Section A: Fundamentals of Accounting (60 Marks) 1. Theoretical Framework: (i) Meaning and Scope of Accounting, (ii) Accounting Concepts, Principles and Conventions, (iii) Accounting Standard – concepts, objectives, benefits, (iv) Accounting Policies and (v) Accounting as a measurement discipline – valuation principles, accounting estimates. 2. Accounting Process: Books of Accounts leading to the preparation of Trial Balance, Capital and revenue expenditure, Capital and revenue receipts, Contingent
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business . 5/27/12 Partnerships have many benefits, but they also can be maintained very easily. You do not have to register with your state and pay fees, as you do to establish a corporation or a (LLC). And with a partnership, filing income tax returns is relatively easy. Unlike a regular corporation, there is no need to file separate tax returns for the corporate entity and its owners. Another advantage of partnerships is the flexibility they offer. In partnership agreements, the partners
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Week One Individual Explaining Basic Accounting Concepts and Business Structures Week One Individual Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Source Hierarchy The sources of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles are the FASB standards, Interpretations, and Staff Positions, APB Opinions, AICPA Accounting Research Bulletins and other authoritative pronouncements. The hierarchy is as such: Category A, B, C, and D and Category A is the highest hierarchy. The following
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Enron Scandal…Continued • On October 16, 2001, in the first major public sign of trouble, Enron announces a huge third-quarter loss of $618 million. • On October 22, 2001, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) begins an inquiry into Enron’s accounting practices. • On December 2, 2001, Enron files for bankruptcy. : Oct – Dec 2001 Regulatory Oversight of Enron Auditors Arthur Anderson Audit Committee (Directors) SEC Company Report Shareholders Enron Board of Directors Enron
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Accounting, 8th Edition Chapter 1 – Decision Making and the Role of Accounting 1. Economic Decisions Many of the decisions that we make involve the use of economic resources for consumption or investment purposes. Other factors that need to be considered when making decisions are: 1. Personal taste. 2. Social factors. 3. Environmental factors. 4. Religious and/or moral factors. 5. Government policy. Steps in the decision making process: 1. Establish goals. 2. Gather
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2007, (2007). Financial Accounting, Ch. 1). Defining standards for financial reporting is critical to creating a financial playing field that enables us to to evaluate and make sound business decisions as individuals, companies, a nation, and global economy. The major sources of influence that define the guidelines of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretations, and their Staff Positions; Accounting Principles Board (APB)
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March 17, 2013 Donnia Carter Professor Scarlett Identify the pros and cons of the partnership as a form of ownership. Partnership businesses are businesses that have more than one owner that profit from the business. There are several different types of partnerships. * Unlimited partnership: partnership where you are responsible for both your mistakes and your partner’s mistakes. * Limited Partnership: includes at least one general partner that manages the businesses and one limited partner
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Basic Accounting Concepts and Business Structures Topic 1 Four organizations are involved in the production of accounting standard: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). SEC The SEC is a federal organization that helps develop standards for financial information presented to stockholders. SEC requirements are based on FASB and AICPA standard
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ENRON- A Study of FAILURES Who, How, Why! Arthur Gudikunst, Ph.D. Revised: April, 2003 Professor of Finance Finance Department Bryant College Introduction: The saga of the ENRON Corporation has been unfolding in the media for well over a year. In the span of only three years, ENRON has gone from public and professional acclaim of the company and its senior executives to scorn, infamy and bankruptcy. Its public auditing firm, Arthur Andersen, has basically been destroyed, as well
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business requires an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages associated with the different forms of business which include sole proprietorship, partnership, C-corporation, and S-corporation. Although here are many benefits to each form of business, there are also consequences ranging from tax implications, legal implications, and accounting implications. To make the best choice regarding the form of the business, a restaurant, further analysis into the restaurant goals, different forms of
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