trigger a risk that could weaken the outcome of the audit which in turn impairs the auditor independence. Hence, independence is fundamental to the purpose served by auditors (Moore et al., 2002). This study is limited to only four variables as to keep the task manageable. Prior years, various studies are being carried out by scholars in examining the effect and significance of the concerns. For instance, Abu Bakar, Abdul Rahman, and Abdul Rashid (2005) studied the factors that influence auditor independence
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AN OVERVIEW OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING IN MALAYSIA Mohd Sarif Ibrahim and Mazni Abdullah Department of Financial Accounting & Auditing Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia sarif51@um.edu.my, mazni@um.edu.my ABSTRACT Forensic accounting may not be a new field in accounting. However it becomes so important recently and has been an interest to various stakeholders, from the government, investors, and practitioners to regulatory bodies. Corporate
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and Chua, 1999; Petravick, 1997; and Sharma and Subramaniam, 200l; amongst others), there is scant empirical data from the public sector. This study attempts to fill the gap by providing some preliminary evidence in food and beverages industry. Using responses from 3 firms which includes Dangote flour mills, UAC and Northern Nigeria flour mills plc, the study found that more than 85% of the respondents had either fully outsourced or co-sourced their internal audit function. Further, non-department
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Professional Studies THE CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA We see more than numbers. Choose a career that places you on the path to lifelong success. It’s all about opportunity. Accounting professionals can work in any sector, anywhere in the world. And when you choose CGA, you’ll gain the leadership, problem-solving and technical skills that are sought after by organizations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. The CGA Program of Professional Studies gives
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financial accounting according to the different measurement attributes, can be divided into historical cost accounting, current cost accounting, fair value accounting and other different models. Today is the leading and ruling position, or historical cost accounting model, although it faces challenges, can still be regarded as the basic pattern of financial accounting. 1, the historical cost accounting features 1, the basis for the past recognized. most important feature of the historical
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offered to ensure not only success in a competitive “for profit” environment, but the sustainability of success throughout the economic cycle. A framework is developed to understand the interrelation of accounting, finance, operations, engineering, and marketing. Class format will be lecture, case study analysis, open discussion, guest speakers, and student presentation. Student Notice: As a
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| Week 2—Harnischfeger Case | | Overview For this assignment, purchase and read the case file “Harnischfeger Corp.” You can purchase the reading from Harvard Business Publishing Web site. After reading the case, answer the questions on page three of this document. Submit your assignment by the end of Week 2. Rubric Use this rubric to guide your work. Tasks | Accomplished | Proficient | Needs Improvement | Not Acceptable | Assignment (5 points) | Insightful response demonstrates
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WorldCom Case Study The problems with WorldCom are the lack of internal control, disordered corporate culture, management failure and the fraud accounting practices. In this case, the EBITDA has been largely exaggerated. A $3.8 billion EBITDA overstatement became WorldCom’s accounting shame. For companies, EBITDA is a way to measure the results of operations excluding the effect of interest, corporate income taxes, depreciation and amortization of long-term assets. It provides a way to compare
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changes of the company's equity throughout the reporting period 4. Statement of cash flows: reports on a company's cash flow activities, particularly its operating, investing and financing activities. Different countries have developed their own accounting principles over time, making international comparisons of companies difficult. To ensure uniformity and comparability between financial statements prepared by different companies, a set of guidelines and rules are used. Commonly referred to as GAAP
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09901366442 – 09902787224 COST ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY : 1 Materials X and Y are used as follows : Minimum usage — 50 units each per week Minimum usage — 150 units each per week Normal usage — 100 units each per week Ordering quantities x = 600 units Y = 1000 units Delivery period x = 4 to 6 weeks Y = 2 to 4 weeks Calculate for each material a) Minimum level b) Maximum level c) Order level d) Explain importance of inventory controls? CASE STUDY : 2 A company presently
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