Perspectives on Accounting Education Volume 6‚ 2009‚ 83-96 A FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS PROJECT FOR INTRODUCTORY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING Marilyn B. Misch Business Administration Division Pepperdine University Malibu‚ California USA Carolyn A. Galantine Business Administration Division Pepperdine University Malibu‚ California USA ABSTRACT This paper describes a financial statement analysis project useful in both preparerbased and user-based introductory courses in financial accounting. The project
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Accounting for Decision Making Study Notes Introduction to Accounting (Week One) Accounting is the process of identifying‚ measuring and communicating economic information (transactions) of a business to a variety of users for decision making purposes. Business transactions are an external exchange of something of value between 2 or more entities. They can reliably be measured and recorded and can affect the assets‚ liabilities and equity of a business/ organisation. Accounting information is
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一、资产类 Assets 流动资产 Current assets 货币资金 Cash and cash equivalents 1001现金 Cash 1002 银行存款 Cash in bank 1009 其他货币资金 Other cash and cash equivalents 100901 外埠存款 Other city Cash in bank 100902 银行本票 Cashier’s cheque 100903 银行汇票 Bank draft 100904 信用卡 Credit card 100905 信用证保证金 L/C Guarantee deposits 100906 存出投资款 Refundable deposits 1101 短期投资 Short-term investments 110101 股票 Short-term investments - stock 110102 债券 Short-term investments - corporate bonds 110103 基金 Short-term investments - corporate funds
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In the age of apparent equality women are increasingly encouraged to ‘have it all’‚ balancing career‚ children and marriage to be seen as successful. However many feel this is bad for children who are then cared for by a childminder‚ nursery or member of the extended family (often grandparents). However for many families‚ especially where the mother is the major breadwinner‚ it is financially impossible for her to stop work without considerable state support. However many studies also point to the
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Legal Status of a Business Firm under Sole Proprietorship in the Philippines Starting a business in the Philippines requires series of procedures and steps‚ and there are different processes of registration depending on the form of business the entrepreneur ventures. This research report will talk about how to acquire the legal status of a business under the business form – sole proprietorship‚ discussing in detail the steps involved. As Lawrence Gitman defines sole proprietorship‚ it is a business
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QUESTION: Can these creditors collect from Nancy? Explain. Sole Proprietorships: The sole proprietorship is formed very easily and inexpensively which makes it the most commonly used form of business enterprise. The distinctive characteristic of a sole proprietorship is that it is owned and managed by only one person. The sole proprietor has the ultimate responsibility and authority for all decisions affecting the business. In addition‚ sole proprietors are personally liable for all debts incurred
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THE EFFECTS OF ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT 5.1 ENTITY CONCEPT The first accounting concept is entity concept. These concept shows accounts are kept for entities and not the people who own or run the company. Even in proprietorships and partnerships‚ the accounts for the business must be kept separate from those of the owners. This is because what whatever amount the company owes to others is not the liabilities of the owners. The maximum amount that the owner is going to lose
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WALES SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING FINAL EXAMINATION‚ JUNE 2009 J ACCT 5930 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING • Time Allowed: Reading Time: This examination paper has 3 Hours 10 minutes 16 pages Total Number of Questions: 6 Total Marks Available: Answer ALL questions The questions are NOT of equal value All answers are to be written in the examination booklet provided Candidates are to supply their own calculators All answers must be written in ink. Except where they are expressly required‚ pencils may be used only
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Financial statements are a necessity when it comes to businesses. They are used by both internal managers as well as outside users and provide information about the entire company. Managerial accounting is primarily used by individuals within a company or organization. The main purpose of financial accounting is to prepare financial reports that provide information about an organization’s performance to external parties like creditors‚ investors and tax authorities (Hilton‚ 2006). There are several
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McAdams Accounting Firm 1. If you were Palmer at the end of the case‚ how would you respond? If I were in Palmer’s position‚ I would accept Sands and Olds choice and move on as the bottom line is to work towards accomplishing the organization’s goals. Considering the toll the situation had on Olds‚ it would be only fair to grant his wish and ensure that things get back right on track. In addition‚ I would also persuade Sands to find someone who has a skill set close to Olds‚ so that the
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