The world of accounting opens doors of opportunity for investors‚ stockholders and many businesses and organizations. However‚ accountants must follow guidelines established by “The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants”. (AICPA) Council designated the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board or (FASAB) as the body that establishes generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Accounting Standards GAAP is considered to be collection of methods used to prepare‚ process and
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The nature of sources and evidence in this case study * Alexandria is known to be one of the great centres of learning in both science and literature under the Ptolematic kings. The Royal Library of Alexandria was once home to the largest collection of books in antiquity‚ appealing to a range of scholars including mathematicians‚ philosophers and scientists looking to study and teach. It can be said for certain that the library was once there‚ but no longer is at present day. The Royal Library
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examples‚how the major accounting concepts are used in preparing financial statements. Answer : There are several accounting concepts that are used by the accountants worldwide in preparing financial statements.Using these principles one can prepare a fair and accurate financial statement for a period that would reflect the true condition of the business. Among all the accounting principles‚there are some very important fundamental concepts.Those major accounting concepts are :
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CHAPTER 1 Accounting in Action ASSIGNMENT CLASSIFICATION TABLE | | | | |Brief | | | |Study | |Questions | |Exercises | |Do It! | |Objectives | | | |
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OL3210--Principles of Managerial Accounting—unit 2 complete There are various ways that financial statement information is presented in this article on Nokia. The first way I see is in the Good News section on page 1 “the bulk of its revenues—more than quadrupled‚ from $2.1 billion in 1993 to $8.7 billion last year (1997)‚” and on say “the recent June quarter surging to $616 million‚ up 76% from the same quarter in 1997” this is an partial example of an horizontal analysis (Stone‚ 1998). A horizontal
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What Does Historical Cost Mean? A measure of value used in accounting in which the price of an asset on the balance sheet is based on its nominal or original cost when it was acquired by the company. The historical-cost method is used for assets in the United States under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Cost concepts and terms 1. Cost The amount of expenditure (actual or notional) incurred on or attributable to a specified article‚ product or activity is referred to
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Accounting Principles and Ethics A health care organization is believed to be a place where there is care‚ organization‚ consistency‚ and support; a place where patients need to feel and see the unity and harmony within the organization. Health care organizations necessitate this consistency‚ unity‚ and organization within because of its dependency on its’ patients and to provide the proper care for such a diverse group of individuals. A health care organization also needs consistency and organization
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Four Accounting Principles Sharon Wallace American Intercontinental University Accounting Principles 2012 Four Accounting Principles ABSTRACT Accounting principles used by Wal-Mart and the core function of its departments. Wal-Mart’s strength and weaknesses will be listed. Wal-Mart’s last two years of accounting statements are also present. FOUR ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
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Principles of Accounting 1 Christina Doty American InterContinental University January 9‚ 2013 Dear Dad‚ I’m writing this letter in the hopes that I can help you better understand accounting‚ and use your new software more efficiently‚ and accurately. I know accounting can seem frustrating‚ tiresome‚ and difficult to learn or comprehend. I will explain things so that you will be able to understand them. Dad you need to understand what accounting is‚ Accounting is the process of keeping
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HT513 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING FOR TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY 1. Document used after business transaction 2. Book of prime entry INTRODUCTION OF BUSINESS • The purpose of a business is to make a profit for its owner(s) • A business is a separate entity from its owner. • Every financial transaction has a dual effect. • Double entry bookkeeping accounts for the dual aspect of financial statement transactions. INTRODUCTION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT • Information from a trial balance is used to prepare
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