Substantive Procedures for Cash Outflow Irregularities ACC/566 Forensic Accounting September 13, 2014 Businesses have goals that include making a profit. In order to have a profitable business, it must be one that offers goods and services that are appealing to the people. When this occurs, there is a demand for the products and services and in some cases a need. Because the financial industry has its ups and downs, businesses must comply with certain rules and regulations in order to stay in business. Not only should they adhere to these guidelines and laws set forth, but they must internally protect their assets or prized possessions in order to continue the inflow of prosperity.
It does this because it means that it’s not using retained profits to purchase property as this will reduce access to ready funds. It also allows the business to move on quickly if the new market proves to be unprofitable. In addition, Ikea leases some of its equipment such as cash registers because it provides the business with the latest technology and remedial action if the machines have a problem. Through the use of leasing as a funding option, Ikea is able to increase profits, grow into new markets, remain liquid and solvent and use its assets efficiently, thereby meeting its financial
Both customer categories are a source of revenue and must be kept satisfied to stay in top ranks, and by delivering on time and having competitive prices they shall be kept satisfied. Orders placed by any of the two must be managed properly to ensure that shipments are received on time and safely. Orders placed by any of these customers varies depending on the way the company is run, some like to have extra supply at hand because they might use a certain product on the daily others might just order enough to have at hand due to lack of warehouse space, but they might be willing to pay higher prices because of the urgency of the delivery. The database stored all this information and becomes very helpful in that the Hoffman company can have idea what these customers are willing pay for freight charges. Orders that do not fluctuate very often
In order for Kudler Fine Foods to develop a functioning frequent shopper program, it must track and monitor consumers shopping behavior. The drive of market research is to collect data on consumers and prospective consumers. The collected statistics support business decision making, which therefore diminishes the risks involved in making these conclusions. This type of research would also benefit the consumer by lowering the cost on items bought most, while giving them personalized incentives to return. As a result, legal matters concerning privacy of the consumer has risen and established far more attention.
Spending money on training of these devices are also factors that must be considered this takes employees time and cost the company man hours and thus money that could be spent on other things. Lowes must continue to analyze the cost to decide whether these improvements are needed and continue to produce more of a profit with or without them. In the highly competitive market that Lowe’s is in strategic planning has helped them not only stay in business, but also maintain a competitive edge over the competition. Their initiative on energy conservation and concentrating on energy efficient products and materials has made good fiscal policy for the organization. This combination of cost savings and green policy provides Lowe’s with a low risk and positive image in today’s global
It is important to remember that a loyal customer can be just as valuable than new one. This is because you do not have to spend as much time and money marketing to them because they already know what you offer them. And it goes beyond just having customers that are satisfied, you need to have customers that are loyal. Loyal customers tend to buy more and more importantly they talk more which means a whole load of free word of mouth advertising for your business or company. Therefore building a highly loyal customer base should be the foundation of your basic business strategy.
The vendor will be function in effort to make a profit as is with all businesses. The problems can come when the vendor needs to increase profit and since the contracts are normally a fixed price, the only way for them to do so is to decrease expenses. This is a viable option as long as they meet the conditions specified in the contract (Bucki, 2012). When outsourcing to another company, your organization is now tied to the financial well-being of the vendor. The problem can arise when after contracting out the IT functions of the organization and paying the fees negotiated, the vendor goes bankrupt leaving the companies who have contracted to them without an IT resource (Bucki,
Therefore, creditworthiness is usually overemphasized in the decision to file for bankruptcy. When a business files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, after a trustee is appointed, the trustee will sell the business’s assets and distribute the proceeds accordingly. In the event that a business declares bankruptcy, its employees may or may not lose their jobs because divisions of the business may be sold intact or
Chapter 11 bankruptcy: This form of bankruptcy is for the reorganization, or sometimes called the rehabilitation, of a business. In some cases, individuals can file this form of bankruptcy when they have substantial debts as well as a large amount of assets. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: this chapter is for rehabilitation or reorganization of debt for individuals. This type of bankruptcy does not discharge debt but allows for a process of restructuring the debt to allow for repayment. It is designed only for those who have a regular source of income since debts are stilled paid off in this program (United States Courts, 2011).
I think the best step forward would be to, on a national scale, adjust living standards downward. Government, corporations, small businesses, families and individuals are living and doing business above their means. “Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.”[1] I regularly hear businesses and individuals seeking loans to pay debt. Is this not an oxymoron? Does this not create more debt?