...CPA QUESTIONS CHAPTER 3 1. For “qualifying widow(er)” filing status, which of the following requirements must be met? I. The surviving spouse does not remarry before the end of the current year II. The surviving spouse was eligible to file a joint tax return in the year of the spouse’s death III. The surviving spouse maintains the cost of the principal residence for six months. A. I, II, and III B. I and II, but not III C. I and III, but not II D. I only A. Incorrect. A taxpayer may file a tax return as a qualifying widow or widower for 2 tax years after the year in which a spouse dies provided the couple qualified to file a joint return for the year of death; that the taxpayer provided over 50% of the cost of maintaining the principal residence of a dependent child or stepchild; and that the taxpayer has not remarried as of the end of the current year. Maintaining the cost of the taxpayer’s principal residence for six months is not sufficient. B. Correct! A taxpayer may file a tax return as a qualifying widow or widower for 2 tax years after the year in which a spouse dies provided the couple qualified to file a joint return for the year of death; that the taxpayer provided over 50% of the cost of maintaining the principal residence of a dependent child or stepchild; and that the taxpayer has not remarried as of the end of the current year. Maintaining the cost of the taxpayer’s principal residence for six months...
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...Taxation Assignment 1 Issue Is Tim Brown as a Australian residency for the tax propose after he transferred to work for Simplot Australia? Do Tim have the assessable income or not? What is Tim taxable income and tax payable for the year end 30/06/2013? Rules An individual is a resident where he/she satisfies three statutory tests pursuant to 6(1)(a) ITAA36: 1. The domicile and permanent place of abode test 2. The 183 days teat, or Under section 6(1)(a)(ii), the resident of Australia has actually been in Australia, continuously or intermittently, during more than one-half of the year of income, unless the commissioner is satisfied that his usual place of abode is outside Australia and that he does not intend to take up residence in Australia” 3 The commonwealth superannuation fund test When a person can be defined as Australia resident, he or she has paid medical insurance by 1.5% of its taxable income tax rates. (ITAA36 S25 IS(1)(a)) Sec 6-5(2) – Resident If you are an Australian resident, your assessable income includes the ordinary income you derived or indirectly from all sources whether in or out of Australia, during the year of income. Assessable income Ordinary income ITAA97 s.6-5 Statutory income ITAA97 s.6-10 Taxable income ITAA 97 s..4-15 Tax deduction General or specific deduction which is reduced from the assessable income to calculate the taxable income. Tax offset Subtracted after initial tax liability...
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...Complexities of leasing, taxation, error correction and changes in accounting Phase 3 Group Project/Group A Paula Campbell Colorado Technical University Online Professor Monica Phillis ACC346-0902A-01: Intermediate Accounting II April 28, 2009 Recommendation The accounting team has thoroughly researched the defined contribution plan, defined benefit plan and simple plan that are under consideration to install at BC Corporation. The defined benefit plan is the most costly and complex plan. It also carries an excise tax if the minimum contribution requirement is not met. The simple plan is just what it implies simple with limited options. The defined contribution plan has many advantages for the employer as well as the employee. It is less costly than the defined benefit plan and is easier to administer. This plan is also tax advantaged due to the contributions and earnings being tax deferred money. The advantages for the employee are it’s portable, has strong growth potential and the contributions are pre-tax. (Sepe, J., Spiceland, D., & Tomassini, L., 2007) With these advantages we can predict greater participation in the plan. Our recommendation is the defined contribution plan. It is the most advantageous for the business and can grow as we grow. The accounting for the defined contribution plan will reflect on the income statement and balance sheet. For the income statement the amount of the contribution is recorded as an operating expense usually under...
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...Brazilian Accounting System: Inflation, Taxation, and the Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards Introduction As the business world evolves to a higher level of integration with the increased ability to conduct business globally, international accounting is a subject that is becoming more relevant and increasingly more important to understand. Doupnik and Perera (2012) define International accounting on three levels through the standards and guidelines of supranational organizations, at the company level, and third through the standards, rules, and guidelines that exist within each country. Brazil is one of the top five countries to be considered an emerging market (Top 30 Emerging Markets 2012-2017). It is estimated that Brazil’s GDP will grow by roughly 22.3% between the years 2013 to 2017 making the country attractive to investors (The Top 20 Emerging Markets, 2013) . Brazil ranks as one of the top 4 countries for growth in the manufacturing and industrial industries, telecommunications, technology and media, professional and business services, financial services, consumer products, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, energy and resources, automotive, chemicals, and transportation industries (Top 30 Emerging Markets 2012-2017). In addition Brazil will be a destination for world class events such as the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games that will bring thousands of visitors to the country. As Brazil continues to grow in popularity as a location for trade...
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...Accredited Tertiary Courses Listing 2012 Accredited Tertiary Courses Listing 2012 – as at 26 September 2012 1 2012 Accredited Undergraduate Courses AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY The Australian National University University of Canberra NEW SOUTH WALES Australian Catholic University Australian Institute of Higher Education Avondale College Charles Sturt University Kings Own Institute Macquarie University Southern Cross University Top Education Institute The University of New England The University of New South Wales The University of Newcastle The University of Sydney University of Technology, Sydney University of Western Sydney University of Wollongong Williams Business College NORTHERN TERRITORY Charles Darwin University QUEENSLAND Australian Catholic University Bond University Central Queensland University Christian Heritage College Griffith University James Cook University Queensland University of Technology The University of Queensland The University of Southern Queensland University of the Sunshine Coast SOUTH AUSTRALIA Flinders University Kaplan Business School The University of Adelaide University of South Australia Open Universities (conferred by Uni of SA) TASMANIA University of Tasmania VICTORIA Australian Catholic University Cambridge International College Carrick Higher Education Deakin University Holmes Institute Holmesglen Institute of TAFE La Trobe University Melbourne Institute of Technology Monash University Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE RMIT...
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...Courses in Accounting/Tax Research and Analysis and Accounting/Business Communications September 3, 2014 The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy requires each candidate to complete a minimum of two semester hours in accounting research and analysis or tax research and analysis from a recognized college or university. The semester hours may be obtained through a discrete course or offered through an integrated approach. If the course content is offered through integration, the college or university must advise the Board which course(s) contain the research and analysis content. Courses identified through integration must dedicate 1 semester hour, or quarter hour equivalent, to research and analysis. Courses used to meet this requirement may not be used to meet the requirement for accounting or business communications described below. Course(s) identified by a university to meet the requirements for research and analysis in accounting or taxation should primarily address the identification, organization, and integration of diverse sources of information such as authoritative literature and pronouncements, to reach a conclusion or make a decision; and should analyze accounting and taxation issues by reviewing information, using empirical data and analytical methods, recognizing data in patterned activities, forecasting, and integrating data. CPAs may be asked to conduct research and analysis when providing attest services, professional accounting services, or...
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...Tax Law: A Broader Perspective Accounting for Income Taxes Taxes and the Law: A Broader Perspective Taxes are everywhere and exist as a vital part of national structure, both legally and financially. Taxation influences everything from wages to inheritance. Given this, one is compelled to inquire as to how this balance works and what constitutes its existence. That is where understanding the effects of tax law and how they are accounted for have great import. As with any other facet of life, rules accompany the application and processing of taxes, and how they are required to be paid. This sounds rather rigid, but there are many benefits to taxation as well as the normal mandatory sacrifices. This means that taxes can change to ease financial hardship just as they can be altered to increase individual expenditure. For instance, FS-2006-2 - Publication 4492 has created tax breaks for Katrina, Rita, and Wilma victims. Those who have been affected may now exclude from income certain cancellations of debt and extends, from two years to five years, the replacement period for converted properties. At this point a logical question to ask is who governs taxation, and how are benefits and penalties decided? Modern taxation extends all the way back to Section I of both Articles 8 and 9 in the constitution, and has been heavily influenced by America's sixteenth amendment to the constitution. Amendment sixteen gave Congress the power to tax any entity regardless of census or enumeration...
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...International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting ISSN 2162-3082 2014, Vol. 4, No. 2 Causes of Tax Evasion in Pakistan: A case study on southern Punjab Waseem Ahmad Khan (Corresponding author) Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan E-mail: waseemkhan_hcbf@yahoo.com, Tel: +92-333-3133540 Prince Fawad Ahmad Student, Department of Management Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan Accepted: October 15, 2014 DOI:10.5296/ ijafr.v4i2.6484 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ ijafr.v4i2.6484 Abstract Introduction: Tax evasion is main problem in Pakistan due to which Pakistan remains under a lot of stress. Tax evasion results in less revenue. Many causes have been discussed which play major role in tax evasion in Pakistan. It is a primary research. Literature review: Many authors have discussed impacts of tax evasion in different sectors of economy. Previously tax evasion cause major trouble in Tanzania & Greece. Methodology: A questioner has been filled by targeted population of 100 Professionals & Business students of Department of Management Sciences Islamia University of Bahawalpur. Questioner was consisted of 5 major parts i.e. Tax System, High rate, Go with the flow, Corrupt Govt. & Progressive taxation. Findings: Most of the population agrees that these causes play a vital role in the tax evasion in the Pakistan. Conclusion: Tax evasion is main problem of Pakistan which...
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...Worldwide accounting diversity Chapter Outline I. Considerable differences exist across countries in the accounting treatment of many items. These differences can result in significantly different amounts being reported in the financial statements prepared by companies using different GAAP. II. A variety of factors influence a country’s accounting system. A. Legal system – in code law countries, accounting rules tend to be legislated; common law countries tend to have a non-legislative organization that develops accounting standards. B. Taxation – financial statements serve as the basis for taxation in many countries. In those countries with a close linkage between accounting and taxation, accounting practice tends to be more conservative so as to reduce the amount of income subject to taxation. C. Providers of financing – in those countries in which family members, banks, and the government are the major providers of business finance, there tends to be less demand for public accountability and information disclosure. In countries where shareholders are a major provider of financing, the demand for information made available outside the company becomes greater. D. Inflation – countries with chronic high inflation adopt accounting principles in which traditional historical cost accounting is abandoned in favor of inflation adjusted figures. E. Political and economic ties – through previous colonization, a British style of accounting is used...
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...Diploma in Accounting and Business Bachelor degree ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business Certificate of Higher Education Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting GCE Advanced Level Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting GCSE Level ACCA FOUNDATIONS: Introductory Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting FA1 Recording Financial Transactions MA1 Management Information Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting FA2 Maintaining Financial Records MA2 Managing Costs and Finance Diploma in Accounting and Business FAB Accountant in Business FMA Management Accounting FFA Financial Accounting Foundations in Professionalism Module All of above plus two of the following: FTX Foundations in Taxation FFM Foundations in Financial Management FAU Foundations in Audit PROFESSIONAL ETHICS MODULE Diploma in Accounting and Business F1 Accountant in Business F2 Management Accounting F3 Financial Accounting Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business SKILLS F4 Corporate and Business Law F5 Performance Management F6 Taxation F7 Financial Reporting F8 Audit and Assurance F9 Financial Management B. Sc in Applied Accounting Awarded by OXFORD BROOKS UNIVERSITY Foundation in Professionalism Module + Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business Research and Analysis and Key Skills Statement ACCA QUALIFICATION B. Sc in Applied Accounting Awarded...
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...Organizational Theory, Design, and Change Jones 6th Edition Test Bank Click here to download the solutions manual / test bank INSTANTLY!!! http://solutionsmanualtestbanks.blogspot.com/2011/10/organizational-theory-d esign-and-change_18.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------Organizational Organizational Organizational Organizational Theory, Theory, Theory, Theory, Design, Design, Design, Design, and and and and Change Change Change Change Jones Jones Jones Jones 6th 6th 6th 6th Edition Edition Edition Edition Test Test Test Test Bank Bank Bank Bank -------------------------------------------------------------------------***THIS IS NOT THE ACTUAL BOOK. YOU ARE BUYING the Test Bank in e-version of the following book*** Name: Organizational Theory, Design, and Change Author: Jones Edition: 6th ISBN-10: 0136087310 Type: Test Bank - The test bank is what most professors use an a reference when making exams for their students, which means there’s a very high chance that you will see a very similar, if not exact the exact, question in the test! - The file is either in .doc, .pdf, excel, or zipped in the package and can easily be read on PCs and Macs. - Delivery is INSTANT. You can download the files IMMEDIATELY once payment is done. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Our response is the fastest. All questions will always be answered in 6 hours. This is the quality of service we are providing and we hope to be your...
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...environment of constant change is a challenge for most accountants or anyone for that matter. This paper seeks to explore the history of the Federal Income Tax System, the Internal Revenue Code, the Internal Revenue Service, and guidelines and improvement of the tax system. History of Taxation in the United States The history of taxation in the United States commenced when the British, French and Spanish Empires ruled the individual colonies established in the US. This was back in the 1790’s after World War I. After their independence from Europe, the taxation system continued by collection of poll taxes, tariffs, and excise taxes. There were various acts passed by parliament which imposed taxation of various items such as lead, paper, paint, glass, stamps, sugar, and tea as a means of tax collection. From these come the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and the Townshend Revenue Act. The Boston Tea Party was the insurgency against the British colonists by the American colonists to not pay the tea tax levied upon them. Federal Government Income Tax History The taxation system in the United States is governed by different levels of government. There are different methods of taxation as well. The tariffs imposed were the largest source of federal revenue from 1790 to the eve of World War I. This was the largest source of income until the collection of income taxes. Congress adopted federal statutes imposing legal obligation to pay federal income taxes in 1861 and 1862...
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... Date of Commencement of Business : 01 Januari 1990 Company Address : No.26, Tingkat Satu, Jalan Haji Mohd Ali, 32000 Sitiawan, Perak. Telephone No : 05-6924201 No. Fax : 05-6924201 Forms of Business : Sole proprietorship Nature of Business :: Provide services in terms of- accounting, taxation, tax consultants, company secretarial,establishment of companies, preparing loan paperwork and business management. 2.6 THE FIRMS PHILOSOPHY AND IDEALOGY 2.6.1 VISION Peninsular management vision is provide high quality and efficient services to clients, including auditing, accountancy, taxation, corporate secretarial services, and business advisory services over the long-term at competitive fees. 2.6.2 MISSION In order to achieve the vision, Peninsular Management are committed to: * Ensure that all actions and plans are made to give advantage and profits to the company. * Provide the best service in terms of job quality * Maintain the companies good...
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...CPA Program The Practical Experience Guide EVE CHENG CPA SENIOR ANALYST BHP BILLITON Contents Practical experience requirement How to identify if your role is relevant Where do you fit? What skills areas do you need to demonstrate? Your mentoring relationship How to record your experience in the logbook The skills guide Personal effectiveness skills Leadership skills Business skills Technical skills 3 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 MICHELLE ROACH CPA 2 Practical experience requirement Did you know? Our studies show that members consistently perform better in their segments when they are enrolled in the practical experience requirement The practical experience requirement of the CPA Program gives you the opportunity to use the knowledge and skills gained in your education and apply them in your workplace. Combining your education with mentored practical experience will give you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate highly sought after technical and soft-skills that will benefit your entire career. Starting your practical experience requirement means that you are one step closer to your goal of becoming a CPA. CPA Australia recommends that you start the practical experience requirement and the professional level segments at the same time, if you are employed in a relevant role. What are the requirements? • complete a minimum of three years of relevant full-time or equivalent part-time work experience • demonstrate competence in 16 personal effectiveness...
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...may be taxed at 10%, and income between $100,001 and $500,000 might be taxed at a rate of 15%. The corporation's income is taxed at the various levels, and to determine the effective (or average) tax rate, the total tax is divided by the total taxable income The term effective tax rate has different meanings in different contexts. Generally its calculation attempts to adjust a nominal tax rate to make it more meaningful. It may incorporate econometric, estimated, or assumed adjustments to actual data, or may be based entirely on assumptions or simulations. The term is used in financial reporting to measure the total tax paid as a percentage of the company's accounting income, instead of as a percentage of the taxable income. International Accounting Standard 12,[9] define it as income tax expense or benefit for accounting purposes divided by...
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