HISTORY OF ACCOUNTING LEARNING OUTCOMES Understand the history of accounting dating from prehistoric times to written record keeping. Identify the seven preconditions for the emergence of systematic book keeping. Know Luca Pacioll contributions in introducing double entry book keeping. Accounting is a tool‚ invented by humankind‚ to fulfill needs of society. Unlike the explorers of the past who discovered new lands‚ accounting cannot in any true sense be said to have been discovered
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2-1 BU8101 Accounting: A User Perspective Lecture 2 The Accounting Cycle Wednesday‚ 17 August 2011 Mrs. Ho Yin Kheng S3-01C-88 Nanyang Business School Nanyang Technological University Email: yklau@ntu.edu.sg Tel: 67905694 2-2 LO 2 Lecture Outline 1. Analyzing Business Transactions 2. Recording Process a. b. c. d. e. f. The Source Document The journal The accounts Debit and Credit rule Recording process illustrated Unadjusted trial balance 3. Adjusting entries
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COURSE ACCOUNTING IA CODE CAC 1107 AIM The purpose of the course is to provide an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of accounting and their application to business management. The course covers the accounting cycle and assumes no prior knowledge of accounting. The course is intended for those who will use accounting information as managers rather than those who will prepare it as accountants. In appreciation of the question of the semantic value of accounting information
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Article Analysis From Enron to Tyco‚ accounting scandals have always been a worrisome issue in accounting. Regardless of how many internal controls there are‚ there will always be a chance for unethical practices in accounting. Where and when do these problems arise? This paper will analyze an article listing situations that lead to those unethical practices and behavior that lawmakers try to prevent. In his article “What Are the Causes of Ethical Lapses in Accounting‚” Jagg Xaxx writes that business
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“certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting” by the Government Finance Officers Association? What is the significance of this award? Yes‚ it is significant because it is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting‚ and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. (Page 13) b) What are the key issues addressed in the letter of transmittal? Major initiatives in the city of Charlotte
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Accounting‚ or accountancy‚ is the measurement‚ processing and communication of financial information about economic entities. Accounting‚ which has been called the "language of business"‚ measures the results of an organization ’s economic activities and conveys this information to a variety of users including investors‚ creditors‚ management‚ and regulators. Practitioners of accounting are known as accountants. Accounting can be divided into several fields including financial accounting‚ management
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Abstract The observance of international accounting standards is playing an increasingly significant role in dynamic regulatory developments and presents several challenges‚ which may necessitate a variety of procedural and technical data processing changes. Regulatory consolidation under the influence of international accounting standards The observance of international accounting standards is playing an increasingly significant role in dynamic regulatory developments. On the one hand‚ publicly
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To: Carminho Building Products Ltd From: Rodrigues Accounting Dear Sir/Madam‚ We are submitting herewith our report entitled UK Subsidiary Expansion. The main purpose of this report is to help Carminho Building Products Ltd decide the potential and suitable site for the formation of a public listed subsidiary. This report will include United Kingdom’s current financial reporting environment and other information that Carminho Building Products Ltd would need in order to make a sound decision
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Chapter 3-1 The Accounting Information System Chapter 3-2 Financial Accounting‚ Fifth Edition Study Objectives 1. Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation. 2. Explain what an account is and how it helps in the recording process. 3. Define debits and credits and explain how they are used to record business transactions transactions. 4. Identify the basic steps in the recording process. 5. Explain what a journal is and
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The basic principles of an accounting information system include all of the following except | | | Student Answer: | | cost effectiveness. (Cost effectiveness is one of the basic principles of accounting information systems.) | | | | flexibility. (Flexibility is one of the basic principles of accounting information systems.) | | | | useful output. (Useful output is one of the basic principles of accounting information systems.) | | | | periodicity. (Correct! Periodicity
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