...ACCT553 Week 1 Homework _______________________________________________________ Please provide your answer to each question in the space provided below. When finished, submit to the DropBox. Chapter 1 (5 pts) 1. Briefly discuss the purpose of the Sixteenth Amendment. The 16th amendment states that congress has the power to indirectly or directly tax income from any source derived. The purpose of the sixteenth amendment is to allow the government to create income taxes. The 16th amendment was adopted in 1903, when three-fourths of the states ratified the agreements. If these taxes are not paid, the government has the night to take income or land as payment. Chapter 2 (5 pts) 2. Explain the two "safe harbors" available to an Individual taxpayer to avoid a penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. The first safe harbor rule states that as long as the taxpayers quarterly payments equals 90% of what is due on the tax return they can escape a penalty. The second safe harbor allows the taxpayer to avoid a penalty as long as they pay 100% of the amount from the previous year’s tax return. If the taxpayer’s AGI exceeds $150,000, they must pay 110% of the previous year’s return. Chapter 3 (5 pts) 3. Explain the distinction between an "above the line" deduction (i.e. FOR AGI) and a below the line deduction (i.e. FROM AGI). Which one is more valuable? Above-the-line, or For AGI deductions, are taken out before your AGI is calculated. Above- the-line deductions include alimony...
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...Crystal McPherson Homework-Week 1 1-18: a. The services provided by Consumers Union are comparable to the assurance services provided by that of a CPA firm. Both the services of Consumers Union and that of a CPA firm are designed to improve the quality of information for decision makers related to their services. While CPA’s are valued for their independence, Consumers Union is valued for their reports due to their independence of the products tested. b. The concepts of information risk for the buyer of an automobile and for the user of financial statements is generally the same. Both parties are worried with unreliable information being provided. The buyer of an automobile would be concerned with misinformation or lack of information provided by the manufacturer or dealership. Where the user of a financial statement would be concerned with unreliable information that is provided in the financial statements. c. Remoteness of information: It can difficult for an automobile buyer to obtain necessary information about either an automobile without incurring considerable cost to them. The automobile buyer does have an advantage though of possibly knowing other users who are satisfied or dissatisfied with a similar automobile. Word of mouth. Biases and motives of provider: There is a conflict between the automobile buyer and the manufacturer. The buyer wants to buy a high quality product at minimum cost whereas the seller wants to maximize the selling price and...
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...ACCT 221 Week 2 Hw Solutions Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/acct-221-week-2-hw-solutions/ Problem 1 On 1/1/2015, Starburst Company issued 10-year bonds with a face value of $500,000 at 102. The bonds carry a stated interest rate of 7%, with interest payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. Starburst uses the straight-line method of amortizing bond premium or discount. (a) Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds. (b) Prepare the journal entry to record payment of interest on July 1, 2015. (c) Prepare the adjusting entry to record the accrual of interest on December 31, 2015. (d) Prepare the balance sheet presentation for the bond on 12/31/2015. (e) Prepare the balance sheet presentation for the bond on 12/31/2016. Problem 2 Black, Inc. management occasionally invests idle cash in stocks that are not intended to be held long term. Management treats these investments as trading securities. 1/5/2015 Purchased 2,500 shares of Eversilver Corporation common stock, which constitutes less than 10% of the outstanding shares of the company for $54.00 per share cash plus a total broker commission of $200. 6/15/2015 Received a cash dividend of $1.50 per share. 12/15/2015 Received a cash dividend of $1.60 per share. 12/31/2015 The market value of the stock is $60 per share...
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...ACCT 221 Week 2 Hw Solutions Click Link Below To Buy: http://hwcampus.com/shop/acct-221-week-2-hw-solutions/ Problem 1 On 1/1/2015, Starburst Company issued 10-year bonds with a face value of $500,000 at 102. The bonds carry a stated interest rate of 7%, with interest payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. Starburst uses the straight-line method of amortizing bond premium or discount. (a) Prepare the journal entry to record the issuance of the bonds. (b) Prepare the journal entry to record payment of interest on July 1, 2015. (c) Prepare the adjusting entry to record the accrual of interest on December 31, 2015. (d) Prepare the balance sheet presentation for the bond on 12/31/2015. (e) Prepare the balance sheet presentation for the bond on 12/31/2016. Problem 2 Black, Inc. management occasionally invests idle cash in stocks that are not intended to be held long term. Management treats these investments as trading securities. 1/5/2015 Purchased 2,500 shares of Eversilver Corporation common stock, which constitutes less than 10% of the outstanding shares of the company for $54.00 per share cash plus a total broker commission of $200. 6/15/2015 Received a cash dividend of $1.50 per share. 12/15/2015 Received a cash dividend of $1.60 per share. 12/31/2015 The market value of the stock is $60 per share...
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... ACCT 307 Intermediate Accounting I Credits: (3) Credit Hours Prerequisites: ACCT 206 Location: Woodhaven, Room 4 Days/Times T/TH (8:00am–9:30am) Instructor: Stephen B. Bates MBA, CPA, CGMA Office: Aquinas Hall, Rm. 17 Office Hours: T (1:30-4:30 p.m.)NE / TH (1:00-2:30 p.m.)WH Telephone: (267) 341-3522 E-mail: sbates@holyfamily.edu Catalog Course Description Preparation and interpretation of complex accounting statements, in particular assets using contemporary reporting techniques. Study of financial statements as well as in-depth analysis of the individual components of statements, with specific emphasis on current FASB statements and International Financial Reporting Standards. Students will utilize computerized spreadsheets to solve problems. Required Textbook Kieso, Weygandt, Warfield. INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING 15th Edition, 2013. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hoboken, N.J. ISBN – 978-1-118-14729-0 Other Required Resources Students will be required to access portions of selected financial statements of publicly held corporations via the internet. Additionally, three financial statements, Tootsie Roll, Hershey, and DuPont will be handed out. These statements will be used for reference throughout the course. Course Goals (Student Learning Outcomes) At the completion of this course students should be able to: 1. Interpret...
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...Acct 551 HW week 5 E15 -15 A. Retained Earnings 97,500 Common Stock 25,000 Paid in Capital in Excess of Par -Common stock 72,500 Common Stock Dividend Distibutable 25,000 Common Stock 25,000 B. No entry required $2 shares outstanding are 300,000 (60,000x5) C. Date Journal Entry Debit Credit 5-Jan-14 Debt investments 35,000 Unrealized holding loss or gain 35,000 5-Jan-14 Retained Earnings 135,000 Propery Dividends payable 1,350,000 25-Jan-14 Property Divideneds Payable 135,000 Debt Investments 1,350,000 E15-16 Total income since incorporation $317,000.00 Less: Total cash dividends paid $60,000.00 Total value of stock dividends 30,000 90,000 Current balance of retained earnings 227,000 E15-18 (A) 1. Dividends payable-preferred (2,000x$10) 20,000 Dividends payable-common(2,000x$2) 40,000 Cash 60,000 2. Treasury Stock 68,000 Cash (1,700x $40) 68,000 3. Land 30,000 Treasury stock(700x40) 28,000 Paid in Capital From Treasury Stock 2,000 4. Cash (500x105) 52,500 Preferred Stock (500x100) 50,000 Paid in Capital in Excess of Par Preferred 2,500 5. Retained Earnings (1,900x45) 85,500 Common Stock...
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...Course Materials Click here to view the required and recommended materials to be purchased and to access ordering information. Course Description (Students should be cautious about enrolling in ACCT 310 or ACCT 311. These are professional courses requiring intensive study and analysis and are not to be undertaken casually. Students who have not taken ACCT 221 within the last two years may have difficulty.) Prerequisites: BMGT 110 (or at least two years of business or management experience) and ACCT 221. A comprehensive analysis of financial accounting topics involved in preparing financial statements and in external reporting. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 310 or BMGT 310. Course Goals/Objectives This course should help you develop the ability to apply GAAP to a variety of complex accounting and financial reporting situations. The specific goals of this course are to: • provide a more extensive understanding of financial accounting principles and procedures and their role in the managerial decision-making process, through (a) the textbook and other written materials, (b) discussion of accounting topics via Web conferencing and online case study assignments, (c) research on the World Wide Web, and (d) FARS / Financial Accounting Research System • present financial accounting processes, procedures, terminology, concepts, and case studies • provide a higher level of problem-analysis and problem-solving ability through...
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...students can always make an appointment to come see me in my office.) PREREQUISITES: Admission to Accountancy major, minor, or certificate. Minimum grade of C in both ACCTG 201 and 202. Completion of General Education requirement in Communication and Critical Thinking. Proof of completion of prerequisites required: Copy of transcript. TEXTBOOKS: Intermediate Accounting, 7th Edition (with Connect access card); Spiceland, Sepe, Nelson and Tomassini (REQUIRED) Financial Accounting Exam Questions & Explanations 18TH W/ A/C Test Prep Software – Gleim (Optional) ADDITIONAL: We will be using the red Parscore forms (F-289) for ALL EXAMS AND QUIZZES. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THIS MODULE: The purpose of this module of ACCT 331 is to enhance and expand your current understanding of corporate financial reporting for the subject areas covered in the module. More specifically, we will take an in-depth look at the mechanics of financial accounting and the theory behind U.S. GAAP as presented in the statement of operations (i.e., income statement) and the statement of financial position (i.e., balance sheet). We will also cover the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards how these rules differ from GAAP for the relevant topics. At the end of this module for this course students should be able to: * Identify, measure, classify, present and disclose financial information in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and...
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...Topics include: audit and other reports, statistical sampling in auditing, attestation standards, reporting on future-oriented information, accountant's legal liability, Securities & Exchange Commission practice, professional ethics and using technology in auditing. Catalog Description Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; minimum grade of "C-" in ACCT 311. Topics include: audit and other reports, statistical sampling in auditing, attestation standards, reporting on future-oriented information, accountant's legal liability, Securities & Exchange Commission practice, professional ethics and using technology in auditing. Course Overview Students will become familiar with issues under the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, pronouncements of the Public Companies Accounting Oversight Board, the Sarbanes Oxley Act, federal securities laws, and cases relating to CPA malpractice. Students will have a thorough professional knowledge of CPA reports on financial statements and special reports. Students will also learn how to apply statistical sampling and technology in auditing. Course Overview Students will become familiar with issues under the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, pronouncements of the Public Companies Accounting Oversight Board, the Sarbanes Oxley Act, federal securities laws, and cases relating to CPA malpractice. Students will have a thorough professional knowledge of CPA reports on financial statements and special reports. Students will also learn...
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...YEAR COURSE OFFERED: 2015 SEMESTER COURSE OFFERED: Spring DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTANCY AND TAXATION COURSE NUMBER: ACCT 3366 NAME OF COURSE: FINANCIAL REPORTING FRAMEWORKS NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: Vinita Ramaswamy, Ph.D Associate Dean, University of St.Thomas 713 525 6913 email: vram3368@yahoo.com (preferred) ****************************************************************************** The information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course. ****************************************************************************** Learning Objectives This course will utilize a “hands on” approach for the recording and reporting of economic transactions. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the accounting process and its application and introduce students to audit, tax and GAAP and IFRS standard setting processes. Prerequisites: ACCT 2231 and ACCT2232 (or concurrent enrollment in ACCT2332) Mission of the Department of Accountancy and Taxation Prepare accounting graduates for leadership roles in the accounting profession; Conduct research that advances the body of accounting knowledge, and inevitably has implications on accounting practice; Perform service that leads to the efficient and effective practice of accounting. Objectives of the Department of Accountancy and...
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...[pic] Columbus State Community College Business Programs Department Business Management Technology COURSE: BMGT 2299 Case Studies in Strategic Management CREDITS: 3 CLASS HOURS PER WEEK: 3 PREREQUISITES: BOA 1200, ECON 2200 DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: This course is a capstone course for graduating Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Accounting students and provides students an in-depth examination of corporate strategic planning. The course focuses on the application and reinforcement of the various functional disciplines and concepts of preceding business coursework. A framework for competitive company and industry analysis is provided. Students will apply decision-making, problem-solving, and accounting and financial analysis in reviewing contemporary businesses and industries, thereby strengthening business acumen. Instructor permission required. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES • Define strategic planning and explain what is meant by competitive advantage • Explain the key elements of the dynamic macro-environment • Describe what is meant by "distinctive competencies" and "competitive advantage" • Explain how efficiency, innovation and quality support developing a competitive advantage • Discuss competitive positioning and its relationship to the business model • Discuss the business life cycle stages and describe appropriate strategies for each • Distinguish between first mover advantages and disruptive technologies ...
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...Gregory A. Sommers, and Xiao-Jun Zhang. COPYRIGHT © 2015 by Cambridge Business Publishers, LLC. Published by Cambridge Business Publishers, LLC. Exclusive rights by Cambridge Business Publishers, LLC for manufacture and export. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or stored in a database or retrieval system in any form or by any means, without prior written consent of Cambridge Business Publishers, LLC, including, but not limited to, in any network or other electronic storage or transmission, or broadcast for distance learning. Student Edition ISBN 978-1-61853-104-9 Bookstores & Faculty: to order this book, call 800-619-6473 or email customerservice@cambridgepub.com. Students: to order this book, please visit the book’s Website and order directly online. Printed in the United States of America. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 About the Authors Peter D. Easton is an expert in accounting and valuation and holds the Notre Dame Alumni Chair in Accountancy in the Mendoza College of Business. rofessor P Easton’s expertise is widely recognized by the academic research community and by the legal community. Professor Easton frequently serves as a consultant on...
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...L. Hartgraves, and Wayne J. Morse. COPYRIGHT © 2015 by Cambridge Business Publishers, LLC. Published by Cambridge Business Publishers, LLC. Exclusive rights by Cambridge Business Publishers, LLC for manufacture and export. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or stored in a database or retrieval system in any form or by any means, without prior written consent of Cambridge Business Publishers, LLC, including, but not limited to, in any network or other electronic storage or transmission, or broadcast for distance learning. Student Edition ISBN 978-1-61853-102-5 Bookstores & Faculty: to order this book, call 800-619-6473 or email customerservice@cambridgepub.com. Students: to order this book, please visit the book’s website and order directly online. Printed in the United States of America. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 About the Authors Peter D. Easton is an expert in accounting and valuation and holds the Notre Dame Alumni Chair in Accountancy in the Mendoza College of Business. P rofessor Easton’s expertise is widely recognized by the academic research community and by the legal community. Professor Easton frequently serves as a consultant on accounting and valuation issues in federal and state courts....
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