FAR1 Flashcards
Mix of topics
Which of the following is used to notify investors of a current event or major development?
FROM 8-K
Which of the following is the proper treatment of the cost of equipment used in research and development activities that will have alternative future uses?
Equipment that will have alternate future uses would be capitalized and depreciated just like regular business assets.
If an asset’s carrying amount is $100,000 and its fair value less costs to sell is determined to be $90,000, what is the impairment loss to be recognized?
10,000 (impairment loss is $100,000 (carrying amount) – $90,000 (fair value less costs to sell) = $10,000)
The direct method involves listing
cash receipts and payments, including cash payments to suppliers, as part of operating activities.
What is the primary purpose of adjusting the notes to financial statements to include newly identified contingent liabilities?
to ensure transparency and full disclosure