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    Accounting Basic Theory

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    1121 theory Topic 1 BDA/inventory * Time period assumptions: firm would find it desirable to report their financial statements more frequently therefore the economic life could be divided into artificial time periods. * Why are adjusting entries required? The purpose of balance day adjustment is to recognise revenue and expenses in the relevant Period. * Compare and contrast the purposes of adjusting entries‚ closing entries and reversing entries The purpose of closing entry is

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    Accounting Theory 9

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    ACCT3003 Issues in Accounting Theory SP5 2010 Topic 4: Heritage and biological assets. The following question has some minor changes due to amendments to AASB 141 which removed reference to ‘estimated point of sale costs” and replaced it with “costs to sell”. 9.22 In 2005‚ Nambour Limited established and commenced operation of a mango farm. The trees were planted in 2005 and began producing saleable mangoes in 2011. On 30 June 2012‚ 90% of the mangoes are sold‚ one week after they were

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    -the sector within which the -entity operates -The purpose for which the entity was created -The manner in which the entity is constituted. Conceptual framework Problem -Lack of a general theory -Permissiveness of accounting practice -Inconsistency of practices Needs -2 or more methods of accounting are accepted for the same facts -Reserves are used to artificially smooth earnings fluctuations -Deferrals are followed by ‘big bath’ write offs A set of inter related concepts which will

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    Normative Theories

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    Normative Theories Application Normative ethical theories can generally be divided into three types: teleological‚ deontological‚ and virtue ethics. The first two types are considered as action-based theories because they focus entirely upon the actions which a person performs. The last one focuses on training decision maker’s character. Teleological theories are characterized focus primarily on the consequences. In order to make the correct ethical decisions‚ decision-maker has to evaluate

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    Part A: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL ACCOUNT 1. Managerial Accounting: The activity involves ‘decision making’ whether to purchase parts already assembled or individual parts. 2. Financial Accounting: It shows that the President is reminding Aminah to prepare a presentation stating an income statement and balance sheet information for last year‚ which the information already exist. 3. Managerial Accounting: Planning‚ controlling‚ evaluating and continuous

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    UNIVERSITI TENAGA NASIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING SUBJECT: ACCOUNTING THEORY AND PRACTICE PREPARE FOR: DR.NORHAYATI MAT HUSIN PREPARE BY: NUR FADZILAH BT NORIZAN (AC086628) NUR IZYAN BT MOHD ISHAK (AC086934) NURUL AQILAH BT ZAMRI (AC085167) THILAGA SEGARAN (AC086628) BACHELOR IN ACCOUNTING (HONS) CASE 1: WASTE MANAGEMENT a) Define the matching principle and explain

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    Theory of Accounts 1. The fundamental qualitative characteristic of faithful representation has the components of a. Predictive value and confirmatory value b. Comparability‚ consistency‚ and confirmatory value c. Understandability‚ predictive value‚ and reliability d. Completeness‚ neutrality‚ and freedom from error 2. The amount reported as “Cash” on a company’s balance sheet normally should exclude a. Postdated checks that are payable to the company b. Cash in a payroll account c. Undelivered

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    Accounting Theory 4

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    Fair value or false accounting 1. How are assets and liabilities measured under IAS 39? Answer: According to IAS 39‚ Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement‚ financial instrument are to be stated at their ‘fair value’- defined as ‘the amount for which an asset could be exchanged‚ or a liability settled‚ between knowledgeable‚ willing parties in an arm’s length transaction’. ‘If the market for a financial instrument is not active‚ an entity establishes a fair value

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    BUS310 ACCOUNTING THEORY AND ACCOUNTABILITY WORKSHOP 1 SOLUTIONS 1) GHHT: Chapter 1: Theory in Action 1.1 The article describes how a particular theoretical approach has been replaced by another. Explain why one theory replaces another‚ and who‚ or what‚ determines whether an existing theory survives. A theory is primarily meant to explain or predict an event‚ behaviour or outcome. Proponents of a theory look for evidence to support the theory. This evidence should be independently observed

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    Accounting Theory Exam Review Part I – 25 MC Part II – 2 marks Part III – 10 marks Part IV – 7 marks Part V – 10 marks Total – 54 marks Chapter: 8 – 5 marks 9 – 16 marks 10 – 6 marks 11 – 5 marks 12 – 10 marks 13 – 5 marks Reading – 7 marks Total – 54 marks Chapter 8 – Economic Consequence If they do not affect cash flow‚ they do not matter. Stock should not change by the change in accounting policy‚ two examples in book where this did not hold (1. employee stock option – authorities

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