Applying IFRS Standards
Author: Ruth Picker, Leo van der Tas
5th Edition
,CHAPTER 1
The IASB And Its Conceptual Framework
Learning Objectives
1.1 Describe The Organisational Structure Of The Key Players In Setting International
Financial Reporting Standards (Ifrss)
1.2 Describe The Purpose Of A Conceptual Framework – Who Uses It And Why
1.3 Explain The Qualitative Characteristics That Make Information In Financial
Statements Useful
1.4 Discuss The Going Concern Assumption Underlying The Preparation Of Financial Statements
1.5 Define The Basic Elements In Financial Statements – Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Income
And Expenses
1.6 Explain The Principles For Recognising The Elements Of Financial Statements
1.7 Distinguish Between Alternative Bases For Measuring The Elements Of
Financial Statements
1.8 Outline Concepts Of Capital.
,Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which Of The Following Statements Is INCORRECT?
Learning Objective 1.1 Describe The Organisational Structure Of The Key Players In
Setting Ifrss:
*A. The International Accounting Standards Board Was Replaced By The
International Standards Committee In 2001.
b. The International Accounting Standards Board Is Funded By The
IASC Foundation.
c. The Responsibility For Issuing International Financial Reporting Standards Lies
With The International Accounting Standards Board.
d. Members Of The International Accounting Standards Board Are Appointed By
The IFRS Foundation.
2. Which Of The Following Bodies Report To The IFRS Foundation?
Learning Objective 1.1 Describe The Organisational Structure Of The Key Players In
Setting Ifrss:
a. The IASB And AASB
b. The IASB, AASB And The IFRS Advisory Council
c. The IASB And The FASB
*D. The IASB And The IFRS Advisory Council
3. Which Of The Following Statements Is INCORRECT?
Learning Objective 1.2 Describe The Purpose Of A Conceptual Framework – Who Uses
It And Why
a. The Framework Identifies The Qualitative Characteristics That Make Information
In Financial Statements Useful.
*B. The Framework Defines Principles For Accounting Recognition, Measurement
And Disclosure.
c. The Framework Defines The Objective Of Financial Statements.
d. The Framework Defines The Basic Elements Of Financial Statements And
The Concepts For Recognizing And Measuring Them In Financial
Statements.
, 4. Which Of The Following Statements Is CORRECT?
Learning Objective 1.2 Describe The Purpose Of A Conceptual Framework – Who Uses
It And Why
*A. IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes In Accounting Estimates, And Errors
Requires That The Framework Be Followed In The Absence Of A Specific
Standard Or Interpretation.
b. IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes In Accounting Estimates, And Errors
Recommends, But Does Not Require The Framework To Be Followed In The
Absence Of A Specific Standard Or Interpretation.
c. The Framework Is Used Solely By The IASB When Considering New
Accounting Issues.
d. The Framework Is Non-Binding Guidance Which Does Not Have To Be
Followed By Preparers Of Financial Statements.
5. The Framework Focuses On:
Learning Objective 1.2 Describe The Purpose Of A Conceptual Framework – Who Uses
It And Why
A. Privately Owned Business Entities Only.
*B. Business Entities Only, Including Private And State Owned Business Entities.
c. Business Entities, Although The Concepts May Be Applied To Other Types Of
Entities, Such As Not-For Profit Entities.
d. All Types Of Entities, Including Business Entities, Government And Not-For
Profit Entities.
6. General Purpose Financial Statements:
Learning Objective 1.2 Describe The Purpose Of A Conceptual Framework – Who Uses
It And Why
a. Are Only Necessary For Users Who Do Not Have The Power To Obtain
Information In Addition To That Contained Within The General Purpose
Financial Statement.
b. Provide All The Information That Users May Need To Make Economic Decisions.
c. Focus On Disclosing Information Relevant To Assessing The Ability Of An
Entity To Generate Future Cash Flows.
*D. Meet The Information Needs That Are Common To All Users.