Subject category:
Finance, Accounting and Control
Published by:
IBS Center for Management Research
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Generalised experience
Abstract
Arun Kumar (Arun) started a business consultancy firm WinTec Business Solutions Private Limited (WinTec). Three months after starting the venture, he asked his office clerk to prepare a financial statement to know more about the financial performance of the company. The clerk presented a financial statement showing a loss for the three-month period of the business. Arun sent the financial details to an audit firm for validation. The accountant at the audit firm prepared revised financial statements showing a profit. Arun then asked the clerk in his office to identify the reason for the difference in the profit margins of the company. The present case study provides scope to discuss the accounting principles of the business entity concept, the duality principle, and the importance of presenting a true view of the financial position of a company. It can also be used to discuss the application of double entry system of accounting.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2018-2019.Geographical setting
Region:
Asia
Country:
India
Featured company
WinTec Business Solutions Private Limited (fictitious)
Type:
Self-owned
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Abstract
Arun Kumar (Arun) started a business consultancy firm WinTec Business Solutions Private Limited (WinTec). Three months after starting the venture, he asked his office clerk to prepare a financial statement to know more about the financial performance of the company. The clerk presented a financial statement showing a loss for the three-month period of the business. Arun sent the financial details to an audit firm for validation. The accountant at the audit firm prepared revised financial statements showing a profit. Arun then asked the clerk in his office to identify the reason for the difference in the profit margins of the company. The present case study provides scope to discuss the accounting principles of the business entity concept, the duality principle, and the importance of presenting a true view of the financial position of a company. It can also be used to discuss the application of double entry system of accounting.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2018-2019.Geographical setting
Region:
Asia
Country:
India
Featured company
WinTec Business Solutions Private Limited (fictitious)
Type:
Self-owned