There is no generally accepted theory of accounting. There are a number of accounting theories (though a systematic attempt has been made by Financial Accounting Board (FASB) of USA and IASC and other to formulate a comprehensive theory of accounting). The definition of Accounting Theory given by Hendriksen as “a set of broad principles that (i) provide a general frame of reference by which accounting practice can be evaluated‚ and (ii) guide the development of new practices and procedures” lead
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Nature of Accounting and the Accounting Standard Background Accounting is an important part for business and it is dubbed “language” of business activities conducted by firms. People think it is used to communicate business transactions per se to all stakeholders. However‚ some people argue that the functions of accounting are not that easy. Except the communication tool‚ accounting acts as many other difference roles in business. When doing accounting‚ different standard may be used. There are
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1) Managerial accounting has its focus on analyzing and providing cost information within the company internally so that its management can plan‚ operate and control the company more effectively. In contrast‚ financial accounting has its focus on the financial statements which are distributed to external stockholders‚ lenders‚ financial analysts‚ and others outside of the company‚ as mentioned by (K.A. Francis‚ n.d.) Knowledge in management accounting will allow Anne Radhika to have knowledge of
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(Portugal)‚ 3-6 September 2003-08-09 By Andy Wynne Head of Public Sector Technical Issues Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Correspondence: Andy Wynne Technical Department ACCA 29 Lincoln’s Inn Fields London WC2A 3EE e-mail: a.wynne@accaglobal.com tel: +44 207 396 5778 Abstract • IFAC Public Sector Committee issued their standard on the cash basis of accounting and the ASB (UK) issued its draft interpretation for public benefit entities (not-for-profit organisations) earlier this
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the accounting principles and concepts that were violated in the case. Explain the appropriate accounting treatments that should be used. Accounting is a systematic recording of business transactions and statements relating to assets‚ liabilities and summarizes the financial events that occur in a business. There are certain accounting principles and concepts to preparing reports on financial statements. These accounting principles and concepts are usually referred to as General Accepted Accounting
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1.0 Introduction According to The Environment Agency in the United Kingdom (2006)‚ Environmental Accounting can be defined as: “The collection‚ analysis and assessment of environmental and financial performance data obtained from business management information systems‚ environmental management and financial accounting systems. The taking of corrective management action to reduce environmental impacts and costs plus‚ where appropriate‚ the external reporting of the environmental and financial
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Question 1 Use the data below to answer Parts (a) through (c). Show all calculations in your solutions. On January 1‚ 20X2‚ Haika Inc. purchased 60% of the outstanding voting shares of Selina Co. for $3‚000‚000. On that date‚ Selina’s shareholders’ equity consisted of retained earnings of $2‚000‚000 and ordinary shares of $1‚000‚000. Selina’s identifiable assets and liabilities had fair values that were equal to their carrying values on January 1‚ 20X2‚ except for the following: | Fair value
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follow Howe Industries recently noted that‚ relative to the previous year‚ the company’s operating net cash flow increased‚ yet cash as reported on the balance sheet decreased. Which of the following factors could explain this situation? Answer The company cut its dividend. The company made a large investment in a profitable new plant. The company sold a division and received cash in return. The company issued new common stock. The company issued new long-term debt.
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- Profit 43‚560.00 97‚910.00 Less: Drawings 44‚800.00 J. Bennett Capital‚ January 2011 $ 53‚110.00 Bennett’s Home Renovations Balance Sheet December 31‚ 2011 Assets Cash $ 7‚700.00 Accounts Receivable 10‚080.00 Supplies 595.00 Equipment 71‚400.00 Insurance 3‚375.00 Total Assets $ 93‚150.00 Liabilities and Owners Equity Liabilities Accounts
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Accounting Principles‚ Concepts and Conventions Accounting principles are guidelines & standards‚ which have been accepted by the accounting profession in preparation and presentation of accounts of the business. It is approved and normally accepted by the government bodies &controlling authorities. Accounting principles are uniform in order to understand in the same sense by those using it. Also they are not rigid (i.e. inflexible) like principle of gravity but they are flexible.
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