All Theses, Dissertations, and Capstone Projects
Year of Award
1993
Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
College
College of Business & Professional Studies
Degree Program
Business Administration
Department
Business Administration
Keywords
manufacturer, barcode, UPC, liability, clearinghouse, manager, consumer
Abstract
This.thesis presents a brief overview of brand coupon fraud, with special attention given to accounting abuses committed by management. Alternatives are presented to help improve internal controls to prevent accounting abuses. Accounting Standards No. 5, “Accounting for Contingent Liabilities” is mentioned. Recommendations to help end coupon misredemptions are also discussed.
This paper concludes that fraud in the brand coupon industry is increasing rapidly and a more efficient way of controlling fraud internally and externally must be addressed to help manufacturers cut down on losses and become more profitable. A case involving coupon fraud is also presented.
Document Type
Restricted Thesis
Recommended Citation
Burnett, Aris J., "Accounting in the Brand Coupon Industry as it Relates to Brand Coupon Fraud" (1993). All Theses, Dissertations, and Capstone Projects. 263.
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