Mythco Pharma Inc.: Analysis of Principles and Accounting Practices

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Mythco Pharma Inc.: Analysis of Principles and Accounting Practices: Abstract

Mythco Pharma Inc.: Analysis of Principles and Accounting Practices is a case study by Louise Martel, Diane Paul and Valérie Ménard.

This case study is based on public domain documents concerning several biopharmaceutical and insurance sector companies, notably Bioxel Pharma Inc., Merck (Medco Health), Bristol-Myers Squibb, Advance PCS, Biovail Corporation, ESI-Canada and BCE Emergis. The sectors’ most common commercial practices and activities were chosen and brought together in one firm, Mythco Pharma Inc. (fictitious name), so as to shed light on problems pertaining to accounting choices and the quality of published financial information.

With this case, students are invited to critically analyse the quality of the firm’s principles, as well as its accounting practices. The case’s main subjects cover:

• Revenue recognition
• Assessment of intangible assets
• Recognition and measurement of contingencies and of expenses related to the marketing strategy and non monetary operations

Canadian, American and international norms are examined.

Additional information

Also available in French.