Accounting Convergence: Advantages and Disadvantages Winston Churchill once said that “there is nothing wrong with change‚ if it is in the right direction” (Thinkexist.com) . Today‚ the accounting profession and standards in the United States is facing one of the biggest changes it has seen in a long time: the convergence of its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Is this a step in the right direction for the United States
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3101AFE TUTORIAL 1 – Semester 1 2014 Deegan Topic 1 Introduction to financial accounting theory 1.1 What is the difference between a positive theory of accounting and a normative theory of accounting? 1.6 The IASB and the FASB are currently developing a revised conceptual framework of financial reporting. If you have been asked to review the framework—which is an example of a normative theory of accounting—why would it be important for you to pay particular attention to how the objective
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alient Features of Computerized accounting 2.1. Fast‚ Powerful‚ Simple and Integrated Computerized accounting is designed to automate and integrate all the business operations‚ such as sales‚ finance‚ purchase‚ inventory and manufacturing. With Computerized accounting‚ accurate‚ up-to-date business information is literally at the fingertips. The Computerized accounting combine with enhanced MIS‚ Multi-lingual and Data organization capabilities to help the company simplify all the business processes
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Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Financial Accounting The question asked was what accounting and auditing standard does Abercrombie and Fitch utilize. We also need identify the accounting and auditing standard for Hennes and Mauritz. Lets discuss the difference standards and where they are enforced. In accounting there are standards and practices that each company has to adhere to when dealing with finance. There
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Early Detection = $ Saved Accounting Anomalies Accounting Anomalies Faulty Journal Entries Inaccuracies in the Ledgers Ledger Doesn’t Balance Doesn’ Master or Control Accounts Do Not Equal the Sum of Individual Customer or Vendor Accounts 1 Recognize Internal Control Weaknesses Lack of Segregation of Duties Lack of Physical Safeguards Lack of Independent Checks & Reviews Lack of Proper Authorization Overriding of Existing Controls Inadequate Accounting System Common Examples
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Accounting Professions Report In the field of accounting‚ there are three main professions that are highly in demand. The professions are 1) Chartered Accountants (CA) 2) Certified General Accountants (CGA) 3) Certified Management Accountants (CMA) Each of these professions requires special practice sessions‚ education‚ training‚ and loads of experience. Nationally and internationally these jobs are highly in demand for its standards and for its stature. Overall‚ this report will inform
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CHAPTER 1 DECISION MAKING AND THE ROLE OF THE ACCOUNTANT DISCUSSION QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS 1. ‘Accounting is irrelevant in decision making because the information it provides relates only to the past.’ Discuss. Accounting is relevant to the decision-making process as it helps provide financial information as to the most efficient use of available economic resources. Although accounting provides financial information based on past financial transactions‚ it is useful in giving details on how efficiently
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Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Changing the value of closing inventory from cost to net realisable value is an application of which accounting concept? A) B) C) D) 2) Going concern. Historical cost. Consistency. Prudence. Which statement relating to depreciation is true? A) The cash account is affected by charging depreciation B) Accumulated depreciation represents the portion of an asset’s cost that has been transferred to depreciation
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following would not tend to make a manufacturer choose a perpetual inventory system? A. Management wants information about quantities of specific products. B. A low volume of sales transactions and a computerized accounting system. C. A high volume of sales transactions and a manual accounting system. D. Items in inventory with high per unit costs. 3-37. Which of the following factors would suggest the use of a perpetual inventory system? A. A small company. B. A high volume of many different
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Week One Exercise Assignment Basic Accounting Equations 1. Concepts. Jean ’s Marine Supply specializes in the sale of boating equipment and acces¬sories. Identify the Basic items that follow as an asset (A)‚ liability (L)‚ revenue (R)‚ or expense (E) from the firm ’s viewpoint. a. The inventory of boating supplies owned by the company. – Asset (A) b. Monthly rental charges paid for store space. – Expense (E) c. A loan owed to Citizens Bank. – Liability (L) d. New computer equipment
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