Explain and Discuss How Profit Results May Be Manipulated If

question 10

Essay

Explain and discuss how profit results may be manipulated if the rules allow the separate reporting of operating items and extraordinary items.Explain how accounting standard setters in Australia have responded to a perceived creative approach to extraordinary items in the previous standard.Do you think their response is justified?

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Definitions:

Implied Warranties

Unstated guarantees assumed in a sale, that a product will meet a minimum level of quality and functionality.

As Is

A term used to describe the sale of goods in their current condition, without any guarantee or warranty by the seller.

Merchant

An individual or company engaged in the buying and selling of goods for profit.

Technical Manual

A document that provides instructions, specifications, and guidelines for the operation, maintenance, or understanding of a specific system or product.