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Chapter 1 Exercise (5/11)
1. Generally accepted accounting practice (GAAP) in a country can be based on legislation and accounting
standards that are either
• very prescriptive in nature; or
• principle-based
Required:
Explain the possible advantages of having principle-based accounting standards as opposed to prescriptive
standards. (5 Marks).
2. Required:
(i) Explain the objective of financial statements according to the IASB’s Framework for the Preparation and
Presentation of Financial Statements (Framework). (2 marks)
(ii) Explain the underlying assumptions outlined in the Framework. (3 marks)
09/11
1.

Accounting and disclosure practices are subject to a number of influences that vary from country to
country. This leads to a variety of different accounting regulations around the world.
Required:
Explain the factors that may influence accounting regulations in a country. (5 marks)
4. The International Accounting Standards Board’s (IASB) Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of
Financial Statements (Framework) identifies assets and liabilities as two key elements.
Required:
(i) Define assets and liabilities in accordance with the Framework (2 marks)
(ii) Explain the criteria that must be met for assets and liabilities to be recognised in an entity’s financial
statements. (3 marks)
11/10
5.

3/13
6.

Explain the FOUR qualitative characteristics of financial information specified in the IASB’s Framework. (5
marks)

Identify the four main entities that are involved in developing and implementing International Accounting
Standards. Briefly describe the role of each entity. (5 marks)

7.

Identify TWO advantages of having an ethical code for accountants. (2 marks)

8.

Identify any TWO responsibilities of the IFRS Foundation. (2 marks)

9. Identify TWO actions required under IAS 1 (Revised) Presentation of Financial Statements to ensure that
“Financial statements shall present fairly the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of an entity.”
(2 marks)

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Chapter 1 exercise

  • 1. Chapter 1 Exercise (5/11) 1. Generally accepted accounting practice (GAAP) in a country can be based on legislation and accounting standards that are either • very prescriptive in nature; or • principle-based Required: Explain the possible advantages of having principle-based accounting standards as opposed to prescriptive standards. (5 Marks). 2. Required: (i) Explain the objective of financial statements according to the IASB’s Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements (Framework). (2 marks) (ii) Explain the underlying assumptions outlined in the Framework. (3 marks) 09/11 1. Accounting and disclosure practices are subject to a number of influences that vary from country to country. This leads to a variety of different accounting regulations around the world. Required: Explain the factors that may influence accounting regulations in a country. (5 marks) 4. The International Accounting Standards Board’s (IASB) Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements (Framework) identifies assets and liabilities as two key elements. Required: (i) Define assets and liabilities in accordance with the Framework (2 marks) (ii) Explain the criteria that must be met for assets and liabilities to be recognised in an entity’s financial statements. (3 marks) 11/10 5. 3/13 6. Explain the FOUR qualitative characteristics of financial information specified in the IASB’s Framework. (5 marks) Identify the four main entities that are involved in developing and implementing International Accounting Standards. Briefly describe the role of each entity. (5 marks) 7. Identify TWO advantages of having an ethical code for accountants. (2 marks) 8. Identify any TWO responsibilities of the IFRS Foundation. (2 marks) 9. Identify TWO actions required under IAS 1 (Revised) Presentation of Financial Statements to ensure that “Financial statements shall present fairly the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of an entity.” (2 marks)