APRIL 7‚ 2009 CRAIG CHAPMAN Biovail Corporation: Revenue Recognition and FOB Sales Accounting Background Late on October 9‚ 2003‚ David Maris‚ an analyst at Banc of America Securities (BAS)‚ was trying to interpret the shocking events of the previous few days and finish the write-up of his first report on the Canadian pharmaceutical firm‚ Biovail Corporation. Maris didn’t like what he saw at the company‚ but he never liked writing “Sell” recommendations. In any event‚ he wanted to make sure
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IAS Mains - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PAPER – I ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY 1. Introduction: Meaning‚ scope and significance of Public Administration; Wilson’s vision of Public Administration; Evolution of the discipline and its present status; New Public Administration; Public Choice approach; Challenges of liberalization‚ Privatisation‚ Globalisation; Good Governance: concept and application; New Public Management. 2. Administrative Thought: Scientific Management and Scientific Management
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Chapter 02 Worldwide Accounting Diversity Multiple Choice Questions 1. What is the equivalent of U.S. balance sheet common stock on the balance sheet of a British company? A) Capital redemption reserve B) Share premium account C) Own shares held D) Called-up share capital Answer: D Level: Medium LO: 1 2. Which of the following is not a problem caused by accounting diversity? A) Lack of qualified international
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Managerial Accounting Final Essay – Managerial Accounting Abstract Discussing the importance of managerial accounting for managers and business leaders who are not accountants. Understanding accounting principles‚ job costing‚ decisions for capital investments‚ and central versus decentralized business units. Managerial Accounting In business‚ accounting principle is necessary for report annual and quarterly reports‚ IRS‚ shareholders
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TAKE HOME EXAMINATION MAY 2012 SEMESTER SUBJECT CODE : MAF656 SUBJECT TITLE : ADVANCED ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE LEVEL : DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDENT’S NAME : SARAVANAN KOLAN DE VELU MATRIC NO. : M70205120002 PROGRAMME : DBA ACADEMIC FACILITATOR : PROF. DR.MOHAMMAD ADAM BAKAR LEARNING CENTRE : KL-HEAD OFFICE INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS 1) This assignment consists of THREE (3) questions. Answer ALL questions. 2) Plagiarism in
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standard-setting processes. The introduction of IFRS in Australia replaced the original accounting standards and brought several brand new standards. Until now‚ Australia was the first country with a tradition of its own standard-setting to implement international accounting standards for general purposes. Therefore‚ the adoption is unexpected and controversial. This essay mainly focuses on the negative side of this accounting standard conversion‚ which points out a number of potentially serious problems
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profitability for companies? What is the role of operating leverage? Cost behavior is used to analyze risk and profitability with operating leverage and shifting the cost structure. The cost structure should depend on sales growth expectations. A fixed cost structure should be used for expectations of revenues to increase; however if sales growth is ambiguous a variable cost structure is more plausible. Shifting cost structure from fixed to variable reduces risk and also profitability. Companies with higher
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Since the barrage of scandals in the early 2000’s‚ regulatory bodies like the Federal Accounting Standards Board (FASB)‚ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)‚ and law reform like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 have worked to improve the standards and principles used in accounting and financial reporting. The FASB is “the designated organization in the private sector for establishing standards of financial accounting that govern the preparation of financial reports by nongovernmental organizations‚”
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Advancement of Accountancy Profession in Nigeria: A Collaborative Effort of Practicing Accountants and the Academia By Abubakar Salisu B. Sc‚ M.Sc‚ MBA‚ ACA‚ AMNIM Lecturer‚ Department of Accounting‚ Ahmadu Bello University‚ Zaria. ABSTRACT The Nigerian environment of accountancy profession has found it difficult to bring together accountants in the academics and in practice for the advancement of the profession. Whereas the accountants in practice are viewed as the real professional
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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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