Questions from Intermediate Accounting


Q: In 2012, Hans Hoogervorst, Chairman of the IASB, gave

In 2012, Hans Hoogervorst, Chairman of the IASB, gave a speech at the FEE Conference on Corporate Reporting of the Future entitled “The Concept of Prudence: Dead or Alive?” This speech was in answer t...

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Q: In 1988, Lincoln Limited completed the construction of a building at

In 1988, Lincoln Limited completed the construction of a building at a cost of $1.8 million; it occupied the building in January 1989. It was estimated that the building would have a useful life of 40...

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Q: Finlay Limited constructed a building at a cost of $2.

Finlay Limited constructed a building at a cost of $2.8 million and has occupied it since January 1997. It was estimated at that time that its life would be 40 years, with no residual value. In Januar...

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Q: The management of Luis Inc., a small private company that uses

The management of Luis Inc., a small private company that uses the cost recovery impairment model, was discussing whether certain equipment should be written down as a charge to current operations bec...

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Q: Diderot Corp. acquired a property on September 15, 2017,

Diderot Corp. acquired a property on September 15, 2017, for $220,000, paying $3,000 in transfer taxes and a $1,500 real estate fee. Based on the provincial assessment information, 75% of the property...

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Q: Perez Corp., a mining company, owns a significant mineral deposit

Perez Corp., a mining company, owns a significant mineral deposit in a northern territory. Perez prepares financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Included in the asset is a road system that was...

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Q: Green Thumb Landscaping Limited has determined that its lawn maintenance division is

Green Thumb Landscaping Limited has determined that its lawn maintenance division is a cash-generating unit under IFRS. The carrying amounts of the division’s assets at December 31, 2017, are as follo...

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Q: The information that follows relates to equipment owned by Gaurav Limited at

The information that follows relates to equipment owned by Gaurav Limited at December 31, 2017: Cost……………………………………………………………………………………..$10,000,000 Accumulated depreciation to date…………………………………………….2,0...

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Q: Assume the same information as in E11-22, except that

Assume the same information as in E11-22, except that at December 31, 2017, Gaurav discontinues use of the equipment and intends to dispose of it in the coming year by selling it to a competitor. It i...

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Q: Jamoka Corporation is a public company that manufactures farm implements, such

Jamoka Corporation is a public company that manufactures farm implements, such as tractors, combines, and wagons. Jamoka uses the revaluation model per IAS 16, and records asset revaluations using the...

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