...EXPOSURE DRAFT “REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS” Name Institution Honest & Blonde Address Telephone number TeleFones4U Address: Telephone number: 7 October 2014 Exposure Draft, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” Dear Sir, It is our pleasure to provide our response and comments on the new exposure draft, which is on “revenue from contracts with customers” that was published by the FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) in the year 2011. TeleFones4U being one of the biggest telecommunication industry, it is with our great concern to bring your attention to some of the critical points in the new exposure draft. One of the concerns is based on the impact of the proposed revenue recognition model. As a business entity just like any other business firm, it is of our great interest to comment on the implication of this new model on the reliability of our financial information. From the new model, TeleFones4U plus other telecommunication operators are required to comply with proposed transactional price reallocations as well as the cost of acquiring contracts. These issues will have great negative impacts on our business as a telecommunication operator. These concerns are as illustrated below: a) Inquiry for further clarification as well as guidance b) Allocation of discount c) The basis for allocation d) Contract acquisition cost Checking on the feedbacks that have been provided by other telecommunication operators, it is clear...
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...IFRS and US GAAP: similarities and differences IFRS readiness series October 2012 Table of contents The heart of the matter 2 US financial reporting will change significantly within the next several years An in-depth discussion 4 Examining the implications IFRS affects US businesses in multiple ways What this means for your business 6 Anticipate and manage the change What companies can and should do now October 2012 The heart of the matter US financial reporting will continue to change over the next several years Although US companies will not when, and how IFRS might be be permitted to use International incorporated into the US financial Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) reporting system. for US public filings in the foreseeable • In May 2011, the SEC’s Office of future, IFRS has been affecting US the Chief Accountant published a companies for some time, primarily Staff Paper exploring one possible through engaging in cross-border method to incorporate IFRS merger-and-acquisition (M&A) into the US financial reporting activity, meeting the reporting needs system, involving an active of non-US stakeholders, and assisting Financial Accounting Standards with or monitoring of the IFRS Board (FASB) incorporating IFRS requirements of non-US subsidiaries. into US GAAP over an extended US companies are also becoming period of time (the “endorsement” increasingly aware of IFRS, as key method). Under this method, the aspects of US generally...
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...Accounting characteristics. a 2. Nature of financial accounting. c 3. Definition of financial accounting. a 4. Financial reporting entity. d 5. Efficient use of resources. d 6. Capital allocation process. c 7. Assessing management stewardship. c 8. Objectives of financial reporting. a 9. Role of AcSB. c 10. Body responsible for setting GAAP. b 11. Preparation of biased information. d 12. Parties instrumental in development of reporting standards. d 13. Stakeholders in the financial reporting environment.. a 14. “Due process”. d 15. Causes of subprime lending crisis. d 16. Management bias. b 17. Adoption of IFRS. c 18. Role of OSC. d 19. Definition of GAAP. b 20. Changing nature of the economy. d 21. Exercise of professional judgement. c 22. Major factors in the reporting environment. a 23. Impact of technology on financial reporting. b 24. Nature of the “Balanced Scorecard”. a 25. Responsibility for financial statements. d 26. GAAP for private enterprises. d 27. Reporting principles b 28. SOX. a 29 AcSB’s standard setting process Exercises Item Description E1-30 Objectives of financial reporting. E1-31 Role of securities commissions and stock exchanges. E1-32 User needs. E1-33 Sources of GAAP. E1-34 Standard Setting. E1-35 Challenges facing financial reporting. E1-36 Stakeholders in the financial reporting environment. MULTIPLE CHOICE—Conceptual 1. The essential characteristic(s) of...
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...Accounting characteristics. a 2. Nature of financial accounting. c 3. Definition of financial accounting. a 4. Financial reporting entity. d 5. Efficient use of resources. d 6. Capital allocation process. c 7. Assessing management stewardship. c 8. Objectives of financial reporting. a 9. Role of AcSB. c 10. Body responsible for setting GAAP. b 11. Preparation of biased information. d 12. Parties instrumental in development of reporting standards. d 13. Stakeholders in the financial reporting environment.. a 14. “Due process”. d 15. Causes of subprime lending crisis. d 16. Management bias. b 17. Adoption of IFRS. c 18. Role of OSC. d 19. Definition of GAAP. b 20. Changing nature of the economy. d 21. Exercise of professional judgement. c 22. Major factors in the reporting environment. a 23. Impact of technology on financial reporting. b 24. Nature of the “Balanced Scorecard”. a 25. Responsibility for financial statements. d 26. GAAP for private enterprises. d 27. Reporting principles b 28. SOX. a 29 AcSB’s standard setting process Exercises Item Description E1-30 Objectives of financial reporting. E1-31 Role of securities commissions and stock exchanges. E1-32 User needs. E1-33 Sources of GAAP. E1-34 Standard Setting. E1-35 Challenges facing financial reporting. E1-36 Stakeholders in the financial reporting environment. MULTIPLE CHOICE—Conceptual 1. The essential characteristic(s) of...
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...C H A P T E R 2 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, you should be able to: •1 •2 •3 •4 Describe the usefulness of a conceptual framework. Describe efforts to construct a conceptual framework. Understand the objective of financial reporting. Identify the qualitative characteristics of accounting information. Define the basic elements of financial statements. •6 •7 Describe the basic assumptions of accounting. Explain the application of the basic principles of accounting. Describe the impact that constraints have on reporting accounting information. •8 •5 What Is It? Everyone agrees that accounting needs a framework—a conceptual framework, so to speak—that will help guide the development of standards. To understand the importance of developing this framework, let’s see how you would respond in the following two situations. SITUATION 1: “Taking a Long Shot . . . ” To supplement donations collected from its general community solicitation, Tri-Cities United Charities holds an Annual Lottery Sweepstakes. In this year’s sweepstakes, United Charities is offering a grand prize of $1,000,000 to a single winning ticket holder. A total of 10,000 tickets have been printed, and United Charities plans to sell all the tickets at a price of $150 each. Since its inception, the Sweepstakes has attracted area-wide interest, and United Charities has always been able to meet its sales target. However, in the...
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...w i nt with t 2 3 4 6 8 10 0 1 14 24 30 47 48 103 1 Bharti Airtel Annual Report 2010-11 Corporate information Board of directors Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Manoj Kohli CEO (International) & Joint Managing Director Non-executive directors Mr. Ajay Lal Mr. Akhil Gupta Ms. Chua Sock Koong Mr. Craig Ehrlich Lord Evan Mervyn Davies Mr. Hui Weng Cheong Mr. N. Kumar Mr. Nikesh Arora Mr. Pulak Prasad Mr. Rajan Bharti Mittal Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal H.E. Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim Ms. Tan Yong Choo Mr. Tsun-yan Hsieh Website http://www.airtel.com Registered & Corporate Office Bharti Airtel Limited, Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, Phase – II, New Delhi – 110 070, India CEO (India & South Asia) Mr. Sanjay Kapoor Group General Counsel & Company Secretary Ms. Vijaya Sampath Statutory Auditors M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Associates, Chartered...
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...international financial reporting standards CERTIFICATE Learning materiaLs Contents FINANCIAL REPORTING CONTEXT..............................................................3 THE IFRS FRAMEWORK ..............................................................................17 PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ........................................35 ACCOUNTING POLICIES .............................................................................49 REVENUE......................................................................................................61 INVENTORIES...............................................................................................75 PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT......................................................87 BORROWING COSTS.................................................................................105 GOVERNMENT GRANTS ...........................................................................113 NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE ..............................................123 INVESTMENT PROPERTY .........................................................................133 INTANGIBLES .............................................................................................145 IMPAIRMENT ..............................................................................................159 PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENCIES .......................................................171 TAXATION...........................................
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...Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited 2 Annual Report 2012 Contents Company Review 4-5 Corporate Vision, Mission & Core Values 6-7 Board of Directors 8 Corporate Information 9 Awards and Achievements 10-11 The Management 12-15 Operating Highlights - Graphs 16-17 Group CEO's Message 18-35 Directors' Report 36 Composition of Board's Sub-Committees 36 Attendance of PTCL Board Members 38 Statement of Compliance with CCG 39 Auditors' Review Report to the Members Financial Statements 43 Auditors' Report to the Members 44-45 Statement of Financial Position 46 Statement of Comprehensive Income 47 Statement of Cash Flows 48 Statement of Changes in Equity 49-90 Notes to and Forming Part of the Financial Statements Consolidated Financial Statements 93 Auditors' Report to the Members 94-95 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 96 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 97 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 98 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 99-153 Notes to and Forming Part of the Consolidated Financial Statements Annexes 156-164 Pattern of Shareholding 165 Notice of 17th Annual General Meeting 167 Form of Proxy 3 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited Vision & Mission Corporate Vision To be the leading ICT service provider in the region by achieving customers’ satisfaction and maximizing shareholders’ value. Mission To achieve our vision by having: • An organizational environment that fosters professionalism, motivation...
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...international financial reporting standards CERTIFICATE Learning materiaLs Contents FINANCIAL REPORTING CONTEXT..............................................................3 THE IFRS FRAMEWORK ..............................................................................17 PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ........................................35 ACCOUNTING POLICIES .............................................................................49 REVENUE......................................................................................................61 INVENTORIES...............................................................................................75 PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT......................................................87 BORROWING COSTS.................................................................................105 GOVERNMENT GRANTS ...........................................................................113 NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE ..............................................123 INVESTMENT PROPERTY .........................................................................133 INTANGIBLES .............................................................................................145 IMPAIRMENT ..............................................................................................159 PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENCIES .......................................................171 TAXATION...........................................
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...percentage of points you earn on this exam multiplied by (25 less the sum of your score on Quiz 1). You may use a non-programmable calculator. You may not use your textbook or notes. You have eighty-three minutes to complete the exam. Partial credit will be given, so be sure to provide support for you answers. Please note that by taking this exam you agree to abide by the Olin School Honor Code, and may be subject to appropriate action for violation of any of its covenants. GOOD LUCK! Name____________________________ Problem 1 (A) (5) Recently, some accountants have proposed new accounting standards for valuing Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E). Currently, PP&E are valued at historical costs and then depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Rather than list PP&E at historical costs, the proposed standard would require companies to determine the fair value of their PP&E each year and adjust their balance sheets to reflect fair values for PP&E. As a consultant to the FASB, you are asked to draft a brief...
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...Accounting Horizons Vol. 24, No. 3 2010 pp. 355–394 American Accounting Association DOI: 10.2308/acch.2010.24.3.355 Global Accounting Convergence and the Potential Adoption of IFRS by the U.S. (Part I): Conceptual Underpinnings and Economic Analysis Luzi Hail, Christian Leuz, and Peter Wysocki SYNOPSIS: This article is Part I of a two-part series analyzing the economic and policy factors related to the potential adoption of IFRS by the United States. In this part, we develop the conceptual framework for our analysis of potential costs and benefits from IFRS adoption in the United States. Drawing on the academic literature in accounting, finance, and economics, we assess the potential impact of IFRS adoption on the quality and comparability of U.S. reporting practices, the ensuing capital market effects, and the potential costs of switching from U.S. GAAP to IFRS. We also discuss the compatibility of IFRS with the current U.S. regulatory and legal environment, as well as the possible macroeconomic effects of IFRS adoption. Our analysis shows that the decision to adopt IFRS mainly involves a cost-benefit trade-off between ͑1͒ recurring, albeit modest, comparability benefits for investors; ͑2͒ recurring future cost savings that will largely accrue to multinational companies; and ͑3͒ one-time transition costs borne by all firms and the U.S. economy as a whole, including those from adjustments to U.S. institutions. In Part II of the series ͑see Hail et al. 2010͒, we provide an analysis...
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...2009 International Accounting Standards Board (IASB® ) IFRS for SMEs ® International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS®) for Small and Medium-sized Entities (SMEs) International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs) The International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs) is issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), 30 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XH, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0)20 7246 6410 Fax: +44 (0)20 7246 6411 Email: iasb@iasb.org Web: www.iasb.org The International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation (IASCF), the authors and the publishers do not accept responsibility for loss caused to any person who acts or refrains from acting in reliance on the material in this publication, whether such loss is caused by negligence or otherwise. The IFRS for SMEs and its accompanying documents are published in three parts: ISBN for this part: 978-1-907026-17-1 ISBN for complete publication (three parts): 978-1-907026-16-4 Copyright © 2009 IASCF All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be translated, reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form either in whole or in part or by any electronic, mechanical or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage and retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the IASCF. International Financial Reporting...
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... Contents Report to members 1 Report of the independent auditor to the members of Deloitte LLP 10 Consolidated income statement 11 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 12 Consolidated balance sheet 13 Consolidated statement of changes in equity 15 Consolidated cash flow statement 16 Notes to the financial statements 17 Report to members The Board presents its report to the members and the audited financial statements of Deloitte LLP for the year ended 31 May 2011. The financial statements incorporate the financial statements of Deloitte LLP and all its subsidiary undertakings (the ‘group’), drawn up to 31 May each year. The financial statements that will be filed at Companies House will comprise the consolidated financial statements together with the separate financial statements of Deloitte LLP. Executive Group Deloitte’s activities are managed by the Senior Partner and Chief Executive and the Executive Group, which is appointed by the Senior Partner and Chief Executive. In keeping with our client service focus, members of the Executive Group are also actively engaged with our clients. The members of the Executive Group are: David Sproul, Senior Partner and Chief Executive, Steve Almond, International Markets, Margaret Ewing, Public Policy, Quality & Risk, Sharon Fraser, Regional Markets, Stephen Griggs, Finance, Heather Hancock, Brand and Talent, Andy Hodge, Tax, Panos Kakoullis, Audit, Tim...
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...Vodafone Group Plc Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2012 Creating a more valuable Vodafone We are creating a more valuable Vodafone Our strategy is focused on four areas of growth potential and founded on strong capital and cost discipline. This is delivering results: we have outperformed our key competitors in most major markets, and returned over £10 billion to shareholders in the last 12 months. £46.4bn £11.5bn Group revenue increased 1.2% to £46.4 billion with a strong demand for data services and further voice penetration in emerging markets. Adjusted operating profit was £11.5 billion, slightly down on last year (up 2.5%* on an organic basis) supported by a good performance from our US associate, Verizon Wireless. £6.1bn Free cash flow of £6.1 billion, decreased due to the sale of our interests in China and France and a lower working capital benefit. 9.52p Total ordinary dividends per share of 9.52 pence, up 7.0% in line with our dividend per share growth target. We also paid a special dividend of 4.0 pence per share and our £6.8 billion share buyback programme is almost complete. £6.4bn Capital expenditure increased by 2.3%, as we continued to maintain our high level of investment to support our network strategy. 14.91p Adjusted earnings per share of 14.91 pence, down 11.0% on last year, resulting from the loss of income following the sale of several businesses and higher financing costs. Vodafone Group Plc Annual Report...
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...Statements Sales Operating Profit 2011 165,002 15,644 13,759 2012 201,104 29,049 23,845 2013 228,693 36,785 30,475 201,104 36,785 Net Income 29,049 165,002 15,644 Balance Sheets Assets Liabilities Shareholders’ Equity 2011 155,800 54,487 101,314 2012 181,072 59,591 121,480 2013 214,075 64,059 150,016 2011 2012 2013 Cash Flows Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash Flows from Investing Activities Cash Flows from Financing Activities 2011 22,918 (21,113) 3,110 2012 37,973 (31,322) (1,865) 2013 46,707 (44,747) (4,137) (in billions of KRW) Sales and Operating Profit (in billions of KRW) Sales Operating Profit Challenge, Creativity, Collaboration By welcoming challenges of the new, creativity that pushes the possible and close and efficient collaboration, Samsung Electronics leads the astonishing evolution of technology, producing positive change for the world. 2011 22,918 This annual report includes forward-looking statements that relate to future events and can be generally identified by phrases containing words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “forecasts,” “estimates” or other words or phrases of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect our actual results, performance, achievements or financial position, making them materially different from the...
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