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In two to three paragraphs, describe the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and why it is important to the accounting profession.
Describe one of the three elements that are present when fraud occurs. Of the three elements, which do you think is present first in an ethical situation?
The retained earnings statement shows all of the following except which one? Management's views on the company's short-term debt paying ability, expansion financing, and results of operations are fou
For which one of the following budgeting aspects does the budget committee generally have the responsibility?
Illustrate out the responsibility accounting? What is a cost center? How does a cost center differ from a profit center?
Define the term operating budget? What does it result in? What is the first step in completing an operating budget?
Illustrate out the term CVP analysis? Why is this an important analysis for a company to perform?
What are direct materials? Provide an example of direct material. How do direct materials differ from indirect materials? Provide an example of an indirect material.
How is a transfer price determined? Describe the cost-based method. Do you think it is better than the market-based method?
Explain the five different types of decisions that could use incremental analysis? What are the relevant costs in a make-or-buy decision?
Why is capital budgeting significant? What is the IRR method? How is it calculated?
Explain the horizontal analysis of financial statements? How does horizontal analysis differ from vertical analysis?
Explain the term Sarbanes-Oxley Act? Do you think this act has more importance for the accounting profession or for investors? Why
Explain the four basic financial statements? Describe the balance sheet, and explain why it is important
What are the four basic financial statements? Describe the balance sheet, and explain why it is important
Explain the term accounting equation? Suppose your company sold $12,000 in merchandise to a customer for cash. How does this transaction impact the accounting equation?
Name and explain one liquidity ratio. What does this ratio measure? What is the formula for this ratio?
Describe the term balance sheet. Why is this statement important to the company, creditors, and investors?
Separation of duties is a key feature in an internal control system. Why is separation of duties such an important internal control? Give an example of separation of duties as an internal control.
Rationalization is one of the components of the fraud triangle. What types of rationalization could a person use to justify misconduct? How can a company protect itself from rationalization as a pa
Suppose your company sold $25,000 in merchandise to a customer for cash. How does this transaction impact the accounting equation?
They each put in an equal amount and will share all profits equally. They are concerned with not having personal legal liability for their business activities and want to raise capital to take the
Define the term statistics. Determine different types and levels of statistics. Explain the role of statistics in business decision making.
The QEC Company owns and operates an amusement park. The following are selected accounts from QEC Company's trial balance as of December 31: