working in the accounting department at his aunt’s software company, O’Brian Software. Nick is going over the financial statements when he recognizes some questionable revenue recognition issues. Nick proceeds to address his concerns with the chief financial officer of the company, Lee Marchetti. Lee explains to Nick how revenue recognition is broken down and that a lot of information and judgment is involved. It is also pointed out that since the company went public three years ago they have consistently
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Cash $ 7,000 Prepaid insurance 700 Accounts receivable 3,500 Accounts payable 2,800 Notes payable 4,200 Denton, Capital 1,400 Denton, Drawing 700 Revenues 21,000 Expenses 17,500 What did Denton Company show as total credits on its trial balance? a. $30,100 b. $29,400 c. $28,700 d. $30,800 4. During February 2008, its first month of operations
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Accounting theory and conceptual frameworks After studying this chapter you should be able to: & explain what accounting theory is & describe the main attempts at constructing an accounting theory & appraise current developments in the area & describe and discuss the contents of the IASB Framework & appraise the quality and usefulness of the IASB Framework in the context of its self-declared purposes & describe and discuss the parts of IAS 1 relating to accounting concepts and policies & appraise
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8 Accounting theory and conceptual frameworks After studying this chapter you should be able to: & explain what accounting theory is & describe the main attempts at constructing an accounting theory & appraise current developments in the area & describe and discuss the contents of the IASB Framework & appraise the quality and usefulness of the IASB Framework in the context of its self-declared purposes & describe and discuss the parts of IAS 1 relating to accounting concepts and policies & appraise
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8 Accounting theory and conceptual frameworks After studying this chapter you should be able to: & explain what accounting theory is & describe the main attempts at constructing an accounting theory & appraise current developments in the area & describe and discuss the contents of the IASB Framework & appraise the quality and usefulness of the IASB Framework in the context of its self-declared purposes & describe and discuss the parts of IAS 1 relating to accounting concepts and policies & appraise
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principles and standards which can affect Starbuck dignity. I will introduce what Starbucks is all about where it started from, GAAP and description of the account principles, cost, revenue and matching for Starbucks Company. Show the application of GAAP in cost recording, revenue recognition, and the matching expenses and revenues. Basically show how Starbucks became a million dollar company. Give a description of their recent accounting standards and pronouncement of the company. Describes how the assertion
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4011 APRIL 7, 2009 CRAIG CHAPMAN Biovail Corporation: Revenue Recognition and FOB Sales Accounting Background Late on October 9, 2003, David Maris, an analyst at Banc of America Securities (BAS), was trying to interpret the shocking events of the previous few days and finish the write-up of his first report on the Canadian pharmaceutical firm, Biovail Corporation. Maris didn’t like what he saw at the company, but he never liked writing “Sell” recommendations. In any event, he wanted
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Contents Report 1 Part 1: Discussion of the Balance Sheet Part 2: Discussion of the Consolidated Statements of Income Part 3: Discussion of the Statement of Cash Flows Part 4: Discussion of the Auditor’s Opinion Part 5: Discussion of Revenue Recognition Part 6: Discussion of Accounts Receivable Part 7: Discussion of Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold Part 8: Discussion of Property, Plant and Equipment Report 2 Part 1: Discussion of Intangible Assets Part 2: Discussion of Current Liabilities
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receivable fixed assets. and c. Pinnacle could overstate revenues in several ways. The auditor would especially focus on the Machine-Tech division because of the incentives identified in part a. d. There is a major change in perating expenses O and Income from operations this . If change was not expected, it could suggest revenue recognition fraud. The decline in bad debt expense and increase in depreciation expense, which are management estimates, could suggest the use of estimates
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All CFA Institute members and candidates are required to comply with the Code and Standards Basic structure for enforcing the Code and Standards The CFA Institute Bylaws primary principles Based on two Fair process to member and candidate Confidentiality of proceedings Rules of Procedure Maintains oversight and responsibility The CFA Institute Board of Governors Through the Disciplinary Review Committee (DRC) Is responsible for the enforcement of the Code and Standards Conducts professional
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