11th Edition
by David Spiceland, Mark Nelson, Wayne Thomas, Jennifer
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,Answer Key D
Test name: chapter 1
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TERM PHRASE Term numberD
that matches
D D
the phrase.
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1. Predictive va lue
D D Information is useful in D D D 1
projecting cash flows. D D
2. Relevance
D Pertinent to the decision at D D D D 2
hand.
3. Distribution to
D Information is available prior D D D 5
owners to the decision.
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4. Confirmatory
D Decrease in equity due to
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value transfers to owners.
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5. Timeliness
D Information confirms D 4
expectations.
2)
TERM PHRASE Term numberD
that matches
D D
the phrase.
D
1. Gain
D Along with relevance, a
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fundamental decision-specific D
quality.
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2. Materiality
D Results if an asset is sold
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more than book value.
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3. Completeness
D Contains all informationD D 3
necessary for faithful D D
representation.
4. Comprehensive
D The change in equity from
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income nonowner transactions. D
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, 5. Faithful
D Concerns the decision-making D D 2
representatio
D impact of both the amount and
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n nature of an item.
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3)
TERM PHRASE Term number D
that matches
D D
the phrase.
D D
1. Neutrality Important in analysis between D D D 2
firms.
2. Comparability Accounting information should D D 1
be unbiased.
D
3. Consistency The decision to include an
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amount in the financial
D D D
statements.
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4. Cost-effectiveness D Applying the same accounting D D D 3
practices over time. D D
5. Recognition Considers the value of using D D D D 4
information relative to cost of D D D D
providing it.
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4)
TERM PHRASE Term number D
that matches
D D
the phrase.
D D
1. Monetary unit
D Implies consensus among D D 2
assumption
D different observers. D
2. Verifiability Assumes all transactions can be
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identified with a particular D D D
entity.
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3. Economic entity
D Assumes an entity will continue
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assumption
D to operate indefinitely.
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4. Going concern
D Requires reporting the D D 5
assumption
D financial life of an entity in D D D D D
discrete time frames.
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5. Periodicity Ignores the possibility of D D D 1
assumption
D inflation.
5)
TERM PHRASE Term number D
that matchesD
the phrase.
D
1. Historical cost
D Basis of measurement for fixed
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, assets.
2. Materiality Discounts future cash flows. D D D 5
3. Revenue Occurs when goods or services
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recognitio
D are transferred to the
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n customer.
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4. Full disclosure
D Reporting of all information D D D 4
that could affect decisions.
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5. Present value D Application of GAAP sometimes D D D 2
avoided under this constraint. D D D
6)
TERM PHRASE Term numberD
that matches
D D
the phrase.
D D
1. Financial Undermines representational D 3
Accounting
D faithfulness by being D D
StandardsBoard
D D inconsistent with neutrality.
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2. Accounting It established GAAP before the
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Principles Board
D D FASB.
3. Conservatism Its EITF Issues are GAAP when
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entered in the Accounting D D D
Standards Codification.
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4. American It has the authority to set U.S.
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Institute of CPAs
D D D accounting standards. D
(AICPA)
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5. Securities and D It is the national organization
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Exchange Commission
D D for CPAs in the United States.
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7)
TERM PHRASE Term number
that matches
the phrase.
1. Expenses Net assets. 2
2. Equity Outflows of resources to 1
generate revenues.
3. Distributions to Cash dividends. 3
owners
4. Investments by D Claims of creditors against D D D 5
owners
D the assets of a business.
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5. Liabilities Transfers of resources in D D D 4
exchange for common and D D D
preferred stock.
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