Modern Advanced Accounting In Canada,
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10th Edition By Darrell Herauf, Chima Mbagwu,
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Chapters 1 - 12, Complete
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Conceptual & Case Analysis Framewo n n n n
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A brief description of the major points covered in each case and problem.CASE
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In this case, students are introduced to the difference in accounting for R&D costs betweenIF
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RS and ASPE and asked to provide arguments to support the different standards.
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Case 1-2 (adapted from a case prepared by Peter Secord, Saint Mary’s University)
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In this real life case, students are asked to discuss the merits of historical costs vs. replacement cost
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s. Actual note disclosure from a company’s financial statements is provided as background materia
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l.
Case 1-3 (adapted from a case prepared by Peter Secord, Saint Mary’s University)
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, A Canadian company has just acquired a non-
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controlling interest in a U.S. public company. It must decide whether to use IFRS or U.S. GAAP for t
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he U.S. subsidiary. Financial statement information is provided under IFRS and U.S. GAAP. The reas
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ons for some of the differences in numbers must be explained and an opinion provided as to whic
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h method best reflects economic reality.
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This case is adapted from a CPA Canada case. A private company is planning to go public. Analysis
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and recommendations are required for accounting issues related to purchase and installation of n
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ew information system, revenue recognition, convertible debentures and doubtfulaccounts receiv
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This case is adapted from a CPA Canada case. A private company is planning to transition from AS
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PE to IFRS. Analysis and recommendations are required for accounting issues related to convertibl
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e debentures, unusual item, revenue recognition, contingency and impairment.
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