UNIVERSITY OF LONDON 279 0025 ZA 996 D025 ZA BSc degrees and Diplomas for Graduates in Economics‚ Management‚ Finance and the Social Sciences‚ the Diploma in Economics and Access Route for Students in the External Programme Principles of Accounting Wednesday‚ 5 May 2010 : 10.00am to 1.15pm Candidates should answer FOUR of the following SEVEN questions: QUESTION 1 of Section A‚ QUESTION 2 of Section B‚ ONE question from Section C and ONE further question from either Section B or
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change recorded in the value of the asset since acquisition. In this manner‚ the accounting report does not demonstrate genuine value of assets. Historical cost is reprimanded for its mistake since it may not reflect current market valuation. As indicated by GAAP standards‚ fixed assets ought to be at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.
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The world of accounting opens doors of opportunity for investors‚ stockholders and many businesses and organizations. However‚ accountants must follow guidelines established by “The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants”. (AICPA) Council designated the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board or (FASAB) as the body that establishes generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Accounting Standards GAAP is considered to be collection of methods used to prepare‚ process and
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Four Accounting Principles Sharon Wallace American Intercontinental University Accounting Principles 2012 Four Accounting Principles ABSTRACT Accounting principles used by Wal-Mart and the core function of its departments. Wal-Mart’s strength and weaknesses will be listed. Wal-Mart’s last two years of accounting statements are also present. FOUR ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
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CHAPTER 5 Short Exercises SE1 – SE10‚ Exercises E3 and E5‚ and Problems P2 and P3. SE1. 1. Objective 2. Qualitative 3. Objective 4. Qualitative 5. Objective SE2. 1. Full disclosure 2. Materiality 3. Cost benefit 4. Conservatism 5. Consistency SE3. 1. Property‚ plant and equipment 2. Current liability 3. Current liability 4. Not included 5. Owner’s Equity 6. Current Asset 7. Intangible Asset 8. Current Asset 9. Investment
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Accounting Principles and Ethics A health care organization is believed to be a place where there is care‚ organization‚ consistency‚ and support; a place where patients need to feel and see the unity and harmony within the organization. Health care organizations necessitate this consistency‚ unity‚ and organization within because of its dependency on its’ patients and to provide the proper care for such a diverse group of individuals. A health care organization also needs consistency and organization
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How should goodwill‚ properly recorded on the books‚ be written off in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles? Goodwill is recorded in the accounts only under the circumstances that is is acquired through a purchase of another business or combination of businesses. According to Generally Accepted Accounting Principle under these circumstances where goodwill is acquired through a purchase by another business that it is recognized as having indefinite
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a) Which accounting standards or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are used in preparing the financial statements of the company (International‚ local or US GAAP standards)? Where did you find that information? For our accounting analysis we found the key accounting policies and related them to our identified key success factors. McDonald’s most important factors include consolidation‚ financial statement estimates‚ revenue recognition‚ advertising costs‚ compensation from stocks
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CHAPTER 1 Accounting in Action ASSIGNMENT CLASSIFICATION TABLE | | | | |Brief | | | |Study | |Questions | |Exercises | |Do It! | |Objectives | | | |
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examples‚how the major accounting concepts are used in preparing financial statements. Answer : There are several accounting concepts that are used by the accountants worldwide in preparing financial statements.Using these principles one can prepare a fair and accurate financial statement for a period that would reflect the true condition of the business. Among all the accounting principles‚there are some very important fundamental concepts.Those major accounting concepts are :
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