Accounting Theory Essays and Term Papers
909 Essays on Accounting Theory. Documents 576 - 600
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Accounting Regulatory Bodies
Accounting Regulatory Bodies The purpose of accounting is to provide information needed to make economic decisions. Financial accounting is the tasks of preparing financial reports that provide information about an organizations performance and external audiences. External users consist of investors, creditors, and regulators. The same financial reports are also used by internal users, such as managers. In the United States, financial accounting is performed while adhering to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidelines. Regulatory bodies
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Hare’s Indirect Theory
In this paper, I shall demonstrate how Hare's theory of indirect act utilitarianism is able to avoid the most critical difficulty of the direct theory (which I will identify and explain in the following paragraph) and then proceed to argue that although Hare is successful in overcoming the greatest obstacle of the direct theory, his solution inevitably entangles him in some other serious problems. The direct act utilitarian theory requires us to take into consideration
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Accounting
Preface Financial statements are prepared and presented for external users by many enterprises around the world. Although such financial statements may appear similar from country to country, there are differences which have probably been caused by a variety of social, economic and legal circumstances and by different countries having in mind the needs of different users of financial statements when setting national requirements. These different circumstances have led to the use of a variety of
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Fahrenheit 9/11’s Power Elite Theory
Fahrenheit 9/11’s Power Elite Theory On June 25, 2004, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Michael Moore, released a controversial film, Fahrenheit 9/11, to the nation, that examined the actions of the Bush Administration in the time period following the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001. The film was protested by the nation’s conservatives and thought to be rather comical to the nation’s liberals due to the way that Moore portrayed President George W. Bush and
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Leadership Theories and Analysis
What is leadership? Leadership is “the behaviour of an individual when he is directing the activities of a group towards a shared goal”. (Hemphill and Coons, 1957, p.7) A leader is interpreted as someone who sets direction in an effort and influences people to follow that direction. How they set that direction and influence people depends on a variety of factors. To really comprehend the “territory” of leadership, one should briefly scan some of
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The Motivation Theory Used Within the Coca-Cola Company
The Motivation Theory Used Within The Coca-Cola Company The motivational process of The Coca-Cola Company can best be described as one that identifies with Clayton Alderfer’s ERG theory. The workplace productivity within The Coca-Cola Company is unmatched by many organizations today. Three essential elements make up Aldermen’s ERG theory: The first part focuses on the existence needs within the company; the next part addresses the relatedness needs within the company; and the last part touches
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Gender and Development - Theory and Practice
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT- THEORY AND PRACTICE Historical Context During the 1960s and 1970s, scholars and historians began to explore issues of gender and power, focusing mainly on the subordination of women and institutionalized male dominance in society. From its early origins in cataloguing great women in history, in the 1970s it turned to recording ordinary women's expectations, aspirations and status. Then, with the rise of the feminist movement, the emphasis shifted in the 1980s towards
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Three Theories of Psychology
The three types of theories I chose are Behaviorism, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic. I chose these three because they intrigue me the most. Psychodynamic psychology was one of the first types of theories created. The first studies were published by Sigmund Freud in 1895. The next one out of these three created was Behaviorism. In 1913 John Watson presents behavioristic views. Last was Humanistic psychology created in 1943 when Abraham Maslow publishes “A Theory of Human
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Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
Developmental Profile #1 Children 0-2 Years Old Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory Swiss Theorist Jean Piaget (1896-1980) was one of the most influential researchers in the area of developmental psychology during the 20th century. Piaget originally trained in the areas of biology and philosophy and considered himself a "genetic epistemologist." He was mainly interested in the biological influences on "how we come to know." He believed that what distinguishes human beings from other animals is
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Customer Relationship Management with Respect to Recurring Deposit Account of Sbi and Icici
INTRODUCTION OF TOPIC TOPIC To make comparative analysis of Customer Relationship Management with respect to Recurring Deposit Account of SBI and ICICI. INTRODUCTION Aim of Customer Relationship Management is to produce Customer Equity. Three major drivers of customer equity are: 1. Value Equity: This measures the customer perception about benefits relative to its cost. The sub drivers of value equity are quality, price and convenience. 2. Brand Equity: Customer’s subjective and intangible assessment of
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What Is Accountability in the Army
What is accountability and the definition: (DOD) The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping. Why is accountability important to the Army? Accountability is
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Accounting
When most people go to college they think of what major would be the most interesting, and most exciting. However there are a few brave souls who want to be bored out of their mind but learn the language of business. For those few the major of accounting calls to them. Those men and women who choose accounting as their major will spend many semesters trying to figure out what the hell the professors
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Theory of Evolution in Schools
Today, there is a great deal of debate regarding the theory of evolution. There are a vast amount of different viewpoints when it comes to the origin of species and it is difficult for society to collectively choose one as the standard. Due to the intense heat surrounding the implications of evolution, many American schools have failed to educate students and as a result many are being deprived of vital information. This lack of
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Medical Savings Accounts
Abstract Medical savings accounts (MSAs) were proposed in 1997 as a supplemental mechanism for financing health care services. Medical savings accounts are used to accumulate funds for health care expenditures just as individual retirement accounts (IRAs) accumulate funds for retirement. Changes in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Code permit tax-deductible contributions by employees and employers to MSAs and allow interest and earnings to accumulate without taxation. Funds can be withdrawn without penalty only for
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Accounting Issues
Intermediate Financial Accounting II Contemporary Accounting Issues October 18th, 2005 1) The primary change proposed in CICA Section 3855-Financial Instruments-Recognition and Measurement is to introduce new requirements for the recognition and measurement of financial instruments and comprehensive income that are harmonized with standards issued by both the US Financial Accounting Standards Board and the International Accounting Standards Board. As the market for financial instruments has expanded in terms of growth as well as sophistication,
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International Accounting
In today’s society, businesses are playing an important change in the life of many people. More and more businesses are starting to operate both locally and internationally. The expansion of business has led the world into a new period filled with creative technology. With the effects of international pressures, businesses sometimes need to adapt to or try to influence culture. Culture is what people value and believe. Trying to change a person’s perspective about one’s
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Management Accounting - Cost Classification
COST CLASSIFICATION ASSIGNMENT To classify the various costs would first of all require a definition between the two types of accounting that practically all businesses have to face and a number of key terms which are equally important. These are management accounting and financial accounting. 1. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: Management accounting is concerned with decision making, cost apportionment, planning and control. It is based within the organisation and is solely for
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The Accountant: An Analysis of Negotiation
The Accountant: An Analysis of Negotiation “Can one man, one hard drinking, chain smoking, backwoods accountant, stop a national conspiracy, change the course of history, and save a way of life? It's do-able... but it ain't gonna be purdy.” The tagline for the 38 minute 2001 Oscar winner for Best Live Action Short Film, The Accountant, helps illustrate two men sharing a common goal, saving the farm to preserve a way of life. The Accountant
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Comment on 2 Theories That Can Guide You to Motivate Employees in Human Service Agencies to Their Company.
Introduction The aims of this paper is to see weather the motivation theories can guide you to motivate the employees in the human service agencies. Firstly, motivation and human service agencies will be clearly defined. Secondly, the motivation theories will be talked about and applied them into the human service agencies. Finally, from the view point of social administration, we will comment weather the theories are really work in the public sectors of human service
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A Comparison of Change Management Theories
A Comparison of Change Management Theories Change management is a diverse process. It takes time, energy, planning, and determination to encourage a culture to change how it exists and functions. This paper will give examples of what drives change in an organization, and what leadership requirements are necessary to facilitate change within the change management theories. Lewin requires leaders “to minimize barriers to change and increase the odds of a successful change effort” (Levasseur, 2004,
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Accounting Regulatory Bodies Paper
Accounting regulatory bodies is a self-regulating association, which manages the actions of companies in a business. The purpose of them is to protect the interest of the public, promote constant growth and protect its own self interest. In this paper I will explore Nikes' organization and how it meets the terms of specific rules of GAAP. Nike was discovered by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman in 1962 offers an enormous variety of athletic gear to
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Liability of Certified Public Accounts
Liability of Certified Public Accounts An accountant is someone who prepares and analyzes financial records for a company, a government, or an individual. Decision makers to interpret financial information to plan then use these financial records. A certified public account (C.P.A.) is an accountant who takes and passes a uniform state test and then obtains a special license to practice. Accountants are professionals whose expertise and knowledge the clients that hire them count on.
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Decision Theory
Case Study Decision Making using Quantitative Techniques using Expected Monetary Value (EMV) Introduction Business Wide Solutions is one of the leading IT companies in India, delivering business solutions through the dedicated services and adopting proven practices in different domains managed by team of seasoned, highly qualified and future visionary professionals, post graduates, engineers, consulting experts and MBAs having more than 2 decades of experience in various industry sectors like Manufacturing, Re-Engineering, Finance, Aviation, Transport,
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Managerial Theories of the Firm
Managerial theories of the firm Managerial theories of the firm place emphasis on various incentive mechanisms in explaining the behaviour of managers and the implications of this conduct for their companies and the wider economy. According to traditional theories, the firm is controlled by its owners and thus wishes to maximise short run profits. The more contemporary managerial theories of the firm examine the possibility that the firm is controlled not by its owners, but
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Friendships & Love: 300 Point Filter Theory
Friendships & Love: 300 Point Filter Theory Following is an essay written to provoke thought and discussion regarding selecting potential friends and especially that special someone. It may help you save time and emotions, and help you avoid getting into unhealthy relationships (filter people in and out of your life). The following theory and concepts are based on personal experiences, conversations with many people, and spending time thinking about what I believe is one of
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