Chapter 1, Problem 9EYCT

Your country has recently adopted IPSAS 1. This concept is new to the Accountant at the Ministry of Finance. She, therefore, request that you provide a summary of  IPSAS 1 and explain using practical examples of information/data that should be included in each statement.

Which of the following statements is the best definition of an accounting information system? A. A framework that uses computers to produces financial statements B. A framework that coordinates resources (components) needed to convert information into data in order to achieve objectives C. The management information system that generates various reports for management decisions D. A framework that coordinates resources (components) needed to convert data into information for decision making

Which of the following is not a function of an Accounting information system? Select one: a. The supply of information useful for making decisions. b. The efficient and effective collection and storage of data concerning an organizations financial activities. c.The determining and evaluating of alternative courses of action d. The implementation of controls to accurately record and process data

By reviewing IFRS 15, critically evaluate how accounting regulators and practitioners reflect the qualitative characteristics in practice.

By taking into account information from the latest programme of Walmart (ethics and compliance) and the new GDPR data protection legislation, provide a summary of your key concerns about ethical, legal and professional implications associated with information handling and security 900 words

Explain the relationship between the SEC and the various private sector standard-setting bodies that have,over time, been relied upon to set accounting standards

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) devises and publishes International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS Standards) while it revised versions of International Accounting Standards (IAS Standards) originally published by the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC). The IASB has also published the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting reflecting some of the attributes that make financial information useful to the various users of financial statements. You are required to:(a) explain the main purposes of the IASB’s Conceptual Framework document. (b) discuss the assumption that (according to the IASB’s Conceptual Framework) underlies the preparation of financial statements.

Lamar LLC is in the process of updating its revenues and receivables systems with the implementation of new accounting software. James Loden, Inc. is an independent information technology consultant who is assisting Tamar with the project. James has developed the following checklist containing internal control points that the company should consider in this new implementation: Is it appropriate to program the system for general authorization of certain sales, within given limits?

Review the new revenue recognition guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board http://www.fasb.org/jsp/FASB/Page/ImageBridgePagecid=1176169257359 and answer the following questions. What is the new standard as of ASC 606? What does that mean to you? What are the recommended steps companies should follow to achieve the core principle? How does this change current GAAP standards? Who is required to adhere to this new standard?