F-1 INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORTING

Question 1

Q: What are the guidelines for interim reporting?

FAR 1-36

Answer 1

• Use same accounting principles that were used in the most recent annual report.
• Allocate expenses to the interim period benefited.
• Revenues are recognized in the period in which they are earned and realized or realizable.
• A total for comprehensive income in condensed financial statements of interim periods.

Question 2

Q: What income tax rate is used in interim financial reporting?

FAR 1-37

Answer 2

• Use best estimate of effective tax rate to be applicable for full fiscal year on quarterly statements.