Accountancy ACY 6110 Financial Accounting Theory Fall 2011 Professor Kevin C. K. Lam Room 1016 Chung Yu Tung (CYT) Building The Chinese University of Hong Kong Phone: 2609-7894 E-mail: kevinlam@cuhk.edu.hk Webct: http://webct.cuhk.edu.hk Course Scope and Objectives Financial Accounting Theory is concerned with the models‚ hypotheses‚ and concepts that together form the foundation for financial accounting practice. This course introduces modern financial accounting theories and
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A reporting entity is required to prepare its financial report based on IASB framework and it is so useful for different types of users to evaluate the financial performance of the reporting entity and make suitable decisions. In this essay‚ the usefulness of conceptual framework in preparing of financial report will be discussed. And also‚ 2011 annual report of CLP Holdings Limited will be reviewed to further discuss how its qualitative characteristics of the information are useful for shareholders
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investment decisions such as choosing a portfolio of securities. Basically‚ financial reports are published to serve various users like‚ shareholders‚ employees‚ suppliers‚ creditors‚ financial analysts‚ stockbrokers‚ management‚ and government agencies. Firms satisfy this demand in part by supplying accounting information‚ thereby enabling them to raise capital on the best available terms. An efficient financial reporting and disclosure system is crucial to country’s development of economically efficient
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REPORT IN DEFENCE OR FAVOUR FOR THE ADVOCATE OF AN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD OF ACCOUNTING PRACTICE. INTRODUCTION Internationalization of economic trade and globalization of businesses is on the ascendency. Consequently‚ financial statements prepared according to a nation’s local accounting system may hardly meet the needs of investors‚ business partners‚ financiers and decision-makers who are conversant with international standards. Meanwhile‚ developing and emerging markets are the target of the
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need for accounting standards and the need for a set of principles on which they are based. Accounting Standards Accounting standards contain a set of rules and governing practices for the treatment of all financial transactions. The main objective of accounting standards is to establish recognition‚ measurement‚ presentation and disclosure requirements dealing with financial transactions and key events which are important in the financial statements of companies. These financial statements give end-users
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Analysis of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Table of Content I. Abstract II. Introduction III. Introductory analysis & GFOA Award IV. Financial Analysis V. Financial standing VI. Conclusion VII. References Abstract Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is a report used by cities‚ and local governments to provide the public with their financial records each year‚ while adhering to government accounting standards board (GASB) guidelines. The report presents
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For example‚ in July the CFPB issued a consent order with CitiBank for‚ among other things‚ misrepresenting that an identity-monitoring program’s credit score was from all three credit reporting bureaus‚ when it was not. In the Dealers’ Financial Services‚ LLC (Dealer) consent order‚ Dealer misrepresented that an add-on vehicle service contract would add “just a few dollars to your monthly payment” or that GAP insurance product would add “just a few pennies a day
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Assignment Name: Maximos Nathanailidis Date: 28/4/2014 Table of Contents 1. Introduction The purpose of this report is to conduct a comparative ratio analysis of the financial statements of J. Sainsbury PLC and Tesco PLC for the year-ending 2013. The financial information that is provided from each company’s annual report and the comparison between them will help possible users of this analysis to understand not only the differences between these two companies
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information. Outline the different sources of regulation of financial statements in Ireland. When accountants are preparing a set of financial statements accountants must comply with the relevant accounting rules. The regulatory framework provides a set of rules and regulations to ensure fair play.’ The principal aim of the regulatory frame work is to ensure that the financial statements present a true and fair view of the financial performance and position of the organization’. The three sources
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Example Test Questions Chapter 1 Multiple Choice: 1. Which of the following bodies has the ultimate authority to issue accounting pronouncements in the United States? a. Securities and Exchange Commission b. Financial Accounting Standards Board c. International Accounting Standards Committee d. Internal Revenue Service Answer a 2. What historical evidence of the business operations of the private estate of Apollonius was discovered early inthe20th century? a. The Iliad b. Plato ’s Republic
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