Advanced Accounting
Advanced Accounting
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ISBN: 9781260247824
Author: Joe Ben Hoyle, Thomas F. Schaefer, Timothy S. Doupnik
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 8, Problem 37P
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Determine the reportable segments by performing each applicable test and describe the procedure utilized to ensure that a sufficient number of segments are being separately disclosed.

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You are required to obtain the annual reports of two ASX Top 200 companies in the sameindustry and write a business research report to address the following questions related to theitems included in property, plant and equipment.1. Review and evaluate the PPE disclosure of your selected companies which may include:• What range of measures is used to determine amounts for these items in the reports ofthe individual companies?• Do you think it is valid to add the items, given the measures used?• How would you interpret the total amount for property, plant and equipment in thefinancial statements?• Compare the measures used by the different companies for similar items. Are there anyinconsistencies in how similar items are measured by the different companies?2. Discuss the factors that accountants should consider when setting up company accountingpolicy relating to PPE.3. Detail your view on the subsequent measurement of PPE and provide recommendations toaccounting standard setters.
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