Technologies Impact on Accounting Many advances in the accounting profession have been brought into the business world‚ starting when the Accounting Information Systems “AIS” was introduced. In today’s accounting profession it is difficult to imagine accountants balancing debits and credit on general ledgers‚ and posting transactions by hand. Everything can now be done with a computer‚ instead of by hand. The new technology of accounting is important‚ because it gives managers the opportunity
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Creative Accounting Creative accounting is a term that often implies illegal or fraudulent practices in the U.S. (Moneyterms‚ 2006). The objective of the following paragraphs is to explore some definitions of creative accounting from different perspectives‚ discuss some advantages and disadvantages of creative accounting‚ and explain a real life example of creative accounting. Through these paragraphs I hope to also touch upon some of the ethical issues involved in engaging in creative accounting practices
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“The theories we use to help us understand standard-setting in national arenas (such as Australia) don’t work so well at the international level where the . . . International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) is taking a leading role. We will have to modify them or expand our theoretical repertoire” Discuss the above statement‚ clearly indicating your agreement or otherwise about the basis for your views. Abstract: The theories that are presented in this paper all assume the importance of a
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Accounting is founded on the basic equation that states a company’s Assets equal their total Liabilities plus their total Owner’s Equity . This equation is summarized as ALOE . This isthe basis of the Balance Sheet.Assets are the company’s furniture‚ fixtures and equipment‚ physical property‚ intellectual property and other resources. These properties include the physical land as well as the equipmentand building improvements on the property.A company’s liabilities
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not-for-profit organizations can operate at an accounting profit but still be considered a not-for-profit organization? Over the year’‚ not-for-profit organizations have had many changes in rules and regulations set forth for not-for-profit organizations to abide by. There are three major financial statements involved with not-for-profit organizations and one voluntary financial statement‚ plus four key governmental and federal agencies involved with not-for-profit accounting. There are some key differences between
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1. Accounting is an information and measurement system that: A. Identifies business activities. B. Records business activities. C. Communicates business activities. D. Helps people make better decisions. E. All of these. 2. Technology A. Has replaced accounting. B. Has not changed the work that accountants do. C. Has closely linked accounting with consulting‚ planning‚ and other financial services. D. In accounting has replaced the need for decision makers. E. In accounting is only
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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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Intro to accounting Business Activites Financing Investing Operating Types of Financing Equity investors: Stockholders Hope to receive dividends or increase in stock price—no guarantees! Public versus private company Debt investors: Creditors of the business Expect principal and interest payments SEC (Securites and exchange commission) Established in 1933 Requires of public companies: Form 10-K (annually) Form 10-Q (quarterly) Audited financial statements (annually) by an “independent
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company which is Justin Bieber‚ frequently takes extended vacations with his family and rarely examines the books of his business. He always appoint any of the family members to monitor and take charge the position while he’s not around for business trip and outstation. 2. The participants of the governors are rarely active in managing the direction and strategy of the business compared to other organization. 3. Justin’s’ brother‚ Freddy which is the chief accountant held majority of a local amateur
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MODULE 1 Management Accounting Module 1 Management Accounting Objectives Aim To provide an understanding of the nature of management accounting and its role in the process of managing and controlling the enterprise. Key Concepts ▪ Management accounting ▪ Management control ▪ Decision making Learning Outcomes By the end of this section you should be able to understand: ▪ The purpose of management accounting ▪ The concepts and processes of control. The
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