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    thing as true profit. In the Hines article from the first seminar Hines shows how accountants create reality when they describe it. In accounts objects only exist once they are realised by the accountant3. Hines uses the example of revenue: “We recognise revenue when it is realised. By naming it ‘revenue’, it becomes revenue.. Just like the black holes.” Concepts like revenue and profit are the creations of accountants. What they are depends on how you define them. With real life objects (e.g. a

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    similarities but there are a few crucial ones. The main similarity is the importance and how critical management accountants and referees are in their field. They both report information needed. Making tough calls is incredibly vital and being unbiased is crucial. Having biased views and making a decision based on that would call into question the integrity of both officials and management accountants. Another similarity is how much freedom and trust they get. Officials can have such a huge impact on a

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    Accounting principles as practiced in Nigeria has its origin in Britain due to the colonial influence and the early influence of accountants of Nigerian origin who were practising in the UK. These accountants were made a move to institutionalize accounting in Nigeria and therefore designed the framework of accounting practice based on their current inclination. Association of Accountants in Nigeria (AAN) [1] the progenitor of ICAN was formed in 1960. ICAN herself did not come into existence until September

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    that NHCC has a very good accounting program. They hold numerous certificates and I felt this would help me achieve my goals. I also felt that the small class sizes at NHCC would help me achieve my goals because I can get more attentions. I am an accountant major and I anticipate completing my AA at the end of fall 2016, and transferring to Concordia University to acquire my Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Holding an accounting degree, it is easy to find a job because the unemployment rate is below

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    background knowledge. Current researchers tend to make assumptions about the past, without really knowing what took place a few decades ago. One of the main advantages of accounting history is that it could prevent errors and misrepresentations. Accountants will become aware of what took place in the past and use that as an advantage to improve the future. From the above it can be concluded that, when looking at what history is. The implications of accounting history. How accounting history led to

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    Emsley demonstrates the result of his hypothesis that a management accountant with business unit orientation is related more to both a greater level of innovativeness and more fundamental innovation compared to a management accountant with functional orientation. The article also exposes a consistency with other innovation study about a common view point that it is needed to create bridging points between

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    New York State Accounting Code of Ethics      The accounting system is constantly changing. During these changes, it is important for accountants to adhere to the high ethical standards that they have always lived by. Adhering to the high ethical standards is an accountant's obligation to the public, the profession, and themselves. An accountant's ethical conduct usually lies within four different areas. This includes competence, confidentiality, integrity, and objectivity. NYSSCPA.ORG states

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    ADM 4342M Accounting Theory Mid-Term Exam February 4, 2009 Instructor: B. La Rochelle, Ph.D., C.A. Duration: 2 hours Value: 25% of your final grade Note to students: This is a closed-book exam, containing 3 questions, worth 30 marks in total. Apart from sundry writing materials (pens, pencils and the like), no examination aids are permitted NAME: __________________________________________ STUDENT #: ________________________ Statement of Academic Integrity The School

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    My Personal Goal Statement in Accounting and Finance ‘Accounting is like Art’. You have to analyse every aspect before making a just decision. A teacher of mine once told me that if you were good at art, you would be good at accounts. It was hard to find her logic at first, but after I choosing to take Principles of Accounts in SPM, it all began to make sense. You need logic; everything has a set order and method. Each piece is placed carefully and has a high significance amongst its

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    to Taxation for professional tax accountants. Introduction about the ICAEW Code of Ethics The purpose of ICAEW code of ethics is to set a professional standard of the ethical obligations that professional accountants can follow. The professional accountants have a moral obligation to take into account of the public interest and maintain the reputation of the accounting profession. Personal self-interest must not subject to these obligations. If accountant violates to this code, they will easy

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