...Case Study: FASB Codification Case Question 1: Access the FASB Codification and prepare responses to the following questions, providing Codification references as support for your answers. Access the glossary and give the definition for: Answer: A. Firm Fixed-Price Contract – A Fixed Price Contract is essentially a contract where an adjustment can’t be made because of the cost experience of the contractor or his or her performance under the contract. (FASB, 2012). So in another words, the price quoted is the final price—no extra hidden charges or fees can be added. B. Amortized Cost – Amortized Cost is where the sum of the initial investment minus the cash collected then minus the write-downs plus yield accreted to date. (FASB, 2012). So in another words, an Amortized Cost for a company, for example, is the cost of an asset that is written off as an asset that has depreciated in value. It represents the total accumulated depreciation, and thus the totally amortization, to date. C. Impairment – Impairment is the situation where an asset carries an amount that exceeds it fair market value. (FASB, 2012). So in another words, impairment is when an asset with a long lifespan is overpriced. Question 2: Are there SEC documents as a part of this Codification? If yes, where are they located? A. Was unable to locate any SEC documents for this Codification. B. Yes there are SEC documents as part of this codification, entitled Rule 2a-7 under the Investment...
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...Relevant Background: Why did FASB update the standard? Over the years, companies have become increasingly more likely to falsify their financial statements. One way companies are doing this is by using Repurchase Agreements, or Repos. By using Repos, companies are able to temporarily move debt off their books to appear more solvent on the financial statements. Currently, companies are allowed to report repos as a sale, thus making their balance sheet appear stronger than it actually is. In the 1980s, several government securities dealers caused themselves and the other party engaged in the repo to go bankrupt by becoming insolvent. This, along with an increasing need for change, has driven the FASB to update the standard to better protect companies...
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...Cases on Recognition Measurement The Barter Case "Will that be cash?" Ben Sawyer had started handcrafting replicas of antique furniture as a retirement hobby, but at the urging of friends he later opened a small shop to sell his products. It proved an immediate success, first with the "summer people" and then with dealers, several of whom encouraged Ben to supplement his line of small tables and bookcases with larger pieces. Ben decided to give it a try. After closing the shop for the winter, he worked in the basement of his home designing an impressive mahogany sideboard and building two of them by the shop's spring reopening. Materials costs (for wood) amounted to $700 for each; Ben's labor, priced at the going wage rate was $500 for each. No overhead costs were incurred. Although familiar with the market for casual "antique" furnishings, Ben was uncertain about an appropriate price for his sideboards. From a review of catalogues offering pieces mass-produced from cheaper woods, he concluded that a figure of $3,000 to $4,000 was about right for handcrafted mahogany. Accordingly, he priced each sideboard at $3,000 ("and I'm ready to haggle if somebody's ready to buy," he told Mrs. Sawyer). Within one week, Ben sold both sideboards with no haggling. He sold the first one on reopening day to Will Bascomb, a dealer he knew well. "Beautiful work, Ben," said Will. "I want it, but I'm going to be short of cash for a while. How about $1,000 down and the balance in quarterly...
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...Case l 1 a. The FASB had three primary goals in developing the Codification: 1. Simplify user access by codifying all authoritative US GAAP in one spot. 2. Ensure that the codified content accurately represented authoritative US GAAP as of July1, 2009. 3. Create a codification research system that is up to date for the released results of standard-setting activity. b. The Codification is expected to improve accounting practice by: 1. Reducing the amount of time and effort required to solve an accounting research issue 2. Mitigating the risk of noncompliance through improved usability of the literature 3. Provide accurate information with real-time updates as Accounting Standards Updates are released 4. Assisting the FASB with the research and convergence efforts. c. The FASB ASC is composed of the following literature issued by various standard setters: 1. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) a. Statements (FAS) b. Interpretations (FIN) c. Technical Bulletins (FTB) d. Staff Positions (FSP) e. Staff Implementation Guides (Q&A) f. Statement No. 138 Examples. 2. Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) a. Abstracts b. Topic D. 3. Derivative Implementation Group (DIG) Issues 4. Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinions 5. Accounting Research Bulletins (ARB) 6. Accounting Interpretations (AIN) 7. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) a. Statements of Position (SOP) b. Audit and Accounting Guides...
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...COURSE OBJECTIVES Financial and management accounting are more closely linked in practice than one might expect from reading traditional textbooks and the problems to be resolved often have income tax and auditing consequences as well. This seminar is designed to provide you with opportunities to apply general concepts and principles learned in intermediate and advanced financial accounting courses to new economic transactions and business decisions. Cases will be used to permit you to practice the skills you will need as a professional accountant whether in public accounting or private industry. In particular, this course is intended to refine your skills in researching the professional accounting literature to solve particular accounting problems, to arrive at defensible solutions where GAAP is vague or nonexistent, and to present your research conclusions in a professional manner. You will have opportunities to present your work orally and in writing. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A recent Intermediate Accounting text (Kieso used in Acct 315 & 414 would be fine) A recent Advanced Accounting text (whatever was used in for Acct 415-515 would be fine) On-line access to FASB’s ASC (accounting standards codification). The Department has purchase academic license so you can use the $850 “professional” version rather than the free version which has fewer bells and whistles. You can log on from fasb.org but it will take you to http://aaahq.org/ascLogin.cfm where you enter...
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...ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION Vol. 26, No. 3 2011 pp. 609–618 American Accounting Association DOI: 10.2308/iace-50029 A Series of Revenue Recognition Research Cases Using the Codification R. Mark Alford, Teresa M. DiMattia, Nancy T. Hill, and Kevin T. Stevens ABSTRACT: This series of four short cases is designed to help students develop the skills to research the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification and other authoritative literature. It also is designed to help improve students’ ability to analyze and critique the complex issues that often surround the accounting for revenue recognition. The case scenarios describe transactions in which students must decide whether, when, and how much revenue to recognize. The issues analyzed involve bill-and-hold, multiple-element arrangements, gross versus net revenue reporting, and sales incentives. The cases are also designed to improve teamwork and communication skills. The sequence of cases is intended for use in an intermediate accounting class that covers revenue recognition, or in a capstone class that emphasizes critical thinking and research skills. Keywords: revenue; recognition; codification; research. INTRODUCTION evenue recognition is one of the top causes for financial statement restatements (Whitehouse 2010). In addition, revenue recognition is an area commonly questioned by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff in their review of public filings and resultant comment...
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...Team Cases The cases are assigned for their ambiguity, i.e. solutions are not clear cut. These cases were real-life situations encountered by corporations. Since solutions were not clear cut, corporations approached accounting firms for guidance. Deloitte, Touche & Tohmatsu used these issues to compile a series of cases to provide students the opportunities to have a “hands-on” experience in how accounting firms go about looking for a solution. To assist students in completing the assignment, sample cases with solutions were posted. Students would need to use FASB Codification database (the same one used by accounting firms). You can access the database through: http://aaahq.org/ascLogin.cfm Userid: AAA52120 Password: 6HxBPpx The main purposes of the cases are: 1. Provide hands-on experience in using FASB Codification to research for accounting solutions. 2. Encourage team effort to examine possible solutions and come to a consensus well supported by accounting rules and pronouncements. There are many solutions to the cases, some better (or more in line with the pronouncements) than others. I look forward to your explorations with untainted young minds to come up with mesmerizing solutions. Any consultation with the instructor could bias your approach. It may even mislead the team to think that the discussion is about “the solution” and therefore negate the second purpose of this assignment. Students should study the sample solutions carefully and...
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...Background Eagle Incorporated (“Eagle”) recently entered into a contract with Tiger Company (“Tiger”) to lease a backhoe, which Eagle will use for a new project involving the construction of several apartment complexes in the Mobile area. The pertinent terms of the lease are as follows: • The lease term is for 10 years, while the economic life of the backhoe is estimated to be 15 years. The useful life of the backhoe is also estimated to be 15 years. • Annual lease payments of $16,000 are due at the end of each year. Eagle is also responsible for all maintenance, insurance, and taxes arising from the lease of the backhoe. • The residual value of the backhoe is estimated to be $24,000 at the end of the lease term. Tiger does not have a residual value guarantee. • The lease does not transfer ownership of the backhoe to Eagle by the end of the lease term or provide an option for Eagle to purchase the equipment. • The backhoe costs Tiger $100,000 to manufacture and this model is currently listed for sale at $135,000 should customers wish to purchase it outright. Tiger believes that the lease payments from Eagle will be collected when they are due. In addition, the equipment is fully constructed and no additional costs will be incurred to complete production of the backhoe before lease commencement. As a result of a recent economic downturn that has directly impacted the construction industry, a number of companies in the industry have modified their sales or lease terms...
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...With these developments, it is obvious that conflicts between parties of different nationalities occur and liability to tax on income of foreigners especially among those engaging in trading venture. Whilst the laws affecting domicile and residence may be sufficiently settled, it is paramount for courts to pursue a detailed analysis to ascertain specific preliminary issues so as to avoid controversial rulings. Courts often handle numerous financial cases that involve what can be best described as foreign or international elements. In such cases, court must decide whether it has the jurisdiction under the Family Law Act 1975 to make a decision on such cases. In the event that it is determined that the court is invested with the jurisdiction to determine the case, the court has to consider whether there is a system of law in foreign country that also has the jurisdiction to handle the case. As it was addressed in the case Attorney General of New Zealand v Ortiz [1984] AC 1, these benefits and costs to either party if the case resolution is made in foreign country as compared with the apparent country should also be a subject of concern. [1] Legal systems in most countries around the world adopt community property regime, which takes effect at the inception of marriage or at the time of divorce. For instance, California and Massachusetts in the United States have adopted community property regimes that support equal division of assets upon divorce. However, this provision...
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...Adapted from Bernhardt & Kinnear (1988). Cases in marketing management, pp. 6-16. Plano, TX: Business Publications, Inc. Pay careful attention to the following points. They are often used by instructors to evaluate either a written or oral analysis. 1. Be complete. Each area of the situation analysis must be discussed, problems and opportunities identified, alternative presented and evaluated using the situation analysis and relevant financial analysis, and a decision must be made. An analysis that omits part of the situation analysis or only recognizes one alternative is not a good analysis. Second, each area must be covered in-depth and within insight. 2. Avoid rehashing case facts. Every case has a lot of factual information. A good analysis uses facts that are relevant to the situation at hand to make summary points of analysis. A poor analysis just restates or rehashes theses facts without making relevant summary comments. 3. Make reasonable assumptions. Every case is incomplete in terms of some piece of information that you would like to have. A good case analysis must make realistic assumptions to fill in the gaps of information in the case. For example, the case may not describe the purchase decision process for the product of interest. A poor analysis would either omit mentioning this or just state that no information is available. A good analysis would attempt to present this purchase decision process by classifying the product and drawing upon real life...
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...are given. It is understandable then that we should seek out more opportunities to apply our skills and make more positive impacts within our jurisdictions. It is this general attitude that led us to get involved in investigating cold cases. How We Got Started Mark had, for several years, been consulting with our Coroner’s Division as a forensic anthropologist. During this time he came to learn that there were numerous coroners’ cases in which the identity of the decedent was unknown. These cases were kept in three-ring binders on a shelf in the Sergeant’s office. Over the years, in the course of this forensic work, we would discuss these cases and the progress that was being made on them. The conversation usually ran along the lines of us asking “any luck with that 1980 homicide victim?” and the sergeant answering “well, we’ve gotten so many new cases that I haven’t been able to even look at it yet.” This went on for a few years and through two different sergeants. One day we, as a crime analysis unit, were brainstorming about how we could broaden our “client base”, as it were. We had been successful in integrating ourselves into our Investigations Bureau and had been involved in numerous major cases. And, of course, we had always been active in producing tactical and strategic analyses for our patrol personnel. But we knew that we could be doing more, particularly given the size and responsibilities of our agency. It was during...
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...BUSINESS CASE Presented to the Accountancy Department De La Salle University In partial fulfillment Of the course requirements In ACCTBA2 (C33) March 2, 2015 A stakeholder is typically concerned with an organization delivering intended results and meeting its financial objectives. In general, a stakeholder can be one of two types: internal (from within an organization) or external (outside of an organization). The stakeholders in this situation are Lanie Marquez and Tim Rodriguez who are also partners in the retail distribution business and their capital contributions are as follows P500,000 and P300,000 respectively they are an internal stakeholder since they are also the owners. The total Capital of both stakeholders is P800,000 and with a monthly salary for both partners at P15,000 on the assumption that both of them will contribute to manage the business equally. Assuming that both managed the business equally the total salary for the year for Lanie and Tim are P180,000 each. They share profit and loss equally and no interest will be given on capital contributed. The problem for this situation is that Lanie is starting to get concerned with the behavior of her other partner Tim. He only manages the business 50% of the time, which will mean that his salary of P15,000 will need to decrease by also 50% since he does not manage the business equally with his partner. The business has seen a downturn in the profit outcome and for the current financial...
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...Ralph’s Grocery and United Food and Commercial Workers Union The case that I chose for the week 6 critical thinking assignment concerns Ralph’s Grocery Company, located in California. It applies to this week’s material due to the fact that the case involves unlawful suspension and discharge of an employee, as reviewed by the National Labor Relations Board. Background In May 2011, Vittorio Razi was an employee at Ralph’s Grocery and was suspended and terminated after he refused to take a drug test without first consulting with his UFCW Local 324 representative. The company (Respondent) says that on the day in question, Razi’s behavior was in question, acting nervous, anxious, agitated, and slurred speech. After a couple managers discussed the...
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... Many people wonder why their own teeth stain so easily. The enamel on your teeth and chromogens are what stains your teeth, but what exact beverage stains teeth the most? I chose this topic because I was curious to know what stains teeth the most. It affects us daily because it could rot your teeth or you can’t pick up hot chicks anymore. So what causes teeth to stain? The temperature causes teeth to expand or contract making it easier for stains. So hot and cold drinks affect that. Color in foods and beverages come from chromogens. Chromogens are intensely pigmented compounds that stick to teeth enamel. Chromogens cause a lot of trouble when they mix and react with other stain causing and stain promoting factors. Tannis may be natural or synthetic tannis is another factor that stains teeth. Tooth enamel is porous making it extremely susceptible to stains. The darker the liquid the darker the stain. There are some examples that stain teeth. Not only sodas bad but also Gatorade. Beets are bad for you also. Mostly cause they’re concentrated. Berries dark skins stain teeth. Ketchup is also really bad because of its bright red color and high levels of acid. Dark liquids and sauces you put on your foods also stain teeth. Colored candy and popsicles both contain colorants that will transfer to the teeth and embed in the porous enamel. Fruit juices, especially grape and cranberry, leave a colorful tinge on the teeth and tongue. Colored sodas instantly discolor teeth. The citric acids...
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...efficient investigative products and services. As a result, the coverage requirements for ANACI and NACLC investigations have been enhanced to support a common content baseline for all agencies. Note that these enhancements apply only to those ANACI and NACLC cases submitted on an SF 86. The purpose of this FIN is to provide you with information concerning what case coverage changes have been made. The case price adjustments necessary to support these changes will be reflected in the FY 2007 case prices. ANACIINACLC Cases Currently, listed and developed issues which are identified in ANACI and NACLC cases (for non-DoD customers) are not pursued beyond the normal scope of the investigation. These cases are returned to the requesting agency so that the agency may decide whether to adjudicate the case based upon the information in hand, conduct additional follow-up themselves, or request a Reimbursable Suitability Investigation (RSI) from FISD to cover the additional issues. Beginning with FY 2007, expansion of these issues will become a standard part of both the ANACI and NACLC products. Effective October 1, 2006, issues apparent at scheduling or developed during the course of the investigation and which fall within the 5-year case coverage period, unless otherwise noted, will be expanded upon according to the following chart (exception: issues which are known to have been covered in previous investigations, or which would reasonably have been expected to...
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