...MEMORANDUM Polluter Corp operates three manufacturing facilities in which various household cleaning products are manufactured and sold to retail stores. Polluter has a certain emission allowances for each year that are classified as intangible assets. Because it anticipates a need for additional emission allowances for the years 2010 – 2014, it purchased $3 million in emissions credits from Clean Air Corp. on April 2, 2010. A complete renovation of its facilities will be completed by 2014, at which point in time Polluter expects to have additional emission allowance that it does not need. Therefore, to offset the cost of having to purchase emissions credits until the renovations are complete, Polluter sold $2 million worth of future emissions credits to Dirty Chemical Corp. The question of how to account for these transactions in the statement of cash flows has been raised. This memo discusses and evaluates the relevant options. Definitions Accounting Standards Codification 230-10 Statement of Cash Flows 230-10-20 Glossary Financing Activities Financing activities include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; receiving restricted resources that by donor stipulation must be used for long-term purposes; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or otherwise settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Investing Activities ...
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...three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Examples of items commonly considered to be cash equivalents are Treasury bills, commercial paper, money market funds, and federal funds sold (for an entity with banking operations). Suggested Solution -- Case 01 Objectives of the Case This case gives students an opportunity to apply cash flow principles to determine the appropriate classification of various transactions in the statement of cash flows. Applicable Professional Pronouncements ASC 230, Statement of Cash Flows (ASC 230) IAS 7, Statement of Cash Flows (IAS 7) Discussion 1 — Purchase of 2012 Emission Allowances What is the appropriate classification in the statement of cash flows in Polluter Corp.’s (the ―Company’s‖) December 31, 2010, financial statements for its purchase of 2012 emission allowances (―EAs‖) from Clean Air Corp.? Accounting Alternatives — Purchase of 2012 Emission Allowances Alternative 1 — The Company should classify the purchase of the 2012 EAs from Clean Air Corp. as an investing cash outflow in its December 31, 2010, statement of cash flows. Proponents of Alternative 1 believe...
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...Memorandum To: From: Date: Subject: Case 11-1 Polluter Corp. Statement of Relevant Facts Polluter Corporation, an SEC registrant, operates three manufacturing plants in the United States. The Company manufactures various household cleaning products at each facility, which are sold to retail customers. The U.S. government granted the Company emission allowances (“EAs”) of varying vintage years (i.e., the years in which the allowance may be used) to be used between 2010 and 2030. Upon receipt of the EAs, the Company recorded the EA’s as intangible assets with a cost basis of zero. The Company currently emits a significant amount of greenhouse gases because of its antiquated manufacturing facilities. The Company plans to upgrade its facilities in 2014, which will decrease greenhouse gas emissions to a very low level. On the basis of the timing of the upgrade, the Company currently anticipates a need for additional EAs in fiscal years 2010–2014. However, upon completion of the upgrade, the Company believes it will have excess EAs in fiscal years subsequent to 2014 because of reduced emissions as a result of the upgrade. The Company entered into the following two separate transactions in fiscal year 2010, which will impact the Company’s results as presented in the statement of cash flows: 1. To meet its need for additional EAs in fiscal years 2010–2014, on April 2, 2010, the Company spent $3 million to purchase EAs with a vintage year of 2012 from Clean Air Corp. ...
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...Polluter Corp. Case Study Polluter Corporation is a manufacturing firm in the United States registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Polluter Corp. operates three facilities manufacturing various household cleaning products. These products produced are sold to retail customers. The United States government funded their company with emission allowances (EAs). An emission allowance is an authorization to emit a fixed amount of a pollutant. An emissions allowance is sometimes also referred to as a permit. An allowance is a fully marketable commodity that may be bought, sold, or traded for use by entities covered by the program. The government granted those EAs with varying vintage years which is the number of years the allowance may be used. Polluter Corp. EAs were to be used between 2010 and 2030 which is substantial time. Once the company received their receipt they record the EAs as intangible assets with a cost basis of zero, in accordance with The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC is accounting guidance for EAs so companies understand rules and regulations associated with the allowance. Governing bodies generally issue rights to help control or reduce the emission of pollutants and greenhouse gases. They also allow entities to emit a specified level of pollutants. EAs individually have vintage year designation, but EAs with the same vintage year destination are replaceable and can be replaced by another identical item...
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...Background: An emission allowance is an authorization by a permitting authority or the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator to emit a specified amount of pollutant during a specified period of time. （http://www.ferc.gov/help/faqs/form-580.asp#question4） Case Summary： Polluter Corp. is a company features in manufacturing household cleaning products. The government allocated the emission allowances (EAs) for each year. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accounting guidance for EAs, the EAs is recorded as intangible asssets. The Polluter Corp. is going to upgrade its facilities in 2014 in order to decrease the amount of greenhouse gas emitted. However, the corporation still needs additional EAs before upgrades. Hence, the Company spent $3 million to purchase EAs with a vintage year of 2012 from Clean Air Corp. In order to compensate the cost, the Corp sold EAs worthy of $2 million with the vintage year of 2016 to Dirty Chemical Corp. We need to analyze the classification of the statement of cash flows for these two transactions. In addition, we need to differentiate the method of recording these two transactions according to IFRS and U.S. GAAP. Case Analysis: In terms of classification, emission allowances satisfy the definition of an intangible asset. Specifically, they are assets (not including financial assets) that lack physical substance. [FASB, Appendix F, Glossary to SFAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets]. Although they have...
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...Case 11-1: Polluter Corp. Page 1 Suggested Solution -- Case 01 Objectives of the Case This case gives students an opportunity to apply cash flow principles to determine the appropriate classification of various transactions in the statement of cash flows. Applicable Professional Pronouncements ASC 230, Statement of Cash Flows (ASC 230) IAS 7, Statement of Cash Flows (IAS 7) Discussion 1 — Purchase of 2012 Emission Allowances What is the appropriate classification in the statement of cash flows in Polluter Corp.’s (the ―Company’s‖) December 31, 2010, financial statements for its purchase of 2012 emission allowances (―EAs‖) from Clean Air Corp.? Accounting Alternatives — Purchase of 2012 Emission Allowances Alternative 1 — The Company should classify the purchase of the 2012 EAs from Clean Air Corp. as an investing cash outflow in its December 31, 2010, statement of cash flows. Proponents of Alternative 1 believe the Company should classify the purchase of EAs as investing activities in the statement of cash flows given the Company’s election to classify the EAs as intangible assets on its balance sheet. Although EAs are not specifically mentioned in ASC 230, proponents of Alternative 1 believe, given the Company’s accounting policy, the EAs represent ―productive assets.‖ ASC 230-10-20 defines investing activities as follows: Investing activities include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment...
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...Accounting 5110 – Fall 2012 Critical Writing Case Section 1 by 7:30 am Section 2 by 3:40 pm Section 3 by 10:45 am Due November 21, 2013 Please submit your memo in Canvas The attached case presents an accounting dilemma and asks you to provide guidance on the proper accounting. Prepare your guidance in memo format. The purpose of this assignment is to help you recognize an accounting problem, gather and weigh relevant information, consider and evaluate alternatives, and reach and articulate informed solutions. I strongly encourage you to make use of a service here on campus – the University Writing Center (UWC). UWC provides one-on-one writing consultation free to university students. Unlimited half hour sessions are available. UWC now has an office in the business building – SFE 1171. To make an appointment follow this link: http://uath.mywconline.com/. The final draft of your memo should not exceed two pages, single-spaced, one-inch margins, 12 point font. The memo will be graded based on the attached rubric. Criterion Organization Points possible 5 100% Appears neat and organized; no spelling or grammar errors; uses active voice; guides the reader through the case; gets to the point Summarizes the facts completely; key facts identified; distinguishes between facts and assumptions ...
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... Essays and Research Documents The Research Paper Factory Join Search Browse Saved Papers Home Page » Business and Management Cash Flow Poluuter Corp In: Business and Management Cash Flow Poluuter Corp José A Valdés 3 de octubre de 2013 Sem. De Contabilidad Prof. Alejandro Méndez Case 11-1 Polluter Corp Facts of Case: Polluter Corp is an SEC registrant and manufacturer household cleaning products. In the course of operations, Polluter Corp emits emission pollutants; The Company receives emissions allowances, (EAs,) from the government for 2010 to 2030. Polluter Corp will upgrade their production facilities in 2014 in order to reduce their pollutants. Emissions Allowance are given by the government in order to offset pollution expense, with the goal being to reduce pollution 2010 Transactions After 2014, Polluter will emit less pollution, but until then it will need more EAs in order to avoid penalties. Transactions Fiscal Year 2010 After 2014, Polluter Corp will emit less pollution, but until then it will need more EA’s in order to avoid penalties, Polluter buys extra EA’s for 2012 from Clear Air Corp for $3 million. In an effort to offset the cost of the April 2, 2010 purchase of 2012 Eas, the company sold Eas with a vintage year of 2016 to Dirty Chemical Corp for $2 million. Answer Required: 1. What is the appropriate classification in the statement of cash flows in the company’s December...
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...best and why. In regards to the information given in the Polluter case, there are several ways the company can classify the $3 million purchase of emission allowances (“EAs”) from Clean Air Corp. First, it is important to understand the Polluter’s intention for the EAs and nature of their ‘business.’ In order to understand what are the “feasible alternative classifications in the statement of cash flows” for the $3 million purchase, Polluter will determine what type of asset they will classify the EAs as on their balance sheet. Following are three alternatives Polluter can consider as outlined in Deloitte’s “Accounting for Emission Rights” paper: 1. The EAs are intangible assets as defined under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, because they lack physical substance but do not meet the definition of a financial asset under SFAS 140. 2. EAs are listed as financial assets because markets and exchanges for the trading of EAs provided evidence that they qualified as financial assets as the allowances would be readily convertible to cash. 3. An alternative view is that they are listed as inventory, as they are part of the necessary costs to comply with environmental regulations and emissions reduction schemes. Polluter currently has significantly high levels of greenhouse gas pollution, which are emitted throughout their normal course of business operations. As stated in the case, Polluter purchased the EAs from Clean Air in April of 2010 to meet...
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...POLLUTER CORP. Polluter Corp is a leading household cleaning products manufacturing company based in the United States. The Company operates three manufacturing facilities as an SEC registrant. Company emission allowances of vintage years are granted by U.S government to be used 2010 and 2030. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Polluter Corp. recorded EAs as intangible assets with a zero cost basis when government issued EAs to company and has a fiscal year end of December 31. Government has special guidance to control or reduce the emission of pollutants and greenhouse gases to participating companies. These are explained as follow; companies have a specified level of pollutants to emit EAs. EAs with same vintage year designation are exchangeable or replaceable by any companies to reduce pollution. That means company can buy EAs from other companies when it needs EAs or sell excess its EAS to other companies who need to satisfy pollution control obligation through a broker. According to EAs regulation, company is required to deliver to the governing bodies EAs sufficient to offset the company’s actual emission or pay a fine for overage of EAs. Currently, Polluter has facing a significant increase in emission due to its old manufacturing facilities and forecasted a need for EAs in fiscal year 2010-2014. In order to reduce green house gas emission to a significant low level, company plans to upgrade its facilities in 2014 and it will cost $15 millions. Under...
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...José A Valdés 3 de octubre de 2013 Sem. De Contabilidad Prof. Alejandro Méndez Case 11-1 Polluter Corp Facts of Case: Polluter Corp is an SEC registrant and manufacturer household cleaning products. In the course of operations, Polluter Corp emits emission pollutants; The Company receives emissions allowances, (EAs,) from the government for 2010 to 2030. Polluter Corp will upgrade their production facilities in 2014 in order to reduce their pollutants. Emissions Allowance are given by the government in order to offset pollution expense, with the goal being to reduce pollution 2010 Transactions After 2014, Polluter will emit less pollution, but until then it will need more EAs in order to avoid penalties. Transactions Fiscal Year 2010 After 2014, Polluter Corp will emit less pollution, but until then it will need more EA’s in order to avoid penalties, Polluter buys extra EA’s for 2012 from Clear Air Corp for $3 million. In an effort to offset the cost of the April 2, 2010 purchase of 2012 Eas, the company sold Eas with a vintage year of 2016 to Dirty Chemical Corp for $2 million. Answer Required: 1. What is the appropriate classification in the statement of cash flows in the company’s December 31, 2010, financial statements for its purchase of 2012 EAs from Clean Air Corp ? According to the FASB codification section 805-50-3-1-2, these allowance will be recognized as intangible assets at their cost. When a company...
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...Memorandum to the File Date: August 1, 20XX From: Carie Ford Re: Summarize the tax issue/purpose of the memo. Background Provide a concise yet complete overview of facts/background. Issue State the issue(s) in question format. Authoritative Guidance List all authoritative guidance used to form conclusion and analysis. Refer to p. 718 in your tax textbook for citation reference guidance. Analysis Discuss each issue separately. Describe the logical, defendable, legal alternatives to each issue/problem. Provide support and detail for your reasoning. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...
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...through amendments and conflict that has now led to lakes still being polluted and neglected by polluters. The vision leading up to the creation of the Clean Water Act was admirable and set specific goals that were to be achieved. The EPA would begin regulating discharges of all pollutants into surface waters. The act then forced states to begin to get in compliance with the water quality standards set by the CWA. The decision to have the federal government set water quality standards was a great step due in part to the states not acting on their own to create water quality standards, but the command and control model used in implementing the CWA was overwhelming for all entities charged with enforcing the CWA. Issues started arising when the realization came that the Environmental Protection Agency also known as the EPA was in charge of enforcing the CWA, but wasn’t able to cover all areas of surface water in the United States and ensure the laws were being enforced. This then led to less enforcement from the EPA and not being able to fully evaluate all companies that needed permits issued. The Clean Water Act introduced the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, which required any point-source polluter to receive a permit before dumping any waste. The EPA wanted to create specific effluent guidelines for each company seeking a permit. The goals also included that polluters granted a permit would have to install the best practicable water pollution control technology...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3 Terms of Reference ..................................................................................................................... 4 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 5 Production and Consumption as Social Processes Generating Waste ..................................... 6 Economic Instruments for EMS .................................................................................................. 10 Strategy ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Conclusions and Recommendations .......................................................................................... 19 References ................................................................................................................................. 20 Prepared by: Dr. Michael Witter Economist Economic Incentives for Implementing Environmental Management Systems in Jamaica 1 Economic Incentives for Implementing Environmental Management Systems in Jamaica 2 INTRODUCTION The Jamaican economy at the dawn of the twenty-first (21st) century is a very open extensively liberalized marketplace in which Jamaican enterprises are being...
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...name: SID#: Worksheet #2: Pollution Control (Aka Study Guide for Exam 2) Approximate Exam format: 25 multiple choice (60% of grade) & 4 short answer (40% of grade) Instructions: * Add notes to each of the study questions or prompts below. Limit your responses to a total of eight (8) typewritten pages [Encouraging you to write more in-depth answers]. Make sure your name and SID# is on every page and staple the pages together. * You may discuss answers with your team-members; however, each student must submit an individual assignment. Plagiarism or submitting the same answers is not permitted. * This worksheet is due at the end of the period on Thurs, October 30, 2014. * Late worksheets will not be accepted. 1. Explain the relationship (and differences) between emissions, ambient concentration, and exposure. Emissions refer to the quantity of a pollutant directly released into the environment, while ambient concentration refers to the concentration of those pollutants in the atmosphere. Exposure is the number of people exposed to these pollutants. 2. Explain the difference between primary and secondary pollutants Primary pollutants are pollutants released directly from a source, while secondary pollutants form in the atmosphere or environment through chemical reactions with primary pollutants. 3. Explain the difference between point source and non-point pollution. Give an example of each. What makes one more difficult...
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