1. According to CICA Handbook section 1000 (ASPE), what are the “qualitative characteristics of useful information� 2. What is the difference between ASPE and IRFS characteristics of useful information? 3. What are the journal entries for transfering a note receivable with recourse opposed to without recourse? Solution Answer to Q-1: (First Question) Qualitative Characteristics of Useful information are: (1) Relevance: It should be timely, predictive and provide feedback; (2) Reliability: It means it should be neutral, verifiable, and valid so that reflects substance over form; (3) Comparability: It means consistently using the same policies each year and uniform treatment within the industry. .