Chapter 1 Flashcards
Provides a formal link between the trustees and public authorities in order to enhance the public accountability of the IFRS Foundation.
IFRS FOUNDATION MONITORING BOARD (PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY )
They are responsible for the governance and oversight of the IFRS Foundation Which is the IASB and ISSB
IFRS Foundation Trustees ( Governance, strategy and oversight)
In IFRS Foundation how many trustees are there??
22 Trustees
The IASB and ISSB are involved in any technical matters relating to the IFRS Standard
False
In order for the IFRS Foundation to carry its mission as the Standard Setting body, The ____ was created
IASB
It has 15 board members, of whom one is appointed as a chair and one is vice chair.
False
They are responsible for the governance and oversight of the IFRS Foundation, the IASB and ISSB
IFRS FOUNDATION TRUSTEES
They are responsible for the governance and oversight of the IFRS Foundation, the IASB and ISSB
IFRS FOUNDATION TRUSTEES
IFRS are involved in any technical matter relating to the IFRS Standard
False, they are not involved
There are 22 trustees, each appointed for a three year term, renewable once.
True
In order for the IFRS Foundation to carry its mission as the standard setting body, _____ was created
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
Responsible for the issuance of International Accounting Standards (IAS)
International Accounting Standard Setting body
1973: Before IASB, there is IASC
True
IFRS Focuses more on the general principles of accounting rather than specific rules, which allows for greater flexibility and interpretations
Principles-Based
IFRS is designed to be used globally promoting consistency across countries.
Global use
Set by the FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD BOARD (FASB)
Generally accepted accounting principles
GAAP IS USED PRIMARILY IN THE UNITED STATES AND IS TAILORED TO IT’S ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
U.S FOCUS
IASB and FASB agree to work together in several projects to aligned their standards resulting in a greater level of consistency in global financial reporting
NORWALK AGREEMENT (2002)
IFRS Foundation monitoring Board’s Main responsibility is to ensure that the trustees continue to discharge their duties as defined in the IFRS Foundation Constitution, as well as approving the appointment or reappointment of trustees
True
Responsible for governance and oversight of the IFRS FOUNDATION, the IASB and ISSB
IFRS Foundation Trustees (governance, strategy, and oversight)
A standard setting body
International Accounting Standards Board
An independent and private sector that helps and approves the international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB-Technical Standard Setting Body)
It was formed in 2001 to replace International Accounting Standard Council
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB-TECHNICAL STANDARD SETTING BODY)
Mandatory part of Accounting Standard
1.) Principles and related application guidance, 2.) The defined terms, 3.) Effective data and transition paragraphs, 4.) Additional Material.