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November 2010 (Revised January 2011)
Supplement

DoubleClick, Inc.: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

By: David F. Hawkins

FASB and IASB proposal to require comprehensive income statements. View Details

Keywords: Business Earnings; Financial Statements; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms

August 2001 (Revised May 2004)
Case

Maria Hernandez & Associates

By: William J. Bruns Jr.

This case presents the situation of an unemployed web page designer who starts a new consulting firm with personal savings and a family loan. Two months later, she is to report on operations to her father, using financial reports she must design and construct. View Details

Keywords: Financial Reporting; Accounting; Business Startups; Design; Borrowing and Debt; Service Industry

September 1995 (Revised June 1996)
Background Note

Preparing and Using the Statement of Cash Flows

By: Robert L. Simons and Antonio Davila

Explains the concepts and procedures behind the statement of cash flows. Presents an overview of the reporting objectives of this report, and describes in detail the preparation of the cash flow statement using both the indirect method and the direct method. A complete... View Details

Keywords: Financial Statements; Cash Flow

June 1993 (Revised April 1996)
Teaching Note

Statements of Cash Flows: Three Examples TN

By: William J. Bruns Jr. and Julie H. Hertenstein

Teaching Note for (9-193-103). View Details

Keywords: Cash Flow; Financial Statements

July 1992 (Revised December 1992)
Background Note

Understanding the Statement of Cash Flows

Describes the purpose, preparation, and uses of the statement of cash flows. Intended as an introduction to the statement. Illustrates and explains the differences and similarities between direct cash flow statements, indirect cash flow statements, and funds flow... View Details

Keywords: Cash Flow; Financial Statements

June 1992 (Revised June 1993)
Case

Crystal Meadows of Tahoe, Inc.

By: William J. Bruns Jr.

An introductory case in cash flow analysis and the preparation of statements of cash flows. Based on the 1991 income statement and balance sheet at a ski resort company, the case provides additional information which allows a student to prepare both a direct and an... View Details

Keywords: Cash Flow; Financial Statements