Questions from International Accounting


Q: Which of the following best describes the accounting for goodwill subsequent to

Which of the following best describes the accounting for goodwill subsequent to initial recognition? a. Goodwill is amortized over its expected useful life, not to exceed 20 years. b. Goodwill is test...

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Q: An entity must adjust its financial statements for an event that occurs

An entity must adjust its financial statements for an event that occurs after the end of the reporting period if a. The event occurs before the financial statements have been approved for issuance and...

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Q: In selecting an accounting policy for a transaction, which of the

In selecting an accounting policy for a transaction, which of the following is the first level within the hierarchy of guidance that should be considered? a. The most recent pronouncements of other st...

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Q: Which companies might Ford Motor Company include in a benchmarking study of

Which companies might Ford Motor Company include in a benchmarking study of the automobile industry, and in which countries are those companies located?

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Q: An entity can justify a change in accounting policy if a

An entity can justify a change in accounting policy if a. The change will result in a reliable and more relevant presentation of the financial statements. b. The entity encounters new transactions tha...

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Q: On December 31, Year 1, Airways Corp. issued $

On December 31, Year 1, Airways Corp. issued $1 million in bonds at 5 percent annual interest, due December 31, Year 6, at a discount of $100,000. Airways incurred bank fees of $100,000, legal fees of...

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Q: Recently the IASB revised IFRS 1. Required:

Recently the IASB revised IFRS 1. Required: What is the main reason for this revision?

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Q: Halifax Corporation has a December 31 fi scal year-end.

Halifax Corporation has a December 31 fi scal year-end. As of December 31, Year 1, the company has a debt covenant violation that results in a 10-year note payable to Nova Scotia Bank becoming due on...

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Q: Manometer Company sells accounts receivable of $10,000 to Eck

Manometer Company sells accounts receivable of $10,000 to Eck Bank for $9,000 in cash. The sale does not qualify for de recognition of a financial asset. As a result, Manometer’s balance sheet will be...

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Q: Sinto Bem Company issues a two-year note paying 5 percent

Sinto Bem Company issues a two-year note paying 5 percent interest on January 1, Year 1. The note sells for its par value of $1,000,000, and the company incurs issuance costs of $22,000. Which of the...

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