Accounting for Stock Option Plans
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This 7 page report discusses accounting for stock method plans and includes information on the primary concerns involved with the accounting side of administering such a plan. For a large number of companies in the United States, a portion of executive compensation is in the form of stock options. This can serve as incentive, as well as a potentially lucrative “bonus.” However, there are also a number of risks associated with the programs based on the viability and growth of the company stock. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWacct.rtf

ABC Software Project Development
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This 7 page paper discusses two fictitious companies: ABC Software Solutions, a software development company, and Midnight Auto Supply, a small family-owned business with three stores. ABC is developing a system for Midnight that will integrate a number of their functions, such as accounts payable, inventory, ordering, and payroll. The system will also cut checks and print labels. A brief overview of what each component will do is provided along with the names of specific programs available on the market. The essay concludes with the programming tool ABC will use to create this integrated system. No Bibliography.
Filename: PGabc.wps

GAAP Standardizes Software Expenses
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A 6 page paper that discusses the American Institute Certified Public Accountants' SOP 98-1. Two issues are discussed: standardizing recording of software expenses and standardizing accounting for insurance-related assessments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGsop98.wps

Managing Software Development Teams
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A 14 page paper discussing a specific company's (MSD, Ltd.) approach to software development in a global setting, followed by detailed discussions of questions such as how organizations can avoid the security risks inherent in centralizing its electronically-stored data; whether effective business strategy is dependent on effective information management strategy; and why any organization would choose to outsource its IT function. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSsoftware.wps