REPORT ‘Why Financial Reports can never really be considered neutral (free from bias) or objective.’ Word Count: 2536 Introduction The Framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements specifies that information generated should “represent faithfully” and “be neutral… free from bias” (AASB Framework‚ para. 33; 36). Information that is not neutral can “influence the making of a decision or judgement in order to achieve a predetermined result or outcome” (AASB Framework
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1) Management by Objectives (MBO): Peter F. Drucker in his 1954 book “The Practice of Management” introduced the appraisal method called Management by objectives (MBO). It has become an effective management tool and is also known as goal setting approach to appraisal. In MBO‚ the supervisor and subordinate jointly identify the common objectives of the organization and set the areas of the responsibility of each individual in terms of results expected from that person. These measures are used for
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Pricing objectives and pricing methods in the services sector George J. Avlonitis and Kostis A. Indounas Department of Marketing and Communication‚ Athens University of Economics and Business‚ Athens‚ Greece Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this research paper is to explore the pricing objectives that service companies pursue along with the pricing methods that they adopt in order to set their prices. Design/methodology/approach – An extensive review of the literature revealed the complete
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and summarizes the financial events that occur in a business. There are certain accounting principles and concepts to preparing reports on financial statements. These accounting principles and concepts are usually referred to as General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Financial statements or reporting should provide information that is advantageous to present to potential investors and creditors in order for them to make rational investment‚ credit and other financial decisions. Because
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• INTRODUCTION Financial Management means the efficient and effective management of money (funds) in such a manner as to accomplish the objectives of the organization. It is the specialized functions directly associated with the top management. The significance of this function is not only seen in the ’Line’ but also in the capacity of ’Staff’ in overall administration of a company. It has been defined differently by different experts in the field. It includes how to raise the capital‚ how to
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Definition of Non-Profit Organizations Associations‚ charities‚ cooperatives‚ and other voluntary organizations formed to further cultural‚ educational‚ religious‚ professional‚ or public service objectives. Non-Profit Organization startup funding is provided by their members‚ trustees‚ or others who do not expect repayment‚ and who do not share in the organization’s profits or losses which are retained or absorbed. Approved‚ incorporated‚ or registered Non-Profit Organizations are usually granted
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Financial Market and Financial Instruments Market is simply defined as an area for potential exchanges. Thus market is a group of buyers and sellers interested in negotiating the terms of purchase or sales of goods and services. Similarly‚ financial market is that market is traded- loaned or borrowed-in-terms of different financial assets or instruments stocks and bonds are traded. "Securities" means shares‚ stock‚ bond‚ debenture‚ debenture stock issued by a corporate body or a certificate to unit
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Current Ratio * A liquidity ratio that measures a company’s ability to pay short term obligations. Current Ratio 2011 Current Assets Current Liabilities 35‚343‚809 35‚774‚652 =0.99 The ratio of 0.99: 1 means that for every ringgit of current liabilities‚ Hwa Tai has RM0.99 of current assets. Current Ratio 2010 Current Assets Current Liabilities 36‚746‚539 37‚634‚489 =0.98 * The ratio of 0.98 : 1 means that for every ringgit of current
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Financial Analysis & Management Assignments 1. Discuss the extent to which the legal and professional regulatory framework of accounting ensures that corporate reports provide reliable‚ relevant‚ objective‚ and comparable information to users. 2. Critically evaluate the importance of discounted cash flow techniques in investment decisions. Illustrate your answer with your examples. 3. Discuss the relative importance profitability and liquidity for the survival of a business and explain how the
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and development work. Objective: It can be described as what business is looking for and for this purpose a company can define sub objectives which‚ if aligned with the main objective‚ will help the organization to achieve its goals. Objective is a broader term and for convenience it is sub divided
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