Organizations and Society 28 (2003) 127–168 www.elsevier.com/locate/aos Management control systems design within its organizational context: findings from contingency-based research and directions for the future Robert H. Chenhall Department of Accounting and Finance, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia Abstract Contingency-based research has a long tradition in the study of management control systems (MCS). Researchers have attempted to explain the effectiveness of MCS by examining
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1) scope of the analysis: companies assigned and their annual reports The listed firm assigned to me is Saipem S.p.A. is an Italian oil and gas industry contractor (also “Saipem” hereafter). The firm is a subsidiary of ENI S.p.A., the largest Italian energy company, which currently holds a 42.93% share in Saipem. The listed competitor of the firm assigned to me that I choose is Schlumberger Limited (also “Schlumberger” hereafter). In the World’s Top 10 biggest oilfield services companies list
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THE LAW ON NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS Definition of Terms CHAPTER 1 Form and Interpretation Section 1. Form of Negotiable Instruments Commercial Paper – a written promises or obligations that arise out of commercial transactions from the use of such instruments as promissory notes and bills of exchange. Maker – the person issuing a promissory note Drawer – person issuing bill of exchange Money - medium of exchange authorized or adopted by a domestic or foreign government as part
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Part 1 – written by Stephanie Executive Summary Continue the fast growing business from 2010s. The club is attempting to stretch its market share to 10% growth and soon to become one of the market leaders in the industry. Somewhat like Marina Boat Club, we own and operate a yacht club with providing a differing facilities and quality service. The guest can count on whether to have gourmet dinning in the lounge or join water sport training program & cruise party in Stanley Bay . Voice-over the
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CHAPTER 18 REPORTS ON AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Answers to Review Questions 18-1 An auditor is associated with financial statements when he or she has consented to the use of his or her name in a document such as an annual report. 18-2 Accounting changes can be categorized into changes that affect consistency and those that do not affect consistency. The word “consistency” refers to the application of accounting principles. If a change in accounting principle or in the method of its application
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company’s virtual world, stuffed with fun. Build-A-Bear Workshop. Source: Company Web site. Learning Objectives • Understand the economic incentives of leasing versus buying assets. • Interpret lease footnotes and discussion of commitments and contingencies. • Relate lease footnote disclosures to balance sheet data. • Understand the balance sheet and income statement effects of lease accounting. • Perform present value calculations relating to lease obligations. • Create pro-forma financial statements
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Develop customer service plan Submission details Candidate’s Name | | Student ID | | Assessor’s Name | | Assessment Site | | Assessment Date/s | | The Assessment Task is due on the date specified by your assessor. Any variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by your assessor. Submit this document with any required evidence attached. See specifications below for details. Performance objective The candidate will demonstrate the ability to plan to meet customer requirements
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CHAPTER 13 NON-FINANCIAL AND Current liabilitieS SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES EXERCISE 13-1 (10-15 minutes) (a) Classifications on balance sheet prepared under ASPE: |1. |Current liability; financial liability. | |2. |Current asset. | |3. |Current liability or long-term
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MAJOR PARTS IN A BUSINESS PLAN What is a Business Plan? The Business Plan is perhaps the most important document an entrepreneur can create. The business plan helps guide the direction of the start-up company's first several years, as well as giving potential investors an idea of the company structure, goals and future plans. What are the parts of a Business Plan? The following information is taken from the "Business Plan Development Guide", written by Alex F. DeNoble and Audrey B. Voyles
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Morningstar Document Research FORM 10-K ORACLE CORP - ORCL Filed: June 28, 2011 (period: May 31, 2011) Annual report with a comprehensive overview of the company ® ℠ Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ⌧ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011 OR � TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
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