...Testbank to accompany Company Accounting 10e by Ken Leo, Jeffrey Knapp, Sue McGowan & John Sweeting Prepared by Peter Baxter [pic] © John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 2015 Chapter 1: Nature and regulation of companies Multiple-choice questions 1. The advantages of a company over a partnership and sole trader do not include which of the following? a. Members are able to sell their shares at any time to another person without having to obtain permission from the other members. b. Members are liable for only a limited amount of the company’s debts. c. A company has a legal existence distinct from its owners. *d. A company is only entitled to raise small amounts of cash by issuing shares. Correct answer: d Learning Objective 1.1 ~ summarise the nature and attributes of a company 2. In Australia, the Corporations Act 2001 is administered by the: a. Australian Securities Exchange. b. Australian Accounting Research Foundation. *c. Australian Securities and Investments Commission. d. Securities and Exchange Commission. Correct answer: c Learning Objective 1.1 ~ summarise the nature and attributes of a company 3. The two main types of companies permitted to be registered under the Corporations Act 2001 are a: a. private company, and a proprietary company. b. public company, and a trade union. *c. proprietary company, and a public company. d. proprietary company, and a partnership...
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...International Journal of Accounting & Information Management The role of corporate governance in convergence with IFRS: evidence from China Yu Chen Zabihollah Rezaee Downloaded by UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH At 05:16 06 October 2015 (PT) Article information: To cite this document: Yu Chen Zabihollah Rezaee, (2012),"The role of corporate governance in convergence with IFRS: evidence from China", International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, Vol. 20 Iss 2 pp. 171 - 188 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/18347641211218470 Downloaded on: 06 October 2015, At: 05:16 (PT) References: this document contains references to 50 other documents. To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com The fulltext of this document has been downloaded 1824 times since 2012* Users who downloaded this article also downloaded: Songlan Peng, Kathryn Bewley, (2010),"Adaptability to fair value accounting in an emerging economy: A case study of China's IFRS convergence", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 23 Iss 8 pp. 982-1011 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09513571011092529 Randy Moser, (2014),"IFRS and convergence in China and the USA", Journal of Technology Management in China, Vol. 9 Iss 1 pp. 56-66 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JTMC-12-2013-0042 Ronita D. Singh, Susan Newberry, (2008),"Corporate governance and International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS): The case of developing countries", Research in Accounting in...
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...IFRS, International Financial Reporting Standards, are a set of accounting guidelines and standards just like the GAAP (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 2012). This is the first thing that Marie Claveau needs to understand, since the firms will be expecting people who can help in the adoption of the new international accounting standards. The standards were established by the international accounting standards board to become the globally accepted standards for use in the preparation of financial statements, in public companies. It is supposed to be a set of standards that can be used globally for the public companies, as well as private companies willing to use them as their accounting standards. Currently, it has been adopted in as many as 120 countries all over the world, with an aim of having an accounting standard that is uniform and easy for global accounting purposes (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 2012). Unlike each country having its own accounting standards, IFRS seeks to standardize accounting standards across the whole globe for easy comparison of accounts especially now when countries can no longer be independently sufficient economically (Securities of Exchange Commission, 2011). Thus, having an accounting standard accepted globally makes it easy for large companies and corporations to have an easy time and efficient accounting policies within all its global subsidiaries. Considering that, these firms will be engaged in the...
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...IAS 40 International Accounting Standard 40 Investment Property This version includes amendments resulting from IFRSs issued up to 31 December 2010. IAS 40 Investment Property was issued by the International Accounting Standards Committee in April 2000. In April 2001 the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) resolved that all Standards and Interpretations issued under previous Constitutions continued to be applicable unless and until they were amended or withdrawn. In December 2003 the IASB issued a revised IAS 40. Since then, IAS 40 and its accompanying documents have been amended by the following IFRSs: • • • • • • • IFRS 2 Share-based Payment (issued February 2004) IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts (issued March 2004) IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (issued March 2004) IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (as revised in September 2007)* Improvements to IFRSs (issued May 2008)* IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (issued November 2009)† IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (issued October 2010).† * † effective date 1 January 2009 effective date 1 January 2013 (earlier application permitted) © IFRS Foundation A1003 IAS 40 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION paragraphs IN1–IN18 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD 40 INVESTMENT PROPERTY OBJECTIVE SCOPE DEFINITIONS RECOGNITION MEASUREMENT AT RECOGNITION MEASUREMENT AFTER RECOGNITION Accounting policy Fair value model Inability to determine fair value reliably Cost model TRANSFERS...
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...Rewrite The Calendar. New York Times, March 7, Late Edition (east Coast). The New York Times writer and author Mr. Floyd Norris discussed a rarely-used international accounting standard or practice, known as the "true and fair" provision. During this article Norris is current, direct and authoritative, noting the reaction of other companies to Societe Generale's use of this type of a provision. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) writes these rules and standards, but there is not an international organization with the power to enforce these types of laws. Since the Societe Generale has come under a vast amount of scrutiny, because this company is using the rule unethically to disperse its losses over the two years in discussion, instead of one year. This dilutes the effect of a poor year financially, and can be considered earnings manipulation, according to the author. The accounting method employed by Societe Generale was approved by two of the biggest accounting firms in the world, Ernst & Young and Delloite & Touche. The author is very critical and clearly has vast knowledge of this subject, concluding that investors across the world should be worried about the unethical, though currently legal, accounting practices employed by Societe Generale. After critically evaluating these type of activities in international markets and interests of investors, lenders and companies’ one can conclude that these types of activities are becoming increasingly common globally...
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...necessary for Islamic bank to adopt a single set of international accounting standard particularly for Islamic banks alone worldwide. In addition to this, it is sadly to say the fact that AAOIFI has no power to enforce its standards due to IFRS and IAS has been globally accepted worldwide by most of the countries. It is argued that Islamic banks should have their own accounting standards as not all accounting treatment could be referred to IFRS as for example Islamic banks do not include interest in the transactions. According to the Karim (2001) there are three approaches to regulate Islamic banking namely by Islamic banking act, fiduciary law and laws that governs all banks. Therefore, accounting treatment of investment accounts would be affected due to the different approach adopted by each country. In addition, Islamic banks should develop accounting standards that emphasize on their own unique characteristics of contracts such as Shariah Compliance Act in order to guide the operation of Islamic banks. It can be said that because there was a market pressure for compliance, Islamic banks in Bahrain and Sudan have been required by supervisory authorities to comply with AAOIFI while on the other hand country like Malaysia is only voluntarily use AAOIFI accounting standards. Hence, all the Islamic banks must make the adoption of AAOIFI as a requirement. In our opinion, we strongly agree that Islamic banks should follow AAOIFI accounting standards so the financial statements can be...
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...STUDY MATERIAL Integrated Professional Competence Course PAPER : 1 ACCOUNTING VOLUME – I BOARD OF STUDIES THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA This study material has been prepared by the faculty of the Board of Studies. The objective of the study material is to provide teaching material to the students to enable them to obtain knowledge and skills in the subject. Students should also supplement their study by reference to the recommended text books. In case students need any clarifications or have any suggestions to make for further improvement of the material contained herein, they may write to the Director of Studies. All care has bee n taken to provide interpretations and discussions in a manner useful for the students. However, the study material has not been specifically discussed by the Council of the Institute or any of its Committees and the views expressed herein may not be taken to necessarily represent the views of the Council or any of its Committees. Permission of the Institute is essential for reproduction of any portion of this material. © The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior permission, in writing, from the publisher. Revised Edition Website E-mail Committee/ Department ISBN No. Price Published by : : : : : : :...
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...1.Background introduction International accounting standards advance with the times. Here, changes in accounting standards again: The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) first issued IFRS 9 Financial Instruments in November 2009, which dealt with the classification of financial assets and aspects of their measurement (Anna-Maija Lantto, Petri Sahlstrom, 2009). Consequently, the AASB first issued AASB 9 Financial Instruments in December 2009. After that, the IASB re-issued IFRS 9 in October 2010, setting out requirements for the classification, and aspects of measurement, recognition and derecognition of both financial assets and financial liabilities. Most of the requirements for financial liabilities were carried forward unchanged from IAS 39. However, some changes were made to the fair value option for financial liabilities to address the issue of own credit risk. The AASB re-issued AASB 9 Financial Instruments, which incorporates IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, in December 2010.本文由优质文化有限责任公司整理提供。阅读更多原创的文章，请点击www.youzhiwenhua.com专业的毕业论文代写论文代写代写论文留学生论文代写代写留学生论文代写法语论文代写日语论文代写韩语论文文化网站QQ527510459 TEL15982106398 The requirements in AASB 9 (as issued in December 2010) arise from the completion of the first phase of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, which is incorporated in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (Houston, R.W. Peters, M.F. and Pratt, J.H., 1999).The objective of this whole...
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...Name of Student: Name of Instructor: Course: Date: Accounting Standards Codification The FASB Accounting Standard Codification is the source of authoritative Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) documented by the FASB to be applied to nongovernmental entities. The Codification is the result of a major five-year project involving more than two hundred people from multiple entities. The Codification is effective for provisional and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. All previous levels (a)-(d) United States GAAP standards issued by standard setter are superseded. Also, all other accounting literature not included in the codifications will be considered to be lacking authority. US GAAP considered to be lacking in accounting authority such as practice, textbook, articles and other similar content is not included in the FASB codification. The codification is very different from the structure of previous standards. The FASB had three primary goals in developing the codification. The first rationale for the new codification by the FASB was to ensure that the codified content accurately represented authoritative US GAAP by July1, 2009, besides incorporating all the latest accounting principles that are necessary for legal accounting practice. Like most professional fields, accounting is quite dynamic. Principles employed in the field of accounting keep on changing from time to time and the US GAAP has not been spared from these changes...
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...Acct 883/483 International Accounting Sample Exam Multiple Choice 1. How is the term “stocks” used on the balance sheet of a British company? A) Capital stock in the Owners' Equity section B) Shares of another company owned as marketable securities. C) Fixed assets D) Inventory Answer: D Level: Medium LO: 1 2. A study conducted by the SEC in 1993 illustrated that U.S. GAAP was more conservative for most of the foreign entities listed on U.S. exchanges. What does this mean? A) Income restated under U.S. GAAP was higher than income under GAAP of the companies' home countries. B) Income restated under U.S. GAAP was lower than income under GAAP of the companies' home countries. C) Income reported under U.S. GAAP is more accurate than income reported under GAAP of other countries. D) Assets were understated when restated using U.S. GAAP. Answer: B Level: Medium LO: 2 3. Differences in legal systems used in various countries have been cited as one reason for diversity in accounting practice. What are the major types of legal systems? A) commercial law and accounting law B) rules and regulations C) written law and unwritten law D) common law and code law Answer: D Level: Easy LO: 3 4. The accounting standards in code law countries tend to be . . . A) very detailed. B) formulated by organizations such as the FASB. C) stated broadly without much guidance on accounting procedures. ...
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...Nature of IASB: The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is a Londonbased organization which seeks to set and enforce standards for accounting procedures. Over 100 countries currently require or permit companies to comply with IASB standards. It is responsible for maintaining the International Financial Reporting Standards (IRFS). The organization was preceded by the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC). The IASB's Role: Under the IFRS Foundation Constitution, the IASB has complete responsibility for all technical matters of the IFRS Foundation including: ● full discretion in developing and pursuing its technical agenda, subject to certain consultation requirements with the Trustees and the public ● the preparation and issuing of IFRSs (other than Interpretations) and exposure drafts, following the due process stipulated in the Constitution ● the approval and issuing of Interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee. IASB’s Objectives: ● to develop, in the public interest, a single set of high quality, understandable, enforceable and globally accepted international financial reporting standards (IFRSs) based upon clearly articulated principles. These standards should require high quality, transparent and comparable information in financial statements and other financial reporting to help investors, other participants in the world's capital markets and other users of financial information make economic decisions; ● ● to promote t...
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...Functions and powers of the FRC (s. 225 of ASIC Act )---Provide broad oversight of the process for setting accounting standards//Appoint members of the AASB//Approve and monitor the AASB’s priorities, business plan, budget and staffing//Give the AASB directions, advice or feedback on matters of general policy//No power to direct AASB regarding development of particular standards//No power to veto a standard//Powers expanded in 2003 to include overseeing the activities of AUASB (ASIC) is responsible for administering The Corporations Act. The Corporations Act (enforced by ASIC):--Outlines the responsibilities of company directors in relation to various activities, including the nature of their conduct, and preparation, lodgment and distribution of financial statement///Requires preparation of ‘true and fair’ financial statements by public companies, large proprietary companies, organizations with securities listed on the ASX, and some small proprietary companies. Functions of AASB--developing a conceptual framework making accounting standards that have force of law under s. 334 of the Corporations Act//formulate accounting standards for other purposes such as for entities not governed by The Corporations Law//participate in and contribute to the development of a single set of accounting standards for worldwide use ROLE OF ASX:-- 1. Reviewing applications by companies to be listed on ASX. This includes reviewing the company’s history and finances. Each company must agree to obey...
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...n April 2001, the International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation (IASCF) was formed as a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in the US state of Delaware. The IASC Foundation is the parent entity of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), an independent accounting standard-setter based in London, England.[1] On 1 March 2001, the IASB assumed accounting standard-setting responsibilities from its predecessor body, the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC). This was the culmination of a restructuring based on the recommendations of the report Recommendations on Shaping IASC for the Future. The IASB structure has the following main features: the IASC Foundation is an independent organization having two main bodies, the Trustees and the IASB, as well as a Standards Advisory Council and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee. The IASC Foundation Trustees appoint the IASB members, exercise oversight and raise the funds needed, but the IASB has responsibility for setting International Financial Reporting Standards (international accounting standards). [edit] IASB Members The IASB has 15 Board members, each with one vote. They are selected as a group of experts with a mix of experience of standard-setting, preparing and using accounts, and academic work.[2] At their January 2009 meeting the Trustees of the IASC Foundation concluded the first part of the second Constitution Review, announcing the creation of a Monitoring...
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...invest, having many different reports requirements, require time and money to interpret them, so they tend to trust more on reports that follow the Accounting Standards Board (IASB). On today’s market company that follows the IASB standards have a competitive advantage in the stock market. The IASB sets the international rules and practice of the financial information, working to minimize the differences between the standards (IFRS) throughout the world. Companies that follow the International Financial Reporting (IFRS) standards have transparent, comparable, relevant, consistent and reliable financial information, on which the investors can count on. Adopting one type of accounting standards reduces the cost and time the company has to produce them and the time for investors to interpret them. For that reason, companies around the world are adopting the International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS), there are over 100 countries that already adopted the standards. I believe that in 5 years many more will adopt the IFRS standards, for all the advantages it brings to the financial market. Adopting one type of accounting standards will make it easier for investors, lenders and companies to communicate. It’s like having one universal language. References Kimmel, P.D., Weygandt, J.J, & Kieso, D.E. (2009). Accounting: tools for business decision making. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. http://www.sec.gov/rules/concept/34-42430.htm http://www.thecaq...
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...Accounting Standard Board Paper ACC/541 June 18, 2012 Accounting Standard Board Paper In the world of accounting there needs to be standards for all of the countries, whether they are in the United States of Overseas. The accounting boards will help with making sure that all of the information is done correctly and are reported in a consistent way so that investors can determine what company is better to invest in. The two types of accounting standards board that are being discussed is the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) and Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB). The first thing that needs to be discussed is the history of the two boards. The history will explain the relationship between the IASB and FASB. There will also be a discussion on how the University of Phoenix Master in Science of Accounting program is related to the IASB and FASB. The Accounting Principles Board (APB) was removed and replaced with the FASB in 1972. They determined that all of the members of the FASB were to be full-time paid employees which the APB were only part-time and were not paid. After 1973, the FASB was given the official approval of being in charge of issuing accounting standards (Schroeder, Clark, & Cathey, 2011). The FASB consists of the American Accounting Association, AICPA, Financial Executives Institute, National Association of Accountants, and the Financial Analysts Federation (Schroeder, Clark, & Cathey, 2011). In 1997, the FASB board of trustees...
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