Question Business – Accounting

29 Jun Question Business – Accounting

Question
Business – Accounting

Week 1

DQ 1

Partnership Agreements.Complete Case C15-1

In responding to the discussion question, be sure to address all the questions for the case. Consider using additional resources outside the textbook in addressing the case – these resources should be cited according to APA style.

Post on or before Day 3. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.

DQ 2

Partnership Liquidation.Complete Case C16-6.

Follow the case instructions to enter the SEC’s EDGAR site. Please also follow these supplemental instructions: After conducting an initial search, click on the red link at page bottom to see all documents. In responding to the discussion question, be sure to fully address the question identified for the case. Consider using additional resources outside the textbook in addressing the case – these resources should be cited according to APA style.

Post on or before Day 3. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.

Week 1 Assignment

Partnership Problems.Complete E16-8.

As part of your homework submission, be sure to show your work not just the final answer. Partial credit is awarded for your effort as well as accuracy. Showing your work demonstrates your understanding of the concept even if the final answer is incorrect.

Week 2

DQ1

Risk Associated with Acquisitions.Complete Case C1-6

In responding to the discussion question, be sure to fully address the question identified for the case. Consider using additional resources outside the textbook in addressing the case – these resources should be cited according to APA style.

DQ 2

Choice of Accounting Method.Complete Case C2-1

In responding to the discussion question, be sure to fully address the question identified for the case. Consider using additional resources outside the textbook in addressing the case – these resources should be cited according to APA style.

Week 2 Assignment

Consolidation Problems.Complete P1-37 and P3-31

As part of your homework submission, be sure to show your work not just the final answer. Partial credit is awarded for your effort as well as accuracy. Showing your work demonstrates your understanding of the concept even if the final answer is incorrect.

Week 3

DQ 1

Negative Retained Earnings.Complete Case C4-3

In responding to the discussion question, be sure to fully address the question identified for the case. Consider using additional resources outside the textbook in addressing the case – these resources should be cited according to APA style.

DQ 2

Taking Account of Ethics.Access the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct. Focusing on Section 100, ET Section 102 – Integrity and Objectivity choose two sub-sections of your choice, analyze their applicability to accounting practices today. Use the online Library databases to find information or an example that supports your analysis for each topic.

Week 3 Assignment

Consolidation Problems.Complete P5-38

As part of your homework submission, be sure to show your work not just the final answer. Partial credit is awarded for your effort as well as accuracy. Showing your work demonstrates your understanding of the concept even if the final answer is incorrect.

Week 4

DQ 1

Measuring Cost of Goods Sold.Complete Case C6-1

In responding to the discussion question, be sure to fully address the question identified for the case. Consider using additional resources outside the textbook in addressing the case – these resources should be cited according to APA style.

DQ 2

Intercompany Debt.Complete Case C8-5 Question (a) only

In responding to the discussion question, be sure to fully address the question identified for the case. Consider using additional resources outside the textbook in addressing the case – these resources should be cited according to APA style.

Week 4 Assignment

Consolidation Process with Intercompany Transactions. Complete E6-8, E7-8, and E7-9

As part of your homework submission, be sure to show your work not just the final answer. Partial credit is awarded for your effort as well as accuracy. Showing your work demonstrates your understanding of the concept even if the final answer is incorrect.

Week 5

DQ 1

Accounting for Hedges of Available-for-Sale Securities.Complete Case C11-6

In responding to the discussion question, be sure to fully address the question identified for the case. Consider using additional resources outside the textbook in addressing the case – these resources should be cited according to APA style.

DQ 2

Interim Reporting.Complete Case C13-3

In responding to the discussion question, be sure to fully address the question identified for the case. Consider using additional resources outside the textbook in addressing the case – these resources should be cited according to APA style.

Week 5 Assignment

Final Paper

The final assignment for this course is a Final Paper. The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in the field of accounting. The Final Project represents 25% of the overall course grade.

Focus of the Final Paper

Assignment Instructions:

The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and applying your knowledge and research in the field of accounting. Select one of the major topics listed below to analyze:

Accounting standards for business combinations: What is the history for accounting for business combinations? Identify and discuss the Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) that govern business combinations and consolidations? Evaluate the reasons for business combination including the advantages and disadvantages for both the acquirer and acquiree. Identify and discuss the financial and nonfinancial factors that should be considered by both parties. What are some acquisition tactics and defenses, i.