Topic 1 Accounting and Society Prepared by Graeme Wines. One issue in Topic 1 that can be a little confusing is the distinction between inductive and deductive theories. The example of the topical area of climate change can be used to provide explanations of the distinction which may help your understanding. Inductive theory A descriptive (explanatory/scientific) theory‚ as these terms imply‚ suggest that the theory is attempting to describe or explain a particular phenomenon‚ and that
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April 2011‚ Tilburg Case 202 The Dublin Shirt Company‚ Peter Clarke‚ University of Dublin Question 1. A calculation of breakeven point (in units) for the year ended 2004. For the purpose of simplifying this calculation‚ you should assume that ONLY direct material and direct labor costs are considered variable with respect to changes in volume. Clearly identify your assumption regarding the sales mix in your calculation and specify why this assumption is important in the context of CPV analysis
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Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Financial Accounting Standards Board Analysis Paper ACC/460 October 28‚ 2013 Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Financial Accounting Standards Board Analysis Paper The purpose of this paper is to review‚ compare‚ and show the contrast between the two accounting standard boards; Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)‚ and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The objectives of both Boards will be discussed as well as similarities
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Accounting Study Guide for Test # 2 Topic 5: Financial Statement Analysis 5-1 (Q5-1) Explain in general terms the concept of return on investment. Why is this concept important in the analysis of financial performance? Return on investment measures profitability in relation to the amount of investment that has been made in the business. A company can always increase dollar profit by increasing the amount of investment (assuming it is a profitable investment). So‚ dollar profits are not necessarily
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would do). Then‚ its year 2 opening net assets are $276.36‚ and net income would be: P.V. Ltd. Income Statement For Year 2 Accretion of discount (10% × 276.36) P.V.’s balance sheet at time 2 would be: P.V. Ltd. Balance Sheet As at Time 2 $27.64 Financial Asset Cash: (140 + 14 + 150) $304.00 Shareholders’ Equity Opening Balance: 276.36 (286.36 - 10.00 dividend) Capital Asset‚ at Present value 0.00 $304.00 Net income 27.64 $304.00 Thus‚ at time 2 the shareholders have: Cash from dividend
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Bonding cost is the cost that associated with the establishing and complying with the act for principal best interest. The agent will voluntarily provide principal with related information to serve their interest such as providing the quarterly financial report that required the agent effort. Usually the agent will bear the bonding cost in order to guarantee their behavior towards principal. For example‚ the agent will produce quarterly annual report and disclose the important information to the
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ALL ANSWERS ASSUME A TAX RATE OF 35% Even though the tax rate appears to be 1720 / 6725 = 25.57% In answering the following questions‚ please refer to the financial statements of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) and the relevant Notes to these statements at the end of this write-up. 1. What could be the cause(s) for the shift in LIFO-based inventory from 70% at December 31‚ 2010 to 65% at December 31‚ 2011? A decrease in the replacement cost for Cat’s inventories‚ or an increase
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of Research Paper Through the paper and the information provided by the textbook‚ it is clear that two brief conclusions we can get and explanations will be attached. 1. The financial statement do impact the share price 2. The influence caused by the financial statement is limited. The main reason‚ that financial statement impact the share price‚ is the efficient capital market. Namely‚ the efficient security market will go hand in hand with full disclosure. Once the relevant information provided
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weaknesses and strengths (Palat 1999). However‚ ratio analysis is difficult and there are many limitations. This section will identify and discuss the inadequacies of accounting ratios as tools of financial analysis. ACCOUNTING POLICIES. It is difficult to use ratios to compare companies‚ because they very often follow different accounting policies. For example‚ one company may value stock under the LIFO principle‚ another may follow the FIFO principle. Similarly‚ one company may depreciate assets under
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Debt Equity Debt/Equity Ratio Return on Equity 15‚000‚000 2‚250‚000 0 2‚250‚000 1‚350‚000 1‚000‚000 1.35 0 15‚000‚000 0.00% 9.00% Worst Case 10% 16‚500‚000 2‚475‚000 500‚000 1‚975‚000 1‚185‚000 1‚000‚000 1.185 5‚000‚000 15‚000‚000 33.33% 7.90% Expected Case 30% 19‚500‚000 2‚925‚000 500‚000 2‚425‚000 1‚455‚000 1‚000‚000 1.455 5‚000‚000 15‚000‚000 33.33% 9.70% Best Case 50% 22‚500‚000 3‚375‚000 500‚000 2‚875‚000 1‚725‚000 1‚000‚000 1.725 5‚000‚000 15‚000‚000 33.33% 11.50% 1. For sure‚ the company can
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