Article Analysis From Enron to Tyco‚ accounting scandals have always been a worrisome issue in accounting. Regardless of how many internal controls there are‚ there will always be a chance for unethical practices in accounting. Where and when do these problems arise? This paper will analyze an article listing situations that lead to those unethical practices and behavior that lawmakers try to prevent. In his article “What Are the Causes of Ethical Lapses in Accounting‚” Jagg Xaxx writes that business
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purposes of this project is to compare and contrast the differences and similarities of Liz Claiborne for the last two years based in their income statements‚ financial ratios‚ and balance sheet. The reader would find information about the company and industry profile; therefore‚ this outline will show graphics to help you understand the situation and condition of this company at the stock market level. This study is based with the latest information of the corporation for the years 2007 through 2009
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Accounting‚ or accountancy‚ is the measurement‚ processing and communication of financial information about economic entities. Accounting‚ which has been called the "language of business"‚ measures the results of an organization ’s economic activities and conveys this information to a variety of users including investors‚ creditors‚ management‚ and regulators. Practitioners of accounting are known as accountants. Accounting can be divided into several fields including financial accounting‚ management
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to suppliers. Liability (D) Bonds payable. Liability (E) Amount earned from selling a product. Revenue (F) Cost of advertising. Expense Part 2 Ex 1-8 (A) An expression about whether financial statements conform with generally accepted accounting principles. – 8 Auditors opinion (B) A business that raised money by issuing shares of stock. – 1 Cooperation (C) The portion of stockholders’ equity that results from receiving cash from investors. – 6 Common Stock. (D) Obligations to suppliers
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risk (a) Fraud risk factors ASA 240 - high degree of competition in the market - Domination by Rob Bigbucks (CEO&chairman) - Threatened employees with no pay rises - Significant portion of sales managers salaries are paid in bonuses - The industry is in a recession and it is starting to affect the company – Potentially leading to obsolete stock and overstatement of assets 6.27 Corporate governance and the audit role (1) AC is comprised of independent non-executive directors. (2) Chair
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organisational plan and all the related measures that an entity adopts to: * safeguard assets * encourage adherence to company policies * promote operational efficiency * ensure accurate and reliable accounting records. It is either an administrative control or an accounting control Characteristics of an effective internal control system include: * Competent‚ reliable‚ and ethical personnel * Assignment of responsibilities * Proper authorisation * Separation of duties
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HISTORY OF ACCOUNTING LEARNING OUTCOMES Understand the history of accounting dating from prehistoric times to written record keeping. Identify the seven preconditions for the emergence of systematic book keeping. Know Luca Pacioll contributions in introducing double entry book keeping. Accounting is a tool‚ invented by humankind‚ to fulfill needs of society. Unlike the explorers of the past who discovered new lands‚ accounting cannot in any true sense be said to have been discovered
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M2 limitation of market research Limitation of market research – (what stops red bull and under take their research) How is this limitation/ how it relates to Red Bull * Participant (primary) Consent – whether they are happy to provide information‚ storage of information * Access to secondary research – copyright * Complete the research within the time scale (take long time participate) – trends/ fashion‚ competitors-new product (being a head of the competitors) filling the gap
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The basic principles of an accounting information system include all of the following except | | | Student Answer: | | cost effectiveness. (Cost effectiveness is one of the basic principles of accounting information systems.) | | | | flexibility. (Flexibility is one of the basic principles of accounting information systems.) | | | | useful output. (Useful output is one of the basic principles of accounting information systems.) | | | | periodicity. (Correct! Periodicity
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A Library Research on INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION IN TODAY’S MODERN SOCIETY Presented to Elizabeth D. Kapulong‚ MA.Ed UST-AMV College of Accountancy As a partial requirement to complete the course‚ English 3 Prepared by The Tributes Members: Sahagun‚ Abbie Rose R. Pelaez‚ Angelica Marie‚ Cantoria‚ Gabrielle Alcid‚ Ariane Santiago Steffany August 22‚ 2012 ABSTRACT Table of Contents I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND 4 A
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