Cfas Midterm Exam

CFAS MIDTERM EXAM "I shall be straightforward and honest in all my professional and business relationships."Which ethical principle am I referring to in this statement? a. Integrity b. Objectivity c. Confidentiality d. Professional Behavior e. Professional Competence and Due Care - a General-purpose financial reports are not designed to show the value of a reporting entity. True False - TRUE Which of the following is not included in the scope of the IASB conceptual framework? a. Qualitative characteristics that determine usefulness of financial accounting information. b. Definition, recognition & measurement of the elements of financial statements. c. Concepts of capital and capital maintenance d. Generally accepted accounting principles - d The IASB conceptual framework is intended to establish a. Generally accepted accounting principles in financial reporting by business enterprises. b. The meaning of "present fairly in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles". c. The objectives and concepts for use in developing standards of financial accounting and reporting. d. The hierarchy of sources of generally accepted accounting principles. - c Each project begins with research to explore issues, identify possible solutions, and decide whether there is a need for standard-setting. These ideas are expressed in the form of a (an) _________ for public comment. a. Exposure draft b. Discussion paper c. Research paper d. Accounting standard - b In the conceptual framework for financial reporting, what provides the "why" —the goals and purposes of accounting? a. Measurement and recognition concepts such as assumptions principles and constraints. b. Qualitative characteristics of accounting information. c. Elements of financial accounting.