enterprise for a number of future periods. Accounting standards regarding long-lived assets involve determination of the appropriate cost at which to record the assets initially, the amount at which to present the assets at subsequent reporting dates, and the appropriate method(s) to be used to allocate the cost or other recorded values over the periods being benefited. Under international accounting standards, while historical cost is the defined benchmark treatment, revalued amounts may also be used for
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Eaton Corporation recently made an acquisition of Cooper Industries. Eaton Corporation was founded in 1911 by Joseph Eaton. Eaton Corporation specializes in diversified power management. Its primary business focus is on the Electrical Sector; however, it does have four other segments in Truck, Aerospace, Hydraulics, and Automobile and has businesses both domestic and international. Eaton has over 72,000 employees worldwide and sells products to more than 150 countries. According to its 2011 annual
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incurred in the formation of a corporation. 8. Operating losses incurred in the start-up of a business. 9. Training costs incurred in start-up of new operation. 10. Purchase cost of a franchise. 11. Goodwill generated internally. 12. Cost of testing in search for product alternatives. 13. Goodwill acquired in the purchase of a business. 14. Cost of developing a patent. 15. Cost of purchasing a patent from an inventor. 16. Legal costs incurred in securing a patent. 17. Unrecovered costs of a
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 2. CHAPTER 1 --- What is the Business Combination --- ………………………………….……4 3.1. Accounting For Business Combination General Approach…………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 3.2. Accounting For Business Combination Calculate………………………….………6-7 3. CHAPTER 2 --- What is the Business Merger and Acquisition ---……………………………8 3.1. Types of Merger………………………………………………………………………………………..9 3.2. Purpose of Merger
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AC 410B Intermediate Accounting II Final Exam Topics Chapter 11: Depreciation, Impairments, and Depletion Questions 1. Explain the meaning of depreciation. 2. Describe factors involved in the depreciation process. 3. Describe the different methods of depreciation. 4. Identify the conditions for impairment of fixed assets. 5. Explain the treatment of impairments for different kinds of assets. 6. Describe the full cost vs. successful efforts concepts for depletion
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Objective of IAS 21 The objective of IAS 21 is to prescribe how to include foreign currency transactions and foreign operations in the financial statements of an entity and how to translate financial statements into a presentation currency. [IAS 21.1] The principal issues are which exchange rate(s) to use and how to report the effects of changes in exchange rates in the financial statements. [IAS 21.2] (IASPlus, Deloitte) Key definitions [IAS 21.8] -Functional currency: the currency of the primary
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CGA-CANADA FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 4 EXAMINATION December 2005 Marks Time: 4 Hours Notes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. All calculations must be shown in an orderly manner to obtain part marks. Round all calculations to the nearest dollar. Narratives for journal entries are not required unless specifically requested. Assume a December 31 fiscal year-end unless specifically stated otherwise. Assume all amounts are material unless directed otherwise. Assume all companies are public companies unless otherwise
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the end of extraction. Question 10-4 Purchased intangibles are valued at their original cost to include the purchase price and all other necessary costs to bring the asset to condition and location for use. Research and development costs incurred to internally develop an intangible asset are expensed in the period incurred. Filing and legal costs for both purchased and developed intangibles are capitalized. Question 10-5 Goodwill represents the unique value of the company as
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the financial responsibility to become well versed with the two primary accounting methods used across the world: GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). While both accounting methods do share some similarities there are also several differences that could cause issue if the accounting personnel for corporations operating worldwide do not understand both accounting methods. Taking the time to learn and understand both methods will allow
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Occurred in 2009.) 16,000 1/2/2010 Patient purchased (10-year life) 84,000 3/1/2010 cost of developing a secret formula (indefinite life) 75,000 4/1/2010 Goodwill purchased (indefinite life) 278,400 6/1/2010 Legal fee for successful defense of patent purchased above 12,650 9/1/2010 Research and development costs 160
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