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    Role of Accounting

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    role accounting and financial information plays for a business and for its stakeholders. I. THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION A. Financial information is the HEARTBEAT OF COMPETITIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. 1. You have to know something about accounting if you want to understand business. 2. You need to learn basic accounting terms and understand basics of how accounts are kept. 3. To run a business effectively you need to be able to read‚ understand‚ and analyze accounting reports

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    Accounting Assumptions

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    * Write an essay in 250 to 300 words‚ Include the following: * The basic assumption of accounting * The constraints of accounting * A conclusion stating how you think sound financial reporting depends on principles‚ assumptions‚ and constraints. Refer to the U.S. GAAP in your response. The basic assumptions of accounting = separate entity assumption- finances from the company finance so that they don’t get intertwined with the owner or shareholders finance. Going concern assumption=

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    Accounting, Fraud

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    JB Accounting Fraud‚ the Investor and the Sarbanes Oxley Act Throughout the past several years major corporate scandals have rocked the economy and hurt investor confidence. The largest bankruptcies in history have resulted from greedy executives that “cook the books” to gain the numbers they want. These scandals typically involve complex methods for misusing or misdirecting funds‚ overstating revenues‚ understating expenses‚ overstating the value of assets or underreporting of liabilities

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    Accounting for Business

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    106: Accounting for Business Coursework 2012 In this age of globalisation‚ while it is absolutely necessary for large listed companies in different countries to prepare financial statements using uniform accounting standards‚ such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)‚ the preparation of management accounting reports remains optional. Required: Critically examine the above statement by analysing the arguments for and against the use of uniform (international) accounting standards

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    Accounting Reviewer

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    *Functions of Accounting Work ( Recording / Classifying / Summarizing *Accounting- “art of recording‚ classifying & summarizing in a significant matter and in terms of money; transactions and events w/c are in part at least of a financial character and interpreting the results thereof.” ( How? (AICPA – American Institute of CPA) *Science- existing body of knowledge that governs accounting practice (Accounting Theory) *Art- creative skill & ability *4 Functions of Accounting 1. Recording-

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    History of Accounting

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    Magnitogorsk Technical State University Foreign Languages Department № 2 Report: «The History of Accounting» Done: Izhevsky V. Checked: Gamper E.E. Magnitogorsk 2011 Contents - Introduction -- 1. What Is Accounting -- 2. History --- 2.1. Ancient Accounting --- 2.2. Accounting In Mesopotamia --- 2.3. Accounting In Ancient Egypt‚ China‚ Greece and Rome --- 2.4. Medieval Accounting --- 2.5. Italian Renaissance: Birth of Double Entry Bookkeeping ---- 2.5.1. Luca Pacioli Biography

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    Accounting System

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    methods or procedures used to record and report financial data are called the accounting system. 3. Systems analysis is the final phase in the creation or revision of an accounting system. 4. Processing methods are the means by which the system collects‚ summarizes‚ and reports accounting information. 5. Accounting systems evolve through a three-step process: analysis‚ design and feedback. 6. An accounting system is the methods and procedures used to collect‚ classify‚ summarize

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    FASB Accounting

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    The FASB is a private and not for-profit organizations and their primary goal is to establish and improve generally accepted accounting principles in the public’s interest. FASB established in 1973 and it’s starts giving the financial solutions for public and private companies and non-profit organizations. FASB is responsible for setting accounting standards for public‚ private companies and organizations. There are currently seven members’ who are at the top position of this organization. The magazines

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    Computer Accounting

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    Computer Accounting Computer accounting has been growing in popularity since the availability of the Internet as a worldwide communication medium began to grow. Individuals and companies manage their money and assets one way or another. They usually hire accountants to help them carry out the requirements of accounting and balancing their books. Before the internet became inescapable‚ these accounting protocols were performed manually. Today many accountants and non-accountants alike use computer

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    Managerial Accounting

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    CHAPTER 1 Managerial Accounting ASSIGNMENT CLASSIFICATION TABLE Brief Exercises 1 A Problems B Problems Study Objectives *1. Explain the distinguishing features of managerial accounting. Identify the three broad functions of management. Define the three classes of manufacturing costs. Distinguish between product and period costs. Explain the difference between a merchandising and a manufacturing income statement. Indicate how cost of goods manufactured is determined. Explain the difference

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