ACC 318 Module Four Assignment Template

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Master Glossary

Define ordinary income (loss).

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Define error in previously issued financial statements.

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Define earnings per share.

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List the three characteristics included in the definition of a publicly traded company.

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FASB Codification Research

Cite the complete FASB Codification reference used for the characteristics of related parties.

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Describe at least four examples of related parties.

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Cite the complete FASB Codification reference used for the explanation of segment reporting.

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Explain when segment reporting quantitative thresholds requires a public company to report separate information about an operating segment.

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Cite the complete FASB Codification reference used for the explanation of interim reporting relating to SEC-register companies.

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Explain whether it is acceptable for an SEC-registered company to state the impracticality of determining components of inventory using the gross profit method in their interim reporting. Consider the following question to guide your response:

Is it acceptable?

Would a public company count inventories during each interim period?

Will management be able to make reasonable estimates of inventory estimates? Why or why not?

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References

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