Introduction It is a requirement that‚ if an entity is defined as a reporting 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
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Financial Accounting THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF ACCOUNTING In the present era most of the business as well as non-business operations are carried out through organizations (mostly by limited liability companies (also known as joint stock companies)‚ societies and charitable organisation)‚ rather than by people working as individuals. Such organization consist of group of people working together for common goal. To accomplish its objectives‚ the organization uses resources material
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Tax Law and Accounting Paper In today’s financial world‚ preparation and reporting of income taxes has become one among the other main reasons why individuals and businesses are keeping and maintain their financial records. However‚ there has been some controversy between tax laws and accounting under the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Simply because IRS is not always agrees with GAAP’s principles and thus creates its own tax laws. This paper will discuss the objectives of modern
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The Lucent Accounting Scandal Abstract The case discusses the accounting frauds committed at the US-based telecommunications giant‚ Lucent Technologies Inc. (Lucent) during early 2000. It provides an insight into the ways by which the financial statements were manipulated at Lucent. It examines the loopholes in the financial management of the company and the price it had to pay for circumventing the provisions of law. The case examines the allegations against Lucent and its officers with reference
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MCQ FOR IMT 57 – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING Test : (Journal‚ Ledger‚ Trial Balance‚ Errors) Name: _________________ Fundamentals of Accounting Max. Marks: 30 1. RPC Ltd. follows the written down value method of depreciating machinery year after year by applying the principle of (a) Comparability. (b) Convenience. (c) Consistency. (d) All of the above. 2. A change in accounting policy is justified
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Principles of Accounting 1 American InterContinental University I have been asked by my supervisor to mentor a new accounting clerk in my department‚ I am hoping that when I’m done mentoring this person that they will understand accounting better. I am also hoping that my supervisor will be proud of me‚ and continue asking me to mentor new people‚ and hopefully give me a raise or a promotion. To better understand accounting we need to know why adjusting entries are so important to a business
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The cash flow statement provides information about a company’s cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period‚ showing how these cash flaws link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company’s statement of financial position. The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by operating activities‚ cash flows provided by investing activities‚ and cash flows provided by financing activities. The operating section adjusts the net profit figure
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ACCOUNTING ASSIGNMENT : CLUBS ________________________________________________________ 1. A major part of the club’s income is Membership fees. This is a fee paid by members. It is paid annually at R120 for juniors and R450 for adults. The Membership fees is a fixed amount so that along with additional income it covers the clubs expenses. There are usually
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Course Syllabus Basic Accounting School Year 2011-2012 First Semester I. CATALOGUE COURSE DESCRIPTION A. Course Code and No.: ACCTG 1 B. Course Title: Basic Accounting C. Course Description: Basic accounting introduces the importance of accounting and also the basic steps and techniques used. The material covered will also include coverage of the principles and procedures of the accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship and merchandising organizations. General-purpose
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Dr Fang (to be used in the workshop in week 1) Month-end balance sheet amounts for the dental practice of Dr Fang‚ a local dentist‚ for three consecutive months are presented below. The information is complete except for the balance in the owners’ equity account. Cash Accounts receivable Prepaid insurance Surgery equipment Building Land Accounts payable Wages payable Mortgage payable Owners’ Equity 31 October $ 9 100 16 100 700 29 800 81 000 33 000 10 100 5 100 34 700
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