EBK FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING THEORY AND ANA
EBK FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING THEORY AND ANA
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781119299646
Author: CATHEY
Publisher: JOHN WILEY+SONS,INC.-CONSIGNMENT
bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 2, Problem 2.6C

a.

To determine

Introduction: Asset refers to the resource which is owned by the organization. It is used to operate the primary activities of the business and produce the required output.

To discuss: Whether the Company G's trained employees meet the definition of an asset. The characteristics of an asset and whether the employees meet these characteristics.

b.

To determine

Introduction: Human capital refers to the knowledge, skills, which a single person possess and the ability to perform in terms of some financial value.

The amount to place a value to Company g’s employee if it’s possible as per SFAC No.5, and whether they should be reported as an asset in the balance sheet.

c.

To determine

Introduction: Prospective investor refers to the one from whom the organization has proposed for obtaining the financing to be proposed.

To explain: Whether the value expressed would be more relevant to investors and whether the capital asset be more faithful if human capital is considered.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Gabel Company spent money to train its employees so that they can be productive workers. Such expenditures are often referred to as investments in human capital. Required:A. Do you think that Gabel Company’s trained employees meet the definition of an asset? Explain. In your answer, discuss the characteristics of an asset and whether you think they meet each of those characteristics.B. Most accountants would say that human capital is valuable but that it is difficult, or even impossible, to measure the value of human capital. Given that you cannot determine an amount to place a value on the Gabel Company’s employees, but you think that they are assets, what would SFAC No. 5 tell you to do? Should you report them as an asset in the company’s balance sheet? Explain.C. If a value can be estimated for Gabel Company’s trained employees,      I.) Would that value be more relevant or more reliable to a prospective investor? Explain.     II.) Would the company’s assets reported in its balance…
1. Which of the following is an example of qualitative factors that can effect investment decisions? Select one: a. All of the choices b. Over time, how will the quality of goods produced impact the company financially? c. How will any changes affect worker productivity? Will they have any impact on employee morale? d. How will the proposed acquisition or upgrade affect the company’s flexibility?
Give two advantages and two disadvantages of using Net Present Value as an investment appraisal technique. Explain in no more than one sentence why each point you make is an advantage or disadvantage as if explaining to someone that has no understanding of the terminology or accounting jargon.   The Graduate Recruitment Manager of WCITJ Ltd is interested in you as a potential summer intern and future employee. Like all employers, he is only impressed by students that are self motivated, that can communicate well, and those that research and read around their topics.  He has asked you to explain, in one concise short paragraph each, three accounting concepts that you have read about during your initial study of accounting as part of your course.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Accounting
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Principles of Accounting Volume 2
Accounting
ISBN:9781947172609
Author:OpenStax
Publisher:OpenStax College
Elements of cost | Direct and Indirect: Material, Labor, & Expenses; Author: Educationleaves;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFBaj6AHjHQ;License: Standard youtube license