USERS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND THEIR NEEDS ACCT101 [Assignment 1] - Accounting Information‚ Users and Uses Abdul Samad Mustafa [1283] Course: ACCT101 [Dr. Naim Hassan El-Sayed] NYIT – Abu Dhabi‚ U.A.E. CONTENTS Abstract 3 Users of Accounting Information and their needs 4 Introduction 4 Users of accounting Information and responsibilities of accountant 4 External Users 6 Internal Users 7 The needs of accounting information 7 Conclusion 8 References 9 Abstract External users of accounting information
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Accounting Information Systems‚ 12e (Romney/Steinbart) Chapter 1 Accounting Information Systems: An Overview 1) Which of the following statements below shows the contrast between data and information? A) Data is the output of an AIS. B) Information is the primary output of an AIS. C) Data is more useful in decision-making than information. D) Data and information are the same. Answer: B Page Ref: 4 Objective: Learning Objective 1 Difficulty : Easy AACSB: Analytic 2) Information
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ISSN 1450-223X Issue 4 (2009)‚ pp36-44 © EuroJournals Publishing‚ Inc. 2009 http://www.eurojournals.com/ajsr.htm Accounting Information Systems (AIS) and Knowledge Management: A Case Study Zulkarnain Muhamad Sori Department of Accounting and Finance‚ Faculty of Economics and Management Universiti Putra Malaysia Abstract This study seeks to examine the use of Accounting Information Systems (AIS) by ZBMS Sdn. Bhd.‚ and it’s contribution to the knowledge management and strategic role of the organisation
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Information Given by Cash Flow Statements: A cash flow statement is a special document that is a mandated to be prepared by the accountants of any firm. Cash flow statements are nothing but the record of all the cash transactions that take place in a company. It is important for the financial statements of a company to make and have cash flow statements because the cash flow statements demonstrate the ability of a company to generate cash. The incoming and the outgoing cash are all recorded via
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DEPOSITARY RECEIPT A depositary receipt (DR) is a type of negotiable (transferable) financial security that is traded on a local stock exchange but represents a security‚ usually in the form of equity that is issued by a foreign publicly listed company. The DR‚ which is a physical certificate‚ allows investors to hold shares in equity of other countries. One of the most common types of DRs is the American depositary receipt (ADR)‚ which has been offering companies‚ investors and traders global investment
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2.4.3 CASH 2.4.3.1 POLICY 1. The amount of cash kept in the office must be kept to a minimum to reduce the risk of fraud or theft. This amount should be determined by the PO or CO Head of Finance on the basis of regular cash requirements. An imprest petty cash system should be implemente (see Annex 2.4.03 Petty Cash Book template‚ and below Guidelines). 2. The maximum imprest for a petty cash fund should not exceed the equivalent of CHF 2‚000. The PO Representative or Country
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Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash This includes money and other negotiable instrument that is payable in money and acceptable by the bank for deposit and immediate credit. Examples are bills and coins‚ checks‚ bank drafts and money orders. To be included or considered as cash‚ it must be unrestricted as to use‚ meaning‚ it must be readily available for use or payment of current obligations‚ thus‚ not subject to contractual or legal restrictions. The following items are included in “cash”:
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1. Under cash basis of accounting‚ revenue and expense recognition would occur when cash is received and disbursed. Contrast cash basis of accounting with accrual basis. Give suitable examples. ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING - An accounting basis wherein revenue and expenses are recorded in the period in which they are earned or incurred regardless of whether cash is received or disbursed in that period. This is the accounting basis that generally is required to be used in order to conform to generally
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also has a small service department that repairs customers’ model trains for a fee. The company has been in business for five years. At the end of the most recent fiscal year‚ November 30‚ 2011‚ the accounting records reflected total assets of $500‚000 and total liabilities of $200‚000. During the current fiscal year ending November 30‚ 2012‚ the following summarized events occurred: a. Issued additional common shares for $200‚000. b. Borrowed $120‚000 cash from the bank and signed
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Benefits of a Cost Accounting Information System By kmoney4islam. Cost accounting offers benefits for manufacturing companies. A cost accounting information system offers benefits for many companies. Cost accounting is a type of accounting method concerned with the cost of goods manufactured and /or sold. Many factors are taken into consideration when cost accountants analyze business costs . The information determined by these accountants is used for inventory valuation ‚ financial statements
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