Which of the following best describes the objective of a fraud examination?

CA5-5 WRITING (Cash Flow Analysis) The partner in charge of the Kappeler Corporation audit comes by your desk and leaves a lette

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Answer:

Explanation statement of cash flow for the year ended December 31.2017

Cash flow from operating activities

Net income 100,000

Add back depreciation 10,000

Add back amortization 1,000

Add back loss on asset sales 5,000

Increase in account receivable(40,000)

Increase in inventory (35,000)

Decrease in accounts payable (41,000) (100,000)

Net cash from operating activities 0

Cash flow from investing activities

Sales of land 25,000

Purchase of equipment (100,000)

Purchase of Land (200,000)

Net cash from investing activities (275,000)

Cash from financing activities

Payment of dividends (10,000)

Redemption of bonds (100,000)

Bet cash from financing activities (110,000)

Net decrease in Cash ( 385,000)

Cash balance in January 1, 2017 400,000

Cash balance in December 31 , 2017 15,000

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1)

The disparity between the net income and the cash floe are as a result loss of cash to operating activities as a result of cash tied down to increase in receivable and inventory and also to an increase in payable leading to an overall cash generated by operating activities of 0

Moreover , a larger portion (300,000) of the opening cash balance(400,000) for the year was used in acquiring land and equipment and also 100,000 used in the redemption of bond. , even though this reduced the interest expense and improve equity , yet it was a big blow to the cash flow.

2)

The importance of cash flow is that it helps to analyse and monitor cash movement and cash available for the purpose of business activities towards liquidity and long term solvency.

3)

Renewable sources of cash flow are generated from the company's operating activities as the cash used for the financing and operating activities are generated from this medium.

4)

Suggestion to improve cash flow for Kappler are

Reduce the level of inventory held
Negotiate with the account payable for a longer trade payable payment period
Reduce the trade receivable collection period
Payment of dividends and redemption of bonds van be suspended till alter date when adequate cash is available
it can also negotiate for external sources of financing

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3 years ago

You have just been hired as a brand manager of toothpaste for a large consumer products company. Your job mainly involves encour

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Explanation:

If I am hired as brand manager I would do the following:

Step 1: To conduct an analysis with Production team & Sales Team

This step serves as the base to understand the challenges, process and the victory achieved so far. The aim is to promote the product. So it is necessary to analyze the challenges from both production team and mainly with sales team. I would do an analysis and find possible ways to fix those.

Step 2: Conduct a training program associated with step 1

After analyzing the possible way, since I don't have a direct control over the team, I would conduct a training program and will list down ways to face the challenge and promote the product. It will be conducted as a "Knowledge-sharing session"

Step 3: Concentrate on advertisement too

The best way to reach the product is through advertising through the media. The best advertisement can attract people and bring business.

Step 4: Re-analysis: This is where an hand-holding process gets initiated and continue through out. Once again go back to step 1 and the process continues.

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3 years ago

Many store brands use packaging and labeling that is similar to the more expensive national brand. The hope is that the look-ali

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Answer:

Stimulus generalization

Explanation:

Stimulus generalization defines that it is the process of call up for a reason by giving responses. For example we call dog by using the bell so that dog can come for food.

Therefore according to the given situation, Many store brands use similar packaging and labeling to the more expensive big company. The idea is that in customers, the look-alike kit would evoke a similar reaction that allows them to buy the affordable store brand so this is an example of Stimulus generalization

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3 years ago

In preparing the April bank reconciliation for Oscar Company, it was discovered that on April 10 a check was written to pay deli

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Explanation:

The correction of error is shown below:-

Expense of decrease delivery and cash by $9.

Therefore, to correct this error, which affect the cash is undercharged and delivery expenses to be overcharged. So, the company will decrease the delivery expenses and increase cash by $9, it came by deducting the 45 from $54 and recorded amount is 54.

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3 years ago

1.3.2 Quiz: Income and Career

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Answer:

a

Explanation:

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3 years ago