Journal of International Accounting, Auditing & Taxation 10 (2001) 139 –156 A study of the relationship between corporate governance structures and the extent of voluntary disclosure Simon S.M. Ho*, Kar Shun Wong School of Accountancy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Abstract The primary objective of this study is to test a theoretical framework relating four major corporate governance attributes with the extent of voluntary disclosure provided by listed firms
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A Look into Accounting: Discovering the Gaps Between Educational Insights and Career Expectations It is inherently difficult to measure how well college graduates are prepared for the their careers. Part of being prepared rests as a responsibility to the student. However, it also becomes the responsibility of the institution to provide an education that gives the student a holistic understanding of their career. The focus here is on the topic of accounting as taught at universities. Although there
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Auditor Independence: An Examination Independence Risk Factors and Mitigating Factors on Auditor Judgment Abstract Professional standards require auditors to be independent in the performance of attestation services. Critics of the accounting profession have expressed concern that pressure to maintain and develop business opportunities may erode an auditor’s objectivity and independence when making audit judgments. The profession contends that aspects of the auditing environment such
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Cost Accounting : An Introduction MODULE - 6B Elementary Cost Accounting 27 COST ACCOUNTING : AN INTRODUCTION After passing your senior secondary examination, if you set up a small manufacturing unit, say manufacturing of packing boxes, a problem will arise what price of each box you should quote to the buyer. Many factors are considered while fixing the price of a product/item such as competitors’ price etc. One of the basic factors is the cost of its production. Cost is essential not only
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success at is of great importance to me which is why I believe in being driven into results, but notwithstanding, achieving positive results can mean stepping out of one’s comfort zone and doing things you have never tried before. Real life experiences taught me to always be result driven in everything I am doing. When I was an IT manager at an accounting audit firm, one of my tasks was to prepare a yearly financial budget for my department. Unfortunately, all I knew in accounting at that time was the
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|Managerial Accounting | |Course Code |EBF 2043 | |Credit hours |3 | |Prerequisite |Accounting
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|Managerial Accounting | |Course Code |EBF 2043 | |Credit hours |3 | |Prerequisite |Accounting
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(Hendriksen, 1970). Conceptual framework: * Consider as normative theories because it provide prescription. * Can be descriptive, prescriptive or mixture of both: * Descriptive: Attempt to develop a set of interrelated concept which server as codify and explain financial reporting practices * Rationale for Conceptual framework Rationale for Conceptual framework Prescriptive: Develop a conceptual basis for what accounting practice should be. Element of financial reporting Element
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EDUCATION, WINNEBA (COLLEGE OF TECHNOLGY EDUCATION, KUMASI) IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF SECOND YEAR ACCOUNTING STUDENTS’ IN DOUBLE ENTRY PRINCIPLES THROUGH PARTICIPATORY METHODS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: USING POPE JOHN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MINOR SEMINARY, KOFOFIDUA AS A CASE STUDY URIAH- ACQUAH PANFORD JUNE, 2015 IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF SECOND YEAR ACCOUNTING STUDENTS’ IN DOUBLE ENTRY PRINCIPLES THROUGH PARTICIPATORY METHODS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: USING POPE JOHN
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Project Sarbanes Oxley David, Eric, Jeff We have decided to analyze and research the managerial accounting theory of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. In this project we will describe how this act became in existence, the implementation of this act into major corporations, the organization problem that the act was developed to address, the specific pros and cons of this act, how companies have adjusted accounting process because of this act, and our position on the act. In analyzing and researching these different
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