CHAPTER 1 Financial Reporting

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Theory/Definitional Questions

1 Objective of financial reporting2 Objectives of financial reporting3 Definition of financial accounting4 Definition of management accounting5 Responsibilities of an external auditor6 Responsibilities of an external auditor7 Internal users of financial information8 Issuers of GAAP prior to 19739 FASB appointed by the Financial Accounting Foundation

10 Financial Accounting Foundation oversees operations of the FASB11 Differences between FASB and APB12 Characteristics of FASB13 Types of documents issued by the FASB14 Responsibility for GAAP and public reporting rests with FASB15 Responsibilities of the EITF16 Order followed by FASB in publishing standards17 Proper application of accounting principles dependent upon professional

judgment18 Responsibilities of GASB19 Source of GAAP for governmental operations is GASB20 Process of establishing accounting standards21 Congressional involvement in accounting22 FASB responsibility after initial issuance of standard23 Management has primary responsibility for preparing GAAP financial

statements24 Historical sequence of accounting rule-making bodies25 FASB is source of GAAP for nongovernmental operations26 Number of members who serve on FASB27 Role of individual companies in standard setting 28 Pronouncements issued by SEC29 Primary purpose of SEC

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30 Form 10-K submitted to SEC31 The Journal of Accountancy published by the AICPA32 Purpose of IASC33 FASB recommended financial statements34 Source of credibility and authority for GAAP35 Purpose of conceptual framework36 Definition of accounting periods37 Definition of going concern38 Constraints underlying qualitative characteristics of information39 Characteristic of verifiability40 Measurement attributes currently in use41 Characteristic of consistency42 Historical cost and reliability43 Characteristic of comparability44 Characteristic of conservatism45 Secondary qualitative characteristics of accounting information46 Components of comprehensive income47 Materiality and disclosure in financial statements48 Going-concern assumption49 Purpose of conceptual framework50 Implications of going-concern assumption51 Overriding qualitative characteristic of information52 Objectives of financial reporting53 Example of materiality constraint54 Criteria for recognition55 Recognition--process of reporting an item56 Definition of conservatism57 Definition of economic entity assumption58 Relevance and reliability--neutrality as an ingredient59 Relevance and reliability--representational faithfulness60 Relevance and reliability--predictive and feedback values61 Relevance and reliability--consistency and verifiability62 Services offered by national CPA firms63 Branch of accounting responsible for providing information to internal

users64 Singularly unique function performed by certified public accountants65 Branch of accounting responsible for providing information to present and

potential creditors of an enterprise66 Characteristics of international accounting standards67 The SEC position on international accounting standards68 Consistency of FASB and IASC in one area of financial reporting

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PROBLEMS

1 Explain the concept of materiality. 2 Explain trade-off of relevance and reliability.

3 Explain how going-concern assumption and historical cost are related.4 Identify reasons for international accounting standards.5 Identify factors hindering development of international accounting

standards.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

a 1. The overall objective of financial reporting is to provide informationLO5 a. that is useful for decision making.

b. about an enterprise’s assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity.c. about an enterprise’s financial performance during a period.d. that allows owners to assess management's performance.

d 2. Which of the following statements is not normally an objective of financialL05 reporting?

a. To provide information about an entity's assets and claims against those assets.

b. To provide information that is useful in assessing an entity's sources and uses of cash.

c. To provide information that is useful in lending and investing decisions.d. To provide information about an entity's liquidation value.

d 3. Financial accounting is the area of accounting that emphasizes reporting toLO1 a. management.

b. regulatory bodies.c. internal auditors.d. creditors and investors.

d 4. Management accounting is the area of accounting that emphasizesLO1 a. reporting financial information to external users.

b. reporting to the SEC.c. combining accounting knowledge with an expertise in data processing.d. developing accounting information for use within a company.

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a 5. The responsibility to review the work of the accountants and issue opinionsLO1 as to the fairness of the financial statements rests with

a. the external auditor.b. the board of directors.c. the internal auditors.d. management.

c 6. As independent (or external) auditors, CPAs are primarily responsible forLO1 a. preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP.

b. certifying the accuracy of financial statements.c. expressing an opinion as to the fairness of financial statements.d. filing financial statements with the SEC.

a 7. Which of the following is an internal user of a company's financialLO1 information?

a. Board of directors.b. Stockholders in the company.c. Holders of the company's bonds.d. Creditors with long-term contracts with the company.

c 8. Prior to 1973, generally accepted accounting principles were establishedLO2 a. by the Financial Accounting Foundation.

b. by the Securities and Exchange Commission.c. under the direction of the American Institute of Certified Public

Accountants.d. by the individual states.

b 9. Members of the Financial Accounting Standards Board are appointed byLO2 the

a. American Accounting Association.b. Financial Accounting Foundation.c. Securities and Exchange Commission.d. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

b 10. The Financial Accounting FoundationLO2 a. oversees the operations of the AICPA.

b. oversees the operations of the FASB.c. oversees the AAA.d. oversees the financial reporting arm of the SEC.

a 11. A major difference between the Financial Accounting Standards BoardLO2 (FASB) and its predecessor, the Accounting Principles Board (APB), is

a. all members of the FASB serve full time, are paid a salary, and are independent of any public or private enterprises.

b. over 50 percent of the members of the FASB are required to be Certified Public Accountants.

c. the FASB issues exposure drafts of proposed standards.d. all members of the FASB possess experience in both public and

corporate accounting.

a 12. Which of the following is a characteristic of the Financial AccountingLO2 Standards Board?

a. The FASB is composed of seven members.b. FASB members must come from CPA firms.c. FASB members are part-time.d. FASB members may retain their positions with previous employers.

d 13. Documents issued by the FASB include all of the following exceptLO2 a. Statements of Financial Accounting Standards.

b. Interpretations of Statements of Financial Accounting Standards.c. Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts.d. Financial Reporting Releases.

b 14. Primary responsibility for GAAP and public reporting currently rests with theLO2, a. SEC.LO3 b. FASB.

c. Congress.d. AICPA.

a 15. The responsibility of the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) is toLO2 a. issue statements which reflect a consensus of the EITF on how to

account for new financial reporting issues where guidance is needed quickly.

b. do research on financial reporting issues that are being addressed by the AICPA.

c. respond to groups lobbying the FASB on issues that affect a particular industry.

d. develop concept statements the AICPA can use as a frame of reference to solve future problems.

d 16. The normal order followed by the FASB in publishing its standards isLO2 a. statement, discussion memorandum, opinion.

b. discussion memorandum, interpretation, exposure draft, statement.c. exposure draft, discussion memorandum, statement.d. discussion memorandum, exposure draft, statement.

d 17. Proper application of accounting principles is most dependent upon theLO2 a. existence of specific guidelines.

b. oversight of regulatory bodies.c. external audit function.d. professional judgment of the accountant.

c 18. The Governmental Accounting Standards BoardLO2 a. was incorporated into the Financial Accounting Standards Board when

the FASB was created.b. addresses financial reporting issues of U.S. government treaties and

treasury rulings.c. addresses the financial reporting issues related to state and local

governments.d. addresses the governmental reporting activities of the SEC.

c 19. The primary current source of generally accepted accounting principles forLO2 governmental operations is the

a. Financial Accounting Standards Board.b. Securities and Exchange Commission.c. Governmental Accounting Standards Board.d. Government Accounting Office.

d 20. The process of establishing financial accounting standardsLO2 a. is a democratic process in that a majority of practicing accountants must

agree with a standard before it becomes implemented.b. is a legislative process based on rules promulgated by government

agencies.c. is based solely on economic analysis of the effects each standard will

have if it is implemented.d. is a social process which incorporates political actions of various

interested user groups as well as professional research and logic.

c 21. CongressLO3 a. has legally barred the SEC from interfering with the work of the FASB.

b. is restricted from holding hearings concerning the accounting profession.

c. gave the SEC the power to establish accounting principles for corporations whose stock is sold and traded to the general public.

d. appoints two of the seven members of the FASB.

a 22. Once the FASB has established an accounting standardLO3 a. the standard is continually reviewed to see if modification is necessary.

b. the standard is not reviewed unless the SEC makes a complaint.c. the task of reviewing the standard to see if modification is necessary is

given to the AICPA.d. the principle of consistency requires that no revisions ever be made to

the standard.

b 23. Primary responsibility for the preparation of financial statements inLO6 accordance with generally accepted accounting principles rests with

a. the internal auditors.b. management.c. the external auditors.d. the board of directors.

b 24. Which is the correct historical sequence of accounting rule-making bodies?LO2 a. CAP, FASB, APB

b. CAP, APB, FASBc. FASB, APB, CAPd. APB, CAP, FASB

c 25. The primary current source of generally accepted accounting principles forLO2 nongovernmental operations is the

a. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.b. Securities and Exchange Commission.c. Financial Accounting Standards Board.d. Governmental Accounting Standards Board.

a 26. How many board members serve on the FASB?LO2 a. 7

b. 14c. 17d. 24

d 27. When the FASB deliberates about an accounting standard, firms whoseLO2 financial statements would be affected by that standard

a. are legally barred from lobbying the FASB.b. are not allowed to lobby the FASB if the standard would have a

negative impact on their financial statements.c. are not allowed to lobby the FASB if the standard would have a positive

impact on their financial statements.d. are free to lobby for or against the standard.

d 28. Pronouncements issued by the SEC includeLO3 a. Accounting Research Bulletins.

b. Statements on Accounting Principles.c. Financial Accounting Standards.d. Financial Reporting Releases.

a 29. The primary purpose of the Securities and Exchange Commission is toLO3 a. regulate the issuance and trading of securities.

b. issue accounting and auditing regulations for publicly held companies.c. prevent the trading of speculative securities.d. enforce generally accepted accounting principles.

d 30. Form 10-K is submitted to theLO3 a. FASB.

b. GASB.c. IRS.d. SEC.

b 31. The Journal of Accountancy is published by theLO3 a. American Accounting Association.

b. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.c. Financial Executives Institute.d. Financial Accounting Standards Board.

b 32. The International Accounting Standards Committee was formed toLO4 a. enforce FASB standards in foreign countries.

b. develop worldwide accounting standards.c. establish accounting standards for U.S. multinational companies.d. develop accounting standards for countries that do not have their own

standard-setting bodies.

d 33. The FASB’s recommendations for a “full set of financial statements” areLO5 basically satisfied by current general purpose statements with the exception

of a report showinga. cash flows during the period.b. financial position at the end of the period.c. investments by and distributions to owners during the period.d. comprehensive income for the period.

d 34. Generally accepted accounting principlesLO2 a. are accounting adaptations based on the laws of economic science.

b. derive their credibility and authority from legal rulings and court precedents.

c. derive their credibility and authority from the federal government through the financial reporting section of the SEC.

d. derive their credibility and authority from general recognition and acceptance by the accounting profession.

d 35. A conceptual framework of accounting shouldLO5 a. lead to uniformity of financial statements among companies within the

same industry.b. eliminate alternative accounting principles and methods.c. guide the AICPA in developing generally accepted auditing standards.d. define the basic objectives, terms, and concepts of accounting.

c 36. Accountants prepare financial statements at arbitrary points in time during aLO5 company’s lifetime in accordance with the accounting concept of

a. matching.b. comparability.c. accounting periods.d. materiality.

d 37. The assumed continuation of a business entity in the absence of evidenceLO5 to the contrary is an example of the accounting concept of

a. accrual.b. consistency.c. comparability.d. going concern.

b 38. Important constraints underlying the qualitative characteristics ofLO5 accounting information are

a. historical cost and going concern.b. materiality, conservatism, and cost-effectiveness.c. consistency, comparability, and conservatism.d. verifiability, neutrality, and representational faithfulness.

a 39. When a large number of individuals, using the same measurement method,LO5 demonstrate that a high degree of consensus can be secured among

independent measurers, then the result exhibits the characteristic ofa. verifiability.b. neutrality.c. relevance.d. reliability.

d 40. Which of the following measurement attributes is not currently used inLO5 practice?

a. Present valueb. Net realizable valuec. Current replacement costd. Inflation-adjusted cost

c 41. Financial information exhibits the characteristic of consistency whenLO5 a. accounting procedures are adopted which smooth net income and make

results consistent between years.b. extraordinary gains and losses are shown separately on the income

statement.c. accounting entities give similar events the same accounting treatment

each period.d. expenditures are reported as expenses and netted against revenue in

the period in which they are paid.

c 42. Historical cost has been the valuation basis most commonly used inLO5 accounting because of its

a. timelessness.b. conservatism.c. reliability.d. accuracy.

c 43. When financial reports from two different companies have been preparedLO5 and presented in a similar manner, the information exhibits the

characteristic ofa. relevance.b. reliability.c. comparability.d. consistency.

a 44. Accounting for inventories by applying the lower-of-cost-or-LO5 market is an example of the application of

a. conservatism.b. comparability.c. consistency.d. materiality.

b 45. The secondary qualitative characteristics of accounting information areLO5 a. relevance and reliability.

b. comparability and consistency.c. understandability and decision usefulness.d. materiality and conservatism.

d 46. Which of the following elements of financial statements is not a componentLO5 of comprehensive income?

a. Revenues.b. Expenses.c. Losses.d. Distributions to owners.

d 47. An item would be considered material and therefore would be disclosed inLO5 the financial statements if

a. the expected benefits of disclosure exceed the additional costs.b. the impact on earnings is greater than 3 percent.c. the FASB definition of materiality is met.d. the amount is deemed large enough to make a difference to the users.

a 48. What accounting concept justifies the use of accruals and deferrals?LO5 a. Going concern assumption.

b. Corporate form of organization.c. Consistency characteristic.d. Arm’s-length transactions.

b 49. Which of the following is not a purpose of the conceptual framework ofLO5 accounting?

a. To provide definitions of key terms and fundamental concepts.b. To provide specific guidelines for resolving situations not covered by

existing accounting standards.c. To assist accountants and others in selecting among alternative

accounting and reporting methods.d. To assist the FASB in the standard-setting process.

d 50. Which of the following is not an implication of the going-concernLO5 assumption?

a. The historical cost principle is credible.b. Depreciation and amortization policies are justifiable and appropriate.c. The current/noncurrent classification of assets and liabilities is justifiable

and significant.d. Amortizing research and development costs over multiple periods is

justifiable and appropriate.

d 51. The overriding qualitative characteristic of accounting information isLO5 a. relevance.

b. understandability.c. reliability.d. decision usefulness.

d 52. Which of the following statements concerning the objectives of financialLO5 reporting is correct?

a. The objectives are intended to be specific in nature.b. The objectives are directed primarily toward the needs of internal users

of accounting information.c. The objectives were the end result of the FASB’s conceptual framework

project.d. The objectives encompass not only financial statement disclosures, but

other information as well.

b 53. Recording the purchase price of a chalkboard eraser (with an estimatedLO5 useful life of 10 years) as an expense of the current period is justified by

thea. going-concern assumption.b. materiality constraint.c. matching principle.d. comparability principle.

a 54. Which of the following is not one of the fundamental criteria for recognition?LO5 a. Timeliness.

b. Measurability.c. Relevance.d. Reliability.

b 55. According to the FASB's conceptual framework, the process of reporting anLO5 item in the financial statements of an entity is

a. realization.b. recognition.c. matching.d. allocation.

b 56. Conservatism is best described as selecting an accounting alternative thatLO5 a. understates assets and/or net income.

b. has the least favorable impact on owners’ equity.c. overstates, as opposed to understates, liabilities.d. is least likely to mislead users of financial information.

c 57. The financial statements that are prepared for the business are separateLO5 and distinct from the owners according to the

a. going-concern principle.b. matching principle.c. economic entity assumption.d. full disclosure principle.

d 58. According to Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 2, neutralityLO5 is an ingredient of

Relevance Reliabilitya. Yes Yesb. Yes Noc. No Nod. No Yes

d 59. Under Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 2, representationalLO5 faithfulness is an ingredient of

Relevance Reliabilitya. Yes Yesb. Yes Noc. No Nod. No Yes

a 60. According to the FASB's conceptual framework, predictive and feedbackLO5 values are ingredients of

Relevance Reliabilitya. Yes Nob. Yes Yesc. No Yesd. No No

b 61. According to the FASB's conceptual framework, which of the followingLO5 relates to both relevance and reliability?

Consistency Verifiabilitya. Yes Yesb. Yes Noc. No Yesd. No No

a 62. Most of the large national CPA firmsLO6 a. offer audit, tax, and management advisory services.

b. emphasize auditing to a lesser degree than do smaller local and regional firms.

c. are organized as corporations to obtain the benefit of limited liability.d. expect professional staff members to be accounting generalists as

opposed to the specialization of CPAs in smaller firms.

b 63. The branch of accounting that is concerned primarily with providingLO6 information for internal users is called

a. auditing.b. managerial accounting.c. financial accounting.d. income tax accounting.

c 64. The singularly unique function performed by certified public accountants in LO6 United States is

a. tax preparation.b. management advisory services.c. the attest function.d. the preparation of financial statements.

c 65. The branch of accounting that is concerned with providing information toLO6 present and potential creditors of an enterprise is

a. auditing.b. managerial accounting.c. financial accounting.d. income tax accounting.

a 66. Which of the following is true about international accounting standards?LO4 a. Significant differences exist between U.S. GAAP and GAAP of other

countries.b. Few differences exist between U.S. GAAP and GAAP of other countries.c. The IASC is the standards setting body of France.d. It is unlikely that the differences between U.S. GAAP and GAAP of other

countries will diminish over time.

b 67. The United States Securities and Exchange CommissionLO4 a. has recognized IASC standards as an acceptable alternative to U.S.

GAAP.b. requires foreign companies listing their shares on U.S. stock exchanges

to restate their financial statements to U.S. GAAP.c. has barred foreign companies from listing their shares on U.S. stock

exchanges.d. has no jurisdiction in the United States over foreign companies listing

their shares on U.S. stock exchanges.

b 68. For which of the following reporting issues has the FASB adoptedLO4 substantially the same approach as the IASC?

a. Segment reporting.b. Earnings per share.c. Statement of cash flows.d. Pension plans.

PROBLEMS

Problem 1In providing information with the qualitative characteristics that render the information useful, the constraint of materiality may affect what is included and excluded from the financial information reported.

Explain the concept of materiality.

Solution 1LO5An item is material if its inclusion or omission would influence or change the judgment of a reasonable person. The omission of a material item would have an impact on the decision a reasonable person would make.

Materiality varies both with the relative size and relative importance of an item. If an amount is significant when compared with some other financial statement element, then the amount should be included in the financial statements in accordance with the applicable accounting standard involved.

The nature of an item may be an important consideration in determining if the item is material. Amounts that relate to violation of the law or fraudulent transactions may require disclosure. Items that may be important in terms of possible consequences arising from contractual obligations (such as failing to comply with a debt covenant with the result that a material loan may be called) also may require separate disclosure.

The SEC currently is paying particular attention to the concept of materiality. An “immaterial” adjustment, for example, that changes a loss to a profit, helps maintain an earnings trend, or impacts management compensation under a bonus plan may be scrutinized by the Commission. The Commission is particularly interested in adjustments that represent intentional misstatements that individually are immaterial but collectively have a material effect on the financial statements.

Problem 2Many accountants argue that relevance and reliability often require trade-offs.

Define both relevance and reliability and explain what is meant by “trade-offs” between relevance and reliability. Include in your explanation a specific example of where trade-offs could occur.

Solution 2LO5Relevance is the capacity of information to make a difference in a decision by helping users form predictions about the outcome of past, present, and future events or to confirm or correct prior expectations. Reliability is the quality of information that assures that information is reasonably free from error and bias and faithfully represents what it purports to represent.

Accounting information must be both relevant and reliable to be useful to decision makers.Attributes relevant to a user’s decision process may not always be susceptible to reliable measurement. The current value of the intellectual assets of a high technology

company clearly is relevant to many decisions relating to the company. No reliable means of establishing these values may exist, however.

Emphasizing reliability results in long preparation times as information is double-checked. Estimates and forecasts that cloud data with uncertainty are avoided. Relevance, on the other hand, often requires the use of instant information full of uncertainty.

Problem 3The going-concern assumption holds that the business entity will continue its operations long enough to realize its projects, commitments, and ongoing activities. The assumption is that the entity is not expected to be liquidated in the foreseeable future or that the entitywill continue for an indefinite period of time.

Explain the relationship between the going-concern assumption and the historical cost principle and the amortization of assets.

Solution 3LO5The going-concern assumption justifies the valuation of assets on a nonliquidation basis. The assumption that the entity will continue its operations long enough to realize its projects, commitments, and activities renders liquidation values irrelevant since assets typically will be held and not sold in the foreseeable future. Fixed assets and intangibles thus are amortized over their useful life rather than over a shorter period in anticipation of early liquidation.

Problem 4The mission statement of the Financial Accounting Standards Board includes a goal of promoting international comparability of accounting standards. Furthermore, the International Accounting Standards Committee has begun over the last 20 years to issue international accounting standards designed to create a common set of international accounting and reporting standards.

Identify reasons why such a set of international accounting standards would be desirable.

Solution 4LO4A common set of international accounting standards would enhance the comparability of the financial information produced by enterprises in countries throughout the world. Comparability would allow United States and foreign companies to better assess their position relative to their competitors. Comparability also would facilitate the

management of relationships with customers, suppliers, and others throughout the world. Additionally, comparability would ease the process of raising capital or investing in foreign securities.Foreign companies wishing to list their equity securities on the New York Stock Exchange, for example, must convert their financial statements and accompanying notes to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. This can be a very costly and time-consuming process. International accounting standards accepted in all countries could eliminate the cost of such a conversion and speed the process of raising capital.

Problem 5The harmonization of world accounting standards is viewed by many accountants, analysts, standard setters, and others as being among the most important issues facing business throughout the world. Advocates of harmonization seek to establish a common set of international accounting and reporting standards. Such a task has proven formidable, however.

Identify factors that would that would hinder the process of harmonization of accounting standards.

Solution 5LO4Accounting standards throughout the world exhibit a great breadth of scope, complexity, and rigidity. Some countries currently have in place standards that are relatively weak when compared with those of the United States, for example. The United States typically is viewed as having the most highly developed and rigid accounting standards in the world. The rigidity, completeness, and complexity of U.S. standards is due in no small part to the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC is a government agency that has the right (granted to it by the United States Congress) to set accounting standards in the United States, but has delegated this standards setting process to the private sector. This does not mean, however, that the SEC is not involved in the process of standard setting.

The SEC assumes an active role in the establishment of accounting standards. Any set of international accounting standards must be accepted by the SEC if such standards are to be allowed for non-U.S. companies seeking to sell securities in U.S. capital markets. The SEC has a history of demanding strict accounting standards. A set of international accounting standards likely will not be as strict as existing U.S. standards as a result of the need for compromise among various nations who have different standard-setting philosophies. These compromises likely will result in the SEC rejecting such international standards.

National pride is another issue that will complicate the harmonization of accounting standards. The leaders and citizens of many countries would not welcome a set of international standards heavily based on the U.S. model, for example. Finally, the

question of the degree of uniformity of accounting standards arises. The degree of uniformity may be limited by the differences in the economies and cultures of the nations of the world.

CHAPTER 1 -- QUIZ A

Name _________________________Section ________________________

T F 1. The two groups identified as the principal users of external financial information are investors and creditors.

T F 2. External financial information is generally more highly summarized than the information reported internally.

T F 3. The auditor’s report that accompanies the financial statements is based on evidence gathered by the auditor from the detailed records and documents maintained by the company and from a review of the controls over the accounting system.

T F 4. The Securities and Exchange Commission recommends, but does not require, that all nationally registered companies have an annual independent audit as protection for the shareholders.

T F 5. The standard three-paragraph auditor’s report deemphasizes the separate responsibilities of management and the auditors for the accounting system and the information in the financial statements.

T F 6. The Financial Accounting Standards Board is an independent organization consisting of seven part-time board members who are permitted to retain limited connections with their firms or institutions after assuming membership on the Board.

T F 7. Following the research of a major project by a task force, the FASB issues a Discussion Memorandum that identifies the principal issues involved.

T F 8. The primary responsibilities of the Emerging Issues Task Force are to identify new accounting issues for which no authoritative statements exist and to discuss alternative approaches to the issues and arrive at a consensus statement that provides guidance until such time as they may be addressed by the FASB.

T F 9. Congress gave the Securities and Exchange Commission the power to establish accounting principles.

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T F 10. Generally accepted accounting principles have, in most cases, eliminated the need for accountants to exercise professional judgment in interpreting and applying accounting standards.

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CHAPTER 1 -- QUIZ B

Name _________________________Section ________________________

T F 1. GAAP includes standards and interpretations issued by the FASB and those pronouncements issued by previous standard-setting bodies that have not been suspended or superseded.

T F 2. One major purpose of the conceptual framework is to provide broad definitions of the objectives, terms, and concepts involved in the practice of accounting.

T F 3. The overriding quality or characteristic of accounting information is decision usefulness.

T F 4. Conservatism means that when accountants have genuine doubt concerning which of two or more reporting alternatives to select, the alternative with the most favorable impact on owners’ equity should be chosen.

T F 5. Current general-purpose financial statements would seem to satisfy all the recommendations of Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 5.

T F 6. According to the conceptual framework of the FASB, the qualities that distinguish more useful information from less useful information are primarily the qualities of relevance and reliability.

T F 7. The overall objective of financial reporting is to provide information that is useful for decision making by present and potential creditors and investors.

T F 8. In an attempt to clarify current reporting standards, the FASB has established specific guidelines for materiality.

T F 9. Consistency is synonymous with comparability in financial reporting.

T F 10. Comprehensive income is a concept specifically defined in Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts Statement No. 5 as including all changes in owners’ equity except investments by and distributions to owners.

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CHAPTER 1 -- QUIZ C

Name _________________________Section ________________________

A. Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts

B. Comprehensive incomeC. American Accounting Association (AAA)D. Arm's-length transactionE. Accounting and Research BulletinsF. Financial Accounting Standards Board

(FASB)G. Representational faithfulnessH. Financial accountingI. Net realizable value

J. Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

K. MaterialityL. Management accountingM. Financial Accounting FoundationN. TimelinessO. Generally accepted accounting principles

(GAAP)P. Accounting Principles Board (APB)Q. Securities and Exchange Commission

(SEC)

____ 1. An organization responsible for selecting members and funding the activities of the FASB, GASB, and their Advisory Councils.

____ 2. The activity associated with financial reporting for internal users.____ 3. Accounting standards recognized by the profession as required in the preparation

of financial statements for external users.____ 4. The activity associated with the development and communication of financial

information for external users, primarily in the form of general purpose financial statements.

____ 5. An independent private organization consisting of seven full-time members with the responsibility of studying accounting issues and establishing accounting standards to govern financial reporting to external users.

____ 6. An organization for accounting academicians.____ 7. An agency of the federal government.____ 8. A board of the AICPA that issued Opinions establishing accounting standards

during the period 1959-1973.____ 9. Transactions occurring between independent parties, each of which is capable of

protecting its own interests.____ 10. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from

investments by owners and distributions to owners.____ 11. Involves the relative size and importance of an item to the business.____ 12. Agreement between the information being reported and the actual results of

economic activity being measured.____ 13. The availability of information when it is needed by the users of financial

statements.

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____ 14. An independent private organization responsible for establishing standards in the governmental area.

____ 15. A set of guidelines established by the FASB to provide a framework for establishing and applying accounting standards.

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CHAPTER 1 -- QUIZ SOLUTIONS

Quiz A

1. T2. T3. T4. F5. F6. F7. T8. T9. T

10. F

Quiz B

1. T2. T3. T4. F5. F6. T7. T8. F9. F

10. T

Quiz C

1. M2. L3. O4. H5. F6. C7. Q8. P9. D

10. B11. K12. G13. N14. J15. A