FAR Flashcards
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Is FASB stmts of fin acctng concepts more authoritative then FASB acct stnd codification?
No
Is IFRS more principle-based then US GAAP?
Yes
Is IFRS more rule-based then US GAAP?
No
Is US GAAP more principles based then IFRS?
No
Is FASB acctng standards codification more authoritative then AICPA stmt of position?
Yes
Is one of the goals of convergence to improve US GAAP?
Yes
Is one of the goals of convergence to eliminate the differences in GAAP and IFRS?
Yes
Is one of the goals of convergence to improve IFRS?
Yes
What are the steps for the SEC rulemaking process?
- Concept release
- Rule proposal
- Real adoption
True or false: the SEC issues financial reporting releases that usually agree with US GAAP.
True
True or false: IFRS is simpler and less stringent (principles – based. )
True
True or false: US GAAP is more detailed (rule – based).
True
Is US GAAP more detailed/rule-based or less stringent/principles based?
US GAAP is more detailed/rule-based.
Is IFRS simpler and less stringent than US GAAP?
Yes
Is US GAAP more detailed then IFRS?
Yes
Should an entity w/pref stock & preference in involuntary liquidation considerably in excess of par disclose it?
Yes, in the equity section of the stmt of fin position.
T or F: installment method - gross profit on installment sale is recognized in income in proportion to cash collection.
True
Sales minus cost of good sold equals
Gross profit
What is the formula for gross profit percentage?
GP/sales
What is the bonus method to record a new partner into a partnership?
(new total amt of partnership x new partner’s interest %) - amount new parter invested = the bonus
Where is the principal portion reported in the stmt of cash flow for a building lease that’s reported as a capital lease?
In the financing activities section of its statement of cash flow.
What is the installment method calculations of annual gross profit?
For each period, Multiply cash collected times the gross profit percentage in the period the sales were made to get that period’s GP.
Where is interest portion reported in the stmt of cash flow for building lease reported as capital lease?
In the operating activities section of that statement of cash flow
Does the stmt of changes in net assets include change in FV of each signif type of investment?
Yes