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    Overstock.com. OVERSTOCK.COM: UNUSUAL/CONFLICTING ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES IMPACT Overstock.com has recently received negative publicity because of some decisions regarding GAAP‚ internal accounting policies and their relationship with external auditors that has caused the company to have to restate their published financial statements going back to 2008. In their 2010 10K report on page 19 it is stated that "We lacked a sufficient number of accounting professionals with the necessary knowledge

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    Walmart Financial Analysis Prepared for Becca Leland BUSN 5600‚ Accounting Theory and Practice Fall 1‚ 2013 Webster University 1 November 2013 Wal-Mart Stores‚ Inc. operates approximately 11‚047 retail units under 69 banners in 27 countries. It has three segments: The Wal-Mart Stores‚ The Sam’s Club‚ and International. The Wal-Mart Stores segment includes 4‚759 Discount Stores‚ Supercenters‚ and Neighborhood Markets in the United States‚ as well as Walmart.com. It

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    Based on your review and analysis of the annual report‚ prepare a ten to twelve (10-12) page report in which you: In order to understand why Walmart has been so successful in implementing their strategies‚ you have to first understand the man behind the vision. Sam Walton came from humble beginnings. Sam grew up on a farm and because his father learned that there was not enough profit in being a farmer he decided to pursue a career in the mortgage. He grew up during the Great Depression and

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    applied to Walmart‚ we can determine that the Buyer Power of their customers is high because patrons have many other choices. However‚ customers expect and demand the lowest prices from Walmart‚ and they are willing to overlook‚ but not ignore‚ other factors like customer service‚ store location‚ and atmosphere Walmart’s Suppliers have little power because of the sheer size of Walmart‚ and because being a Walmart supplier can provide huge sales potential. The suppliers must do what Walmart wants regarding

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    3 Basic Beliefs and Integrity Walmart was founded on three basic beliefs: service to our customers‚ respect for the individual and striving for excellence. Our adherence to these principles has created a unique work culture at Walmart. No matter where you go — to any of our stores and offices in any of our brands around the world — our associates live these values. * Service to our customers * Respect for the individual * Striving for excellence   A Foundation of Integrity Our basic

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    Walmart One stop shop and low prices for all‚ Walmarts expanding company is a great system that has developed through-out the world. But is this completely true? Values and oppotunies of other "mom and pop shops" have lowered due to Walmarts sucess. There are pros and cons on walmart that i personally agree with both ways. Walmart can be very efficient but its efficiency takes jobs away from people as fast as it supplies people with jobs. July 2‚ 1962 in Rogers Arkansas‚ Sam Walton opend up what

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    Social Responsible Investment Why Norwegian Pension Fund divest Walmart The Norwegian Pension Fund divested its $416 million stock of Walmart‚ which is the largest supermarket chain in the world. The reason of divesting is that Walmart bear “unacceptable risk of contributing to serious or systematic human rights violations”. Is this move reasonable for the fund? Given that Walmart had a good return on investment and already emphasis the ethical responsibilities to its suppliers. Norwegian Pension

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    Disc 6: Walmart Set 1 1. What were some of the cultural issues Walmart faced as it entered each of the international markets it entered? In Mexico‚ China and United Kingdom the effort to offer lower prices initially backfired because of resistance from established companies. In Germany‚ they were not able to fit its model to the local taste and preference. They also offered to bag groceries and instructed clerks to smile at customers which weren’t common in the culture. In Japan‚ bulk products

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    Running head: ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES Generally Accepted Accounting Principles P G HCS 571 June 5‚ 2013 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)‚ are standards and guidelines for financial accounting‚ and reporting‚ (Office of Financial Management‚ 2012). There are guidelines in effect for most organizations; GAAP ensures that the finances of an organization are correct. According to Cleverly‚ Song‚ and Cleverly (2011)‚ GAAP describes the “body

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    1) HISTORY Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in 1962 in Rogers‚ Arkansas. It was a discount and retail shop. Sam Walton’s strategy was: The Lowest Prices Anytime‚ Anywhere. He wants to increase his sales volumes by keeping sales prices lower than his competitors. He earns his profits through volume instead of by prize. In the next five years‚ he opened 24 stores in Arkansas. On October 31‚ 1969‚ Wal-Mart stores changed from an establishment to an official incorporated company under the

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