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    Payroll Fraud: Internal Controls

    Payroll fraud is a type of fraud that's not very difficult to find, if there are controls in place. What often happens, however, is that the payroll clerk is well respected and trusted and allowed free reign. The individual in charge of payroll at my ex-husband's former place of employment was fired because of payroll fraud. She

    Aslan County Journal Entries

    Aslan County purchased $3,000,000 of bonds as a General Fund investment on March 1, 20X7, for $3,060,000 plus four months accrued interest of $80,000. The bonds mature in four years and two months. 1. The county received the semiannual interest payment on the bonds ($120,000) on April 30, 20X7. 2. The county received the

    Unecesaary Technological Changes

    Technological changes could have helped in this case. As technology continues to develop and evolve, companies must strengthen their controls. My agency recently had several IT-related upgrades. We have to change our passwords every 45 days, there are very strict procedures for accessing the network offsite, the cleaning staf

    Association of Government Accountants Common Red Flags List

    The Association of Government Accountants has developed a chart that lists common risks, red flags, and tools/best practices that are associated with payroll flag. See the link below: http://www2.agacgfm.org/tools/FraudPrevention/PayrollSchemes.aspx What is this useful for? How can it be used?

    Current Ratio Explained

    In detail, please describe the following: What is the current ratio? What does the current ratio measure? What are reasons for using the current ratio analysis?

    Stanley Printing Company: Journal entries and Work in Process Inventory account

    Stanley Printing Company began operation in March with three custom orders. The following costs were incurred during the month. Direct Materials: Direct Labor: Job A1 $950 Job A1 $ 2,450 Job A2 750 Job A2 1,950 Job A3 500 Job A3 900 Manufacturing Overhead: Applied at the rate of 110% of direct labor dollars Actual Manu

    Maintaining Internal Controls

    50-100 words-Under SOX, management must establish and maintain an adequate internal controls structure. Do you think this specific requirement was put into place in order to protect the auditor or the client more?

    Impact of COSO, SOX 404, SAS 112 and who benefits

    Briefly (one paragraph), explain the value and significance of COSO, SOX section 404, SAS 112 and other legislation about the role of the accountant and auditor? Do the regulations you mention primarily protect the auditor or client?

    Footnote analysis amortization interest segments: Disney

    1. As illustrated in exhibit 10-10, Interband estimates the value of the Disney brand name in 2009 at $28.45 billion. Search Disney's financial statements and notes--what is Disney's estimate of the value of the Disney name? 2. What summary journal entry did Disney make to record interest incurred during fiscal 2009? (Hint: Don

    Delilah receives a proportionate, nonliquidating distribution from the

    Question 1 1. 1. Delilah receives a proportionate, nonliquidating distribution from the Carbon Partnership. The distribution consists of $50,000 cash and property with an adjusted basis to the partnership of $150,000 and a fair market value of $180,000. Immediately before the distribution, Delilah's adjusted basis for her

    Auditor Duties

    Do auditors become slack in their duties when dealing with successful clients? If so, how can this be prevented? 50-100words

    FIFO Cost Accounting

    In November 2013, Lamb Co. computed its equivalent unit costs under FIFO process costing as follows: Direct Material $29.50 Packaging 3.00 Direct labor 10.84 Overhead 7.68 Direct material and packaging are added at the start and end of processing, respectively. Beginning inventory cost was $1,026,810 and cons

    India Financial Market and Economic Outlook for 2014

    Looking for assistance getting started. For the selected emerging market--India. Discuss the economy, financial markets and the means they currently use to attract direct foreign investment. Conduct an analysis of what they are doing right/wrong in their financial markets and whether you recommend investment there shou

    Victoria Hair Salon - Throughout Contribution

    Throughput contribution. Victoria Hair Salon styles hair in three operations—washing, cutting/setting, and drying—and charges $25 per styling. (Each styling is one "unit.") Victoria styles hair on a walk-in basis and does not take appointments; customers who face a wait walk across the street to another salon. Victoria's

    Sampling Example and Sampling Technique

    100 words Provide an example of a situation in which you would you use sampling, rather than examining the entire population. Include the following: the sampling technique you would use, the reason that you would use that type of sampling, and the methodology that you would use when conducting your sample.

    IT Support Services and Seasonal Trends

    Why and which seasonal period(s) might an IT support services system (help desk) need to be aware of? Limit yourself to one type of seasonal period that applies.

    Helpdesk question

    Why is it good or bad to operate an IT support services system (help desk) on a strictly, first-come, first-served basis?

    Accting

    1. The requirement of consolidated financial statements for parent and subsidiary companies has become a controversial issue in the field of international accounting. U.S. GAAP requires parent and subsidiary companies to report their information on a consolidated basis. However, under IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial S

    Fair Value Interest Rates

    1. On January 1, 2011, Mason Manufacturing borrows $500,000 and uses the money to purchase corporate bonds for investment purposes. Interest rates were quite volatile that year and so were the fair values of Mason's bond investment (an asset) and loan (a liability): Fair Value 2011 Bond Investment Loa

    Global Business Management

    Your firm is considering to open a new factory via direct investment in Latin America and management is evaluating the specific country locations for this project. The pool of candidate countries has been narrowed to Honduras, Chile, and Mexico. Discuss the national differences in political economy between these three cou

    overhead cost

    4-19: Predetermined Overhead Rate; Applying Overhead; Underapplied or Overapplied Overhead Reston Company uses a job-order costing system. The company applies overhead cost to jobs on the basis of machine hours. For the current year, the company estimated that it would work 36,000 machine-hours and incurs $153,000 in manufac

    Accounting for Contract using Percentage of Completion Method

    Questions: Chicago contractors got  $5,400,000 contract to construct a school building for the City of Chicago. Work on this contract began in 2013 and the financial data pertaining to this contract is available here. Cost incurred till Dec.31, 2013                      $1,080,000 Billings made to Cit

    The Dangerous Morality of Managing Earnings: 5 generalizations

    After reading case , "The Dangerous Morality of Managing Earnings" I need help addressing the following elements: Discussion of the five generalizations from the findings in this study relating to managing earnings. Discussion of management's ability to manage earnings in the long-term given the operational manipulations dis

    Securitization and Accounts Receivable

    Securitization Kendall Corporation designs and manufactures sports cars. During the course of its business, Kendall generates substantial receivables from its customers. On July 1, 2011, to improve its cash flow, Kendall establishes a securitization entity (SE) and (1) transfers wit out recourse $20.5 million of its receiva

    Aging Accounts Receivable & Imputed Interest

    On December 31, 2011, Vale Company had an unadjusted credit balance of $1,000 in its Allowance for uncollectible accounts. An analysis of Vale's trade accounts receivable at that date revealed the following: Estimated Age Amount Uncollectible 0 - 30 days $60,000 5% 31 - 60 days 4,999

    Journal entries for bad debts

    1.) Journalize the following transaction using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables. July 01 Received $1,500 from Jane Zeeba in partial payment of the amount owed. The remaining balance of $3,500 was written off as uncollectible. Oct 15 Reinstated the account of Jane Zeeba and r

    Accounting: Financial Statement Ratio Analysis

    I am trying to analyse financial statements using published financial reports, the ones I know I will be facing in the real world compared to the exam type. I found one very challenging and too big. I have attached areas I want analysed, and I am asking for a detailed ratio analysis showing the relevant calculations and notes. I

    BRS

    The checkbook balance for MAP Consulting Services Co. on July 31, 2010 indicated a balance of $15,515.00. The bank statement for July indicated an ending balance of $15,245.00 as of July 31, 2010. Below are items for reconciliation to either the checkbook or the bank statement balance: A deposit of $17,636.00 had been made too

    Accounting: Ratio Analysis (Vertical and Horizontal)

    Using the 2005 and 2006 Statement of Financial Position (SFP) and the Statement of Earnings (SE) found on pages 465 and 466, complete a vertical analysis (common-sized statements) for both years and a horizontal analysis (trend) from 2005 to 2006. The documentation is attached as HCM Income statement