Avondale Estates: A Case Study in Governmental Accounting and Auditing—A Historical Approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 419-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald L. Ariail ◽  
Joe Durden ◽  
Marilynn Leathart ◽  
Lynette Chapman-Vasill
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Governmental Accounting ◽  
Accounting History ◽  
Service Role ◽  
Audit Reports

ABSTRACT The 82 years of accounting evolution that separate the audits of 1928 and 2009 under different accounting and auditing standards are examined through a cross-disciplined case study that compares the historical 1928 and the contemporary 2009 financial statements and the accompanying audit reports of Avondale Estates, Georgia. The 1928 and 2009 reports and financial statements of this municipality, along with the municipality's current budget information accessible over the Internet, can be used in a number of ways to enhance the instruction of governmental accounting at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. In addition to aiding in the teaching of current governmental accounting standards, the case also can be used to give the student a historical perspective on governmental accounting and the accounting profession. By comparing the accounting and reporting standards used in 1928 and 2009, the student will gain an understanding of the evolution of accounting thought. Moreover, the auditors' reports for the two periods illustrate the historical and continuing public service role of the CPA profession as detailed in ET Section 53 of the AICPA Professional Standards (AICPA 2010). Thus, this case study gives the accounting instructor a useful vehicle for teaching accounting history and thought.

scholarly journals The Effect of Independence and Integrity on Audit Quality: Is There A Moderating Role for E-Audit?

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diza Dianeke Budi Prabowo ◽  
Dwi Suhartini
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Auditor Independence ◽  
Audit Process ◽  
Accounting Firms ◽  
Audit Reports ◽  
The Impact

The financial statements must be reliable and become a benchmark in considering an audit decision on the financial statements. In order for this to be achieved, independence and integrity is required in carrying out the audit process. E-Audit helps overcome challenges in the industrial revolution 4.0 and prevent fraud. This research aims of testing and analyzing the role of e-audit in moderating the impact of auditor independence and integrity on audit quality. The data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to auditors at Public Accounting Firms in Surabaya. There are 36 respondents involved. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS. The results showed that auditor independence positively effect audit quality, auditor integrity positively effect audit quality; e-audit does non moderate the effect of auditor independence on audit quality; ande-Audit negatively moderates the effect of auditor integrity on audit quality. The practical implication of this research is that when determining high audit quality, independent auditors should at least increase their independence and integrity so that the resulting audit reports are of high quality and can be a reference for decision makers.

scholarly journals TAX RESEARCH Financial Accounting versus Tax Accounting - Tax Rules’ Impact on Investment Decisions

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Dr.Sc. Skender Ahmeti ◽  
Dr.Sc. Muhamet Aliu ◽  
MSc. Alban Elshani ◽  
Yllka Ahmeti
Keyword(s):  
Investment Decisions ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Future Research ◽  
International Accounting Standards ◽  
Corporation Tax ◽  
Tax Research ◽  
The Impact

This paper provides guidance for all those interested in research related to tax. In the study are included three main areas dealing with taxes and about taxes: (1) the role of information in corporation tax expenditures under the rules and laws of the country against financial statements according to international accounting standards, (2) case study PTK; how much effective tax and tax on extra profit has it paid (3) the impact of tax rules on investment decisions - the reasons and profits of the company and the host country. We will try to summarize here the three areas of study and come to some conclusions on how to deal with fiscal policy in Kosovo. In addition, we will offer our opinion on some interesting and important questions for future research.

scholarly journals Economic Engagement, Development, and Entrepreneurship: The Role of Applied Public Service Colleges

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Land Grant Universities ◽  
Unique Role ◽  
Partnership Model ◽  
Economic Engagement

This article investigates the unique role of applied public service colleges in engaging with communities through economic development and entrepreneurship-related activities. Schools of public administration, affairs, and service are often distinctively tasked with being public facing, connecting and working with outside agencies, nonprofits, and other stakeholders. Using a case study of Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, which employs a public-private partnership model to find solutions to challenges facing communities, the economy, and the environment, the authors discuss the emerging engagement role of these schools using a typology of strategies brought forth by the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities. The authors outline seven specific programs run by the Voinovich School and discuss the activities, services, and intensity of each. As opposed to other forms of civic or community engagement, this article focuses primarily on economic engagement, such as technical assistance, business development, and related activities that drive regional and rural economic growth. Having a deeper comprehension of how such programs operate to enhance engagement and interaction between academics and outside stakeholders can be an important aspect of growing similar connections in other schools to further pursue regional connectivity and development.

Bank officers’ perceptions and uses of qualified audit reports

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Sormunen
Keyword(s):  
Financial Statements ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Audit Reports ◽  
Going Concern Reports ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to provide insights into the perceptions and uses of qualified audit reports in financial statements of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As there is a long-standing debate on the usefulness of auditor’s going-concern reports, this study aims to provide insights into the factors that affect how banks perceive and use going-concern reports. Design/methodology/approach – Semi-structured interviews with bank officers were conducted. Findings – The study findings demonstrated that bank officers considered that the going-concern report provided information, although they did not regard the information as being particularly useful. The main factors affecting the usefulness of information are use of other information sources and bank officers’ perceptions of auditing. Other factors are also presented and discussed in the current research paper. Practical implications – Regulators have taken the action to improve the auditor’s reporting model, and the findings provided by this study are important because they provide a deeper understanding of the perceptions and uses of audit reports from smaller companies. The study also contributes knowledge about the role of audit reports in the context of SMEs finance. Originality/value – This is one of the first studies to use a qualitative approach to examine factors that affect the use of going-concern reports.

On theoretical engorgement and the myth of fair value accounting in China: a reply

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Bewley ◽  
Cameron Graham ◽  
Songlan Peng
Keyword(s):  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Movement Analysis ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Fair Value Accounting ◽  
Political Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Accounting Research

PurposeThis article is a reply to “On theoretical engorgement and the myth of fair value accounting in China” Nobes (2019) from the authors of “Adaptability to fair value accounting in an emerging economy: A case study of China's IRFS convergence” (Peng and Bewley, 2010) and “The Winding Road to Fair Value Accounting in China: A Social Movement Analysis” (Bewley et al., 2018).Design/methodology/approachThis article engages directly with the arguments of the criticism.FindingsThis article argues that the author of the commentary misunderstands the purpose, content and findings of both papers. By providing only a narrowly focused technical analysis of the new Chinese accounting standards, the author fails to see that their qualitative research approach reveals important, complex social and political factors at play in China's attempts to adopt modern international accounting principles. The commentary expresses a view that accounting is a neutral technology that needs only to be clearly defined and enumerated to be correctly implemented, whereas this research takes a much broader and deeper perspective. The authors seek to understand how China was able to successfully adopt fair value accounting standards in 2006, whereas an earlier attempt to introduce fair value in 1998 had led to abuse of fair value measurements and the eventual repeal of fair value regulations in 2001.Practical implicationsThis article helps clarify the purpose of qualitative accounting research, the role of theory in such research and the usefulness of theory in describing and explaining empirical case facts related to changes in accounting standards, particularly in an international context.Originality/valueThis article contributes to a better appreciation of qualitative accounting research.

scholarly journals The citizen as a source of information: a case study on Jornal da Tarde, RT

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 283-296
Author(s):  
Inês Mendes ◽  
Raquel Martins
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Case Review ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
News Production ◽  
The Given ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Citizen’S Participation

Indispensable to news production, sources of information are complex and provide an interesting case review. Without them a journalist’s work would be next to impossible to perform since those sources are able to reinforce and give credibility to the news. In a time when the citizen’s participation in public service media is gaining more and more importance, this study aims to understand the kind of representation and prominence given to the citizen in the Portuguese television Public Service. In addition to understanding the presence of the citizen in Jornal da Tarde, RTP (Radio and Television of Portugal) the goal is to make a connection between the role of the Portuguese television Public Service and the need, or not, to call upon non-official voices to support the credibility and even the veracity of the topic in hand. In which topics the citizen’s voice is more present and which testimonials are more sought after by RTP are some of the topics under discussion. In order to do that – identify the news in which the citizen’s voice was used and to find answers to the given question – a content analysis of 21 broadcasts of Jornal da Tarde was performed.

scholarly journals Innovation Policy and the Role of Accounting in the Strategic Management of Technology Transfer: A Study in the Scientific, Technological and Innovation Institutions of Northeast Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-99
Author(s):  
Rosana de Jesus Santana Nascimento ◽  
André Luis Rocha de Souza ◽  
Marcelo Santana Silva ◽  
Jerisnaldo Matos Lopes ◽  
Maria Valesca Damásio de Carvalho Silva
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Management Of Technology ◽  
Innovation Policies

This research aims to analyze whether Intellectual Property assets of Federal Institutes (FIs) in Northeast Brazil are being measured, accounted for and evidenced in Financial Statements (FSs) of these Scientific, Technological and Innovation Institutions (STIIs).Therefore, in order to achieve the proposed objective, a bibliographic, exploratory, and descriptive research was carried out. This survey was achieved through a qualitative approach from document analysis and collection of secondary data related to innovation policies of FIs, and valuation and accounting of IP assets. The results showed that patent registrations granted and Technology Transfer (TT) are still incipient, although the majority of the Technological Innovation Nuclei (NITs) of Northeast FIs have innovation policies that support intellectual protection of inventions. Even though there are Brazilian Accounting Standards (NBCs) that uphold the process of measuring, recording and disclosing of IP assets, such as NBC TG 04 (R4, 2017a) and NBC TSP 08 (CFC, 2017b), this result can also be due to an absence of structured and guiding procedures within the scope of NITs’ innovation policies.

scholarly journals Implementation of Accounting Standard on Small and Medium-Sized Entities (SMEs)

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 68-78
Author(s):  
Hendrian Hendrian ◽  
Rini Dwiyani Hadiwidjaja
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Accounting Standard ◽  
Financial Report ◽  
Business Units ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Private Entity

Objective - Small- and medium-sized entities (SMEs) have an important role in economic growth. SMEs are a key source of employment and economic growth in Indonesia. Unfortunately, the growth of SMEs is not accompanied by the implementation of accounting and reporting, in accordance with applicable of Indonesian Accounting Standards for Non-Publicly-Accountable Entities (SAK-ETAP). SAK-ETAP is a self-contained of accounting standard for many transactions and events that a small or medium-sized entity or a private entity that is not publicly accountable may face. This research aims to analyse the implementation of Indonesian Accounting Standard for Non-Publicly-Accountable Entities on SMEs. Methodology/Technique - This research was conducted with the approach of surveys and field observations. The collection of data through surveys using questionnaires, direct observation and interviews according to respondents' experiences. Unit of analysis in this study is organizational or business unit. Its mean, that this study uses the organization as the subject to conclude the process of identification, implementation and evaluation Indonesian Accounting Standards for Non-Publicly-Accountable Entities or SMEs. Findings The results of this study showed that only a small percentage of SMEs that have used SAK-ETAP as a guide in the preparation of the accounting and financial statements. This contrasts with the important role of SMEs in GDP of almost 58%. For that is very necessary the role of related institutions in supporting the development of SMEs in Indonesia, particularly in the financial statements standard. The majority of SMEs just recording to identify the transaction and recording the amount of revenue. Primary problem faced was the lack of their knowledge of SAK-ETAP and the competence of accounting staff were less. Novelty This financial report is a major concern, as the financial statements providing financial information, financial performance, and cash flows of business units. If there are weaknesses in recording in the financial statements of SMEs it becomes a challenge for an institution that is competent to fix it. Socialization and guidance of SAK-ETAP are needed and more intensive to SMEs in Indonesia. Type of Paper Empirical Keywords Accounting Standard, small- and medium-entities (SMEs), SAK-ETAP, Indonesia.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMAHAMAN MANAJER TENTANG STANDAR AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN SYARIAH DAN PERAN DEWAN PENGAWAS SYARIAH TERHADAP KUALITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN BPRS DI ACEH

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Suazhari Suazhari
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Supervisory Board ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Purposive Sampling

This study aimed to determine the effect of managers understanding of sharia financial accounting standards, and the influence of Islamic Sharia Supervisory Board on the quality of the financial statements of BPRS in Aceh. The qualified financial statements has principal characteristics: understandable, relevant, reliable and comparable. The manager understanding of Sharia Financial Accounting Standards and the role of Islamic Sharia Supervisory Board should play a role in achieving quality financial statements. Factor of limited human resources can be a factor that will not achieve the quality of financial reporting. Managers and Sharia Supervisory Board on the BPRS are two of the human resources role in BPRS operations. The sample in this study is the BPRS in Aceh. Survey respondents totaled 35 people who have positions in the BPRS as a director, managers and the Sharia Supervisory Board. Sampling was purposive sampling. The analysis method used is multiple linear regression using the computer software Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The results of this study showed a significant effect between managers understanding of Sharia Financial Accounting Standards on the quality of financial reporting and the existence of a significant effect between the role of the Sharia Supervisory Board on the quality of financial statements.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemahaman manajer tentang Standar Akuntansi Keuangan Syariah dan pengaruh Dewan Pengawas Syariah terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan BPRS di Aceh. Laporan keuangan berkualitas memiliki karakteristik kualitatif pokok yaitu: dapat dipahami, relevan, handal dan dapat dibandingkan. Pemahaman manajer tentang Standar Akuntansi Keuangan Syariah dan Peran Dewan Pengawas Syariah semestinya berperan dalam mewujudkan laporan keuangan yang berkualitas.Faktor keterbatasan sumber daya manusia dapat menjadi faktor yang menghalangi tidak tercapainya laporan keuangan yang berkualitas.Manajer dan Dewan Pengawas Syariah pada BPRS merupakan dua diantara sumber daya manusia yang berperan dalam operasional BPRS.Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah BPRS yang ada di Aceh.Responden penelitian berjumlah 35 orang yang memiliki jabatan di BPRS sebagai direktur, kepala bagian dan Dewan Pengawas Syariah.Pengambilan sampel secara purposive sampling. Metode analisis yang dipergunakan adalah regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan software komputer Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS).Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya pengaruh yang signifikan antara pemahaman manajer tentang Standar Akuntansi Keuangan Syariah terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan dan juga adanya pengaruh yang signifikan antara peran Dewan Pengawas Syariah terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan.

scholarly journals Adaptasi Laporan Keuangan Pada Entitas Nonlaba Berdasarkan Isak 35 (Studi Kasus pada Universitas Ibrahimy Sukorejo Situbondo)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imro'atun Shoimah ◽  
Siti Maria Wardayati ◽  
Yosefa Sayekti
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Net Assets ◽  
Double Entry ◽  
The University

This research aims to analyze and adapt the financial reporting of non-profit entities based on Interpretation of Financial Accounting Standards 35 (ISAK 35): concerning the Presentation of Financial Statements for Non-Profit Oriented Entities. Namely the interpretation of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 1 (PSAK 1): concerning the Presentation of Financial Statements. For other accounting provisions for non-profit entities, it refers to the Financial Accounting Standards for Entities without Public Accountability (SAK ETAP) and Sharia Accounting Standards (SAS). Qualitative research was conducted with a case study at the University of Ibrahimy Sukorejo Situbondo. The results of this study, it is necessary to change the accrual basis recording method with the double entry system, preparation of adjusting journals to then compilation of financial position reports, comprehensive income reports, changes in net assets reports, cash flow reports and notes on financial reports based on ISAK 35. Adaptation of university financial reports Ibrahimy based on ISAK 35 is carried out by adjusting the required account posts by Ibrahimy University with the accounts stated in the Interpretation of Financial Accounting Standards 35 (ISAK 35)

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