ACC 423 Wk 1 Discussion – Dividends

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Discuss the four types of dividends. Which of the four is used most often, and why? What may happen to a company’s share price when dividends are announced or paid? Why do you think this is so?

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

ACC 423 Wk 2 Discussion – Fair Value & Equity

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Share, in your own words, the difference between the fair value and equity methods of accounting for investments. In what situations would an accountant use one method over the other? What drawbacks, if any, are associated with each method?

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

ACC 423 Wk 3 Discussion – Net Operating Loss

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In general terms, net operating loss is a loss that results when a company’s expenses exceed its income. What are the tax implications of a net operating loss? For how long can an organization carry forward a net operating loss? Why do you think is so?

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

ACC 423 Wk 4 Discussion – Pension Plans

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Discuss the role that pension funds play in company pension plans. What benefits accrue to companies who elect to use pension funds? How does the use of a pension fund change the accounting that must be done with respect to employee pension amounts?

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

ACC 423 Wk 5 Discussion – Accounting Methods

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In recent years, the Wall Street Journal has indicated that many companies have changed their accounting principles. What are the major reasons why companies change accounting methods?

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.