Chapter 02 Worldwide Accounting Diversity Multiple Choice Questions 1. What is the equivalent of U.S. balance sheet common stock on the balance sheet of a British company? A) Capital redemption reserve B) Share premium account C) Own shares held D) Called-up share capital Answer: D Level: Medium LO: 1 2. Which of the following is not a problem caused by accounting diversity? A) Lack of qualified international
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Financial Accounting vs Management Accounting Management accounting is a field of accounting that analyzes and provides cost information to the internal management for the purposes of planning‚ controlling and decision making. Management accounting refers to accounting information developed for managers within an organization. CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) defines Management accounting as “Management Accounting is the process of identification‚ measurement‚ accumulation
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Assignment 1: Review of Accounting Ethics The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accounts (NZICA) represents over 33‚000 members in New Zealand and overseas. The organization audits private companies and public companies that are members of the organization (Graham‚ 1960). In October 2012‚ the organization was found to be practicing breaches of accounting with its members when an employee of the organization was found investing in different companies using client’s money. The loans were supposed
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Financial Reporting Accurate financial reporting is paramount to the establishment of a level playing field for businesses. It also aids in analyzing trends in business and the economy. The first part of the research paper should outline the different offices and bureaus of financial reporting and why they are significant. The second part of the research paper will present some positive and negative examples of financial reporting results and offer analysis about them. These examples can incorporate
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“Financial statements are like fine perfume; to be sniffed but not swallowed.” - Abraham Briloff (Professor Emeritus of CUNY Baruch) ACCOUNTING: Accounting is defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as "the art of recording‚ classifying‚ and summarizing in a significant manner and in terms of money‚ transactions and events which are‚ in part at least‚ of financial character‚ and interpreting the results thereof." ACCOUNTING AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY:
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Ethics in Accounting Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation In this case without reclassification of accounts receivable‚ net cash that is utilized in operation is given as; Net Income $60000 Decrease or (Increase) in accounts receivable ($80000) Net amount provided in operation ($20000) If there is reclassification as anticipated‚ the net cash used in operation is; Net Income $60000 Net income provided in operation $60000 Through reclassification of $80000 of accounts receivables
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entity‚ it is required to release financial reports that comply with the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) (Deegan 2008:83). Two companies have been chosen to analyse their reports‚ in particular the disclosures made in their respective reports. The two companies chosen to analyse are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL). CBA The Commonwealth Bank is one of Australia’s leading providers of integrated financial services including retail‚ business
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A & AUDIT international accounting CCOUNTING ING Accounting for Small Businesses: The Role of IFRS By Nancy Christie‚ John Brozovsky‚ and Sam Hicks F or decades‚ U.S accountants in all fields have recognized a need for a simpler set of financial reporting standards for small businesses‚ but regulators have not been willing to provide a second set of standards. Now‚ for the first time‚ there may be an answer for small firms desiring relief from the onerous reporting requirements
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strike price is $51. The option expires on July 31‚ 2010. On March 31‚ 2010‚ the market value of Reese stock was $48 per share and the time value of the option was $120. The put option is not designated as a hedge. If the company has to prepare financial statements on March 31‚ 2010‚ what would the entry be? A debit to the Put Option and a a. credit to Unrealized Holding Gains/Losses – Income $805. b. credit to Unrealized Holding Gains/Losses – Equity $805. c. credit to Unrealized Holding
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This essay is to critically evaluate the usefulness of the accounting theory to practicing accountants today. It will provide a general assessment of information asymmetry and the fundamental problem of accounting‚ and it will also briefly discuss the normative and positive accounting theories and their usefulness to practicing accountants. After those discussions‚ it will specifically discuss the strength and limitation of positive accounting theory and assess its usefulness to practicing accountants
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