...Schneider, and Siegel, M.J., Prentice Hall, ISBN 9780321645098 (with solutions manual), or ISBN 978-0321744586 (without solutions manual) Course Prerequisites: MTH 2002 College Algebra 2 Course Description This course offers students an opportunity to develop skills in linear mathematics and probability. Topics include matrices, inverses, input-output analysis, linear programming, sets, counting, probability, and the mathematics of finance. Applications will be developed in business, economics, and the sciences. Course Outcomes Students will have the opportunity to 1. Develop competency in solving systems of equations using matrices 2. Understand how to set up and solve linear programming problems 3. Develop competency in using counting techniques, including the inclusion-exclusion principle, Venn Diagrams, and the Multiplication Principle 4. Differentiate between and to use Permutations and Combinations in counting 5. Become competent in calculating probabilities using various methods 6. Recognize and apply Markov Processes 7. Learn how to set up and solve Interest, Annuities, and Amortization problems Course Methodology Each week, you will be expected to: 1. Review the week's learning objectives 2. Complete all assigned readings 3. Complete all lecture materials for the week 4. Participate in the class discussion 5. Complete and submit all assignments and tests by the due dates Weekly objectives, readings, lectures, discussion board questions will be posted at www. Nuonline...
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...Assignment 1: You Are an Entrepreneur! ENTERPRENEUR Introduction My family and I own a small family owned community business called Snacks, Snacks, and More Snacks! We provide freshly prepared mini sandwiches, mini quiche and an assortment of baked goods. Snacks are replenished throughout the day to ensure food is fresh and hot, based upon the customer’s availability. We strive for perfection and are committed to provide a clean and safe work environment for the employees. We pride ourselves in stimulating the economy by expanding our workforce to include hiring a diverse group of people. We are committed to generate profitable growth for both the company and employees. Mission Our Mission is to provide a variety of snacks at an affordable price so that customers can purchase more in smaller quantities. Our mission allows our company to create a solid customer base that will gain their loyalty to our business as we grow out our business in family based communities. Values Our main priority is to satisfy our customers with quality services and products, to maintain a constant customer base. We will cater to our customers in a professional manner by offering quality, competitively priced merchandise delivered with courtesy and professionalism. Chart of Accounts CHART OF ACCOUNTS | Balance Sheet Accounts | | | | | | | | | | ASSETS | | LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | 1000 | CASH | | 2000 | | PAYABLES | 1010...
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...of procedures than a pooling of interests because of allocations and amortization. C. A worksheet and consolidation entries continue to provide structure for the rendering of a single set of financial statements for the combined entity. D. When a time factor is included in the consolidation process, additional complications are encountered. 1. The parent must select and apply an accounting method to cover the relationship between the two companies. The investment balance recorded by the parent varies over time as a result of the method chosen, as does the income consequently recognized. 2. The parent’s investment balance is eliminated on the worksheet so that the subsidiary’s actual assets and liabilities can be consolidated. 3. Additionally, the income figure accrued by the parent is excluded each period so that the subsidiary’s revenues and expenses can be included can be included when creating an income statement for the combined entity. II. Investment Accounting by the Acquiring Company A. Consolidation of a subsidiary becomes necessary for external reporting whenever control exists; but, for internal record-keeping, the parent has a choice of three alternatives for monitoring the activities of its subsidiaries: 1. the cost method, 2. the...
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...Chapter 1 the equity method of accounting for investments Answers to Questions 1. The equity method should be applied if the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee has been achieved by the investor. However, if actual control has been established, consolidating the financial information of the two companies will normally be the appropriate method for reporting the investment. 2. According to Paragraph 17 of APB Opinion 18, "Ability to exercise that influence may be indicated in several ways, such as representation on the board of directors, participation in policy-making processes, material intercompany transactions, interchange of managerial personnel, or technological dependency. Another important consideration is the extent of ownership by an investor in relation to the extent of ownership of other shareholdings." The most objective of the criteria established by the Board is that holding (either directly or indirectly) 20 percent or more of the outstanding voting stock is presumed to constitute the ability to hold significant influence over the decision-making process of the investee. 3. The equity method is appropriate when an investor has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financing decisions of an investee. Because dividends represent financing decisions, the investor may have the ability to influence the timing of the dividend. If dividends were recorded as income...
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...that you were questioning my request for more information on the following topics: adjusting lower cost of market inventory on valuation, the capitalizing interest on building construction, the recording of gains or losses on asset disposal, and the adjusting goodwill for impairment. By referencing the accounting principles and practices, I hope that you and your company will have better insight of my analysis of this project. In regards to adjusting lower cost or market inventory on valuation, Accounting Research Bulletin No. 43 outlines it meaning. Depending on the quality and framework of the inventory, the rule of cost or market, whichever is lower, can be applied either directly to each item or to the total of the inventory. The method chosen should be the one that most clearly reflects periodic income (ARB No. 43, 1953). Inventory valuation has a direct effect on the final results of income. The smallest adjustment to inventory will cause the same amount of change in your reported income. Because I make every effort to present financial data objectively, I prefer not to overstate your assets and income. Concerning your inventory, it needs to be determined if there is a sure timeframe as to when and if the inventory will be sold. Due to this uncertainty, the inventory should be evaluated at lower of cost or market. What this means is that if your inventory is represented on the accounting records at greater than its market value, a write-down from the recorded cost to...
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...|Multiple Choice Answer Sheet | | | |Name | | |Marks | |Student No. | | |Multiple | | | | | |Choice | | |Subject |Financial Management | |Essay | | | | | |Questions | | |Tutor |K F Chan | | | | | |Assignment 1 DUE DATE: 11 March 2013 (Monday) | |Total : | | Instructions : |Please fill in the circle completely. |e.g. right - ( |wrong - |( ( ( | | ...
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...COINSTAR INC (CSTR) 10-K Annual report pursuant to section 13 and 15(d) Filed on 02/09/2012 Filed Period 12/31/2011 Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended: December 31, 2011 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 000-22555 COINSTAR, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1800 114 Avenue SE, Bellevue, Washington (Address of principal executive offices) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) th 94-3156448 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 98004 (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 425-943-8000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value Name of each exchange on which registered: The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x No ¨ Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.: Yes ¨ No x Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities...
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...AccountingExplained * Financial Accounting * Managerial Accounting * Miscellaneous ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form Home >Managerial Accounting >Capital Budgeting > Payback Period | | | Payback Period Payback period is the time in which the initial cash outflow of an investment is expected to be recovered from the cash inflows generated by the investment. It is one of the simplest investment appraisal techniques. Formula The formula to calculate payback period of a project depends on whether the cash flow per period from the project is even or uneven. In case they are even, the formula to calculate payback period is: Payback Period = | Initial Investment | | Cash Inflow per Period | When cash inflows are uneven, we need to calculate the cumulative net cash flow for each period and then use the following formula for payback period: Payback Period = A + | B | | C | In the above formula, A is the last period with a negative cumulative cash flow; B is the absolute value of cumulative cash flow at the end of the period A; C is the total cash flow during the period after A Both of the above situations are applied in the following examples. Decision Rule Accept the project only if its payback period is LESS than the target payback period. Examples Example 1: Even Cash Flows Company C is planning to undertake a project requiring initial investment of $105 million. The project is expected...
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...Client Understanding Paper Judy Blackman ACC/541 August 1, 2011 Kenneth Quirk client understanding 1 I want to thank you for the opportunity to work with you and your organization on this important project. As I was analyzing the papers provided, I realized that additional information was needed. It was brought to my attention that you are unclear about why the additional information was requested on the adjusting lower cost of market inventory on valuation, the capitalizing interest on building construction, the recording of gains or losses on asset disposal, and the adjusting goodwill for impairment. The adjusting lower cost of market inventory on valuation is specified in Accounting Research Bulletin No. 43 (ARB No. 43). Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 34 is the statement, which deals with capitalization of interest as part of the cost of the asset. SFAS No. 144 addresses the reporting and accounting for the impairment of the disposal of long-lived assets (Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, n.d.). New rules for the accounting for goodwill has been addressed in SFAS No. 142. I will be explaining each of these items in full detail. I will include the accounting principles and practices in hopes of improving your organization's practices and knowledge from this analysis. Adjusting lower cost of market inventory on valuation The lower-of-cost or market (LCM) is defined by “a basis whereby inventory is stated at the lower...
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...BA 114.2 FIRST MODULE – 1ST EXAM (23-01-2011) INVESTMENT PROPERTY PAS 40 >property(land or building or part of a building or both) held by an owner or by the lessee under a finance lease to earn rentals (1) or for capital appreciation (2) or both(3) * equipment or movable property can’t qualify as investment property >generates cash flows that are largely independent of the other assets of the entity *Finance lease> transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incident to ownership * lease transfers ownership of asset to lessee by the end of lease term * lessee has option to purchase asset at price lower than FV at date option is exercisable, at the inception of lease, it is reasonably certain option will be exercised * lease term is for the major part of the economic life of asset * at lease inception, PV of minimum lease payments amounts to at least substantially all of the FV of leased asset * lease assets are of specialized nature Investment property is not held for: (a) use in the production/supply of goods/services or for administrative purposes (b) sale in the ordinary course of business OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTY > property held by an owner or by the lessee under a finance lease for use in the production/supply of goods/services or for administrative purposes >Fixed asset or Property, Plant & Equipment >generates cash flows that are attributable not merely to the property but also to other assets used in the production/supply...
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...CHAPTER 9 Production Cycle LEARNING OBJECTIVES | | | | | |Review |Exercises, Problems, and | | |Checkpoints |Simulations | | | | | |1. Describe the production cycle, including typical source |1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |41 | |documents and controls. | | | | | | | |2. Give examples of tests of controls for auditing the controls |6, 7, 8, 9 |42, 43 | |over conversion of materials and labor in a production process. | | | | | | | |3. Identify and describe considerations involved in the observation|10, 11, 12, 13, 14...
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...Positions Roaster Depreciation Measurement Issues Player Compensation Stadium Expense 1. Owners’ Accounting The accounting follows the industry standard of accounting principles within the baseball field in essence the owners get to write off the declining market value of the player contracts as a loss while also counting the annual salaries paid the players as an expense. The financial statement account for bonuses, deferred compensation, and non-roster guaranteed contract expenses even though some of the expenses are not paid immediately .Money is being listed when it is actually not paid out. Two of the shareholders are the owners that own the corporation that is used for the games. It is not stated whether the amount paid is fair market value or not. 2. Players’ Accounting This was deleted from the proposed player’s income statements. Per the players this only occurs when a team has been sold and in this case team was bought in 2003 and this should not continue to be factored in since the team is already 3years old. Also the players have highlighted that the skill of a player actually increases the in roaster value with gained experience Players added amortization bonus to reflect varied contract because there is no guarantee that the players will indeed complete their contract. Further players only receive 80% of their salaries so this was adjusted to accurately reflect what was paid out. Players accounting states and seeks to bring to light that the two shareholders are...
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...SCHAUM’S OUTLINE OF THEORY AND PROBLEMS OF INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II Second Edition BARUCH ENGLARD, M.S., M.B.A., CPA Associate Professor of Accounting The College of Staten Island The City University of New York SCHAUM’S OUTLINE SERIES New York Chicago San Francisco Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan New Delhi San Juan Seoul Singapore Sydney Toronto Copyright © 2007, 1992 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. 0-07-151048-6 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: 0-07-146974-5. All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. For more information, please contact George Hoare, Special Sales, at george_hoare@mcgraw-hill.com or (212) 904-4069. TERMS OF...
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...and balance sheet disclosures. Long-Term Investments. (Easy) Securities available for sale. Purchase and adjusting entries. Available-for-Sale Securities. (Easy) Journal entries. Compute unrealized increase/decrease balance. Available-for-Sale Securities. (Easy) Journal entries. Balance sheet disclosure. Held-to-Maturity Bond Investment. (Easy) Premium, straight-line amortization, journal entries. Error in recording interest at acquisition. Held-to-Maturity Bond Investment. (Easy) Discount, semiannual interest receipts, straight-line and effective interest methods of amortization, journal entries. Held-to-Maturity Bond Investment. (Moderate) Discount, semiannual interest receipts, sale at gain. Effective interest method. Journal entries. Bond Investment. (Moderate) Discount, semiannual interest receipts, amortization schedule using effective interest method, journal entries. Bond Investment. (Moderate) Premium, semiannual interest receipts, amortization schedule using effective interest method, journal entries. Bond Investment. (Moderate) Premium, semiannual interest receipts, sale at loss. Effective interest method. Journal entries. Transfer Between Categories. (Easy) Reclassification from "held-to-maturity" to "available-for-sale securities." Journal entries for interest and reclassification. E15-7 10-20 E15-8 10-20 E15-9 10-20 E15-10 10-20 E15-11 E15-12 15-20 10-15 15-1 Number E15-13 E15-14 E15-15 E15-16 E15-17 E15-18 E15-19 E15-20 Content...
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...ATTACHMENT E THE FASB’S CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: RELEVANCE AND RELIABILITY Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council September 2004 INTRODUCTION At the March and June 2004 FASAC meetings, FASAC members discussed aspects of the Board’s conceptual framework, including the need to update, refine, and complete it, and issues relating to the liabilities definition. At today’s meeting, FASAC members will consider other issues relating to the conceptual framework, specifically issues related to the qualitative characteristics of relevance and reliability. Some FASAC members and other FASB constituents have questioned certain of the trade-offs between relevance and reliability that the Board has made in setting accounting standards. Specifically, they have questioned the appropriateness of the trade-offs that the Board has made in requiring financial statement measures that reflect fair values rather than historical costs. Their underlying presumption seems to be that historical costs, while perhaps not as relevant as fair values, are clearly more reliable. In those instances, they assert that the trade-off between relevance and reliability should favor historical costs rather than fair values. Some who question the Board’s trade-offs seemingly believe that reliability should be the dominant characteristic of financial statement measures. Others appear to interpret reliability as having a meaning that differs in at least certain respects from how that term is defined in the conceptual...
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