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, CHAPTER 1
FINANCIAL REPORTING AND
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CHAPTER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the global financial markets, major standard-setting bodies, and the meaning of
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
2. Describe the components and usefulness of the conceptual framework, and identify the
qualitative characteristics of accounting information and the basic elements of financial
statements.
3. Discuss the basic assumptions and principles of accounting.
4. Identify the major challenges in the financial reporting environment.
5. Compare the conceptual frameworks underlying IFRS and U.S. GAAP
*Learning objective has been inserted from Global Accounting Insights
,1-2 Test Bank for Intermediate Accounting: IFRS Edition, 5e
TRUE-FALSE—Conceptual
1. Financial statements are the principal means through which financial information is
communicated to those outside an enterprise.
Ans: T
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
2. Capital markets are increasingly integrated and companies have greater flexibility in
deciding where to raise capital.
Ans: T
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
3. The major financial statements used under International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) include the statement of changes in financial position and the statement of
stockholders’ equity.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
4. General-purpose financial statements are not considered cost-effective because, while they
provide useful information, the cost to provide the information is quite high.
Ans: F
LO: 1.2
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
, Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards 1-3
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
5. Investors and creditors are considered the primary user group of general-purpose financial
reporting.
Ans: T
LO: 1.2
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
6. An effective process of capital allocation promotes productivity and provides an efficient
market for buying and selling securities and obtaining and granting credit.
Ans: T
LO: 1.2
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
7. The emphasis on “assessing cash flow prospects” means that the cash basis is preferred
over the accrual basis of accounting.
Ans: F
LO: 1.2
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
8. While objectives for financial reporting exist on an informal basis, no formal objectives have
been adopted.
Ans: F
LO: 1.2
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
,1-4 Test Bank for Intermediate Accounting: IFRS Edition, 5e
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
9. One weakness of accrual accounting is that it does not provide a good indication of the
enterprise's present and continuing ability to generate favorable cash flows.
Ans: F
LO: 1.2
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
10. The passage of a new International Financial Reporting Standard requires the support of
ten of the thirteen board members.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
11. International Financial Reporting Standards preceded International Accounting Standards.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
12. The standard-setting structure includes a Monitoring Board whose purpose is to provide
advice and counsel to the IASB on major policies and technical issues.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
, Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards 1-5
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
13. The overriding requirement of IFRS is that financial statements provide an error-free and
comprehensive presentation of a company’s financial position.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
14. The IFRS Foundation appoints members, reviews effectiveness, and helps in the
fundraising efforts of the IASB, IFRS Advisory Council, and IFRS Interpretations
Committee.
Ans: T
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
15. International Accounting Standards are no longer considered applicable because they have
been replaced by International Financial Reporting Standards.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
16. The IASB has a regulatory mandate that is enforced by the European Union member
countries.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
,1-6 Test Bank for Intermediate Accounting: IFRS Edition, 5e
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
, Financial Reporting and Accounting Standards 1-7
17. The two major standard-setting organizations in the world are the International Accounting
Standards Board (IASB) and International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO).
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
18. Under IFRS, the information reported by SMEs focuses on the needs of lenders and
creditors.
Ans: T
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
19. The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) sets accounting standards
for those countries which have not yet adopted IFRS.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
20. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) follows specific steps in developing
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); the first step in the process is holding a
public hearing.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
, 1-8 Test Bank for Intermediate Accounting: IFRS Edition, 5e
21. A unanimous vote by all Board members is needed to issue a new International Financial
Reporting Standard (IFRS).
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
22. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is comprised of 14 volunteer
members and each member of the IASB must come from a different country.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
23. Interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations Committee are more authoritative than
IASB Standards.
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None
24. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is a regulatory agency with
enforcement powers for its International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Ans: F
LO: 1.1
Bloom: K
Difficulty: Easy
Min: 1
AACSB: Analytic
AICPA BB: Strategic/Critical Thinking
AICPA FN: Measurement
AICPA PC: Problem Solving and Decision-making
IMA: None