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chapt 8 financial problems
Question | Answer |
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errors | unintentional mistakes that can enter the accounting system |
disagreements in judgement | differences in opinion about what number should be reported in the financial stmnt |
fraud | intentional misrepresentations in the financial stmnts |
3 basic internal control structures | the control environment, the accounting systems, the control procedures |
the 5 types of control procedures are | segregation of duties, procedures for authorization, documents and records, physical safeguards, independent checks |
reasons for earning management | pressure to meet internal earnings targets |
reasons for earning management | pressure to meet external expectations |
reasons for earning management | smoothing income |
reasons for earning management | preparing to apply for loan or to offer stock to the public |
techniques of earnings management | careful timing of transactions |
techniques of earnings management | changing accounting methods or estimates with full disclosure |
techniques of earnings management | changing accounting methods or estimates without adequate disclosure |
techniques of earnings management | non-GAAP accounting |
techniques of earnings management | fictitious transactions |