cover next page > title author publisher isbn10 | asin print isbn13 ebook isbn13 language subject publication date lcc ddc subject : : : : : : : : : : : cover next page > < previous page page_i next page > Page i Dictionary of Accounting Terms Third Edition Joel G. Siegel, PhD, CPA Professor of Accounting Queens College of the City University of New York Jae K. Shim, PhD Professor of Accounting College of Business Administration California State University, Long Beach
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and reliability of a company’s financial statements, were not detecting the material misstatements in the statements. As a result, both the US Government and the accounting profession needed to come up with a way to prevent these immense frauds from occurring in the future. As a response to these large frauds, in 2002, the US Government passed the Sarbanes – Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued Statement on Auditing Standards No. 99(SAS
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moving ahead UPS ANNUAL REPORT 2007 2007 HIGHLIGHTS Reached a five-year labor agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 10 months prior to the expiration of the current contract in July 2008. Adopted a new financial policy in early 2008 to enhance shareowner value by reducing the company’s cost of capital. Celebrated our 100th anniversary on August 28, 2007. Introduced several industry-first product innovations, including UPS Delivery InterceptSM, UPS PaperlessSM Invoice and
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FOCUSED ON THE CUSTOMER MACY’S, INC. • 20 09 ANNUAL REPORT MACY’S Macy’s, established in 1858, is the Great American Department Store – an iconic retailing brand with about 810 stores operating coast-to-coast and online at macys.com. Macy’s offers powerful assortments and the best brands, tailored to each and every customer with obvious value, engaging service and unforgettable moments. MACY’S, INC. IS ONE OF THE NATION’S PREMIER RETAILERS, WITH FISCAL 2009 SALES OF $23.5 BILLION
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The City of Seattle, Washington Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2013 Co ompre ehens sive Annual l Finan ncial R Repor rt For the F iscal Yea F ar Ended Decem mber 31, 2013 The City Seatt y of S tle De epartment t of Financ ce and Adm ministrativ ve Services s Introduction Table of Contents Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION Table of Contents
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TORTS OUTLINE 1) INTENTIONAL TORTS (3 -5) a) Intent b) Battery c) Assault d) False Imprisonment e) IIED f) Tresspass to Chattels g) Conversion 2) PRIVILEGES (5 - 7) a)Consent b) Self Defense c) Defense of others d) Defense of Property e) Recovery of Property f) Necessity g) Authority of Law h) Discipline i) Justification 3) NEGLIGENCE (PAGES 7 - 11) a) History b) Elements of A Cause of Action c) A negligence formula d) Standard of care i) The RPP ii) The Professional iii) Aggrivated Negligence e)
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After studying this chapter, you should be able to: •1 •2 •3 •4 •5 •6 •7 •8 •9 •10 Identify major classifications of inventory. Distinguish between perpetual and periodic inventory systems. Identify the effects of inventory errors on the financial statements. Understand the items to include as inventory cost. Describe and compare the cost flow assumptions used to account for inventories. Explain the significance and use of a LIFO reserve. Understand the effect of LIFO liquidations. Explain the
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ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD FINANCIAL REPORTING TA N G I B L E STANDARD 15 Financial Reporting Standard 15 ‘Tangible Fixed Assets’ is issued by the Accounting Standards Board in respect of its application in the United Kingdom and by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland in respect of its application in the Republic of Ireland. FIXED ASSETS ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD FINANCIAL REPORTING TA N G I B L E STANDARD 15 Financial Reporting Standard 15 is
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Accounting – pages 1‐7 and 8 Finance – page 7 Economics – page 7 ACCOUNTING: http://www.alpineguild.com/glossary_of_important.htm Account ‐‐ a record of financial transactions; usually refers to a specific category or type, such as travel expense account or purchase account. Accountant ‐‐ a person who trained to prepare and maintain financial records. Accounting ‐‐ a system for keeping score in business, using dollars. Accounting period ‐‐ the period of time over which profits are calculated
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TORTS OUTLINE 1) INTENTIONAL TORTS (3 -5) a) Intent b) Battery c) Assault d) False Imprisonment e) IIED f) Tresspass to Chattels g) Conversion 2) PRIVILEGES (5 - 7) a)Consent b) Self Defense c) Defense of others d) Defense of Property e) Recovery of Property f) Necessity g) Authority of Law h) Discipline i) Justification 3) NEGLIGENCE (PAGES 7 - 11) a) History b) Elements of A Cause of Action c) A negligence formula d) Standard of care i) The RPP ii) The Professional iii) Aggrivated Negligence e)
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