Tugas 04 - Accounting for Managers Kelompok 4: 1. Haris Pratama Loeis 1306497062 2. Ibrahim Adam 1306497075 3. Jati Perdana 1306497144 4. Maydhani Arnia E.P. 1306497226 5. Meiryanti Andryani 1306497251 Problem 5-4 (in USD) Days Account Outstanding Amount Probability of Collection Allowance Amount Write-Off Amount Less than 16 450‚000.00 0.99 4‚500.00 - 16 to 30 150‚000.00
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CASES Real World Case 5-1 Requirement 1 A bill and hold strategy accelerates the recognition of revenue. In this case‚ sales that would normally have occurred in 1998 were recorded in 1997. Assuming a positive gross profit on these sales‚ earnings in 1997 is inflated. Requirement 2 A customer would probably not be expected to pay for goods purchased using this bill and hold strategy until the goods were actually received. Receivables would therefore increase. Requirement 3 Sales that would
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What is Positive Accounting Theory? Positive Accounting Theory is the branch of academic research in accounting that tries to make good predictions of real world events and translate them to accounting transactions. This contrasts with normative accounting theory‚ which that tries to recommend what should be done. Positive Theories try to explain and predicts actions such as which accounting policies firms will choose and how firms will react to newly proposed accounting standards. Positive
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Chapter 7 - Positive Theory Positive Accounting Theory Philosophy of PAT Million Friedman championed positive theories in economics. He stated that: (part 3 Empirical Research in Accounts of Accounting theory from Jayne Godfrey) The ultimate goal of positive science (i.e. INDUCTIVE) is • The development of a ‘theory ‘ or ‘hypothesis’; • that yields valid and meaningful “Predictions’ • about phenomena not yet “observed”. Consistent with Friedman’s view‚ Watts and Zimmerman
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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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paid on a factory building are examples of manufacturing overhead. True False 3. Manufacturing overhead combined with direct materials is known as conversion cost. True False 4. All costs incurred in a merchandising firm are considered to be period costs. True False 5. Depreciation is always considered a product cost for external financial reporting purposes in a manufacturing firm. True False 6. In external financial reports‚ factory utilities costs may be included in an asset account on the balance
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Financial Theories Overview Financial Theories Overview This paper will include an overview of 10 financial theories incorporating both germinal and current research. In addition‚ each financial theory will include a general description‚ current examples‚ and significant attributes. Table 1 Financial Theories Financial Theories | Description | Current Examples | Significant Attributes | 1. Efficiency Theory | Eugene Fama defined efficient markets as “a market where there are large
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unreliable in nature or representation that its recognition may be potentially misleading. Constraints -Timeliness -Balancing cost and benefit – Financial information will be sought if the benefit to be derived from the information exceeds its costs. Para 44 -Benefit derived from its information should exceed the cost of providing it General Purpose Financial Reporting Objective SAC 2 – focus on providing info to meet the common info need of users who are unable to command the preparation of reports
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Dillard’s Co. 10K Report 1. General Information A. The company’s corporate office is headquartered in Little Rock‚ Arkansas. I found this information on Dillard’s website in the non-selling location directory.(F-3) B. The fiscal year for Dillard’s ends on the last Saturday of January. This information was found in the 2010 annual report.(F3) C. The types of products and services that it sells are retail clothing and merchandise. I found this information on the company website.
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Reading 1.2 - Accounting theory and development Accounting Theory Construction with Inductive and deductive approach Deductive approach vs. Inductive approach in accounting theory construction Deductive reasoning entails a valid argument in which it is impossible to assert the premises and to deny the conclusion without contradicting oneself. Deductive approach to accounting theory construction begins with establishing the objective of accounting. Once identified‚ definitions and assumption
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