CHAPTER 1 THE ACCOUNTANT’S ROLE IN THE ORGANIZATION TRUE/FALSE 1. Management accounting information focuses on external reporting. Answer: False Difficulty: 1 Objective: 1 Terms to Learn: management accounting Management accounting information focuses on internal reporting. 2. A good cost accounting system is narrowly focused on a continuous reduction of costs. Answer: False Difficulty: 2 Objective: 1 Terms to Learn: cost accounting A good cost accounting system
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What is Accounting Ethics? The term accounting ethics are formed by the combination of two different words‚ namely accounting and ethics. Fortes‚ (2011) believes that ‘accounting is the collection‚ measurement‚ analysis and reporting of events in financial terms.’ While Karthik‚ (2010) believes that ‘ethics in its broader sense‚ deals with human conduct in relation to what is morally good and bad‚ right and wrong. It is the application of values to decision-making. These values include
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be practised regularly using all the available exists at different times so that everyone can leave the building safely but quickly if they is an emergency. Some exists might be locked to prevent children from wondering or intruders entering but in case of an emergency adults will need to open them. Designated fire exits must always be unlocked and kept unobstructed. Fire extinguishers need to be in place and checked regularly‚ a fire blanket should be placed in the kitchen. Childcare Act 2006‚
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1. Identify an accounting scandal at a corporation that has resulted in a loss of reputation to the accounting profession. Explain the crime(s) committed. In early 2008 Lehman borrowed large amounts to fund its investing in the years leading to its bankruptcy in 2008‚ “a process known as leveraging or gearing”. A large part of their investments were towards housing market‚ making it vulnerable to a downturn in that market. This firm generated large profits during the housing boom‚ this place them
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Chapter 1 – Introduction to Financial Accounting Learning Objectives: After studying Chapter 1‚ you should be able to * Discuss the different classifications of financial transactions * Define an equity investor and a debt investor and understand the difference * Discuss the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission * Name the Big Four accounting firms and define the term “independent auditor” * Define corporate governance * Discuss GAAP and IFRS and the concept of
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source of energy for the body. Blood sugar is also known as glucose that comes from carbohydrate foods that we eat. There are two different types of carbohydrate food‚ the good and the bad. The good carbohydrate foods would include beans‚ whole grains‚ fruit and nuts. The bad carbohydrates would include
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marching band gloves‚ I notice details that I ignored during the 4 years I was in Eastern Regional High School. The gloves are white and made of cotton. First‚ I focus on my wrist. A Velcro strap‚ surrounding my wrist‚ fastens the opening. As I stroke the palms of my gloves‚ I notice the fabric has tiny bumps to create friction and allow for a secure grip. The fabric covering the back of my hands has a soft‚ smooth texture. Next‚ my eyes move up to my fingers. I recall that the gloves’ finger tips
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Data Analysis and Decision Making Under Uncertainty Week 12 Workshop Store24 Solutions 2 Data Analysis & Decision Making Under Uncertainty (2009) Part 1: Developing a model for FutureContribution Figure 1 Plots of each predictor variable against FutureContribution Scatterplot of FutureContribution vs CYJCWScore Correlation -0.063 50000 50000 Scatterplot of FutureContribution vs BanBoredomScore Correlation 0.164 FutureContribution FutureContribution 45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000
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Question 1 (a)(i) Historical Cost The historical cost concept can be defined as assets and liabilities that must be recorded at historical cost which is the fair value of the given acquired item at the time of acquisition or the amount of proceeds received in exchange for the obligation at the time of the transaction. Example: 1. One month ago‚ Company ABC purchased 10 units of an item at RM12 per unit. The price today is RM13 per unit. Using the historical cost concept‚ the inventory shall
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making across the various functional areas of an organization Managerial accounting: the form of accounting concerned with providing information to managers for use in planning and controlling operations and for decision making Financial accounting: the form of accounting concerned with providing information to shareholders‚ creditors‚ and others outside the organization The work of managers and their need for managerial accounting information Every organization has managers – someone must be responsible
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