Harrington Collection: Sizing Up the Active-Wear Market Harrington Collection is a manufacturer and retailer of high-end women’s clothes. It was founded in 1960 and it focused on the design and manufacturing of formal dresses. As the company evolved however‚ it incorporated suits‚ pants‚ blouses‚ coats and other professional dress items into their offerings. Harrington is divided into four divisions; Harrington Limited – sophisticated elegance‚ Sopra – status seeker‚ Christina Cole – office chic
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ACT202 Coursework: Budgeting Deadline: Final Week of the semester Hillyard Company‚ an office supplies specialty store‚ prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter: a. As of December 31‚ 2011 (the end of the prior quarter)‚ the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances: DEBIT CREDIT $ $ Cash 48‚000 Accounts receivable 224‚000 Finished goods Inventory (1000 units)
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Pension vs. Postretirement Benefits There are four fundamental differences between pension and postretirement benefits. (Mcgraw-hill‚ p967) The amount of pension benefits is based on the number of years an employee works for the company whereas the amount of postretirement healthcare benefits is unrelated to the length of employment. (Mcgraw-hill‚ p967) The costs of providing coverage can vary significantly dependent on the retiree’s needs for that year. (Mcgraw-hill‚ p967) Postretirement benefits
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Discuss the “Defined Benefit Mark to Market” change in accounting and its impact on the financial statements. What is “mark to market”? Refer to page 26‚ and 101 In January 27‚ 2012 UPS announces their decision to change their pension accounting method to‚ “Mark to Market” which was previously adopted in the fourth quarter of 2011. This actual change of the accounting system deals with the Internal Revenue code section 475. It’s moving from a cash basis capital gain or losses to a “mark to market”
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Chapter scope notes Exclude alternative measures of pension obligation (p.1202) Exclude Other Defined Benefit Plans (pp. 1216) Exclude appendices Characteristics of organizational relationship: operating company & pension plan Emphasis will be on Defined Benefit Pension Plan accounting and reporting Pension plans are provided by organizations to provide for eligible employees upon retirement In Canada they are provincially regulated The concept is straightforward: An organization
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Insurance Companies and Pension Funds Insurance Companies Insurance companies assume the risk of their clients in return for a fee‚ called the Premium. Most people purchase insurance because they are risk-averse-they would rather pay a certainty equivalent (the premium) than accept a gamble What is Insurance? A contract (policy) in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company. The company pools clients’ risks to make payments
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Comprehensive 2 year worksheet on Glesen Company The Glesen company sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. The following date relates to the operation of the plan for the years 2008 and 2009. 2008 2009 Projected benefit obligation‚ January 1 $650‚000 Plan assets (fair value/market relatedvalue)‚ Jan 1 410‚000 Prepaid/accrued pension cost (credit)
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Pension Plans and Operating Segments Pension Plans and Operating Segments Memorandum To: CEO From: Controller Re: Pension plans and operating segments for newly acquired company The intent of this memo is to answer questions regarding the pension plans and operating segments of the company we recently acquired with 100% ownership. This company has two operating segments‚ each with its own pension plan. Reporting requirements for these issues are explained below. Pension
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Harrington Corporation Professor Kevin Rock 1 Background • The Harrington Corporation is the leading producer of commercial desk calendars in the US at the time of the case – Founded by Joshua Harrington in 1920 – Headquartered in Boston – Currently owned by Thaddeus Baring‚ a descendant of the founder • Thaddeus Baring is contemplating retirement – The stress and strain of the calendar business is taking a toll on his health – “Every year another calendar: It’s relentless
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Section A Case 2. Pension Plan of Bethlehem Steel Zhineng (Jason) Luo zluo7@illinois.edu 1. The stakeholders in the defined-benefit pension plans include: (1) Plan sponsor‚ often is employer‚ who is responsible for making fixed monthly payments to plan participants from retirement until death. (2) Plan participants‚ often are current or former employees‚ who are eligible for benefits. (3) Pension fund or trust
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