Independent auditor: An independent auditor is the one who audit the books of accounts of a company. An independent audit may be an individual or firm. Only certified public accountant can examine the books of accounts of the company. Financial Statements: Financial statements are the part of final accounts of the company. The primary books of accounts like journal, ledgers are not presentable in front of users. So, the accountant of the company needs to prepare financial statements. The financial statements only record the quantitative information instead of qualitative one. To identify: The responsibility claimed by independent auditor for the financial statements of the A company.
Independent auditor: An independent auditor is the one who audit the books of accounts of a company. An independent audit may be an individual or firm. Only certified public accountant can examine the books of accounts of the company. Financial Statements: Financial statements are the part of final accounts of the company. The primary books of accounts like journal, ledgers are not presentable in front of users. So, the accountant of the company needs to prepare financial statements. The financial statements only record the quantitative information instead of qualitative one. To identify: The responsibility claimed by independent auditor for the financial statements of the A company.
Solution Summary: The author explains that an independent auditor audits the books of accounts of a company and provides an unbiased audit report.
Definition Definition Accounts prepared at the end of the accounting period that allow a business to assess its financial performance and financial position. Final accounts contain income statements (also known as Trading and Profit and Loss account) and a balance sheet (also known as statement of financial position) which depicts the financial position at the end of the period.
Chapter 1, Problem 33DQ
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Independent auditor: An independent auditor is the one who audit the books of accounts of a company. An independent audit may be an individual or firm. Only certified public accountant can examine the books of accounts of the company.
Financial Statements: Financial statements are the part of final accounts of the company. The primary books of accounts like journal, ledgers are not presentable in front of users. So, the accountant of the company needs to prepare financial statements. The financial statements only record the quantitative information instead of qualitative one.
To identify: The responsibility claimed by independent auditor for the financial statements of the A company.
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On December 1, Jasmin Ernst organized Ernst Consulting. On December 3, the owner contributed $84,920 in assets to
launch the business. On December 31, the company's records show the following items and amounts.
Cash withdrawals by owner
Consulting revenue
Salaries expense
Cash
$ 8,450
Accounts receivable
16,950
Office supplies
4,080
Rent expense
Land
46,020
Office equipment
18,860
Telephone expense
Accounts payable
9,280
Owner investments
84,920
Miscellaneous expenses
$ 2,930
16,950
4,420
7,900
860
680
Exercise 1-18 (Algo) Preparing an income statement LO P2
Using the above information prepare a December income statement for the business.
ERNST CONSULTING
Income Statement
Revenues
Rent expense
Salaries expense
Telephone expense
Total revenues
$
4,420
7,900
860
$
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Assets
Cash
8,450
Accounts receivable
16,950
Office supplies
4,080
Land
46,020
Office equipment
18,860
navable
9,280
13,180
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash
Credit card receivables
Accounts receivable
Marketable securities
Food Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Total Current Assets
Golden Bay Balance Sheet as at December 31
Year 2018
Year 2019
$ 18,500
9,807
$ 29,400
11,208
5,983
6,882
15,400
2,000
12,880
14,700
10 800
14 900
73370
79 090
Property Plant & Equipment
Land
Building
Equipment
Furnishings
$ 60,500
828,400
114,900
75,730
(330,100)
16 600
766 030
839 400
$ 60,500
884,400
157,900
81,110
(422,000)
18 300
7 80 210
859 300
Net: Accumulated depreciation
China, glass, silver, & linen
Total Assets
Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses payable
Taxes payable
Current mortgage payable
Total Current assets
$ 19,200
4,200
12,400
26 900
62 700
$16,500
5,000
20,900
26 000
68 400
Long-term liabilities
Mortgage payable
Total Liabilities $
$512 800
$486 400
575 500
$555 200
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock ($5 par. 40,000 shares issued & OS) $200,000
Retained earnings…
Mat lives in Barbados and is desirous of starting his own business from inheritances that his parents left him. He approached you for advice on the best type of business to register. Mr. Mat said he would love to gain benefits from any tax relief that is available that the government has to offer. Give advice to Mr. Mat whether it would be more beneficial to start a Company or an Individual Trading Business. outline for Mr. Mat why setting up either a company, or a trading as business is more advantageous over the other. cover matters like: Tax rates, Available tax reliefs and or tax credits Ease of operations of a company, as well as ease of operations of an individual trading business.
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