neyveli Lignite Corporation Areas which create Responsibilities Coal projects have numerous environmental and
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