Questions from Financial Reporting


Q: Describe the purchase method of accounting for a business combination.

Describe the purchase method of accounting for a business combination.

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Q: Consolidated statements may be issued to show financial position as it would

Consolidated statements may be issued to show financial position as it would appear if two or more companies were one entity. What is the objective of these statements?

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Q: What is the basic guideline for consolidation?

What is the basic guideline for consolidation?

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Q: The income statement of Rawl Company for the year ended December 31

The income statement of Rawl Company for the year ended December 31, 2012, shows the following: Net sales ………………………………………………………………………………$360,000 Cost of sales…………………………………………………………………………… 190,000 Gros...

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Q: Where must a company’s code of ethics be made available?

Where must a company’s code of ethics be made available?

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Q: Describe the Tredway Commission.

Describe the Tredway Commission.

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Q: Why is the COSO report on internal control systems important under requirements

Why is the COSO report on internal control systems important under requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?

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Q: Under Sarbanes-Oxley, the auditing firm will include which two

Under Sarbanes-Oxley, the auditing firm will include which two reports with the audited statements? (Note: These two reports can be combined into one report.)

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Q: Under Sarbanes-Oxley, management must include what report with the

Under Sarbanes-Oxley, management must include what report with the audited statements?

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Q: Private companies are not under Sarbanes-Oxley. Why do some

Private companies are not under Sarbanes-Oxley. Why do some private companies follow the law?

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