Basic Accounting Concepts and Business Structures University of Phoenix ACC/537 Jeffrey Collins October 2, 2011 Basic Accounting Concepts and Business Structures In the current economic condition of the country, a business must follow certain rules and regulations in regard to their Basic Accounting and structure. This would be what is called the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These principles ensure that the accounting practices of a business are consistent with other
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Typically Covers 7 Regulatory Agencies 8 Accounting Reform 10 Conclusion 13 References 15 Abstract Within the accounting profession there are many complex ethical issues that must be dealt with quite often. It is important that the people working within the industry provide high quality financial statements and always pay close attention to ethical concerns that may arise. Since ethics is such a major concern in the accounting industry, a rules based system is in place
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AC504: Ethical Issues in Business and Accounting Assignment #6 for Professor Gates By Nicholas Gainsbrugh Overview of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and Harmonization with IFRS Nicholas Gainsbrugh Unit 6 Assignment for Prof. Gates Assignment: An Overview of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and Harmonization with IFRS Abstract: The accounting profession in Australia is thriving. The number of accountants employed at the professional level has risen strongly over the
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Pros & Cons of GAAP and IFRS Convergence The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) was formed in an attempt to bring uniform accounting standards within international countries through its issuing of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Today, over 100 countries including Canada, India, and Japan have adopted these standards for financial reporting. The growth of multinational companies such as Coca Cola and the increasing desire of cross-border investing have made
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ACC501 Cost Accounting.txt Cost Accounting or Cost-Volume-Profit Accounting ACC501 - Accounting for Decision Making Module 2 - Case Abstract This paper contains a brief overview of the current primary accounting standard GAAP but also explores CostVolume-Profit analysis and Cost Accounting. In the 1980s accountants and financial managers embraced technology and became the basis for the Personal Computer’s (PC) explosive expansion. The abilities of the computer coupled with the needs of
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and an audit; explanations regarding deferred tax methods, accounting changes and error corrections, and establishing a subsidiary as a corporation. CC: manager It has come to my attention that my expertise is warranted for the explanations on the following topics: the methodology used in determining deferred taxes, procedures required for reporting accounting changes and error corrections, and the rationale behind establishing a subsidiary as
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International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), to the US Chamber of Commerce Event, “‘The Future of Financial Reporting: Convergence or Not?”’ Washington, DC, USA 10 March 2011 I would like to thank the US Chamber of Commerce and its Center for Capital Market Competitiveness for organising today’s event on the future of financial reporting. I have a great affinity with the United States and have always enjoyed my time here. With that in mind, it is not surprising that we at the IASB and the Financial Accounting
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8The+Accounting+Onion%29 August 18, 2011 Let the "Condorsement" Games Begin The SEC has finally conceded that its efforts to adopt IFRS have failed. Damage control has begun in earnest, but the ship is still taking on water. The SEC took a tentative poke at the problem last May with the publication of a Staff Paper, Exploring a Possible Method of Incorporation (with emphasis, supposedly, on "exploring"). Once upon a future time, the staff fantasized, it will be possible that financial statements
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ACT/541 March17, 2014 Response to Client Request II To: Client From: Consulting Group Subject: Financial Implications of Pending Litigation Financial Repercussions The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) created financial reporting that will have some consequences from the client’s impending litigation. The first impact is with the obligation for contingencies in the financial statements to explain the probable account for the conclusion of the lawsuit that will cause a restatement
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Comparing IFRS to GAAP ACC/290 7-14-2015 Howard Pickering Comparing IFRS to GAAP As International business increases, those with financial responsibilities should be well versed in the two primary accounting methods: GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). The Financial Accounting Standards Board set the GAAP which is primary used in the United States and the IFRS is used in several other countries. If the United States where
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