caused loss of jobs for thousands, the loss of retirement funds for all employees and no returns for their investors. The unethical practices of Enron caused the public to lose trust in the financial markets. This prompted a written legislative act addressing compliance in fair and accurate reporting of financial disclosures of corporations. In 2002, Paul Sarbanes, a Democratic Senator from Maryland, and Michael Garver Oxley, a Republican Congressman from Ohio serving in the House of Representatives
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discussions of analyzing financial statements. We looked at how to use the indirect and direct methods when putting together a statement of cash flows. It was also discussed how one would use ratios and vertical and horizontal analysis in regards to deciphering financial statements. Lastly, we talked about preferred and common stocks are issued, placed as journal entries on financial statements and the paid out in dividends. With these topics we got to see why financial statements are compiled the way
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Bright coupon donp in its financial statements? 3. What is the dollar amount of the effect of the Fresh & Bright coupon drop on CCPC's financial statement? 4. What would constiture "sufficient evidence" to support CCPC's expected redemtion rate of 2 percent?\ 5. What are the accounting implications if CCPC's estimated redemption rate changes to 2.5 percent at a later point in time? 6. How should the effects of the Fresh & Bright coupon drop be reflected in the income statement? 7. What are the necessard
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below: According to ASC 230-10-20, the statement of cash flows classifies all transactions affecting cash into one of the following categories: operating, inventing and financing activities * Please note that the Codification only contains SEC content related to matters within the basic financial statements, but it does not contain the entire population of SEC rules, regulations, interpretive release, and staff guidance. Also, the international financial standards are not included in the codification
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users of financial statements that may wish to compare international corporations on even ground. An intangible asset is defined as a non-monetary asset without physical substance and having the probable ability to be used for future economic benefit from the costs associated. Associated costs are the costs of acquiring, creating and possibly advertising depending on the type of intangible. Each intangible asset is required to be disclosed in the notes section of the financial statements. Details
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of Finance People's Republic of China in 2006 regulates the presentation of financial statements and underlines the importance of financial reporting. As of February 2010, the Chinese accounting standard systems is composed of Basic Standard, 38 specific standards and application guidance. Although China's accounting standards have not called Financial Reporting Standards, however, the concept of International Financial Reporting Standards are consistent. This revised law marked a large step forward
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Individuals who wish to distinguish themselves from thousands of other accountants have the opportunity for a board of regents to review their credentials and pass a two-part examination, which will provide certification. The areas of expertise include: financial planning, analysis, control, and decision support (CMA Handbook, 2012). This paper will cover the basic requirements of following the CMA designation and benefits it will bring. The first step that must be taken by a candidate is becoming a member
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(Choi & Meek, 2005). * By adopting the IFRS, the country's businesses would be presenting financial statements on the same foundation that foreign companies would. This would make comparison between global competition much easier. It would also make it easier on the companies based out of the U.S. that do business globally, because now they would only have to present their financial statements based on one set of standards, rather than multiple sets. Currently, the U.S. operates off of GAAP
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Positions Held : Dec 2007 – Present: ▪ Auditor at Deloitte (Saleh, Barsoum, Abdel Aziz & Co-Egypt). Job Description: - Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures. - Review data regarding material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures. - Inspect items in books of original
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ETHICS ACCOUNTING FRAU By Paul Sweeney Learning from the Wrongs S unbeam Corp. will long be remembered as more than a household name for electric appliances and camping equipment. It will also be notable for more than a decade of mismanagement and dubious experiment.s in ruthless cost-cutting and wholesale firings. For years to come, the name "Sunbeam" will bring to mind a company that relied on questionable accounting gimmicks and outright fraLid in sacrificing the company's reputation
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