Match the element to the correct definition according to the International Accounting Standards Board's Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting? Element Definition A resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity. Expense Liability The residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all its liabilities. A present obligation of the entity arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits. Asset Decrease in economic benefits during the accounting period in the form of outflows or depletions of assets or incurrences of liabilities. Equity

Match the element to the correct definition according to the International Accounting Standards Board's Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting? Element Definition A resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity. Expense Liability The residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all its liabilities. A present obligation of the entity arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits. Asset Decrease in economic benefits during the accounting period in the form of outflows or depletions of assets or incurrences of liabilities. Equity

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337788281

Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Chapter4: The Balance Sheet And The Statement Of Shareholders' Equity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RE

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

For each class of financial assets and liabilities, the entity shall disclose the fair value of that class of financial assets and liabilities in a manner that allows comparison with the corresponding carrying amount on the balance sheet. Why do you think that these disclosures contribute to improving the quality of information for users of financial statements? Comment critically
Is it true or not? When the accrual basis of accounting is used, an entity recognises items as assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses (the elements of financial statements) when they satisfy the definitions and recognition criteria for those elements in the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (CF).
Which of the following statements is correct? I. To enable users of financial statements to form a view about the effects of related party relationships on an entity, it is appropriate to disclose the related party relationship when control exists, irrespective of whether there have been transactions between the related parties. II. If there have been transactions between related parties, an entity shall disclose the nature of the related party relationship as well as information about the transactions and outstanding balances necessary for an understanding of the potential effect of the relationship on the financial statements. III. Disclosures that related party transactions were made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s length transactions are encouraged by GAAP. IV. Government-controlled entities are within the scope of IFRSs, i.e. those that are profit-oriented are no longer exempted from disclosing transactions with other state-controlled entities.
Discuss the significance of the following assumptions in the preparation of an entity’s financial statements: Entity assumption Accrual basis assumption Going concern assumption Period assumption
A special purpose framework that is a non-GAAP financial reporting framework, that employs either a cash, tax, regulatory, contractual, or other basis of accounting. For example, a tax basis of accounting is used to file an organization’s tax return for the period covered by its financial statements. After performing a special purpose framework as decribed above, what level of assurance is provided to the financial statements?
An entity shall disclose for each reportable segment a measure of all of the following, except A. Net assets B. Total liabilities if such amount is regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker C. Total assets if such amount is regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker D. Profit or loss
How does this following assumptions relevant in the preparation of an entity’s financial statements: Accounting Entity Assumption Accural basis Assumption
The financial position of an enterprise as revealed by its financial statement may be seriously affected by events occurring after the balance sheet date and contingencies. For this reason FRS 21 Events after the Balance Sheet Date and FRS12 provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets lay down rules to ensure that such events and contingencies are properly reflected in financial statements. Required: What factors determine whether events after the balance sheet date require adjustment to the financial statements, according to FRS 21 Events after Balance Sheet Date? Explain the different accounting treatments required for contingent liabilities and contingent assets depending on their degree of probability. 3. Up to what date would it normally be necessary to adjust for or disclose events after the balance sheet date or to disclose contingent liabilities and contingent assets?
Provide the best word/s to describe each of the statements below. In order for financial statements to be useful to the different users, it should represent the financial performance, financial position and cash flows of the reporting entity. Information in the financial statements is relevant when it influences the economic decisions of users by helping them evaluate past, present of future events relating to an entity and by confirming or correcting past evaluations they have made. Users must be able to compare the financial statements of an entity over time, so that they can identify trends in its financial position and performance. The expense incurred when trading inventory previously purchased is sold. A = O+ L According to this principle, the books of account should not reflect the personal affairs of the wealth of the owner(s) outside of the business. It assumes that the books of the business are drawn up to reflect the wealth (or equity) of the owner inside his…
The following information must be provided in the notes to the financial statements. A.If the entity is not a going concern,a statement to this end and the reason B.All of the above C.Nature of activities and principle activity D.Details of material uncertainties E.Domicile (Physical address)of the entity F.Legal form of the entity e.g sole trader
Revenue Recognition Discuss transition methods of this new revenue standard, i.e., how an entity should apply this new standard for the first time. Which transition method do users/investors of financial statements likely prefer? Why? Which transition method do preparers of financial statements likely prefer? Why?
According to CF of IASB Determining how an asset or liability should be measured should ideally be linked to: Select one: a. All of above b. the perceived objectives of general purpose financial reporting c. to provide information beneficial to decisions involve buying, selling or holding equity and debt instruments, and providing or settling loans and other forms of credit. d. usefulness to existing and potential investors, lenders and other creditors in making decisions about providing resources to the entity