http://smallbusiness.chron.com/difference-between-traditional-accounting-computerized- accounting-4021.html INTRODUCTION: Before the advent of fast and cheap computers‚ accounting traditionally was processed manually with all transactions recorded in columnar papers and kept in voluminous binders. Once computers became popular and software affordable‚ accounting tasks moved into this medium‚ where concepts stayed the same but mechanics changed from papers to programs. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE:
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Executive Summary Gateway‚ Inc. is a direct marketer of personal computers‚ related accessories‚ and information technology services. Their target market consists of individuals‚ families‚ small to medium sized businesses‚ government agencies‚ educational institutions‚ and large businesses in the U.S. They have “beyond-the-box” diversified products and services as well as financing programs‚ training‚ and support packages (www.hoovers.com). Currently GTW stock sells for: $2.35 (closing price
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Shimano Inc. Case Questions: 1. Does Shimano’s home base fit Porter’s definition of an advantaged location? 2. Did the advantages or disadvantages of its location change over time? If so‚ how did Shimano respond - does it fit Porter’s framework of a global strategy? 3. Would you recommend that Shimano develop additional functions in North America (besides sales and service) as it has in Asia and in Europe? Why or why not? November 16‚ 2011 International Business MBAD 6244 Professor
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1. Introduction The system for blocking in and regulation annual accounts in France is more different than in UK. During the reign of Louis XIV‚ French accounting was first introduced as a compulsory feature of business in 1673 by a law (known as the Savary Order) that required traders to maintain daybooks of their business transactions and prepare an annual list of assets. The Ordonnance de Colbert was the first regulation that imposes a form of accountability. It required traders to register
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internal control when assessing the quality of financial reporting to determine that financial statements are being presented under General Accepted Accounting Principles‚ GAAP. The widely used framework is referred as COSO‚ Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission‚ sponsored by the following organizations American Accounting Association‚ the American Institute of CPA’s‚ Financial Executives International‚ the Institute of Internal Auditors‚ and the Institute of Management
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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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References: [1] http://www.accountingcoach.com/nonprofit-accounting/ [2] http://www.artcpas.com/Press/FASB%20Issues%20New%20Guidance%20on%20Nonprofit %20Mergers.htm [3] http://www.fasb.org/cs/ContentServer?c=Pronouncement_C&pagename=FASB%2FPronoun cementC%2FSummaryPage&cid=1176155763834 [4] http://www.grantthornton
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Chapter 1 Managerial accountingis the process of identifying‚ measuring‚ analyzing‚ interpreting‚ and communicating information in pursuit of an organizations goals. Managerial accounting is an integral part of the management process‚ and managerial accountants are important strategic partners in an organizations management team. Four fundamental management processes that help organizations attain their goals Decision making‚ Planning(developing a detailed financial and operational description of
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Apple and Dell 1. Explain how each business differentiates itself. 2. Evaluate the benefits to apple of differentiating itself from its competitors. Apple Inc. and Dell Inc. are both regarded as reputable‚ distinguished businesses. They both provide products and services which are associated with consumer electronics‚ computer software and/or hardware‚ and general‚ personal computing devices. This means that both companies produce products which are sold within the same market. However‚ even though
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searching for these objectives‚ it was stated that there was a superseding of the amendment. The addition stated “comparability and consistency in accounting for transferred financial assets will also be improved through clarifications of the requirements for isolation and limitations on portions of financial assets that are eligible for sale accounting.” In other words‚ financial statements will become more accurate and less fraudulently represented to users and the objective is not to double count
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