...on your individual circumstances. A fixed rate is a loan or mortgage with an interest rate that will remain at a predetermined rate for the entire term of the loan. A veriablle rate also called a adjustable rateis a mortgage loan with the interest rate on the note periodically adjusted based on an index which reflects the cost to the lender of borrowing on the credit markets. The loan may be offered at the lender's standard variable rate/base rate Assessment B: Decision Making Process Identify the steps in the decision making process for major purchases. Step 1a: What do I need? Replace car? Step 1b: What do I need? Keep car? Step 2: What can I afford? Step 3a: New car? Step 3b: Used car? Step 4: Decide how to finance loan Step 5: Compare based on attributes, price Step 6: Identify alternatives Step 7: Fix mistakes on credit report Assessment C: Considerations Surrounding Major Financial Assets Summarize the 6 main steps in buying a house. There are 6 steps with buying a home the first is you need to make sure all of your finances are in order this includes fix and check credit report and lower any loans you may have. Next, get a license real estate agent to help you find a home and suggest and offer. Once you have placed an offer and singed a contract you need to have the home inspected, make sure the home has no defects also checking the foundation, electrical, plumbing etc. Then you need to set financing options whether it is through...
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... |Axia College/College of Humanities | | |FP/101 Version 4 | | |Foundations of Personal Finance | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an overview of the elements necessary for effective personal financial planning and the opportunity to apply the techniques and strategies essential to this understanding. Primary areas of study include creating and managing a personal budget, understanding and paying taxes, working with financial institutions, wise use of credit cards and consumer loans, financing automobiles and homes, and the use of insurance for protecting one’s family and property. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different...
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...most basic form, the dilemma that was faced and that served as a catalyst of the crisis was the inability of banks to cover their liabilities with their troubled assets. This led to an imbalance in the balance sheet where liabilities (initial capital and deposits) significantly exceeded assets (loans or foreclosed assets at a diminished market value) resulting, in many cases, in insolvency. The problem arose from unjustified lending practices which led to unqualified consumer mortgages that were defaulted upon, leading to the inability of deposits and capital to match the foreclosed assets which had a diminished value compared with that of when the loan was commissioned. Furthermore, the perception of the banks and federal government that the market was nearing a turnaround led to a cyclical worsening of the crisis since balance sheets sustained an inflated market value of the toxic assets as the government was slow to intervene while allowing the banks to continue this inaccurate accounting practice. Federal initiatives such as TARP would only serve to defer the burden from the banks to the taxpayers, thus contributing to the severe financial crisis faced in 2008. The Citibank and hypothetical “dollhouse” examples both demonstrate the aforementioned erroneous balance sheet issues. The former displays how a major player in the banking industry reported its capital at fifteen times the value set forth by the market according to the value of its outstanding shares, while the...
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...------------------------------------------------- Course Syllabus FP/101 Foundations of Personal Finance Course Start Date: 08/13/12 Course End Date: 10/14/12 Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document. Copyright Copyright ©2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix© is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft©, Windows©, and Windows NT© are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix© editorial standards and practices. Facilitator Information Carol Ward, MBA, DBA cward123@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) ciward123@yahoo.com (Personal) (901) 270-9434 (Central Standard Time) Facilitator Availability Dr. Ward is available from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Central Time on most days, but I attempt to reserve Sunday for my family. During the week, I am online most of the time during that 9 a.m.-9 p.m. time...
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...India 2 Exposure Draft Accounting Standard 9 (Revised 20XX) (Corresponding to IAS 18) Revenue Contents Objective Scope Definitions Measurement of revenue Identification of the transaction Sale of goods Rendering of services Interest, royalties and dividends Disclosure Effective date 1–6 7–8 9–12 13 14–19 20–28 29–34 35–36 37–39 Paragraphs Appendices A Revenue—Barter Transactions Involving Advertising Services (Corresponding to SIC 31) Customer Loyalty Programmes (Corresponding to IFRIC 13) Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate (Corresponding to IFRIC 15) Transfers of Assets from Customers (Corresponding to IFRIC 18) B C D 3 E References to matters contained in other Accounting Standards F Illustrative examples Sale of goods Rendering of services Interest, royalties and dividends Recognition and measurement G H Comparison with IAS 18, Revenue Major differences between the Exposure Draft of AS 9 (Revised 20XX), Revenue, and the existing AS 9 (Issued 1985) 4 INVITATION TO COMMENT The Accounting Standards Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India invites comments on any aspect of this Exposure Draft of the Accounting Standard (AS) 9 (Revised 20XX), Revenue. The Board would particularly welcome answers to the questions set out below. Comments are most helpful if they indicate the specific paragraph or group of paragraphs to which they relate, contain a clear rationale and, where applicable, provide a suggestion for...
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...TABLE OF CONTENT | PAGE | | 1.0 | Introduction | 1-2 | | | 1.1 | Bank CEO incentives | 2 | | 1.2 | Credit Crisis | 2 | | | | | 2.0 | Bank CEO incentives were the major factor in credit crisis | 2-5 | 3.0 | Conclusion | 6 | | | | 4.0 | References | 7 | 1.0 Introduction Bank CEO and the credit crisis was it related to each other? There is a statement which is ‘Bank CEO’s incentives were a major factor in credit crisis.’ First of I would like to explain a few terms in the topic. A CEO stand for Chief Executive Officer meanwhile, incentives here doesn’t only mean money or material incentives. It also includes motivation either positively or negatively towards the CEO. Therefore, the statement says that the lack or abundance of incentives to the CEO is the major factor for the past credit crisis. CEO incentives were not the major cause for the credit crisis based on my research from the journals and articles. I totally oppose these because I have gathered valuable evidences from journal and articles that I have read online. 1.1 Bank CEO Incentives There are several titles for the position Chief Executive Officer (CEO) such as Managing Director, Executive and President. The responsibility of CEO is different from one another according to their size, scope of work and an organization. CEO plays an important role by making a decision, hiring of staff. Besides that, CEO will have communication deal with board of directors and corporate...
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...and the 1990 real estate crash resulted in MC owning newly developed hotel properties with no potential buyers in sight and a mound of debt. During the late 1980s, MC had promised in their annual reports to sell off some of their hotel properties and reduce their burden of debt. However, the company made little progress toward fulfilling that promise. During 1992, MC realized that financial results were only slightly up from the previous year and their ability to raise funds in the capital market was severely limited. MC was left with little choice, as they had to consider some major changes within the company if they wished to remain a successful business. Thus, J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman of the board and president of MC, turned to Stephen Bollenbach, the new chief financial officer, for ideas and guidance. Bollenbach, who had a reputation for creating innovative financial structures in the hotel industry, proposed a radical restructuring for MC. Bollenbach’s proposal included breaking MC into two separate entities. The new company would retain the service businesses of MC and have the financial strength to raise capital and take advantage of various investment opportunities. On the other hand, the old company would retain the hotel properties and the pressure to sell properties at reduced prices would be greatly lessened. This drastic restructuring proposal, deemed Project Chariot, had to be evaluated by J.W. Marriott before he went before his board of directors with his...
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...Real Estate was developed by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee and issued by the International Accounting Standards Board in July 2008. Its effective date is 1 January 2009. © IFRS Foundation A1129 IFRIC 15 CONTENTS paragraphs IFRIC INTERPRETATION 15 AGREEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF REAL ESTATE REFERENCES BACKGROUND SCOPE ISSUES CONSENSUS Determining whether the agreement is within the scope of IAS 11 or IAS 18 Accounting for revenue from the construction of real estate Disclosures AMENDMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES ACCOMPANYING IAS 18 EFFECTIVE DATE AND TRANSITION 1–3 4–5 6 7–21 10–12 13–19 20–21 22–23 24–25 FOR THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW, SEE PART B OF THIS EDITION INFORMATION NOTE Analysis of a single agreement for the construction of real estate ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES BASIS FOR CONCLUSIONS A1130 © IFRS Foundation IFRIC 15 IFRIC Interpretation 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate (IFRIC 15) is set out in paragraphs 1–25. IFRIC 15 is accompanied by an information note, illustrative examples and a Basis for Conclusions. The scope and authority of Interpretations are set out in paragraphs 2 and 7–16 of the Preface to International Financial Reporting Standards. © IFRS Foundation A1131 IFRIC 15 IFRIC Interpretation 15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate References • • • • • • • IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (as revised in 2007) IAS 8 Accounting...
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...elements necessary for effective personal financial planning and the opportunity to apply the techniques and strategies essential to this understanding. Primary areas of study include creating and managing a personal budget, understanding and paying taxes, working with financial institutions, wise use of credit cards and consumer loans, financing automobiles and homes, and the use of insurance for protecting one’s family and property. WEEK 1 - TOPIC 1: PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING Objectives List the five steps in the personal financial planning process. Summarize what influences personal financial planning. Identify parts of a financial plan. Materials READING: Read Ch. 1 of Personal finance - Personal Financial Planning in Action: Developing a Personal Financial Plan. SUPPLEMENT: Appendix A: How to Install Quick Time Movie Player SUPPLEMENT: Appendix B: Personal Financial Planning Worksheet WEB LINK: Decision to Own a Home vs. Rent Video SUPPLEMENT: Video Transcript - Decision to Own a Home vs. Rent Assessment Please see instructor's syllabus for details on assignments. Participation/Discussion Questions WEEK 2 - TOPIC 1: MONEY MANAGEMENT Objectives Describe how to organize and prepare personal financial statements. Identify cash management products and services. Complete a personal cash flow statement. Materials READING: Read Ch. 2 of Personal finance - Money Management Strategy and Skills: Putting Your Financial House in Order. READING: Read Ch....
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...the CICA Handbook – Assurance. auditing and assurance FOR PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS PERFORMING AUDIT AND REVIEW ENGAGEMENTS BULLETIN Staff contact Chi Ho Ng, CA, CPA(IL), MBA Principal Auditing and Assurance Standards Department 277 Wellington Street West Toronto, ON M5V 3H2 Tel: (416) 204-3443 E-mail: chiho.ng@cica.ca Fax : (416) 204-3408 Auditing Considerations in an Uncertain Economic Environment Uncertainties in the current economic environment There is a possibility that the Canadian economy may weaken in the near term. This has been noted in various sources, including the economic forecast for Canada issued by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Heightened risks from renewed financial-market turmoil linked to the European sovereign debt crisis and high levels of household indebtedness are eroding consumer confidence. In January 2009, staff of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) issued a Risk Alert, “Auditing Considerations in the Current Economic Environment,” to highlight matters for auditors to consider when responding to higher risks of material misstatements of financial statements of entities significantly affected by the 2007/2008 downturn in the Canadian economy. This Bulletin updates the January 2009 Risk Alert to make reference to the Canadian Auditing Standards...
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...Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Management Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Objectives of the Management Team . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Financial Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Initial Products and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Motel 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 6 Future Products and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 INDUSTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 What is the Industry-Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Market Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Major Influences on the Business and the Industry . . . . 9 MARKETING PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 THE PRODUCTION PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 COMPANY STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 THE FINANCIAL PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 OTHER ATTACHMENTS PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT TRAFFIC STUDIES BIOGRAPHY OF THE PRINCIPAL VISITATION STATISTICS FRANCHISE APPLICATION COST ESTIMATES PROJECT ELEVATIONS & DRAWINGS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FIXTURES, FURNITURE SITE MAP & EQUIPMENT ESTIMATES ARIZONA MAPS FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS...
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...Handout 6 Analyzing Your Financial Ratios Taken from http://www.va-interactive.com/inbusiness/editorial/finance/ibt/ratio_analysis.html Overview Any successful business owner is constantly evaluating the performance of his or her company, comparing it with the company's historical figures, with its industry competitors, and even with successful businesses from other industries. To complete a thorough examination of your company's effectiveness, however, you need to look at more than just easily attainable numbers like sales, profits, and total assets. You must be able to read between the lines of your financial statements and make the seemingly inconsequential numbers accessible and comprehensible. This massive data overload could seem staggering. Luckily, there are many well-tested ratios out there that make the task a bit less daunting. Comparative ratio analysis helps you identify and quantify your company's strengths and weaknesses, evaluate its financial position, and understand the risks you may be taking. As with any other form of analysis, comparative ratio techniques aren't definitive and their results shouldn't be viewed as gospel. Many off-the-balance-sheet factors can play a role in the success or failure of a company. But, when used in concert with various other business evaluation processes, comparative ratios are invaluable. This discussion contains descriptions and examples of the eight major types of ratios used in financial analysis: Income, Profitability...
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...ACCT 2015 INTERMEDIATE FNANCIAL ACCOUNTING 11 Current Liabilities, Contingencies & Provisions Required Reading: Alfredson – Chap 5, Keiso – Chaps 13, IAS 37 Learning Objectives 1. CURRENT LIABILITIES: – Define and explain types of current liabilities. – Account for the major types 2. IAS 37 PROVISIONS & CONTINGENCIES – Define Provisions and answer the following questions: • • • Why do them When to provide How much to provide – Calculate and account for Restructuring Provisions – Define Contingent Assets & Liabilities and apply relevant measurement and recognition rules – Apply IAS 37 Disclosure Requirements CURRENT LIABILITIES LIABILITY – Claims against the business arising out of a past transaction that will cause an outflow of resources e.g. loans, notes payable • Long-Term Liability - Obligations that a company does not reasonably expect to liquidate within the normal operating cycle Current Liability - Obligations that a company reasonably expects to liquidate either through the use of current assets or the creation of other current liabilities. • 1 CURRENT LIABILITIES E13-2 (Accounts and Notes Payable) The following are selected 2007 transactions of Sean Astin Corporation. Sept. 1 - Purchased inventory from Encino Company on account for $50,000. Astin records purchases gross and uses a periodic inventory system. Oct. 1 - Issued a $50,000, 12-month, 8% note to Encino in payment of account. Oct. 1 - Borrowed $50,000 from the Shore Bank by signing...
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...Statement of Accounting Concepts SAC 3 (8/90) Qualitative Characteristics of Financial Information Prepared by the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board of the Australian Accounting Research Foundation and the Accounting Standards Review Board Issued by the Australian Accounting Research Foundation on behalf of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and by the Accounting Standards Review Board The Australian Accounting Research Foundation was established by the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and undertakes a range of technical and research activities on behalf of the accounting profession as a whole. A major responsibility of the Foundation is the development of Statements of Accounting Concepts and Accounting Standards. The Public Sector Accounting Standards Board is one of the boards of the Foundation. The Accounting Standards Review Board was established by the Ministerial Council for Companies and Securities. It has responsibility for the development of Approved Accounting Standards for application by companies, and for the development of Statements of Accounting Concepts and Australian Accounting Standards. Copies of this Statement are available for purchase from the offices of the Australian Accounting Research Foundation, 211 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield, Victoria 3162, Australia...
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...Handout 6 Analyzing Your Financial Ratios Taken from http://www.va-interactive.com/inbusiness/editorial/finance/ibt/ratio_analysis.html Overview Any successful business owner is constantly evaluating the performance of his or her company, comparing it with the company's historical figures, with its industry competitors, and even with successful businesses from other industries. To complete a thorough examination of your company's effectiveness, however, you need to look at more than just easily attainable numbers like sales, profits, and total assets. You must be able to read between the lines of your financial statements and make the seemingly inconsequential numbers accessible and comprehensible. This massive data overload could seem staggering. Luckily, there are many well-tested ratios out there that make the task a bit less daunting. Comparative ratio analysis helps you identify and quantify your company's strengths and weaknesses, evaluate its financial position, and understand the risks you may be taking. As with any other form of analysis, comparative ratio techniques aren't definitive and their results shouldn't be viewed as gospel. Many off-the-balance-sheet factors can play a role in the success or failure of a company. But, when used in concert with various other business evaluation processes, comparative ratios are invaluable. This discussion contains descriptions and examples of the eight major types of ratios used in financial analysis: Income, Profitability...
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