Needles/Powers 2002e Principles of Accounting - Internet Research Activities

Needles Accounting Resource Center

Principles of Accounting , 2002 Edition
Belverd E. Needles, Jr., DePaul University
Marian Powers, Northwestern University
Susan Crosson, Santa Fe Community College


	Internet Research Activities Chapter 4: Completing the Accounting Cycle Using Spreadsheet Software Programs for Accounting Work Sheets Instructions: Use the following computer periodical web sites to locate a recent article about spreadsheet software programs. Write a short summary about the article. A linked web site is summarized below as an example. Computer Periodical Web Sites: CNET ZDNet InformationWeek TechWeb Microsoft Excel 2002 (CNET–April 24, 2001) Excel 2002 is just a slightly scrubbed-up version of Excel 2000. It doesn't offer many improvements, but Excel is the best spreadsheet going, especially compared to Corel's out-of-date Quattro Pro 10. For those routinely collaborating on spreadsheets, Excel's simplified yet powerful collaboration features allow colleagues to share and edit spreadsheets via the Web or email. At-home users needn't bother upgrading; the $109 upgrade fee is too steep. Extended Research Activities 1. Instructions: Search ZDNET to compare spreadsheet software programs that are available on the market today. Include your answers to the questions below in a short report. Which spreadsheet software programs would be suitable for a small business? What are the minimum system requirements and price ranges for these spreadsheet software programs? Based on the information you find, which program do you think you would be likely to purchase for constructing accounting work sheets? Why? 2. Instructions: Use the SEC Home Page and the EDGAR Search site to help you search for a particular company's financial statements filed within the past year. Include your answers to the following questions in a short report. Which forms are used to report a company's quarterly and annual reports? Does the information included in a quarterly report differ from that in an annual report? If so, state the differences. Note the reporting period of the statements filed and compare this date to the filing date. Either print out your answers for submission or email them to your instructor.





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	Accounting Transaction Tutor

	Internet Research Activities

	Toys'R'Us Annual Report Activities

	Business Readings

	Fingraph Financial Reporting and Analysis Cases Using CPAnalyst(r)



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