STUDENT NO: …………………………... SEMINAR TUTOR …………………………... Introduction Accounting is concerned with providing both financial and non-financial information that will help decision makers to make good decisions. An understanding of accounting therefore requires an understanding of the decision making process and an awareness of the users of accounting information. The major purposes of accounting are to formulate overall strategies and long-run plans. Resource allocation decisions such
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Legality and Ethicality of Financial Reporting Accounting professionals consider standard practices of accounting and board of accountancy rules when creating ethical standards. Accountants also consider state and federal laws. Ethics and the law works hand-in-hand therefore should be on the minds of those considering the commission of fraud. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Excello‚ Terry Reed‚ was considering doing such by posting a $2.1 million transaction to raise year-end earnings.
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The differences between managerial accounting and financial accounting can be distinguished through 5 aspects: a) Primary Users of Reports In managerial accounting‚ the information will be use within the organization‚ by the employees and managers‚ where else in financial accounting‚ the information in the reports will be used by external parties such as banks‚ creditors and shareholders. b) Types and frequency of the reports. In managerial accounting‚ the information is reported continuously
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Managerial Accounting What Does Managerial Accounting Mean? - The process of identifying‚ measuring‚ analyzing‚ interpreting‚ and communicating information for the pursuit of an organization’s goals. This is also known as "cost accounting." - Managerial accounting is used primarily by those within a company or organization. Reports can be generated for any period of time such as daily‚ weekly or monthly. Reports are considered to be "future looking" and have forecasting value to those within
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Green Accounting: Concepts and Practices Research Paper Responsibility towards environment has become one of the most crucial areas of social responsibility. With the concept of sustainable development catching on rapidly‚ corporate and industrial houses across the world are increasingly incorporating the environmental element in their day-to-day business operations. They are clear in their perception that along with quality‚ safety of the environment too‚ is an important factor in making a business
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EXERCISE 2–1 Classifying Manufacturing Costs [LO1] Your Boat‚ Inc.‚ assembles custom sailboats from components supplied by various manufacturers. The company is very small and its assembly shop and retail sales store are housed in a Gig Harbor‚ Washington‚ boathouse. Below are listed some of the costs that are incurred at the company. Required: For each cost‚ indicate whether it would most likely be classified as direct labor‚ direct materials‚ manufacturing overhead‚ selling‚ or an
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Accounting Theory Exam Review Part I – 25 MC Part II – 2 marks Part III – 10 marks Part IV – 7 marks Part V – 10 marks Total – 54 marks Chapter: 8 – 5 marks 9 – 16 marks 10 – 6 marks 11 – 5 marks 12 – 10 marks 13 – 5 marks Reading – 7 marks Total – 54 marks Chapter 8 – Economic Consequence If they do not affect cash flow‚ they do not matter. Stock should not change by the change in accounting policy‚ two examples in book where this did not hold (1. employee stock option – authorities
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................................................ 22 Accounting changes and prior period adjustments ............................................................ 24 4. Comprehensive income ................................................................................................ 31 5. Balance sheet and disclosures overview .......................................................................... 36 6. Interim financial reporting ..........................................
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Intermediate Accounting 1 Exam 1 Spring 2010 1. What are the statements of financial accounting concepts (sfac) intended to establish? a. Generally accepted accounting principles in financial reporting by businesses. b. Generally accepted accounting principles for businesses‚ not for profit c. The objectives and concepts for use in developing standards of financial accounting and reporting. d. The hierarchy of sources of generally accepted accounting principles. 2. During
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Salem State University ACC202 – Managerial Accounting – Practice Test Chapters 14‚ 1‚ 2 Professor Paul F McGee‚ CPA Name___________________________________________ Please indicate the best/correct answer by circling the appropriate letter. 1. Managerial accounting helps managers perform three vital activities. These activities include all of the following except: a. Planning b. Controlling c. Decision making d. Hiring Controllers 2. The act that was intended to protect the interests
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