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The main objective of this thesis was to assess the property structure in the selected company, focusing on amenities, the level and effectiveness of the tangible assets as a basis for evaluating investment activity and its impact on the overall management of the company.

Recent developments in the breeding of higher-value wildlife have seen the emergence of an alternative investment opportunity being offered to potential investors. Through this opportunity, investors can enter a lucrative market which has proven to date to be a highly profitable alternative, generating even higher than above average returns. The objective of this study can be summarized as three-fold: to determine whether higher-value wildlife can be considered as an investment alternative, to contextualize higher-value wildlife as an investment alternative and finally to establish guidelines for investment in this new asset class by means of a case study approach and the analysis of the methodology of two ranchers/investment providers offering higher-value wildlife as an investment opportunity. As this investment initiative continues to develop and new investment opportunities arise, the need for contextualization and analysis of investments in higher-value wildlife, based on sound financial management principles, is becoming more apparent. In order to address this need for contextualization, a literature review is undertaken where the background of higher-value wildlife is discussed. However, contextualization of a new asset class cannot be completed in isolation. The nature of investments is analysed, followed by a discussion of the most commonly used investment options and techniques utilized in investment analysis. However, contextualization of a new asset class based purely on literature, would disregard the practical application that is utilized within the higher-value wildlife investment sector. Therefore an industry relevant context is presented by analysing the practices and methodology employed by two ranchers/investment providers who offer higher-value wildlife as an investment option. In order to validate investment in higher-value wildlife and factually classify the economic activity as an investment alternative, a set of criteria and characteristics are established. Based on a literature review regarding the nature of investments, the conclusion is made that higher-value wildlife is a valid tangible alternative investment option, adhering to investment principles such as risk and return. Through the analyses of information gathered by means of two case studies, the theory and criteria is applied and further conclusions are drawn in order to establish guidelines for investment in the higher-value wildlife industry. This is done by an analysis of the business model and the modus operandi of the case studies. The advantages and inherent disadvantages regarding the manner in which the case studies approach higher-value wildlife investment is highlighted. By incorporating and analysing the information gathered (by means of semi-structured interviews and literature reviews) conclusions are drawn which could provide information and guidelines for potential future investors. As stated, this research is based on a case study approach, whereby specific industry insights are gained from established high-value wildlife ranchers/investment providers. The investment principles discussed in the literature review are applied to each case study for a comprehensive analysis of investment in higher-value wildlife. This acts as an important aid in the contextualization of higher-value wildlife as a viable investment alternative within the broader investment landscape. Creating context and establishing the validity of a new asset class of investments is of utmost importance. This study aims to address the above and provide guidelines for future investment by analysing higher-value wildlife as an investment alternative. / MCom (Management Accountancy), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2015

Recent developments in the breeding of higher-value wildlife have seen the emergence of an alternative investment opportunity being offered to potential investors. Through this opportunity, investors can enter a lucrative market which has proven to date to be a highly profitable alternative, generating even higher than above average returns. The objective of this study can be summarized as three-fold: to determine whether higher-value wildlife can be considered as an investment alternative, to contextualize higher-value wildlife as an investment alternative and finally to establish guidelines for investment in this new asset class by means of a case study approach and the analysis of the methodology of two ranchers/investment providers offering higher-value wildlife as an investment opportunity. As this investment initiative continues to develop and new investment opportunities arise, the need for contextualization and analysis of investments in higher-value wildlife, based on sound financial management principles, is becoming more apparent. In order to address this need for contextualization, a literature review is undertaken where the background of higher-value wildlife is discussed. However, contextualization of a new asset class cannot be completed in isolation. The nature of investments is analysed, followed by a discussion of the most commonly used investment options and techniques utilized in investment analysis. However, contextualization of a new asset class based purely on literature, would disregard the practical application that is utilized within the higher-value wildlife investment sector. Therefore an industry relevant context is presented by analysing the practices and methodology employed by two ranchers/investment providers who offer higher-value wildlife as an investment option. In order to validate investment in higher-value wildlife and factually classify the economic activity as an investment alternative, a set of criteria and characteristics are established. Based on a literature review regarding the nature of investments, the conclusion is made that higher-value wildlife is a valid tangible alternative investment option, adhering to investment principles such as risk and return. Through the analyses of information gathered by means of two case studies, the theory and criteria is applied and further conclusions are drawn in order to establish guidelines for investment in the higher-value wildlife industry. This is done by an analysis of the business model and the modus operandi of the case studies. The advantages and inherent disadvantages regarding the manner in which the case studies approach higher-value wildlife investment is highlighted. By incorporating and analysing the information gathered (by means of semi-structured interviews and literature reviews) conclusions are drawn which could provide information and guidelines for potential future investors. As stated, this research is based on a case study approach, whereby specific industry insights are gained from established high-value wildlife ranchers/investment providers. The investment principles discussed in the literature review are applied to each case study for a comprehensive analysis of investment in higher-value wildlife. This acts as an important aid in the contextualization of higher-value wildlife as a viable investment alternative within the broader investment landscape. Creating context and establishing the validity of a new asset class of investments is of utmost importance. This study aims to address the above and provide guidelines for future investment by analysing higher-value wildlife as an investment alternative. / MCom (Management Accountancy), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2015

Since 2005, all companies quoted at European stock exchange are obligated to report their financial statements under IFRS. As the Czech companies primarily issue their financial statements under Czech acounting standards, the bookeeping under both accounting system raise the necessity of knowledge of mutual differences. The object of this work is to bring the attention to the accounting area of tangible and intangible assets from the point of view of both systems.

Final work of the master studies consists from 122 pages, 20 pictures, 11 tables, 77 literature sources, and 10 annexes. The work is written in Lithuanian. KEY WORDS: long-term tangible assets, accounting, purchase costs, depreciation, repairs. Object of the study-long-term tangible assets. Research subject -Long-term tangible assets accounting methods. Aim of the research – after methods of accounting of long term-tangible assets analysis to establish accounting problems and to present recommendations for methods improvement. Tasks: o after conception of long-term assets and it’s classification analysis to present the definition of long-term tangible assets and to expose it’s classification importance; o after analysis of scientific economic literature, acts regulating accounting of long-term tangible assets and accounting standards, to establish accounting of long-term tangible assets methods problems and to present how to solve the problems; o after investigation of long-term tangible assets accounting methods solution problems practical validity , to present proposals for long-term tangible assets accounting methods improvement. The research methods are monographic, observation, data systematize and work up, logical analysis and synthesis, comparable analysis and graphic. After analysis of economic literature, scientific works, publications, international and national accounting standards, Republic of Lithuania laws and other normative acts cleared up the problems of... [to full text]

Tyrimo objektas – UAB „RBN LT“ ilgalaikio materialiojo turto apskaitos metodika. Tyrimo tikslas – Išanalizavus UAB „RBN LT“ ilgalaikio materialiojo turto apskaitos metodiką ir identifikavus šio turto finansinės ir mokestinės apskaitos neatitikimus, įvertinti skirtingų metodikų įtaką UAB „RBN LT“ tikrajai vertei. Uždaviniai: 1. Ištirti ilgalaikio materialiojo turto apskaitos metodiką UAB „RBN LT“. 2. Išanalizavus ilgalaikio materialiojo turto apskaitą reglamentuojančius teisės aktus, apskaitos standartus ir mokslinę bei ekonominę literatūrą, nustatyti neatitikimus tarp finansinės ir mokestinės apskaitos. 3. Identifikavus ilgalaikio materialiojo turto finansinės ir mokestinės apskaitos neatitikimus, įvertinti skirtingų metodikų įtaką UAB „RBN LT“ tikrajai vertei. Tyrimo metodai – Įmonės dokumentų analizė, loginė analizė, apskaitos standartų ir norminių aktų analizė, straipsnių periodinėje spaudoje analizė, mokslinės ir ekonominės literatūros analizė, sintezė bei apibendrinimas, anketinės apklausos duomenų sisteminimas, grafinis vaizdavimas, modeliavimas bei statistiniai tyrimo metodai. Tyrimo rezultatai: Pirmojoje darbo dalyje išnagrinėta ilgalaikio materialiojo turto apskaitos metodika UAB „RBN LT“ ir išanalizuoti ilgalaikio materialiojo turto apskaitą reglamentuojantys apskaitos standartai, teisės aktai, mokslinė bei ekonominė literatūra, nustatyti esminiai neatitikimai bei iškylančios problemos UAB „RBN LT“ ilgalaikio materialiojo turto apskaitoje. Atliktas empirinis... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Object of the research – accounting methodology of non-current tangible assets of “RBN LT” Ltd. Objective of the research – having analyzed the accounting methodology of non-current tangible assets of “RBN LT” Ltd. and identified the discrepancies in the financial and taxing accounting of these assets, to assess the influence of different methodologies on the real estate of “RBN LT” Ltd. Tasks: 1. To analyze the accounting methodology of non-current tangible assets of “RBN LT” Ltd. 2. Having analyzed the legal acts regulating the accounting of non-current tangible assets, accounting standards, scientific and economic literature, to determine the discrepancies in the financial and taxing accounting. 3. Having identified the discrepancies in the financial and taxing accounting of non-current tangible assets, to assess the influence of different methodologies on the real estate of “RBN LT” Ltd. Research methods – analysis of company’s documents, logical analysis, analysis of accounting standards and normative acts, analysis of articles in the periodical press, analysis, synthesis and generalization of scientific and economic literature, systemization of survey data received with the help of questionnaires, graphical illustration, modeling and statistical research methods. Research results: The first part of the work was used to examine the accounting methodology of non-current tangible assets of “RBN LT” Ltd. and to analyze the accounting standards regulating the accounting... [to full text]

The diploma thesis deals with the tax aspects of repairs and technical evaluation of tangible fixed assets, as well as aspects of creation of reserves for repair of tangible assets. The aim of the thesis is to identify problem areas of legal regulation in relation to this area and to propose their solution. The first part of the thesis summarizes the current legal regulations of the investigated area in the Czech Republic. Summary is followed by a case study based on a real tax audit, which demonstrates problem areas of legal regulation. The conclusion of the case study is the comparison of the different options of the additional tax liability and its accessories. In the last part of the thesis are analyzed problematic places of legal regulation, based on a case study, and their solution is proposed.

Work deals with the problems of noncurrent tangible assets from view of International Financial Reporting Standards and from view of czech accounting regulations. Main result of the work is especially analysis and valorization of these two views, disclosure of their differences or similarities and deduction of effects for accounting.

Bakgrund: IASB publicerade 2014 ett klargörande rörande vilka avskrivningsmetoder som tillåts. Det träder i kraft först 2016, men publiceringen gav upphov till en förnyad diskussion rörande de avskrivningsmetoder som är tillåtna enligt IFRS. I Sverige anses linjär avskrivningsmetod vara den mest tillämpade, men kunskapen om faktisk tillämpning är bristfällig. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att undersöka vilka avskrivningsmetoder svenska börsnoterade företag använder för deras materiella och immateriella anläggningstillgångar. Vi ville se om det fanns en dominerande avskrivningsmetod. Samt undersöka hur bransch, revisionsbyrå eller storlek samverkar med valet av respektive metod. Vi undersöker därefter hur några av företagen resonerade vid valet av avskrivningsmetod, och vad som enligt dem påverkade valet. Metod: Studien har i huvudsak induktivt angreppssätt och eklektiskt fokus. 183 svenska börsnoterade företag årsredovisningar studerades och en enkät skickades ut till de 40 företag som inte upplyste om sin avskrivningsmetod. Fyra intervjuer genomfördes med redovisningsansvariga från företag med olika avskrivningsmetoder. Företagen kategoriserades beroende på de avskrivningsmetoder som användes och valdes därefter slumpmässigt ut för deltagande i intervjun. Slutsats: För såväl materiella som immateriella anläggningstillgångar dominerade linjär avskrivningsmetod. Endast 5,1 procent och 3,0 procent tillämpade en annan avskrivningsmetod för materiella respektive immateriella anläggningstillgångar. Enligt kompletterande enkät tillämpade samtliga företag som inte redovisade avskrivningsmetod i årsredovisningen linjär avskrivning. Av intervjuerna framgick att enkelheten var den drivande faktorn till att linjär avskrivningsmetod användes. Intervjupersonerna menade också att de degressiva och produktionsberoende avskrivningsmetoderna ansågs mer komplicerade än den linjära då fler faktorer än tid påverkar avskrivningen. / Background: In 2014 IASB published a clarification regarding the acceptable methods of depreciation and amortization. Despite the fact that these amendments will be in effect only in 2016, the publishing sparked a debate concerning the methods allowed according to IFRS. In Sweden the linear method is supposedly the most widely used, but data is limited regarding the actual usage of depreciation and amortization methods. Purpose: The purpose was to study which depreciation and amortization methods are applied by Swedish listed companies. We wanted to see if there is a dominant method and if industry, auditor or size affects the choice. The study also attempted to understand why companies choose a certain method of depreciation and amortization over others, and what factors that affected that choice. Methodology: The study has an mainly inductive approach and an eclectic focus. Annual reports from 183 Swedish listed companies as well as a questionnaire sent to 40 companies that chose not to disclose the method. Four interviews was conducted with the accounting officers from companies with different methods of depreciation and amortization. The companies were categorized according to the used method and thereafter randomly selected for participation. Conclusion: The linear method dominated both depreciation and amortization choices. Only 5.1 percent and 3.0 percent of the companies applied a different method for depreciation and amortization choices. 15 percent of the annual reports did not contain disclosures despite requirements. All of these unspecified choices turned out to be linear method according to the complimentary survey. In the interviews simplicity was stated as a driving force behind the choice. One of the respondents said that it was implicitly understood what method they used. The respondents also expressed that the diminishing balance method and the unit of production method are more complex than the linear method because of the increased number of factors affecting the depreciation and amortization.