[pic] BUS256 Contemporary Financial Accounting Semester 1‚ 2011 Unit Information and Learning Guide Unit coordinator Dr. David Holloway Associate Professor Murdoch Business School Room: ECL 4.028 Tel: 9360 2704 Fax: 9310 5004 E-mail : D.Holloway@murdoch.edu.au [pic] © Published by Murdoch University‚ Perth‚ Western Australia‚ January 2011. Originally written by: David A. Holloway Date: October 2008 Amended by: David A. Holloway Date:
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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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21. Generally accepted accounting principles c. derive their credibility and authority from general recognition and acceptance by the accounting profession. 22. A soundly developed conceptual framework of concepts and objectives should d. all of these. 23. Which of the following (a-c) are not true concerning a conceptual framework in account-ing? c. It should be based on fundamental truths that are derived from the laws of nature. S24. Which of the following is not a benefit associated
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8 Accounting theory and conceptual frameworks After studying this chapter you should be able to: & explain what accounting theory is & describe the main attempts at constructing an accounting theory & appraise current developments in the area & describe and discuss the contents of the IASB Framework & appraise the quality and usefulness of the IASB Framework in the context of its self-declared purposes & describe and discuss the parts of IAS 1 relating to accounting concepts and policies & appraise
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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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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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required for customers. It has a yearly revenue of 200$ billion. Principal Members Lalitha Battina: Founder‚ CEO Mark Gates: Chief Technology Officer‚ CTO Lowell Stratton: Chief Financial Officer‚ CFO‚ responsible for financial checks and balances And verifies financial statements produced by accounting department Simone Jobs: Chief Operating Officer‚ COO Cyrus Bailey: Chief Marketing Officer‚ CMO Board of Directors: Steve Wells‚ Tim McCarthy‚ David Holmes‚ Sonia Dietz‚ Joan
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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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Professional Ethics and financial statement disclosure: In a constructionist perspective Abstract This essay addresses the relationship between professional ethics and financial statement disclosure. The public should change its view on the objectivity of accounting profession because in no means can anyone be absolutely objective. The reason to this will be articulated thoroughly in the essay. Then how to maximize relative objectivity is discussed and
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QUESTION BTN 1-3 Identify the parties potentially affected by this audit and the fee plan proposed Accounting code of ethics guides those in the profession to behave in a respectful‚ controlled and moral way. Clients need to have confidence in the business practices of professional accounting firms. A clear ethical code ensures that accountants practice a high standard of business that is exceptional in integrity and professionalism (Maughan‚ 2011). According to Schreiber (2003)
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