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A Not-For-Profit Organization Published a Monthly Magazine That Had 15,000

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A not-for-profit organization published a monthly magazine that had 15,000 subscribers on January 1, 2013. The number of subscribers increased steadily throughout the year and on December 31, 2013, there were 16,200 subscribers. The annual magazine subscription cost was $10 on January 1, 2013 and was increased to $12 for new members on April 1, 2013. Subscriptions are paid in full at the beginning of the member term. An auditor should expect that the revenue from subscriptions for the year ended December 31, 2013, would be approximately:

Recognize the specific identification method and its application criteria under GAAP and IFRS.

Understand the implications of LIFO and FIFO cost flow assumptions under GAAP and IFRS.

Determine the appropriate inclusion or exclusion of items in physical inventory counts.

Explain the concepts of lower-of-cost-or-market and net realizable value and their application in inventory valuation.

Definitions:

Salary Allowances

Fixed amounts of money or compensations over and above regular salaries or wages that employees are entitled to receive under certain conditions or for specific purposes.

Original Investments

The initial amount of money used to purchase an asset or start a project, business, or investment.

Net Income

The profit of a company after all revenues, costs, and expenses have been deducted from total sales.

Salary Allowances

Compensation over and above regular salary payments that might be paid for special duties, skills, or for certain expenses.