Chapter 7 - Positive Theory Positive Accounting Theory Philosophy of PAT Million Friedman championed positive theories in economics. He stated that: (part 3 Empirical Research in Accounts of Accounting theory from Jayne Godfrey) The ultimate goal of positive science (i.e. INDUCTIVE) is • The development of a ‘theory ‘ or ‘hypothesis’; • that yields valid and meaningful “Predictions’ • about phenomena not yet “observed”. Consistent with Friedman’s view‚ Watts and Zimmerman
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Module 1: Accounting under ideal conditions Ideal conditions; certainty and uncertainty (including differences & similarities)‚ dividend irrelevancy‚ arbitrage‚ accretion of discount‚ abnormal earnings RRA - SFAS69; weaknesses of RRA (relevant but not as reliable) Historical Accounting Revisited mixed measurement model‚ (relatively reliable but lacks relevance)‚ revenue recognition‚ recognition lag Relevance VS Reliability -> tradeoffs (Without ideal conditions‚ complete relevance &
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Slide 1 ACCOUNTING THEORY & CONTEMORARY ISSUES (AT1) MODULE ONE Slide 2 ACCOUNTING UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS Part 1 - Foundation items re the course Part 2 - Present value accounting under certainty Part 3 - Present value accounting under uncertainty Part 4 - Reserve recognition accounting Part 5 - Examination question examples Part 6 - Historical cost accounting Lecture by: Dr. A. L. Dartnell‚ FCGA Year 2009 - 2010 2 Slide 3 PART 1 Foundation Items re the Course Different Course
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ADM 4342 Seminar in Accounting Theory Turn OFF all cellphones! Once class commences‚ Computers should only be used for class work! You have a responsibility to make the classroom environment respectful and conducive to learning. Course Outline Introduction to Accounting Theory What does Accounting “Theory” mean? Defining “Theory” (Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary) 1. A plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to
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NATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE Candidate’s observation (2009 specification) sheet NGC3 – THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION Sheet number 1 of __8_ Student name Student number Place inspected Date of inspection _ |Observations |Control measures |Timescale | |Hazards and consequences |Immediate and longer-term actions
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Positive Accounting Theory • Sometimes abbreviated as PAT • Explains and predicts accounting practice • Does not seek to prescribe particular actions • Grounded in economic theory • Focuses on the relationships between various individuals involved in providing resources to an organisation (agency relationship) • Owners and managers • Managers and debt providers Positive Accounting Theory • Assumptions of PAT • All individual action is driven
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Positive Accounting Theory: A Ten Year Perspective Author(s): Ross L. Watts and Jerold L. Zimmerman Reviewed work(s): Source: The Accounting Review‚ Vol. 65‚ No. 1 (Jan.‚ 1990)‚ pp. 131-156 Published by: American Accounting Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/247880 . Accessed: 31/10/2011 02:22 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service
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Segmentation 8 Target Market 9 Targeting Strategy 10 Positioning Strategy 10 Recommendation 10 Introduction The purpose of making this report is to demonstrate my understanding of marketing theory and practice by comparing the marketing approach of this company. This report integrates marketing theory and company activity and key concepts of marketing. Apple’s iPhone and Samsung‘s Galaxy Smartphone both devices are more popular nowadays. An iPhone is also a camera phone‚ a portable media player
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`Accounting 6135‚ Advanced Accounting Theory Arthur G. Hendricks‚ Ph.D.‚ CPA professor BU 410 Thursday 7:10 PM to 10:00 PM Required Texts 1. Scott‚ W.R.‚ Financial Accounting Theory‚ 5th edition‚ Prentice Hall (Pearson Education Canada‚ Ltd) 2009 (ISBN 978-0-13-207286-1) 2 Concepts Statement #7‚ Using Cash Flow Information and Present Value in Accounting Measurements‚ FASB‚ February 2000. 3. Optional; The Wall Street Journal. You are expected to read the financial pages of the news media
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University of Wollongong Research Online Faculty of Commerce - Accounting & Finance Working Papers 2005 Faculty of Commerce Regulation as Accounting Theory M. Gaffikin University of Wollongong‚ michael_gaffikin@uow.edu.au Recommended Citation Gaffikin‚ M.‚ Regulation as Accounting Theory‚ School of Accounting & Finance‚ University of Wollongong‚ Working Paper 9‚ 2005. http://ro.uow.edu.au/accfinwp/50 Research Online is the open access institutional repository for the University of
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