LBJ Company Internal Controls Assessment Report October 6, 2012 Table of Contents Introduction: 3 Considerations 3 Importance of Internal Controls 3 LJB Internal Control Assessment 3 Conclusion 4 Bibliography: 5 Introduction: LJB Company has engaged RR Accounting Firm to evaluate their current system of internal controls as LJB Company is planning to go public. Public companies have additional responsibility to shareholders and investors
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Chapter 1: Auditing: Integral to the Economy 5 copy 1. The need for assurance services arises because the interests of the users of information may be different from that of the interests of those responsible for providing information. True False 2. A financial statement audit is a systematic process of objectively obtaining and evaluating evidence. True False True False True False True False 3. Auditors should
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Auditor’s Responsibility when Issuing a Report Abstract The objective of an Independent auditor is to render an opinion about whether the financial statements of a company, legal entity or an organization have been fairly presented in all material respects and in accordance to the generally accepted auditing standards. In expressing an auditor’s opinion, they will typically issue one of four types of reports, an unqualified report, qualified report, an adverse opinion, or a disclaimer of opinion
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Accounting Career When looking at a career that one might want to do, there are many options of what one could choose to do. One of the fields that many people go into is accounting. Accounting is a good choice to go into because there will always be a demand for an accountant in any business. “Employment for accountants and auditors is expected to grow by 13 percent through 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.” (Careers in Accounting) Not only is there a demand in accounting, but
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auto-grading function. • Remember to SAVE frequently, because when the time limit is reached you will automatically be exited from the exam. • Please make a note of the Help Desk phone number: 800-594-2402. Multiple choice topics: • GAAP, GASB, FASB, AICPA roles • Measurement focus and basis of accounting • CAFR • Major funds • Nonexchange transactions • Budgetary accounts • Fund balance categories • Recording fixed (capital) assets • Tax Anticipation Note Payable • Capital projects fund •
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ENGAGEMENT QUALITY REVIEW Introduction Engagement quality review, also known as concurring partner review or second partner review, is not a new practice and was first mandated in 1977, but it has most recently been required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for each registered public accounting firm to "provide a concurring or second partner review and approval of [each] audit report (and other related information), and concurring approval in its issuance...." It has been further clarified
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auditing the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010. We will begin on January 11, 2011 and end February 5, 2011. The audit will follow a tentative time budget (reference P-1 Time Budget). Our objective is to correctly attest, following AICPA rules, as to whether the company Peach Blossom Cologne has issued financial statements that are fair by GAAP. The team has identified various risk factors involved in this audit engagement. As evidenced by our Internal Control Questionnaire, PBC has
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A doctorate PhD in Accounting will earn you the title of “doctor.” A PhD program can be significantly more demanding than a Master’s degree, which is why most accountants finish their Master’s degree before committing to a PhD grogram. Some schools lump a Master’s degree and PhD into one continuous program, which may save time in the long run. Teaching looks like it would be fun, you see that some professors are only on campus two days a week, and you have heard that professors get paid well. What
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Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to learn about Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Go to www.fasb.org. Additionally, you may read more about compliance from www.aicpa.org, the site of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). What rules impact a business' Accounting Information System? What types of compliance is required? Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are standards that companies abide by when preparing and reporting their financial statements. Accounting
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Case Study: Velocity Cellular Case Study: Velocity Cellular Revenue Recognition in a Multiple-Element Arrangement Velocity Cellular Services is planning the rollout of a new prepaid phone service called Power Starterpack. Using the current, relevant accounting guidance, determine and support the appropriate method for recognizing revenue for this new product. Power Starterpack Details Velocity Cellular sells the Power Starterpack for $200. The Power Starterpack consists of two elements:
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