Test Bank
For
to accompany
Ruth Picker, Kerry Clark, John Dunn, David Kolitz, Gilad
Livne, Janice Loftus, Leo van der Tas
Prepared by
John Sweeting, Emma Holmes and
Elisabetta Barone
,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.
2
, 7. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT in relation to the preparation of
financial statements?
Learning Objective 1.2 Describe the purpose of a conceptual framework – who uses it
and why
a. General Purpose Financial Statements must be prepared in accordance with
accounting standards.
b. General Purpose Financial Statements are reports intended to meet the
information needs common to users who are unable to command the preparation
of reports tailored so as to specifically meet all their information needs.
*c. The sole objective of a General Purpose Financial Statement is to serve an
economic decision making objective.
d. The objective of a General Purpose Financial Statement is to provide information
useful to users for making and evaluating decisions about the allocation of scarce
resources.
8. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Learning Objective 1.2 Describe the purpose of a conceptual framework – who uses it
and why
a. Information about the variability of profits helps in forecasting future cash flows
from an entity‘s existing resources.
*b. Performance of an entity is determined solely through examination of the
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income of an entity.
c. An entity‘s Statement of Cash Flows provides insight into changes in assets and
liability balances during an accounting period.
d. The Statement of Financial Position presents information relating to economic
resources, the financial structure of an entity, liquidity and solvency and capacity
to adapt to changes in an entity‘s environment.
9. The purpose of the notes to the financial statements is to:
Learning Objective 1.2 Describe the purpose of a conceptual framework – who uses it
and why
a. explain any resources and obligations not recognised in the Statement of
Financial Position
b. provide information meeting the disclosure requirements under national laws or
regulations.
c. disclose risks and uncertainties affecting the entity.
*d. all of the above.
For
to accompany
Ruth Picker, Kerry Clark, John Dunn, David Kolitz, Gilad
Livne, Janice Loftus, Leo van der Tas
Prepared by
John Sweeting, Emma Holmes and
Elisabetta Barone
,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.
2
, 7. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT in relation to the preparation of
financial statements?
Learning Objective 1.2 Describe the purpose of a conceptual framework – who uses it
and why
a. General Purpose Financial Statements must be prepared in accordance with
accounting standards.
b. General Purpose Financial Statements are reports intended to meet the
information needs common to users who are unable to command the preparation
of reports tailored so as to specifically meet all their information needs.
*c. The sole objective of a General Purpose Financial Statement is to serve an
economic decision making objective.
d. The objective of a General Purpose Financial Statement is to provide information
useful to users for making and evaluating decisions about the allocation of scarce
resources.
8. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Learning Objective 1.2 Describe the purpose of a conceptual framework – who uses it
and why
a. Information about the variability of profits helps in forecasting future cash flows
from an entity‘s existing resources.
*b. Performance of an entity is determined solely through examination of the
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income of an entity.
c. An entity‘s Statement of Cash Flows provides insight into changes in assets and
liability balances during an accounting period.
d. The Statement of Financial Position presents information relating to economic
resources, the financial structure of an entity, liquidity and solvency and capacity
to adapt to changes in an entity‘s environment.
9. The purpose of the notes to the financial statements is to:
Learning Objective 1.2 Describe the purpose of a conceptual framework – who uses it
and why
a. explain any resources and obligations not recognised in the Statement of
Financial Position
b. provide information meeting the disclosure requirements under national laws or
regulations.
c. disclose risks and uncertainties affecting the entity.
*d. all of the above.
