extraordinary items are not segregated in the income statement‚ while‚ under US GAAP‚ they are shown below the net income. Inventory -- Under IFRS‚ LIFO (a historical method of recording the value of inventory‚ a firm records the last units purchased as the first units sold) cannot be used while under U.S. GAAP‚ companies have the choice between LIFO and FIFO (is a common method for recording the value of inventory). Earning-per-Share -- Under IFRS‚ the earning-per-share calculation does not average
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There are various methods in the accounting world used to keep track of inventory and cost of goods used. FIFO stands for first in first out method which is the opposite of LIFO‚ last in first out. Both methods have disadvantages and advantages when it comes to tax time or preparing a financial statement for the investors. As the name suggest‚ FIFO will account inventory that came in first will be sold first. This method is effective for companies selling products with expiration dates. Obviously
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liability because accelerated methods make a difference. In addition‚ Canada Steel should not attempt to pay the liability because it is a loan‚ which is interest free. (2) LIFO can reduce taxes and increase cash flow. Inflation declines in recession‚ but it does not mean its recurrence is impossible. A return to FIFO would relinquish the tax savings. The quality of earnings to be affected adversely by the lack of consistency in inventory method. The $4 million upward adjustment in working capital
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Options:-Portion of debt through insurance company-Continue at 90 day terms-Factor receivables-Collateralize assets-Mortgage general purpose building-Independent Canadian Financing-Flat dividends-Payment Terms - accelerate receipt-LIFO / FIFOEvery available option has a positive and a negative aspect to it. Here we will decipher what option gives Padgett Paper Products the best financial structure‚ provides the most flexibility for continued growth‚ and reduces the risk for all parties involved.
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E5-11 a) Compute Payton’s gross profit. GROSS PROFIT = 900‚00 - 540‚000 = $ 360‚000 ______________________________________ b) Compute the gross profit rate. Why is this rate computed by financial statement users? (360‚000/900‚000)/100 = 4/10of 100 = 40% This is known as the GROSS PROFIT MARGIN. ______________________________________ c) What is Payton’s income from operations and net income? 1)Income from Operations = 360‚000 - 230‚000 = $130‚000. 2)Net Income = 130‚000 - 11‚000
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of goods sold + ending inventory = the total goods available for sale. -Cost of goods available for sale must be allocated between cost of goods sold and ending inventory. FIFO cost flow assumption: The cost of items purchased earliest are the costs that will be transferred first to cost of goods sold on the income statement. LIFO cost flow assumption: The cost of items purchased latest are the costs that will be transferred first to cost of goods sold on the income statement. 4 methods used to assign
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Assignment: See attached file Week3 D1: The controller of Sagehen Enterprises believes that the company should switch from the LIFO method to the FIFO method. The controller’s bonus is based on the next income. It is the controller’s belief that the switch in inventory methods would increase the net income of the company. What are the differences between the LIFO and FIFO methods? D2: A variety of depreciation methods are used to allocate the cost of an asset to all of the accounting periods
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Assignment: See attached file Week3 D1: The controller of Sagehen Enterprises believes that the company should switch from the LIFO method to the FIFO method. The controller’s bonus is based on the next income. It is the controller’s belief that the switch in inventory methods would increase the net income of the company. What are the differences between the LIFO and FIFO methods? D2: A variety of depreciation methods are used to allocate the cost of an asset to all of the accounting periods
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11. A total variance is best defined as the difference between total a. actual cost and total cost applied for the standard output of the period. b. standard cost and total cost applied to production. c. actual cost and total standard cost of the actual input of the period. d. actual cost and total cost applied for the actual output of the period. 12. The term “standard hours allowed” measures a. budgeted output at actual hours. b. budgeted output at standard hours. c. actual output
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In the United States‚ the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has been the organization that establishes standards that govern the preparation of financial statements‚ known as the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (US GAAP). Many countries have established their own national accounting standards as well; however‚ as international business and trade increases‚ so does the need for a common set of accounting standards. In response to this need‚ the International Accounting
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