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AC 391 Ch 1-4

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generally accepted accounting principles   GAAP  
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research, discussion paper, exposure draft, standard   process used in establishing accounting standards by accounting standard-setters  
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any accounting guidance included in FASB Codification   GAAP is comprised of  
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it is used when there is no standard or interpretation related to the reporting issues under consideration   the authoritative status of the conceptual framework is as follows  
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reporting to capital providers   the objective of financial reporting places most emphasis on  
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external users, particularly equity investors and creditors   general-purpose financial statements are prepared primarily for  
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accounting standards can have detrimental impacts on the wealth levels of the providers of financial information   economic consequences of accounting standard-setting means  
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expectation gap   what the public thinks accountants should do and what accountants think they can do  
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comparability   quality of information that permits users to identify similarities in and differences between two sets of economic phenomena  
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timeliness   having information available to users before it loses its capacity to influence decisions  
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predictive value   information about an economic phenomenon that has value as an input to the processes used by capital  
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relevance   information that is capable of making a difference in the decisions of users in their capacity as capital providers  
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neutrality   absence of bias intended to attain a predetermined result or to induce a particular behavior  
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faithful representation   quality of information that assures users that information represents the economic phenomena that it purports to represent  
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confirmatory value   information about an economic phenomenon that corrects past or present expectations based on previous evaluations  
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free from error   the extent to which information is accurate in representing the economic substance of a transaction  
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completeness   includes all the information that is necessary for a faithful representation of the economic phenomena that it purports to represent  
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understandability   quality of information that allows users to comprehend its meaning  
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income statement   interest revenue  
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balance sheet   cash  
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income statement   sales revenue  
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balance sheet   accounts receivable  
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income statement   sales returns and allowances  
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balance sheet   prepaid insurance  
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balance sheet   allowance for doubtful accounts  
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income statement   sales discounts  
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balance sheet   land, equipment, and buildings  
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income statement   cost of goods sold  
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balance sheet   accumulated depreciation  
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balance sheet   notes receivable  
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income statement   selling expenses  
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balance sheet   accounts payable  
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balance sheet   bonds payable  
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income statement   administrative and general expenses  
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balance sheet   accrued liabilities  
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income statement   interest expense  
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balance sheet   notes payable  
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income statement   loss from earthquake damage  
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balance sheet   common stock  
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balance sheet   retained earnings  
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the identification, measurement, and communication of financial information about economic entities to interested parties   essential characteristics of accounting  
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To provide disclosure required by generally accepted accounting principles   What is the purpose of information presented in notes to the financial statements?  
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promotes productivity, encourages innovation, and provides an efficient and liquid market for buying and selling securities   An effective process of capital allocation is critical to a healthy economy, which  
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entity perspective   Companies viewed as separate and distinct from their owners.  
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decision-usefulness   ability to generate net cash inflows and management’s ability to protect and enhance the capital providers’ investments  
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Balance Sheet Income Statement Statement of Stockholders’ Equity Statement of Cash Flows Note Disclosure   list of financial statements  
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).   parties involved in standard-setting  
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topics are identified and placed on the board’s agenda.   The first step taken in the establishment of a typical FASB statement is  
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to provide in one place all the authoritative literature related to a particular topic   The FASB’s primary goal in developing the Codification is  
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financial reporting challenges   Nonfinancial measurements. Forward-looking information. Soft assets. Timeliness. Understandability.  
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IASB and IOSCO.   The major key players on the international side are the:  
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International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards, and international accounting interpretations.   IFRS is comprised of:  
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The IASB structure is quite similar to the FASB’s, except the IASB has a larger number of board members.   Which of the following statements is true?  
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International Financial Reporting Standards.   IFRS stands for:  
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To develop a coherent set of standards and rules. To solve new and emerging practical problems   need for conceptual framework  
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true   true or false? A conceptual framework underlying financial accounting is important because it can lead to consistent standards and it prescribes the nature, function, and limits of financial accounting and financial statements.  
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false   true or false? A conceptual framework underlying financial accounting is necessary because future accounting practice problems can be solved by reference to the conceptual framework and a formal standard-setting body will not be necessary.  
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Basic Objectives Second Level = Qualitative Characteristics and Elements Third Level = Recognition, Measurement, and Disclosure Concepts.   First Level of conceptual framework  
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Qualitative Characteristics and Elements   Second Level of conceptual framework  
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Recognition, Measurement, and Disclosure Concepts.   Third Level of conceptual framework  
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The objectives and concepts for use in developing standards of financial accounting and reporting.   What are the Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts intended to establish?  
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The needs of the users of the information.   According to the FASB conceptual framework, the objectives of financial reporting for business enterprises are based on?  
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material   Information is ________ if omitting it or misstating it could influence decisions that users make on the basis of the reported financial information.  
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Assets Liabilities Equity   moment in time  
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Investment by owners Distribution to owners Comprehensive income Revenue Expenses Gains Losses   period of time  
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A decrease in a liability from primary operations.   According to the FASB conceptual framework, an entity’s revenue may result from  
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Economic Entity   company keeps its activity separate from its owners and other businesses  
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Going Concern   company to last long enough to fulfill objectives and commitments  
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Monetary Unit   money is the common denominator  
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Periodicity   company can divide its economic activities into time periods  
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Historical cost   provides a reliable benchmark for measuring historical trends  
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Fair value   information may be more useful than historical cost  
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Revenue Recognition   requires that companies recognize revenue in the accounting period in which the performance obligation is satisfied  
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Expense Recognition   “Let the expense follow the revenues.”  
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Full Disclosure   providing information that is of sufficient importance to influence the judgment and decisions of an informed user  
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Cost Constraint   cost of providing information must be weighed against the benefits that can be derived from using it.  
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IFRS does not allow use of fair value as a measurement basis.   Which of the following statements about the IASB and FASB conceptual frameworks is not correct?  
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Under IFRS, there are the same number of financial statement elements as in GAAP.   Which of the following statements is false?  
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Should the role of financial reporting focus on internal decision-making as well as providing information to assist users in decision-making?   The issues that the FASB and IASB must address in developing a common conceptual framework include all of the following except:  
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accounting information systems   Collects and processes transaction data. Disseminates the financial information to interested parties.  
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account   shows the effect of transactions on a given asset, liability, equity, revenue, or expense account  
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External events   between an entity and its environment.  
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Internal events   event occurring entirely within an entity.  
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General Journal   a chronological record of transactions. Journal Entries are recorded in the journal.  
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Posting   Transferring amounts from journal to ledger.  
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to identify the type of account involved, and to determine whether a debit or a credit is required   purpose of transaction analysis  
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Trial Balance   A list of each account and its balance; used to prove equality of debit and credit balances.  
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Revenues   are recorded in the period in which services are performed  
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Expenses   are recognized in the period in which they are incurred  
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unearned revenues.   Receipt of cash before the services are performed is recorded as a liability called  
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accrued revenues.   Revenues recorded for services performed but cash has yet to be received at the statement date are  
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accrual-based accounting   recognize revenue when the performance obligation is satisfied and expenses in the period incurred, without regard to the time of receipt or payment of cash.  
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cash-based accounting   record revenue only when they receive cash, and record expenses only when they disperse cash.  
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have a cost that does not exceed the benefits. be transparent. provide a suitable starting point.   Information in a company’s first IFRS statements must:  
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None of the above.   The transition date is the date:  
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recast previously issued financial statements in accordance with IFRS.   When converting to IFRS, a company must:  
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