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Financial Accounting
C/F/1372. Lease Accounting under the IFRS and the FASB
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines lease accounting under the IFRS and the FASB, and begins by providing background information on their history. The purpose of the IFRS and the FASB in relation to lease accounting is discussed, along with their processes.
KEYWORDS: Lease accounting, IFRS, FASB!,
C/F/1366. Objectives of accounting information and its use by different stakeholders
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- 1100
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the needs of stakeholders with regard to accounting information outlining different types of stakeholders, and identifying the features of good accounting information.
KEYWORDS: accounting information, stakeholders,
C/F/1361. Companies' financial performance and disclosure of intellectual capital: annotated bibliography
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- 3050
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper presents an annotated bibliography of ten journal articles on the topic of financial reporting examining the relationship between companies’ financial performance and the disclosure of their intellectual capital. References are made to the companies in Italy, India. Australia, China, Uganda, etc.
KEYWORDS: financial performance, disclosure, intellectual capital, annotated bibliography,
C/F/1360. Impacts of accruals and cash flows on company performance
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- 1450
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper briefly reviews four journal articles devoted to the topic of accruals and cash flows explaining the relationship between accruals and cash flows, discussing the impact of accruals and cash flows on the performance and equity of the company, considering whether accruals are a reliable indicator of the company’s future performance, and arguing the need of the regulation with regard to accruals information disclosure.
KEYWORDS: Accruals, cash flows, company performance, information disclosure,
C/F/1359. Stakeholder approach to financial reporting
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the purposes of financial reporting from the stakeholder perspective. The difference between stakeholders and shareholders is explained, analysis is conducted of stakeholders’ influence on companies’ performance, the importance of improved reporting standards is highlighted arguing the need of sustainability reports on companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR).
KEYWORDS: Stakeholder approach, financial reporting, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, CSR,
C/F/1351. Financial Proposal for New Hair Product Sporty Clean
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- 1250
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper introduces a proposal for UK sales of a new anti-dandruff shampoo Sporty Clean by Proctor and Gamble (P&G) providing a description of the product, considering its budgeted data and a marginal cost statement, conducting a break-even analysis, and evaluating whether the investment into the new hair product is safe.
KEYWORDS: Financial Proposal, New Hair Product, Sporty Clean, Proctor and Gamble, P&G,
C/F/1343. Proposal. Accounting education in Asia and Europe
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- 2350
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- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper proposes to compare accounting education in Asian and European countries. A review of literature on related topics is presented, the methodology of the proposed research is described, its expected findings are considered. The issues and problems that might be encountered during the research are addressed.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, accounting education, Asia and Europe,
C/B/4299. Strengths and weaknesses of public sector accounting in Scotland
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of public sector accounting in Scotland. The paper focuses on the education sector, and begins by detailing the differences between private and public sector accounting. By examining the current state of public sector accounting in Scotland, the paper aims to develop recommendations.
KEYWORDS: Public sector, private sector, Scotland, accounting!,
C/F/1330. Academic research, accounting and financial regulation
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- 1350
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper discusses academic research and aims to see whether it contributes to the development of accounting and finance regulation. The paper provides examples of the way in which theories may be beneficial. The paper aims to assess how crucial the role of research is in real financial and accounting standard regulation scenarios.
KEYWORDS: academic research, accounting regulation, financial regulation!,
C/F/1329. An examination of the problems that occur when comparing financial performance
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- 4000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 49.99 GBP
This paper examines a multinational company (X pl) and assesses the problems that may arise when comparing their financial performance with their foreign multinational competitors. The paper discusses the problems that may occur with non listed competitors, as well as non IFRS or US GAAP but listed competitors. The problems that may arise with US GAAP competitors are examined, and the paper also discusses the issues that may arise with IFRS competitors.
KEYWORDS: multinational company, financial performance, foreign multinational competitors, non listed competitors, GAAP, IFRS,
C/F/1308. Usefulness of accounting information to decision makers
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- 1000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the importance of information contained in financial statements explaining how reliability, relevance and timeliness of accounting information can contribute to corporate decision making. Users of financial statements are discussed, the needs of corporate decision makers are compared to those of individual decision makers.
KEYWORDS: accounting information, decision makers, financial statements,
C/F/1303. Global financial reporting and national financial reporting standards
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of financial reporting arguing whether companies should prepare financial statements in accordance with their country’s legislation or in accordance with the regulations of global financial reporting. Objectives of financial statements are outlined, their use by investors is explained, the movement towards global financial reporting is considered discussing barriers created by differences in national regulatory systems.
KEYWORDS: Global financial reporting, national financial reporting,
C/F/1302. Proposal. Adoption of IFRS in European Countries
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- 460
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper proposes to address harmonisation of the international accounting norms and the introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in EU countries. Motivations behind the choice of the topic are discussed, the methodology of the research is described.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Adoption of IFRS, European Countries,
C/F/1299. Financial vs. Management Accounting
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- 2750
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the differences between financial and managerial accounting explaining the meaning and origins of the accounting concept, and tracing the changes in management accounting practices that have taken place in the UK. Conclusions are made about the roles of financial accounting and management accounting in organisations.
KEYWORDS: Financial accounting, management accounting,
S/F/320. International accounting standard provisions. Case study. British Airways
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- 2550
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper looks at the effect of international accounting standard provisions in relation to the accounting theory and uses British Airways (BA) as a case study. The paper begins by providing background information on the case study, and follows with an examination of accounting policies at BA. Revenue recognition, frequent flyer accounting and property plant equipment (IAS 16) is evaluated. The paper then goes on to discuss accounting policies at BA for new asset purchases, and accounting policies for maintenance accounting is also assessed. Different financial instruments are evaluated, some of which include hedge accounting, fair value hedge, and cash flow hedge.
KEYWORDS: international accounting, accounting theory, British Airways, BA, accounting policies, Revenue recognition, Frequent Flyer Accounting, Property Plant, IAS 16, Hedge Accounting, Fair Value Hedge, Cash Flow Hedge,
C/F/1294. Financial reporting and information disclosure across countries
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- 5000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 59.99 GBP
The paper addresses the relationship between value creation and financial reporting accompanying the separation of ownership and control in modern organisations. A review of academic research is presented discussing differences between financial reporting across countries, explaining the relationship between voluntary disclosures and capital markets, and addressing the problem of information asymmetry and voluntary disclosure of information beyond regulation requirements.
KEYWORDS: Financial reporting, information disclosure, ownership and control,
C/F/1283. Financial performance analysis for Jools furniture
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- 5000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 59.99 GBP
This paper looks at the financial performance of Jools Furniture in West Yorkshire between the years 2007 to 2009. The financial position of the kitchen, bedroom, and office divisions of the company are evaluated through use of ratio analysis. The role that the financial director in organisations plays is discussed, and the paper then details the advantages and disadvantages of using a loan as a source of investment at Jools.
KEYWORDS: Financial performance, Jools Furniture, kitchen, bedroom, office, ratio analysis, loans, investment,
C/F/1279. Risk management: calculating Internal Rate of Return on financial investment
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses risk management in modern business projects defining the concept of risk, and calculating the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) on a financial investment project using the variables of the demand model, production costs, capital values for the task and the overall cash flow. The calculations are presented in a separate file.
KEYWORDS: Risk management, IRR, internal rate of return, financial investment,
C/F/1274. Conformity in international accounting: principle-based and rule-based accounting standards
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- 7700
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 79.99 GBP
The paper addresses the harmonisation of accounting regulation across the world examining the development of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and their convergence with the US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Advantages and disadvantages of principle-based accounting standards against rule-based accounting standards are highlighted. Recommendations are suggested about the globalisation of accounting standards.
KEYWORDS: international accounting, accounting standards, IFRS, GAAP,
C/F/1271. An examination of the importance of regulatory frameworks
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- 2400
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines the extent to which regulation is required in the financial services sector in order to protect consumers. The paper examines topics like pure markets, information asymmetry, and regulatory frameworks. Conclusions are made regarding regulatory authorities.
KEYWORDS: Regulation, regulatory authorities, financial services, information asymmetry, pure markets, regulatory frameworks,
C/L/870. Anti money laundering and global governance regimes
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- 3000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper examines the international anti-money laundering regime, and aims to assess what the regime illustrates about contemporary practices of global governance. The paper begins by outlining the development of money laundering processes within the global context, and also discusses the complexities of the money laundering process. The connection between the economic and financial realms are discussed, and the paper also examines the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and other intergovernmental organisations (IGO). The paper examines literature and other theories on the subject, and conclusions are made regarding the developments that have taken place in relation to global governance and money laundering.
KEYWORDS: international anti-money laundering regime, money laundering, global governance, Financial Action Task Force, FATF, intergovernmental organisations, IGO,
C/F/1241. An examination of accounting standards and policies at Vodafone
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines Vodafone in reference to accounting standards and policies. The paper begins by outlining the background information relating to Vodafone, and follows with a presentation of their financial statements. Their borrowing costs and tangible assets are discussed, along with their revenue and inventory. Post employment benefits are exameined, and a conceptual framework is developed.
KEYWORDS: Vodafone, accounting standards, accounting policies, financial statements, borrowing, tangible assets, revenue, inventory!,
S/F/309. An examination of accounting standards and financial statements
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- 1950
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper focuses on accounting standards, and aims to assess the way financial statements are prepared. The study begins by describing the International Accounting Standard Board, (IASB). The different principles of the IASB are identified and analyzed in detail. The paper aims to examine whether accounting standards conflict with the decision making process of a company.
KEYWORDS: Accounting standards, financial statements, International Accounting Standard Board, IASB, decision making process,
C/F/1230. Features of financial statements: case study of Cadbury
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- 1650
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the functions and features of financial statements conducting a study of Cadbury’s financial statements with reference to key characteristics of the accounting information provided to shareholders. Cadbury’s financial information is evaluated along the lines of reliability, relevance, understandability and comparability.
KEYWORDS: financial statements, Cadbury, accounting information,
C/B/3977. Lofty Heights: approaches to managerial and financial accounting
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- 2550
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper reports on the performance of Lofty Heights, a UK company that specialises in loft conversion, analysing the factors behind the company growth including the change from an entrepreneurial to a functional structure, managerial accounting and cost allocations, financial accounting and the treatment of items in financial statements.
KEYWORDS: Loft conversion, managerial accounting, financial accounting, Lofty Heights,
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