From: Mary.Roupp
Date: 4/1/2006 1:35:26 PM
Subject: Re: Unit 2 The Timing and Mechanics of Accounting (DB)
Companies often try to manage earnings by recognizing revenue before it is actually earned acco5rding to GAAP, or by deferring expenses that have been incurred. For example, to meet the targeted earnings for a specific period, a company may capitalize a cost that should be expensed. Read the following scenario and then decide how you would handle this opportunity to manage earnings.
You are a division manager of a large public company. Your bonus is calculated on your division's net income targets that you must meet. This year that target is $1.5 million. You are authorized to sign off on any decision made within your division. You are faced with the following situation:
On November 15, your division of the company ordered $150,000 worth of supplies in anticipation for the seasonal rush. Most of these supplies will be used by year-end. These supplies were......
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