Client Understanding “SUPER CO.” ACC 541 By: Jennifer Powell The evaluation of SUPER CO.’s financial correspondence, led to various items that need close attention. To serve the client with a distinct analysis of the items not clearly understood by management, provided below is an outline of the company’s inquiries. The analysis and ripostes provided should elaborate on the necessity of various accounting topics and situations. As well as, ensure SUPER CO. is affording the most preeminent financial statements in accordance with accounting guidelines and principles. • Adjusting lower cost of market inventory on valuation: Companies that record the cost of inventory at lower cost of market must record inventory cost at whichever is lower, original cost or current market price. It is usually used when inventory is obsolete or market price for the asset has declined. The rule is often useful when inventory has been held for a long period of time. When the market value is lower than cost the company will need to recognize the loss. If the write-down of the lower cost or market is minor, the expense charge can be applied to cost of goods sold. However if material or recurring it may be wise to track in a separate account, such as “Loss on LCM adjustment (AccountingTools.com, 2015).” Another common adjusting entry item is a contra asset inventory account “allowance to reduce inventory LCM.” It is used to report the amount inventory market is below inventory cost. The account
Disclaimer: The following notes are based on a fictitious company and the numbers have no bearing on any real data.
4. What inventory method is used to value inventories? Does this method reflect current cost at year-end?
This course focuses on ways in which financial statements reflect business operations and emphasizes use of financial statements in the decision-making process. The course encompasses all business forms and various sectors such as merchandising, manufacturing and service. Students make extensive use of spreadsheet applications to analyze accounting records and financial statements. Prerequisites: COMP100 and MATH114 / 4-4
(TCO 4) Inventory valuation methods determine the cost of goods sold and the inventory balance. (1) Explain how the Average Cost method is applied (15 points) and (2) provide an example of the application of this method. (10 points) (Points : 25)
In accounting there is much to be learned, about the financial aspects of a business. In the past five weeks I have learned the importance of financial reports and how they relate to the success of an establishment. These reports may include balance sheets and income statements, which help accountants and the public grasp the overall financial condition of a company. The information in these reports is really significant to, managers, owners, employees, and investors. Managers of a business can take and deduce financial
This case analysis commences by explaining the type of accounting officer needed to execute the job functions for the client, Big Spenders Inc. The next objective will be to examine the income statements of the two prospective business entities that the client intends to choose from concerning investment – in order to diversify its portfolio. The strategies that will be explored in terms of the analysis of the income statements includes the computation of (i) operation profit margin, (ii) gross margin, (iii) net profit margin, and (iv) return on equity – for both companies of interest. The results of examinations will put the accountant in a position to make sounds recommendation to his superior at BUSI 1043 LLP, so that Big Spenders Inc. can be properly guided.
The purpose of this paper is to define accounting, and identify the four basic financial statements. The paper also explains how the different financial statements are interrelated to each other and why they are useful to managers, investors, creditors, and employees.
b. The inventory write down recorded, as an expense by the company is $4.4 million. It is measured at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is measured by weighted average using standard cost method or
financial statements” (Waxman, 2013, p. xiii). It is the purpose of this paper to discuss some of
I have researched the company’s financial reports. There will be a financial analysis of the company comparing its present to past two years’ performance and to the performance of its major competitors.
an analysis of the company’s accounting policies that are likely to affect interpretation of its financial reports (at least 3 policies)
The analysis of a company's financial statements helps in the determination of both the weaknesses and strengths of the concerned entity. Further, such an analysis helps in the determination of the future viability of firms. There are a wide range of techniques utilized in the analysis of financial statements. In that regard, it is important to note that the relevance of a horizontal, vertical as well as ratio analysis of a company's financial statements cannot be overstated. This is more so the case when it comes to the interpretation of the various dollar amounts presented in both the balance sheet and the income statement. In this text, I carry out a horizontal, vertical as well as ratio analysis of both The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, Inc. The analysis' results will be critical in the evaluation of each company's performance. Findings will be used as a basis for recommendations on how each company can improve its financial status.
Abstract : Analysis of financial statement of a company is an important because it is useful to obtain Information
As the financial analyst of the company, this report is written in respect to how the financial position of the company can be improved. This report is aimed for the senior management team.
In the 6th edition, the financial statement samples of well-known companies give accurate information as to how a balance sheet is written. Because the statements were produced by a legitimate accounting entities, I believe the source was very useful for students who had to apply their accounting skills and knowledge onto a test or when preparing real financial statements for firms. There were only a few Canadian companies that adopted the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the previous version of the book. The sources used were international financial statements of non-Canadian companies, which could marginalize Canadian readers since it was difficult for them to relate accounting practices to the latest international accounting system. If we were to publish the new edition, I recommend we include financial statements of Canadian companies that follow the IFRS, so readers can view how these companies adopted the new standard. The opportunity of using legal samples encourages more universities and academic institutions to use this book because the financial statements will be up-to-date and verifiable. With this minor addition, the new textbook will be modernized and further