investors and regulators have searched for various different methods to improve the safety of investors through more diligent accounting reporting practices. Until recently, detecting fraud was thought to be a part of the responsibility of the accountant. Fraud was something the internal or external auditors were expected to guard against by their periodic audits. We now know that auditors can only check for compliance of a company’s books to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs)
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Abstract The following report summarizes the requirements for becoming a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas. I compiled information from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, Becker Professional Education, the Texas Society of CPAs, American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. The results of this research will prove beneficial for Llenrav Enterprises as staff accountants will save numerous hours researching the information individually
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I first became involved in the Accounting Association Spring of 2010. I then pledged for the Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) organization and was initiated fall of 2010. I have been an active member since then and became BAP Membership chair spring of 2011. Becoming BAP membership chair is a privilege to me because I get to be the “welcoming person” to our organization. I am a good candidate for this position because I am friendly and very easy to get along with. Being a part of BAP is a wonderful experience
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TO: Dr. Kimberly Church, Professor FROM: Amber Rechtien, Benjamin Lotito, Bridget Angles, and Thomas Flanagan DATE: Monday October 27, 2014 SUBJECT: “Big Data” Introduction The purpose of this report is to present the technology issue of big data. In this memo we shall discuss what exactly big data is, how it applys to the accounting field, why it’s an issue for concern, and our recommendations as to how best to respond to the issue. What is Big Data? A truly succinct definition of
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S.E.C. regarding the act is included in the reference section at the end of the paper. Practices to Keep There are a few things that are being done at LJB that are good. The faith that they have in their employees is admirable. By having the accountant as the controller as well as the treasurer does streamline the process that the
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Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 Teaching Abroad 4 Path to teaching abroad 5 Potential salary for teaching abroad 6 Pros and cons of teaching abroad…………………………………………………………6 Career as an accountant 7 Path to becoming an accountant 8 Potential salary for accountants 8 Pros and Cons of Accounting……………..………………………………………………..8 Career choice …………………………………………………………………………………………9 Conclusion and Recommendation…………………………………………………….10 Reference………….……………………………………………………………………………
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De La Salle Lipa College of Business Economics, Accountancy, and Management Accounting Software: Boon or Bane A Term Paper Presented to Dr. Josephine Magbojos CEAS, English Department In partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Comski2 2014 by Briones, Kristine Norien Resma, Maria Angelica F. Abstract The development of technology brought many changes in the accounting world and the development of accounting software is one of its biggest contributions. Accounting softwares
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surprised to be listed in that category is the Library Assistant. I would think that would be more under the Social or even the Artistic category. Most positions in the Accounting field require a Bachelor degree in Accounting or a related field. Some accountants and auditors can advance in their careers by
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Management BUS 508 – Contemporary Business Forensic Accountants Forensic accounting is accounting that result from actual or anticipated legal disputes. Forensic accountants are the auditors of the forensic accounting practice. They investigate, coordinate data and offer their evidence in trial; and because it is forensic business, the evidence they find is suitable to present and will hold its proof in a court trail. Forensic accountants usually engage in different sectors of the business
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and should be taken very seriously as accountant. Shareholders, potential shareholders, and other users of the financial statements rely heavily on the yearly financial statements of a company as they can use this information to make an informed decision about investment. The opinions of the accountants who prepared the statements, as well as the auditors that verified it, to present a true and fair view of the company. Knowledge of ethics can help accountants and auditors to overcome ethical dilemmas
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