The following are miscellaneous questions about compilation and review services. Choose the best response. a. Which of the following best describes the responsibility of the CPA in performing compilation services for a company? (1) The CPA has to satisfy only himself or herself that the financial statements were prepared in conformity with accounting standards. (2) […]
1. Explain why an auditor compares the “date of deposit according to the books” to the “date of disbursement according to the books” on an interbank transfer schedule to detect kiting. 2. Briefly explain why accounting standards related to fair value estimates make the audit of financial instruments more complex.
You are auditing the financial statements of Austin Software Company, which is a fast-growing software development company. As part of the company’s strategy, management has been aggressively pursuing acquisitions of other companies. Some of the prior acquisitions resulted in the recording of goodwill. During your review of income and expense accounts, you noted a material […]
Ethics in Managerial Accounting The current economic conditions have tested the role of managerial accountants, challenging them to remain independent in mind and spirit when contributing to the decision-making processes of a business. Maintaining ethical standards and adhering to rules set by governing bodies at the local, state, and federal levels are needed to ensure […]
International Financial Reporting Analyse and evaluation the impact accounting and financial reporting have on society by considering appropriate stakeholders. Analyse and evaluation the influence economics, policies and government can have on accounting standards and financial reporting.
Many companies use leases to acquire higher priced assets. Leasing is an important activity for many entities. Presently some leases are capitalized, and some are treated as operating leases. Opponents of this method criticize the accounting treatment because the present models do not meet the needs of users of financial statements; they do not always […]
Description A number of accounting standards have targeted the entertainment industry. These statements require businesses to follow specific rules for license agreements, the build-out of cable systems, film costs, and music licensing. Regarding the accounting for films, describe some indicators that point to the impairment of film assets.
