Computer Consultants Inc

question 14

Essay

Computer Consultants Inc., began business as an adviser to chains of retail stores. The company assisted the stores in the selection of hardware and the development of software used by retail chain stores. Later the company developed software and sold it to its customers. The company also began selling some of the equipment to the customers. That is, the company would bid on a job to purchase and install equipment and the software. The company has consistently reported its income by the cash method. At the end of the year, the company has substantial accounts receivables from clients and a small amount of inventory on hand. What advice can you offer the company regarding its accounting method?

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Definitions:

Goodwill

A non-physical asset that is recognized when one company purchases another at a price higher than the sum of the net value of its identifiable assets.

Acquisition Method

An approach in accounting for business combinations where the acquiring entity is treated as having purchased the net assets of the acquiree.

Direct and Indirect Costs

Direct costs are directly traceable to a product or service, while indirect costs are not directly attributable to a single product or service, such as overhead expenses.

Business Combination

A transaction or other event in which an acquirer gains control over one or more businesses, which can include mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations.