1 ACCOUNTING 1 (ACN101- M) STUDY UNIT 1: THE NATURE AND FUNCTION OF ACCOUNTING DEFINITION: • • • Accounting can be defined as the orderly & systematic recording of the monetary values of financial transactions of a business The reporting of results Providing financial information as a basis for decision making 3 main processes define the accounting process: 1. IDENTIFYING: Selecting evidence of economic / financial activity (transactions) 2. RECORDING transactions to provide a permanent
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Accounting Concepts Underlying Assumptions‚ Principles‚ and Conventions Assumptions The following are basic financial accounting assumptions: Separate entity assumption - the business is an entity that is separate and distinct from its owners‚ so that the finances of the firm are not co-mingled with the finances of the owners. • Going concern assumption - the business is going to be operating for the foreseeable future. Stable monetary unit assumption - e.g. the U.S. dollar • Fixed
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b. increase one asset account and decrease another asset account. c. decrease total assets and total equity. d. decrease one asset account and increase an equity account. 2. Warren Company makes candy. During the most recent accounting period‚ Warren paid $3‚000 for raw materials‚ $4‚000 for labor‚ and $2‚000 for overhead costs that were incurred to make candy. Warren started and completed 10‚000 units of candy‚ of which 7‚000 were sold. Based on this information‚ Warren would
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ETHICAL ISSUES IN MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING The aim of this paper is to highlight in the light of the empirical researches conducted previously the presence of ethical issues and dilemmas in managerial accounting. The implications of which can be disastrous bringing colossal giants crumbling to their knees. The prime aim is to throw light at the subtle inconsistencies that can cost the companies far more than just money but their entire image. The asset of ‘good will’ has its nemesis in these unethical
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government accounting principles and professional standards. An accounting specialist also aids federal authorities in evaluating budget data‚ estimating revenue and expense levels‚ and adjusting social programs. Based on theories: Advantages: * Challenging‚ Rewarding and Fulfilling Work * Excellent Benefits * Job Availability and Demand * Competitive Salaries * Career Progression Disadvantage: * Without solid government accounting experience
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In the present day forensic accounting plays a huge role in many of the court cases publicized by the media. With the spotlight on the profession‚ this is a good opportunity to discuss the following topics: 1) Five skills that a forensic accountant needs to possess. 2) The role of a forensic accountant within a courtroom environment. 3) Analyze the legal responsibility a forensic accountant has while providing service to a business. 4) Examine two cases where forensic
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Chapter 1 Managerial accountingis the process of identifying‚ measuring‚ analyzing‚ interpreting‚ and communicating information in pursuit of an organizations goals. Managerial accounting is an integral part of the management process‚ and managerial accountants are important strategic partners in an organizations management team. Four fundamental management processes that help organizations attain their goals Decision making‚ Planning(developing a detailed financial and operational description of
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1. In an accounting information system‚ which of the following is NOT a transformational process? a. collecting data b. analyzing data *c. performance reporting d. summarizing data 2. Which of the following is NOT a process associated with an accounting information system? *a. auditing existing data b. collecting and recording data c. providing information to users d. analyzing and managing data 3. In an accounting information system‚ the inputs are usually a.
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lender or investor. To obtain funding‚ you need to convince a lender / investor that your business is more than a hobby. You need to demonstrate that you have a firm grasp of your business‚ the accounting practices that impact your business‚ the controls needed to safeguard assets‚ and which accounting system will produce accurate and relevant financial information. Write a six to eight (6-8) page business plan in which you: 1. Describe the type of business you have created including: a. The
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The truck has an expected salvage value of $2‚000‚ and is expected to be driven 100‚000 miles over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Actual miles driven were 15‚000 in 2010 and 12‚000 in 2011. | | | | | | | Compute depreciation expense for 2010 and 2011 using (1) the straight-line method‚ (2) the units-of-activity method‚ and (3) the double-declining balance method. (Round cost per mile to 2 decimal places‚ e.g. 10.50. Use rounded amount for future calculations. Round final
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