DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING Course Title Course Code Handout Prepared by : : : : Research Methodology in Accounting Acc 3231 01 – Introduction and Overview Dr.B.Nimalathasan Learning Outcomes: At the end of this lesson you should be able to: • Understand the term of research in accounting. • Explain the scientific thinking. • Know the characteristics of research. • State the research in business. Research The term ‘Research’ means search for knowledge. Research is an art of scientific investigation
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1. What section of your organization do you belong? What section of your organization do you belong? Operations Human Resources Logistics/Sales/Supply Chain Finance Top Management Other (please specify) 2. What sector of industry does your company belong? What sector of industry does your company belong? Food/Beverages/Agriculture/Drugs Textiles‚ Garments and Accessories Wood/ Paper/Furniture/Glass/Plastics Chemical/Process/Mining/Oil and Gas Metals/Machines/Automotive/Equipments Electronics/Phones/Computers
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fall-out of Accounting Period concept. This concept requires that expenses incurred for a particular accounting period should be reckoned in the same period‚ irrespective of the fact whether these expenses have been paid in cash or not in that year. The same holds true for revenues‚ i.e.‚ revenues earned in a specific accounting period are construed as incomes of the same period‚ irrespective of their receipts. This concept is also known as the accrual theory of accounting or accrual accounting. This
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According to Jane Schill a perspective is “a impression that is given by viewing something from a certain position.” Due to the inherent subjective bias of interpretation‚ conflicting perspectives surrounding Hughes and Plath’s controversial relationship are inevitable. This duality of viewpoint is seen in “Fulbright Scholars” and “Sam” by Ted Hughes and of the poem “Ariel” by Sylvia Plath‚ where both poets manipulate language‚ sound and textual form to attest to the veracity of their own personal
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Principle of Accounting II‚ Exam 3‚ spring 2010 V 1-17. A flexible budget is a budget that: A. is updated with actual costs as they occur during the period. B. is updated to reflect the actual level of activity during the period. C. is prepared using a computer spreadsheet application. D. contains only variable production costs. 2-19. Marchi Family Inn is a bed and breakfast establishment in a converted 100-year-old mansion. The Inn’s guests appreciate its gourmet breakfasts and individually
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a study on the rules-based and principles-based accounting standards. The aim of this article is to discuss the attributes and potential effects of transferring from rules-based standards to principles-based standards. To some extent this article is critical‚ but several limitations need to be discussed‚ such as implementation guidance. Summary Schipper (2003) demonstrated that there was a long-running debate on whether U.S. GAAP should be shifted to principles-based system instead of rules-based
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bit apprehensive about writing my personal statement because it was so... well personal. On the contrary I’m now eager to get my story and plans known. I hope to share my experiences to help guide others in similar situations. 1) What obstacle impacted your ability to be successful when you were first at USF? When the news of my acceptance to the University of South Florida first got to me I was ecstatic. I relished at the thought of becoming a college student and its power of endless possibilities
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Compare the messages and values about women in your two chosen films ‘Double Indemnity’ (1944‚ Wilder) is a classic interpretation of a Film Noir. It was set in 1938‚ when society had not been impacted by the changes in female roles. In opposition‚ ‘L.A. Confidential’ (1997‚ Hanson)‚ was set in the 1950s‚ when the perceptions of women were being altered dramatically‚ on an upward spiral. ‘L.A. Confidential’ is additionally‚ considered to be a retro-Noir film‚ where elements are developed and influenced
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Introduction The parade of corporate accounting scandals of the last decade‚ with lion’s share occurring in 2002‚ has developed deep antipathy and distrust towards corporations and their reporting practices‚ and casted doubts on the opinions of audit firms. As majority of these accounting frauds occurred in the US (See Appendix)‚ there was a widely-held view that rules-based accounting standards have allowed failure of large corporations like Enron and World Com‚ since US GAAP is perceived to
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supplier. e. Company X bought $ 5000 inventories by cash. 3. Flora Accounting Services completed these transactions in February: a. Purchased office supplies on account‚ $300. b. Completed work for a client on credit‚ $500. c. Paid cash for the office supplies purchased in (a). d. Completed work for a client and received $800 cash. e. Received $500 cash for the work described in (b). f. Received $1‚000 from a client for accounting services to be performed in March. Prepare journal entries to
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