b) If the trial balance can be ‘in balance’ and still have errors‚ give examples of the type of errors that can occur leaving the trial balance in balance. For example‚ if $523 is the correct amount to be entered for both credit and debit side but entered $532‚ trial balance will show the same amounts for both debit and credit side but contains error. In addition‚ reverse entries can cause trial balance to be in balance but still contains error. For example‚ instead of recording debit
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INTRODUCTION: Trial balance is a statement which shows debit balances and credit balances of all accounts in the ledger. Since‚ every debit should have a corresponding credit as per the rules of double entry system‚ the total of the debit balances and credit balances should tally (agree). In case‚ there is a difference‚ one has to check the correctness of the balances brought forward from the respective accounts. Trial balance can be prepared in any date provided accounts are balanced. DEFINITION
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Balance of Payments: Meaning and Components The Balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of all economic transactions taking place between the country and other countries over a given period of time. It includes both exports and import of goods as well as services. Many confuse Balance of Payments (BoP) with Balance of Trade (BoT).However‚ BoT only takes into account the transactions arising from imports and export of goods. Transactions recorded in BoP account can be classified
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------------------------------------------------- Formulae Sheet 1. Return on Assets = Net Profit before Interest and Tax / Average Total Assets 2. Average Accounts Payable settlement = Average Accounts Payable / Credit purchases x 365 3. Asset turnover ratio = (Sales / average Total Assets) x 100 4. Asset turnover period = (Average total assets / Sales) x 365 5. Return on Equity (Return on Shareholder’s’ Funds) = Net Profit after Tax and preference dividends / Average ordinary
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The Income Statement accounts (with normal account balances) from the Adjusted Trial Balance of MJM Co. at 12/31/08 is as follows: Sales 1‚500‚000 Cost of Goods Sold 600‚000 Selling Administrative Expense 300‚000 Interest Revenue 180‚000 Gain on the Sale of Equipment 270‚000 Loss on the Sale of IBM Stock 300‚000 Loss from Discontinued Division Operations 750‚000 Gain on the Sale of the Discontinued Division 900‚000 Extraordinary Gain from Tornado Insurance 1‚050‚000 Income Tax Expense (at 30% Rate)
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Word Count: 990 Give an example of an asset that is not recorded on a balance sheet‚ and critically evaluate why it is not‚ before developing an argument for the inclusion of the asset. Whether or not certain assets and liabilities should be placed on a balance sheet is a much talked about subject. The accounting equation‚ Assets – Liabilities = Ownership Interest‚ represents the balance sheet; which is produced each year in a Public Limited Company’s financial statement; which can be viewed
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Comparative and Ratio Analysis ACC/561 June 2‚ 2014 Seth Jardine Comparative and Ratio Analysis Introduction Comparative and ratio analysis are two of the most common types of analyses used in examining a company’s fiscal records‚ and both used the same information contained in a firm’s financial statements. This paper is written better understand the role of each type of analysis in evaluating a company this paper expounds on such involvement.
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allowance for uncollectible accounts to be reported in the balance sheet of V company: Estimated Uncollected Accounts Details Total Amount ($) Percentage Considered Uncollectible (%) Allowance for Doubtful Debts Accounts ($) A B C D 0 – 30 Days Past Due 60‚000 5% 3‚000 31 – 60 Days Past Due 4‚000 10% 400 Over 60 Days Past 2‚000 70% 1‚400 Total 66‚000 4‚800 Therefore‚ the amount of allowance for uncollectible accounts to be reported in the balance sheet of V Company is $4‚800. E8-11 1. Compute the rates
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function of the likelihood that a firm will exhaust its liquid resources SGR- is the sales growth rate that can be supported by the firms current/target financial policies Financial statement approach- utilizes profitability analysis along with a balance sheet evaluation of what the effect of a course of action would have on the commpanys liquidity and cash position. Valuation approach- Is the determination of the present dollar value of a series of cash flows. The discount rate chosen in short-term
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I am writing to analyse the company’s current balance sheet and income statement. Particularly‚ I will critique on the company’s results‚ compare it to past years‚ compare it to competitors‚ and make recommendations on how to improve its financial position. Neiman Marcus department stores offer luxurious and high-quality men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. The Neiman Marcus Group operates 35 stores in nearly 20 states. The 2004 net income was an impressive $204 million and revenue was $3
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