METU © 2014 IS 501 Information Management Systems ASSIGNMENT 1 Answers 1. a) Explain and discuss the strategic business objectives that the information systems of Dollar General address. Goodlettsville‚ Tenn.-based Dollar General Corporation is the US nation’s largest small-box discount retailer. Dollar General(DG) offers a carefully edited assortment of the most popular brands at low everyday prices in small‚ convenient locations. DG ranks among the largest retailers of top-quality brands
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Accounting Principles i Running head: GENERAL ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES General Accepted Accounting Principles Accounting Principles ii Abstract My paper is about the GAAP (General Acceptance of Accounting Principles) which were created by the Accounting Principles Board (APB). The board was created by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in 1959. APB issued 31 Opinions from 1959 to 1973 and those Opinions created GAAP. I think GAAP is interesting
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Transaction exposure The transaction exposure component of the foreign exchange rates is also referred to as a short-term economic exposure. This relates to the risk attached to specific contracts in which the company has already entered that result in foreign exchange exposures. A company may have a transaction exposure if it is either on the buy side or sell side of a business transaction. Any transaction that leads to an inflow or outflow of a foreign currency results in a transaction exposure
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| Improper Benefits‚ Improper Punishment | Changing the NCAA Rule Introduction There have been numerous allegations and citations of student-athletes receiving improper benefits in recent years‚ so many that the NCAA hasn’t been able to remain consistent in the punishment of these incidents. This is why I have decided to take on the challenge of looking at some of the major cases in student-athlete amateurism infringements to determine what needs to change in the NCAA’s handling of these
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Prepare a schedule. List the following assets‚ liabilities and equity as column headings: Cash at Bank; Supplies; Equipment; Loan Payable; Accounts Payable; J. Drain‚ Capital. B. Show the effects of each of the transactions on the accounts listed. Indicate totals after each transaction and complete the schedule. C. Prepare an income statement and a statement of changes in equity for the month ended 31 August 2013‚ and a balance sheet as at 31 August 2013. Exercise 2.12 – Preparation of
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IBM Corp Mission Possible Antwan Buie‚ Regina Hailey‚ Cassandra Hayden‚ Valerie Wilson Shorter University Introduction International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation is a worldwide supplier of advanced information processing technology‚ communication systems‚ services‚ and program products (IBM‚ 2012). The company creates business value for clients and solves business problems through integrated solutions that leverage information technology and deep knowledge of business processes.
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1890-1938: The early years IBM was incorporated in the state of New York on June 15‚ 1911 as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company. But its origins can be traced back to 1890‚ during the height of the Industrial Revolution‚ when the United States was experiencing waves of immigration. The U.S. Census Bureau knew its traditional methods of counting would not be adequate for measuring the population‚ so it sponsored a contest to find a more efficient means of tabulating census data. The
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technical team leader. However I will focus about internal GRMS project managed by AF (Corporate services and procurement‚ human Resources and finance divisions) and CIO IT divisions. GRMS project is about the implementation of IPSAS (international accounting standard) and the extension of ERP processes and services to all worlds’ offices. The creation of a more consistent administration structure of tools‚ processes and support is needed by managers to delegate responsibilities more effectively and
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Executive Summary With only 30% of its sales coming from dollar items‚ Dollar General is competing on a larger scale with more known product brands. Educating the consumer in order to change their perception of dollar stores will increase sales and generate larger average dollars spent by a customer. Increasing advertising about Dollar General’s brand-named products will help educate consumers and change their perceptions. Datamonitor reported consumer’s worry that Wal-Mart threatens local businesses
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$33.9 million‚ Interest $1.695 million‚ N 14‚ Rate 11% => $19‚698‚886 ≈ $19.7 million Present value of bonds: $19.7 million 4. Again assuming that 11% is the market rate‚ compute the present value at January 1‚ 1975 of the payments that General Host will make on the 11% bonds if they replace the 5% bonds. Principle $20.3 million‚ Interest $2.233 million‚ N 14‚ Rate 11% => $20‚300‚000 Present value of bonds: $20.3 million 5. Prepare the journal entry to record the exchange.
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