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
Application: IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP 1. In this week's Discussion, you studied revenue recognition standards and related accounting issues for companies operating in international markets. Due to the scope of international markets and the differences in IFRS and U.S. GAAP accounting standards, accountants are also challenged with i
Brief summary on situation, Green Pastures is a 400-acre farm on the outskirts of the Kentucky bluegrass, specializing in the boarding of broodmares and their foals. A recent economic downturn in the thoroughbred industry has led to a decline in breeding activities, and it has made the boarding business extremely competitive.
ABC Ltd. produces an MP3 player. The market for this product is increasing, and for this reason, ABC is planning to expand its production capacity. This plan requires new machinery and an increase in working capital that would be financed with borrowing. Complete the following: 1. What are the main sources of finance that
Envelope budgeting: summarize and explain.
Explain how bond discounts and premiums usually arise. Describe how they are accounted for in the balance sheet and income statement.
Describe at least four major limitations of financial statement information. Please add detailed information..
Angelo Diaz has decided to go into business selling colorful scarves which are popular among university students. He will operate the business out of a flea market, mostly on weekends. He is trying to get himself organized for the start of the first quarter. In order to do so, he will have to prepare a few budgets. Use the follo
What is meant by the term "secondary mortgage market"? How does it work? Explain in detail
The IRS audited S. Johnson's tax returns for the 2010 through 2012 and classified the $260,000 of distributions as salary income for each year. What IRC is used to support the claim of the distribution as income based on the following facts and for the tax research memo? S. Johnson and K. Morrison, attorneys at law, formed
What is the tax treatment of travel expenses for the purpose of data collection paid by a tenured full professor? Not sure what IRC this will relate to and need assistance getting started based on the following criteria. Professor James obtained tenure and promotion to full professor status many years ago. Yet, he continue
Myers Company provides you with the following condensed balance sheet information. Assets Current assets 43,600 Equity investments (ABC stock; 10,290 shares at cost) 41,160 Equipment (net) 252,900 Intangibles 60,310 Total assets397,970 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current and long-term liabilities10
Transfer Pricing 1) What is your opinion on the questions below? Transfer pricing is an important topic from multiple perspectives. It is a global issue affecting taxation, financial results, performance evaluations, and managerial motivation. Ratios are based on the underlying financial information. Transfer pricing is a
(1) Describe a common-size financial statement. Explain how one is prepared. (2) Explain what a common-size financial statement report communicates about a company.
1. International accounting is impacted by a wide range of factors, including accounting diversity, global accounting standards, multinational companies, and the global economy.Think about the meaning of international accounting. As you do so, consider the variety of factors that impact it. Consider how accounting diversity can
The following are selected 2012 transactions of Darby Corporation. Sept. 1 Purchased inventory from Orion Company on account for $54,700. Darby records purchases gross and uses a periodic inventory system. Oct. 1 Issued a $54,700, 12-month, 8% note to Orion in payment of account. Oct. 1 Borrowed $84,080 from the Shore Ba
Suppose on that on January 1st a Mexican firm borrows $20 million from Citibank (USA) for one year at 8.00% interest per annum. The loan was taken when the spot rate was USD/MXP3.40. At the end of the one year when the loan was repaid, the exchange rate was USD/MXP 5.80. Based on the above information, calculate the Mexican Pe
Hart Nance and Jason Symington operate gift boutiques in shopping malls. The partners split profits and losses equally, and each takes an annual drawing of $80,000. To even out the workload, Nance travels around the country inspecting their properties. Symington manages the business and serves as the accountant. From time to tim
Discuss the exclusions related to the gain on the sale of a personal residence. Do you feel that this provision is equitable?
The following amortization and interest schedule reflects the issuance of 11-year bonds by Capulet Corporation on January 1, 2006, and the subsequent interest payments and charges. The company's year-end is December 31, and financial statements are prepared once yearly. Amortization Schedule Year Cash Interest Amount Unamo
Using FIFO, LIFO, and the weighted average method, determine the gross profit, cost of goods sold, and cost of ending inventory. Use the form provided for your answers. Data below represents the purchases in August of Item ABC for Golson Company. Assume the company sold 1 unit during the month at a selling price of $50. D
Western Bank & Trust purchased land and a building for the lump sum of $3 million dollars. To get the maximum tax deduction, Western allocated 90% of the purchase price to the building and only 10% to the land. A more realistic allocation would have been 70% to the building and 30% to the land. Explain the tax advantage of al
Dos Passos Company sells televisions at an average price of $909 and also offers to each customer a separate 3 year warranty contract for $204 that requires the company to perform periodic services and to replace defective parts. During 2012, the company sold 303 televisions and 285 warranty contracts for cash. It estimates the
Quest Tech, Inc. manufactures and sells specialized data storage equipment and services to entertainment and media companies. The equipment is used to efficiently store large data files. Quest Tech is currently marketing its latest equipment, which includes the Company's new patented technology that significantly increases it
Employees are paid every Saturday for the preceding work week. If a balance sheet is prepared on Wednesday, December 31st, what does the amount of wages earned during the first three days of the week (12/29, 12/30, 12/31) represent? Explain. What journal entry would be made for the days worked and what entry would be made when t
Discuss some tax planning strategies that can maximize the benefit of itemized deductions.
School District #25 formally integrates the budget into the accounting system and uses the encumbrance system. All appropriations lapse at year-end. At year-end, before closing entries, the district had the following balances in its accounts. All accounts had normal balances. (a) Prepare the necessary closing entries. (b)
150 word min This is not an assignment completion request. Regarding the topic adjustment of preferred dividend from net income in order to calculate EPS, would a cumulative vs non-cumulative preferred dividend make a difference in this adjustment?
Real Manufacturing Company provided the following information for the year 2014: Purchases—direct materials $180,000 Direct materials used in production $192,000 Direct labor $235,000 Indirect materials
Please explain this question: The fundamental relationship between bond price and yield is that they relate to each other inversely. How is this so?