The Accounting Analysis Project is based on the completion of the Bellwether Garden Supply (BGS) project and consists of two (2) separate parts - textbook questions, and an analysis in response to the BGS project.
. Transactions posted by you and others
. Reports that have been or can be produced
. The controls that exists within the firm as well as any lacking internal controls
Part I: BGS Textbook Questions
1. Answer the fifteen (15) questions regarding the Bellwether Garden Supply scenario.
Part II: BGS Analysis
1. Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
a. Analyze the financial condition of Bellwether Garden Supply, and interpret the result for company leaders.
b. Submit a copy of the firm's key financial statements and reports (balance sheet, income statement, statement of retained earnings, statement of changes in financial position, and customer ledger) in one (1) Excel document.
c. Make recommendations for how management should address major business decisions or directions for the company over the next two (2) years.
d. Use at least two (2) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
. Create and maintain accounting records with Sage 50.
. Generate financial reports for most small- to medium-sized businesses with Sage 50.
. Organize information between Sage 50 and Excel to communicate to internal and external users
. Use technology and information resources to research issues in microcomputer applications for accountants.
. Write clearly and concisely about microcomputer applications for accountants using proper writing mechanics.