College accounting, chapters 1-9
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Chapter 7A, Problem 1RQ
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State the requirement of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act under section 404.
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002:
- The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (also known as SOX) was introduced in 2002 to restore the investors’ interest in public companies. This act established accounting regulations and norms that most large businesses have to follow.
- This act requires company CEOs and CFOs to assume responsibility for the financial statements and disclosures. They also need to assume responsibility for establishing an adequate internal control structure and procedure for financial reporting.
The requirement of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act under section 404 is explained as follows:
Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) requires the management of the publicly traded companies to have an effective internal control over the financial reporting. It requires auditors of the publicly traded companies to attest and report on the management assessment of its internal control.
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Financial data for Hunger Games Company for last year appear below:
Hunger Games Company
Statements of Financial Position
Beginning
Balance
Ending
Balance
Assets:
Cash
$120,700
$220,000
Accounts receivable
225,000
475,000
Inventory
317,000
390,000
Plant and equipment (net)
940,000
860,000
Investment in Katniss Company
100,000
98,000
Land (undeveloped)
198,000
65,000
Total assets
$1,900,700
$2,108,000
Liabilities and owners'
equity:
Accounts payable
$178,700
$8,000
Long-term debt
512,000
600,000
Owners' equity
1,210,000
1,500,000
Total liabilities and owners'
$1,900,700
$2,108,000
equity
Liability?
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