Find two recent press articles (i.e., newspaper, magazine) that are directly related to one of the topics listed below. Both articles should pertain to the same topic, and should be published in the last six months (between December, 2015 and May, 2016). You need to write a clear and concise one-page report that:
- Briefly describes each article (attach a copy of each article to your report).
- Links each article to something stated in your text (textbook Financial Accounting Robert Libby 8th edition).
Your report must...
- Be in Times New Roman 12-point font, single-spaced, with 1" margins on all sides.
- Be no more than one page of text (one side of one page).
- Cite any direct quotes. Use whatever citation format you are comfortable with; just be consistent. If you use citations, you can list them in a footnote or on an additional page.
Choose one of the following topics to discuss:
Investing and Financing transactions
Operating transactions
Adjustments
Communicating accounting information
Sales and accounts receivable
Inventory
Fixed assets
Liabilities (excluding present value calculation)
Long-term liabilities
Owner's equity
Statement of cash flows.