Questions from International Accounting


Q: What approaches are used to recognize revenue from the rendering of services

What approaches are used to recognize revenue from the rendering of services? Under what conditions is each of these approaches used?

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Q: Under what conditions may revenue be recognized on a “bill-

Under what conditions may revenue be recognized on a “bill-and-hold” sale?

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Q: What is a customer loyalty program, and how is such a

What is a customer loyalty program, and how is such a program accounted for?

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Q: In its 2003 annual report, Honda Motor Company Ltd. states

In its 2003 annual report, Honda Motor Company Ltd. states: Honda’s manufacturing operations are principally conducted in 25 separate factories, 5 of which are located in Japan. Principal overseas man...

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Q: What are the five steps to follow in revenue recognition as proposed

What are the five steps to follow in revenue recognition as proposed in the IASB/FASB Exposure Draft on revenue from contracts with customers?

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Q: What is a contingent liability? What is the financial reporting treatment

What is a contingent liability? What is the financial reporting treatment for contingent liabilities?

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Q: Under what conditions should preferred shares be recognized as a liability on

Under what conditions should preferred shares be recognized as a liability on the balance sheet?

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Q: How can use of the “fair value option” solve the

How can use of the “fair value option” solve the problem of an accounting mismatch?

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Q: In a sale of receivables described as a pass-through arrangement

In a sale of receivables described as a pass-through arrangement, under what conditions can receivables be derecognized?

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Q: How does a company measure the net pension benefit liability (asset

How does a company measure the net pension benefit liability (asset) to report on the balance sheet under IFRS and U.S. GAAP?

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