Modern Advanced Accounting In Canada,
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10th Edition By Darrell Herauf, Chima Mbagwu
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Chapters 1 - 12, Complete
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Conceptual & Case Analysis n n n
n Frameworks for Financial Reporting n n n
A brief description of the major points covered in each case and problem.CASES
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Case 1-1 n
In this case, students are introduced to the difference in accounting for R&D costs
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n betweenIFRS and ASPE and asked to provide arguments to support the different standards.
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Case 1-2 (adapted from a case prepared by Peter Secord, Saint Mary’s University)
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In this real life case, students are asked to discuss the merits of historical costs vs. replacement costs.
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n Actual note disclosure from a company’s financial statements is provided as background material.
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Case 1-3 (adapted from a case prepared by Peter Secord, Saint Mary’s University)
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, A Canadian company has just acquired a non-controlling interest in a U.S. public company. It must
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n decide whether to use IFRS or U.S. GAAP for the U.S. subsidiary. Financial statement information is
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n provided under IFRS and U.S. GAAP. The reasons for some of the differences in numbers must be
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n explained and an opinion provided as to which method best reflects economic reality.
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Case 1-4 n
This case is adapted from a CPA Canada case. A private company is planning to go public. Analysis
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n and recommendations are required for accounting issues related to purchase and installation of
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n new information system, revenue recognition, convertible debentures and doubtful accounts
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n receivable.
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This case is adapted from a CPA Canada case. A private company is planning to transition from ASPE
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n to IFRS. Analysis and recommendations are required for accounting issues related to convertible
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debentures, unusual item, revenue recognition, contingency and impairment.
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