“fictitious corporation” from this point forward. I will evaluate fictitious corporation to ensure the company reporting is consistent with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). In addition, I will evaluate the company to ensure their methodology is acceptable for determining deferred taxes and that their procedures for reporting accounting changes and/or error corrections is being carried out correctly. Lastly I will audit fictitious corporation to ensure that the company’s rationale behind
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has been prepared in response to Mr. Butterworth’s inquiry on behalf of the independent audit team reviewing XYZ Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of ABC Company. Specifically this memo addressed the methodology used to determine deferred taxes, the procedure for reporting accounting changes and error corrections, and the rationale behind establishing XYZ Corporation as a subsidiary. Also included in this memo, as requested, is a discussion of the responsibilities of a CPA, and the differences
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accounting changes and error corrections, and establishing a subsidiary as a corporation. CC: manager It has come to my attention that my expertise is warranted for the explanations on the following topics: the methodology used in determining deferred taxes, procedures required for reporting accounting changes and error corrections, and the rationale behind establishing a subsidiary as a corporation. CPA Professional Responsibilities and Roles I am delighted
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acquisition of the subsidiary we have taken control of has been set up as a corporation. I have received your email regarding the aspects of this transaction that you would like to have explained, and will also give you an idea of what the professional responsibilities are for the CPA’s involved. In addition, I will detail the methodology used to determine deferred taxes, the procedures for reporting accounting changes and error corrections, and the rationale behind establishing the subsidiary as a corporation
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This memo outlines the following questions: What is the methodology used in determining deferred taxes, what is the procedures for reporting accounting changes and error corrections, and what is the rationale behind establishing the subsidiary as a corporation. It will also detail the professional responsibilities of a CPA and what the differences between a review and an audit are. The professional responsibilities of a CPA are to uphold the rules set forth by the State board of Certified Public
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corrections: Rationale behind establishing the subsidiary as a corporation: A subsidiary corporation is a type of business that is owned by a larger corporation, also known as the parent company. The parent company can own the entire corporation, or a large percentage of the shares in that corporation. Additionally, the parent company has the option to control the actions of the subsidiary corporation. Thank you very much for your feedback and inquiries regarding the subsidiary. I hope
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provide information to outside CPAs who are examining a subsidiary that has been set up as a corporation. As part of their review, the CPAs have asked you to provide them with the following explanations: • The methodology used to determine deferred taxes • The procedures for reporting accounting changes and error corrections • The rationale behind establishing the subsidiary as a corporation Prepare your response to the three questions. Before submitting your response, your manager would
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acquisition of the subsidiary we have taken control of has been set up as a corporation. I have received your email regarding the aspects of this transaction that you would like to have explained, and will also give you an idea of what the professional responsibilities are for the CPA’s involved. In addition, I will detail the methodology used to determine deferred taxes, the procedures for reporting accounting changes and error corrections, and the rationale behind establishing the subsidiary as a corporation
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The duties and responsibilities of a corporate accountant can vary considerably depending on the area assigned and the need for different assignments that need to be completed. As an accountant I can have responsibilities from working on the corporations financial statements to accomplishing research into how to reduce the overhead on our products and services. Another aspect of this type of job would be to provide management with the vital financial information that they need to make informed
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CPA Report University of Phoenix ACC-545 Deborah Asbury January 14, 2013 CPA Report To: Managers, Dasher Corp From: ------------------------------------------------- Re: Response to questions for new corporation Methodology used to determine deferred taxes Deferred taxes are simply taxes that will occur in the net taxable amounts in future years ("Summary of Statement," 2012). Procedures for reporting accounting changes and error corrections First it needs to be determined
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