Adelphia Communications scandal By Insert name Insert institution Adelphia Communications scandal Introduction Adelphia Communications Company was a television cable company whose headquarters centered in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. It ranked as the fifth most prestigious cable companies in United States. John Rigas is the founder of the company. The company was highly respected until an infamous scandal ensued following claims of bankrupt in 2002, at which time its headquarters relocated
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Adelphia Communications scandal Matthew Tassin Trident University Ethics 501 Introduction Adelphia Communications Company was a television cable company whose headquarters centered in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. It ranked as the fifth most prestigious cable companies in United States. John Rigas is the founder of the company. The company was highly respected until an infamous scandal ensued following claims of bankrupt in 2002, at which time its headquarters relocated to greenwood Village
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114 (Objectives 11, 13, 15) the following questions deal with audits by CPA firms. 14. Choose the best response. A. Which of the following best describes why an independent auditor is asked to express an opinion on the fair presentation of financial statements? 1) It is difficult to prepare financial statements that fairly present a company’s financial position, operations, and cash flows without the expertise of an independent auditor. 2) It is management’s responsibility
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Nature and Functions of Auditing August 31st, 2012 Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you explain the nature and functions of auditing. Relate your explanation to the audit functions in your organization, or an organization with which you are familiar. In your paper, be sure to address the following: • Describe the elements of the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). • Describe how these standards apply to financial, operational, and compliance audits. •
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1234 N 10th St. Arlington Park, NE 68752 July 12, 2014 Mr. Kevin Schuller, CEO Schoneweis , Inc. 2782 Park Blvd. Odell, NE 68744 Dear Mr. Schuller, Subject: Role of Auditors Our firm offers auditing and other assurance services. Our auditing services are comprehensive, reliable, and objective. Our auditors comply with all required literature and pronouncements in our audits. It is for this reason our clients, external users, and the general public place high value in our work and takes
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3-28 1) a. The scope of an audit has been restricted b. Material c. Qualified audit report. 2) a. Not Independent b. N/a c. Disclaimer of opinion 3) a. No departure necessary b. N/a c. Unqualified report with emphasis of matter, explanatory paragraph because of a change in accounting principal 4) a. No departure necessary b. N/a c. Unqualified report with emphasis of other matters, explanatory paragraph about the substantial doubt about
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IAs use continuous auditing as a method to perform control and risk assessments automatically on a more frequent basis. According to Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Continuous Auditing is defined as a methodology that enables independent auditors (both internal & external) to provide written assurance on a subject matter using a series of auditors’ reports issued simultaneously with, or a short period of
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Financial Reporting and Analysis Chapter 4 Solutions Structure of the Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows Exercises Exercises E4-1. Determining collections on account (AICPA adapted) Cash receipts from sales include cash sales plus collections on account computed as follows: Cash sales Beginning accounts receivable Credit sales Less: Ending accounts receivable Total Cash receipts from sales $ 200,000 400,000 3,000,000 __(485,000) $3,115,000 Alternative Solution: T-account analysis of accounts
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Independence[edit] Section 101 sets forth the various requirements to establish auditor independence and conditions that nullify it. Knowingly allowing a member who is not independent to continue to work on an engagement can result in disciplinary action from the AICPA, including possible revocation of the members status as a CPA. Generally, the following actions will impair auditor independence: * Authorizing, executing or consummating a transaction, or otherwise exercising authority on behalf of a client
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based on whether the CPA’s report on the client’s financial statements results in the approval of a bank loan B. 3) Disclosing confidential information to another accountant interested in purchasing the CPA’s practice. C. 3) prohibited under the AICPA rules of conduct. 4-20 A) Yes B) No C) No D) No because recommending tax shelters is not prohibited as long as the service does not meet the characteristics of an abuse tax avoidance strategy, but has the potential to impair independence. E)
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