1. Each of the following elements make up an integral part of what is meant by "ethics" except for: A. Accepted standards of behavior B. Knowing the difference between right and wrong C. Always following the law D. The moral point of view 2. "Treating others fairly" encompasses treating them: A. Equally, impartially, and responsibly B. Equally, responsibly, and openly C. Impartially, openly, and diligently D. Equally, impartially, and openly 3. The Independence Principle in the AICPA
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* UNMODIFIED REPORT * UNMODIFIED- The financial statement shows a true and fair view about the company’s financial position * There are no “if”, ”but” or additional information provided. * MODIFIED REPORT * The choices for QUALIFIED can be described in a matrix * Example of insufficient appropriate audit evidence … Except as discussed in the following paragraph… We did not observe the counting of inventories at 31/12/200X… unable to determine inventory quantities by other
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competitive retail industry, Macy’s and Dillard’s hold rank among the largest fashion apparel and home décor retailers. While both compete for the same target market, an examination of each companies’ annual report reveals important differences in their strategies, which inherently differentiates the report presentation, accounting policies, and financial condition of the two corporations. Brief Overview Macy’s, Inc. was founded in 1858 by a Quaker businessperson named Rowland Hussey. The company
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specification in order to create job analysis and position description of an HRM lecturer in North South University, a medicine doctor of Square Hospitals and a financial officer of BRAC Bank ltd. We tried to show how that is done through this project report. Over view of the organizations: It was a privilege for us to conduct a research and prepare a term paper on these three reputed organization in Bangladesh. Here is a brief overview of all the three institutions. i. North South University
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Audit risk is the likelihood that an audit team will give an unqualified opinion when the financial statements are, in fact, materially misstated. Inherent risk is the probability that material errors or frauds will enter the accounting system used to develop the financial statements. These are controlled by the client. Control risk is the risk that a client’s internal control system fails to prevent or detect material misstatements. Detection risk is the likelihood that an auditor’s procedures will
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of practising accountants who are experts in financial reporting. The financial audit is one of many assurance functions provided by accounting firms. Many organizations separately employ or hire internal auditors, who do not attest to financial reports but focus mainly on the internal controls of the organization. External auditors may choose to place limited reliance on the work of internal auditors. Internationally, the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) issued by the International Auditing
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sources of information to help decide whether to accept a new audit client. Financial information prepared by the prospective client: * Annual reports to shareholders * Interim financial statements * Securities registration statements * Annual report on SEC Form 10K * Reports to regulatory agencies Inquiries directed to the prospect's business associates: * Banker * Legal counsel * Underwriter
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health & beauty, Disney stationary, Disney stores, Disney Publishing Worldwide, Disney Global Book Group, Disney Digital Books, Disney English, Disney Family Fun, Disney Baby Einstein, and Disney websites. According to the Disney 2010 financial annual report and share holder letter, consumer products generate revenue from the licensing characters from Disney film, television, other properties, publishing children’s books and magazines, retail stores, and internet shopping sites. The operating expenses
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Harnischfeger Corporation CHAPTER 3 OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS HARNISCHFEGER CORPORATION 1 Identify all the accounting policy changes and accounting estimates that Harnischfeger made during 1984. Estimate, as accurately as possible, the effect of these on the company’s 1984 reported profits. i. Harnischfeger Corporation had changed from accelerated to straight-line method for computing depreciation expenses on plants, machinery and equipment in 1984.The cumulative effect is that net
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recommendations of the following reports: The Cadbury Report 1992 Recommended a ‘Code of Best Practice’ This was a voluntary code and its main proposals were related to: The composition of company boards The length of directors contracts Disclosure of remuneration packages Auditing matters Greenbury Report 1995 Reinforced the ‘Code of Best Practice’ recommended by Cadbury and made further recommendations regarding matters relating to directors’ remuneration. Hampel Report 1998 ‘Fine tuned’ the
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