Chapter 1. 5. What does the statement “costs can be assets or expenses” mean? 6. Why are the salaries of production workers accumulated in an inventory account instead of being expensed on the income statement? 7. How do product costs affect the financial statements? How does the classification of product cost (as an asset vs. an expense) affect net income? ATC 1-1 | Business Applications Case | Financial versus managerial accounting | The following information was taken from the 2008
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The State of Statements: Balance Sheets‚ Income Statements and Statements of Cash Flow Robert M. Traynor‚ Ed.D.‚ MBA CEO/Audiologist Audiology Associates‚ Inc. Johnstown‚ Colorado Introduction For most audiologists the patient is foremost in mind as we provide hearing care services. Successful practitioners know that when their practice is centered on their patient’s welfare‚ success will usually follow. Probably the greatest responsibility of the Robert G. Glaser‚ Ph.D. CEO/Audiologist Audiology
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Practice Exam Questions and Answers 1. The Widget Co. purchased new machinery three years ago for $4 million. The machinery can be sold to the Roman Co. today for $2 million. The Widget Co.’s current balance sheet shows net fixed assets of $2‚500‚000‚ current liabilities of $1‚375‚000‚ and net working capital of $725‚000. If all the current assets were liquidated today‚ the company would receive $1.9 million in cash. The book value of the Widget Co.’s assets today is _____ and the market value
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= purchase adjustment time period T/S = taxes or subsidies on hybrid autos QS = fðP‚ PI ‚ PUI‚ T‚ EE‚ F‚ RC‚ PE‚ T=S …Þ (Equation 2.2) where Qs = quantity supplied (e.g.‚ of domestic autos) P = price of the autos PI = price of inputs (e.g.‚ sheet metal) PUI = price of unused substitute inputs (e.g.‚ fiberglass) T = technological improvements (e.g.‚ robotic welding) EE = entry or exit of other auto sellers F = accidental supply interruptions from fires‚ floods‚ etc. RC = costs of regulatory
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Off-balance Sheet Financing Vehicles – Restructuring Problems When something collapses‚ there are always some things to blame on; and for the financial crisis erupted August 2007‚ people blamed it on off-balance sheet financing vehicles. Special purpose entities (SPEs)‚ structured investment vehicles (SIVs)‚ or variable interest entities (VIE) are different terms used for “off-balance sheet financing” practices that banks had used to hide their debts until the recent market meltdown. This paper
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CHAPTER 2 – Investing and Financing Decisions and the Balance Sheet I. THE OBJECTIVE OF FINANCIAL REPORTING‚ THE ELEMENTS OF THE BALANCE SHEET‚ AND THE RELATED KEY ACCOUNTING ASSUMPTIONS AND PRINCIPLES. A. Primary objective of financial reporting 1. To provide useful economic information about a business to help investors and creditors make good financial decisions. a. Decision makers are expected to have a reasonable understanding of accounting concepts and procedures
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The balance sheet approach’s main goal is to properly value assets and liabilities. The assets are most commonly valued by the amount of money they can receive by selling that asset for or how much they spent for the asset. The determination of the accounting method depends on the nature of the underlying item and how the firm intends to use it. Earnings is a function of the change in net assets. The income statement approach’s main goal‚ on the other hand‚ is to determine revenues‚ expenses‚ and
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ACCT 712 Final Exam 1. Net cash will be different from a company’s net income because of the changes in working capital (inventories‚ receivables‚ etc.) which is derived in the operating flows on a cash flow statement. By taking net income and making adjustments to reflect the changes‚ net cash flow from operating section will show how cash was generated. Another main reason is the translation process from accrual accounting to cash accounting because for example revenue reported on a accrual
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You may have heard about goods being classified as either a search or an experience good. The concept is not new‚ and was actually developed by American economist Philip Nelson. These classifications provide a working distinction between different types of products and services. If you like/need examples of Nelson’s classifications‚ here are some. Paper (notebook‚ copier‚ etc.) is a search good. Paper products can be easily be compared and evaluated prior to purchase. Commodities are search
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Dora’s Balance Sheet Balance Sheets A general ledger is the foundation of a company ’s financial records‚ as they constitute the central summary of a company ’s financial system. Every transaction is recorded through the general ledger. These records remain as a permanent track of the history of all financial transactions since the opening day of the company (Exodus Wellness Center.). The purpose of any business is to increase the owner ’s equity through solid revenues. These revenues increase
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