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Long-Term Debt and Bonds
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-238-EAccounting and ControlFirms can raise capital from shareholders (equity capital) or from lenders (debt capital). One of the fundamental differences between both sources of capital is that debt capital must be repaid in the future whereas equity capital will remain in the firm forever. In addition, debt accrues interest. The firm is legally bound to repay its debt and the interest cost to the debtholders on specific dates but it does not have to return the equity capit...Starting at €8.20
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Liabilities: General Issues
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-237-EAccounting and ControlThis note is an introduction to liabilities. It defines a liability and distinguishes it from contingent liabilities and commitments. It explains how to recognize and measure liabilities in general. Finally, the notes focuses its attention on provisions (i.e., estimated liabilities) and illustrates their accounting with two common examples: warranty liabilities and restructuring liabilities. The note "Long-Term Debt and Bonds" can be used to comp...Starting at €8.20
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Introduction to Financial Accounting
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-230-EAccounting and ControlThis note introduces the basics of financial accounting. By the end, you will be able to understand and interpret simple financial statements.Starting at €8.20
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Introduction to Financial Accounting (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-230-PBAccounting and ControlThis note introduces the basics of financial accounting. By the end, you will be able to understand and interpret simple financial statements.Starting at €8.20
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Consolidation
Peñalva, Fernando; Badia, MarcTechnical Note CN-240-EAccounting and ControlWhen the investor firm exercises full control over the investee because it owns the majority of shares in the investee, the required accounting treatment is referred to as consolidation. The investor firm (parent company) that controls the investees (subsidiaries) is required by IFRS and U.S. GAAP to prepare consolidated financial statements of the group of companies under common control. This note aims to provide the basics of consolidation acco...Starting at €8.20
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The E-Line Cityboard
Soler, Edi; Peñalva, FernandoCase C-784-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipSix months after incorporating the company, the two founders of the firm E-Line Cityboard Supply Ltd. (ELC) were preparing the first Board of Directors meeting. ELC was a London-based distributor and online retailer of the E-Line Cityboard, a portable and rechargeable battery-powered self-balancing wheeled board, commonly referred to in the market as a "hoverboard." Increased competition and legislation prohibiting the use of hoverboards in publi...Starting at €8.20
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Accounting for Inventories (Portuguese Version, Brazil)
Badia, Marc; Peñalva, FernandoTechnical Note CN-234-PBAccounting and ControlInventories are among the basic investments a business needs to undertake. Companies that sell tangible products ordinarily need to keep some units in store to fulfill customers' orders. These units will be sold at a price higher than the original purchase or production cost, generating a profit. Obviously, financial accounting should reflect such a crucial economic activity. This note explains how to recognize and value inventories in commercia...Starting at €8.20
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Accounting for Inventories
Badia, Marc; Peñalva, FernandoTechnical Note CN-234-EAccounting and ControlInventories are among the basic investments a business needs to undertake. Companies that sell tangible products ordinarily need to keep some units in store to fulfill customers' orders. These units will be sold at a price higher than the original purchase or production cost, generating a profit. Obviously, financial accounting should reflect such a crucial economic activity. This note explains how to recognize and value inventories in commercia...Starting at €8.20
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Pinocchio SpA.
Gramajo, Eliana; Peñalva, FernandoCase C-725-EAccounting and ControlThe case describes the situation of a medium-sized family-owned toy manufacturer based in Italy. Pinocchio, SpA has to cope with the difficulties arising from having highly seasonal sales and a policy of level production throughout the year. This policy is maintained because the company requires specialized personnel that could not be hired on a casual basis. During the period 1998-2000 the company has invested heavily in plant and equipment to m...Starting at €8.20
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Carmen Braun (B)
Peñalva, FernandoCase C-737-EAccounting and ControlThis is a basic case used to introduce students to financial accounting. It presents the set up and first year of operations of a commercial company. It defines the following basic concepts: assets, liabilities, own resources, income and expenses. It shows the preparation and utility of the following accountancy tools: balance shhet, profit and loss account and cashbook summary. The case also looks at the following issues: stock valuation (FIFO, ...Starting at €5.74