ACCOUNTING THEORIES 1. What is the difference between a positive theory of accounting and a normative theory of accounting? 2. What do we mean when we say that ‘theories are abstractions of reality’? Do you agree that theories of accounting are necessarily abstractions of reality? 3. Identify and explain 5 different criteria we might use to establish a theory as being suitable for use in our research. 4. Is the study of financial accounting theory a waste of time for accounting
Premium Balance sheet
Managerial Auditing Journal Emerald Article: Forensic accounting education: insights from academicians and certified fraud examiner practitioners Zabihollah Rezaee‚ E. James Burton Article information: To cite this document: Zabihollah Rezaee‚ E. James Burton‚ (1997)‚"Forensic accounting education: insights from academicians and certified fraud examiner practitioners"‚ Managerial Auditing Journal‚ Vol. 12 Iss: 9 pp. 479 - 489 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02686909710185206
Premium Fraud
1.Managerial accounting vs financial accounting Managerial accounting information system is an information system that produces outputs using inputs and processes needed to satisfy specific managerial objectives. How do management accounting and financial accounting differ? Management Accounting Financial Accounting 1. Internally focused
Premium Management Management accounting Business
Ethics in Accounting Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation In this case without reclassification of accounts receivable‚ net cash that is utilized in operation is given as; Net Income $60000 Decrease or (Increase) in accounts receivable ($80000) Net amount provided in operation ($20000) If there is reclassification as anticipated‚ the net cash used in operation is; Net Income $60000 Net income provided in operation $60000 Through reclassification of $80000 of accounts receivables
Premium Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Balance sheet Accounts receivable
Creative Accounting Creative accounting is a term that often implies illegal or fraudulent practices in the U.S. (Moneyterms‚ 2006). The objective of the following paragraphs is to explore some definitions of creative accounting from different perspectives‚ discuss some advantages and disadvantages of creative accounting‚ and explain a real life example of creative accounting. Through these paragraphs I hope to also touch upon some of the ethical issues involved in engaging in creative accounting practices
Premium Finance Accountancy Perspective
Internal Controls in Accounting for publicly traded companies. Regulations and Guidelines for the President‚ CEO‚ and CFO. 10/05/2012 By: Accounting 504 Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Rules‚ Regulations‚ and Guidelines III. Advice to LBJ Company IV. Conclusion This document is intended to serve as an informational piece regarding steps and procedures that would need to be followed for the purposes of bringing a privately held company into regulations
Premium Public company Internal control Initial public offering
Accounting For Kids AIU Online Abstract Many people hear accounting and think of an office full of file cabinets and cubicles‚ thus its far more complex. Accounting covers far more ground than the average person may imagine. With a proper accounting process in place‚ a business will always be well informed of the company’s finances. Accounting is a business aspect that affects numerous corporation and individuals all around the world. In the business world today‚ companies use the accounting
Premium Finance Business Accountancy
ACCOUNTING Harmonization of Accounting Standards Samir S. Mogul < E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y > ◆ International community has long back recognised the need for moving towards harmonisation of the accounting standard across the globe. Obviously on individual country is always entitled to costomise the existing international accounting Standards according to its specific needs. Among other advantages of harmonisation of accounting standards‚ the two benefits which tops the list are (a)
Premium International Financial Reporting Standards International Accounting Standards Board International relations
How Accounting Information Systems has Improved Payroll Accounting Abstract Payroll accounting has been greatly improved with the invention of accounting information systems (AIS). The process of payroll is a complicated one that involves many steps. From updating the employee information to printing the checks‚ almost all areas have been improved with the help of AIS. There are many things to keep track of when processing payroll from beginning to end. Many larger companies have turned to outsourcing
Premium Internal control Tax
B6013 Spring 2010 B6013 - Financial Accounting Financial Assets and Liabilities Shareholder’s Equity Professor Urooj Khan o esso U ooj a Outline – Session 19 1. Financial Assets and Liabilities – Accounting for Financial Assets 2. Shareholder’s Equity – – – – Capital Stock Cisco Case Dividends and Share Repurchases Comprehensive I C h i Income B6013 Spring 2010 © Columbia Business School 2 Prof. Urooj Khan 1 B6013 Spring 2010 Background Readings and Practice Problems
Premium Stock Stock market