In 2002 the SEC investigated Microsofts accounting practices that occurred during the late 1990s. The Commission found
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In 2002 the SEC investigated Microsoft’s accounting practices that occurred during the late 1990s. The Commission found that Microsoft typically reported budgeted marketing expenses in its interim reports. At year- end, Microsoft reported actual marketing expenses in its annual report.
Team 1: Argue in favor of Microsoft’s interim reporting practices. Use the integral view of interim reporting to support your argument.
Team 2: Argue against Microsoft’s interim reporting practices. Use the discrete view of interim financial reporting to support your argument.
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Team 1 In general APB Opinion No 28 FASB ASC 270 supports the integral view of interim reportingAccording to the integral view interim periods are an integral part of the annual period thus revenues a...View the full answer
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