1st Edition

ISBN: 9780132162302

Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon, Jana S. Raedy, Alexander J. Sannella

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 14, Problem 14.10Q

Can companies reclassify short-term debt expected to be refinanced on a long-term basis after the balance sheet date as long-term debt? Explain.

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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Short-term debt expected to be refinanced may be classified as long-term if off-statement of financial position financing is to be obtained after the statement of financial position date but before the issue date of the financial statements. TRUE or FALSE

In accounting for short-term debt expected to be refinanced to long-term debt: a. GAAP uses the authorization date to determine classification of short-term debt to be refinanced. b. IFRS uses the authorization date to determine classification of short-term debt to be refinanced. c. IFRS and GAAP use the financial statement date to determine classification of short-term debt to be refinanced. d. GAAP uses the date of issue, but only for secured debt, to determine classification of short-term debt to be refinanced.

In accounting for short-term debt expected to be refinanced to long-term debt:(a) GAAP uses the authorization date to determine classification of short-term debt to be refinanced. (b) IFRS uses the authorization date to determine classification of short-term debt to be refinanced. (c) IFRS uses the financial statement date to determine classification of short-term debt to be refinanced. (d) GAAP uses the date of issue, but only for secured debt, to determine classification of short-term debt to be refinanced.

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