(Test Bank) Intermediate Accounting

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1 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. Intermediate Accounting, 3e (Gordon/Raedy/Sannella) Chapter 1 The Financial Reporting Environment 1.1 Overview of Financial Reporting 1) The financial reporting process generates three basic financial statements. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 2) The demand for financial information is based on market participant demand. Answe r: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 3) Managers of economic entities are best considered to be users of financial information. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 4) Managers of economic entities are best considered to be preparers of financial information. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 5) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates financial reporting for publicly traded companies. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 6) The FASB gives the SEC authority to regulate accounting for publicly traded companies. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 2 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 7) The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) sets financial accounting standards and oversees the audits of public companies in the United States. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 8) Fina ncial accounting standards influence the behavior of managers and other internal users. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 9) Theories and procedures that evolve as a result of lobbying from variou s groups are examples of proactive factors within the legal, economic, political, and social environment. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 10) Financial information includes information that is not governed by rules set forth by the accounting standard -setting bodies. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 11) What is the term that describes the process of identifying, measuring, and communicating financial information about an economic entity to various user groups? A) financial reporting B) accounting standard setting C) financial statement D) financial accounting Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 3 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 12) Which element of financial accounting involves identifying the individuals who demand financial information? A) financial information B) economic entity C) user groups D) legal , economic, political, and social environment Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 13) Which of the following is not one of the four basic financial statements? A) balance sheet B) trial balance C) cash flows statement D) statement of comprehensive income Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 14) Which organization is responsible for promulgating U.S. GAAP? A) Financial Accounting Standards Board B) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board C) International Accounting Standards Board D) Securities and Exchange Commission Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 15) Which organization is responsible for setting auditing standards and overseeing the audits of public companies in the United States? A) Financial Accounting Standards Board B) Public Company Accou nting Oversight Board C) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants D) Securities and Exchange Commission Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 4 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 16) Which organization prepares and grades the Uniform CPA Examination? A) Financial Accounting Standards Board B) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board C) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants D) International Accounting Standards Board Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: G AAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 17) Which of the following user groups consists of individuals that provide guidance to others in making investment and credit decisions? A) financial analysts B) equity investors C) creditors D) suppliers Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 18) Which of the following user groups consists of individuals who expect to receive a return on their investment? A) employees B) equity investors C) creditors D) suppliers and customers Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 19) Which of the following user groups consist of companies that analyze financial information to identify the reporting entity's objectives, assumptions, overall business strategy, and capabilities? A) competitors B) creditors and other debt investors C) employees and labor unions D) suppliers and customers Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowled ge 5 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 20) Which party involved in the financial reporting process provides assurance that the financial statements prepared by management fairly present the financial position and performance of the company? A) standard setters B) regulators C) internal au ditors D) external auditors Answer: D Diff: 2 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 21) Which regulatory body sets auditing standards and oversees the audits of public companies in the United States? A) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) B) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) C) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) D) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 22) Which of the following types of information would be categorized as financial information? A) asset values governed by accounting standards B) footnote disclosures in annual reports C) auditor's report D) all of the above Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 23) Equity investors include all but which of the following? A) partners B) shareholders C) bondholders D) sole proprietor Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 6 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 24) What group or organization both protects investors and oversees the accounting standard -setting process in the United States? A) public accounting firms B) American Institute of Public Accountan ts C) United States Securities and Exchange Commission D) Financial Accounting Standards Board Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 25) ________ is the process of analyzing large data sets in order to draw u seful conclusions. A) Technology Innovation B) Financial Reporting C) Data Analytics D) Data Capture Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 26) How does accounting help in the capital allocation process? Answer: Financial accounting provides information that enables users to evaluate economic entities and make efficient resource allocation decisions based on the risks and returns of a particular investment. This process directs capital flows to t heir most productive uses. The notion of "efficient and effective" allocation of capital helps drive capitalist economies and societies to greater standards of living. To provide unreliable and irrelevant information leads to poor capital allocation which adversely affects the securities market. An inefficient and wasteful allocation would reward poorly run entities until they ultimately flounder or go bust. Diff: 2 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Reflective thinking 27) In what ways does acc ounting information proactively interact with its environment? Answer: Financial accounting is proactive in that it can change or influence its environment by providing feedback information that is used by organizations and individuals to reshape the econ omy. Accounting information is used to efficiently allocate capital resources throughout the economy. Accounting standards can also influence managerial behavior. Diff: 2 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Reflective thinking 7 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 28) What is mean t by general -purpose financial statements? Answer: Published financial statements are called general -purpose financial statements because they provide information to a wide spectrum of user groups: investors, creditors, financial analysts, customers, empl oyees, competitors, suppliers, unions, and government agencies. Although considered general purpose, most financial information is provided to satisfy users with limited ability or authority to obtain additional information, which includes investors and cr editors. Diff: 2 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Reflective thinking 29) Define data analytics and explain how it can be used in financial reporting. Answer: Data analytics is the process of analyzing large data sets to draw useful conclusi ons. It involves converting raw data into useful knowledge. Data analytics is playing an increasingly important role in the accounting profession. In financial reporting, we can use data analytics to improve the quality of our estimates and valuations. Aud itors are using it to increase the quality and accuracy of the audit. Diff: 2 Objective: 1.1 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Reflective thinking 1.2 Role of Standard Setters 1) IFRS refers to generally accepted accounting standards that apply globally. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 2) Standard setters develop accounting standards based on natural economic laws. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 3) The FASB and the IFRS have been working together to converge U.S. and international standards to and have eliminated most differences. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective : 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 8 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 4) The FASB promulgates accounting standards in the U.S. and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issues international accounting standards. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 5) Accountants in the United States do not need to learn international accounting standards. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowled ge 6) The SEC permits the use of IFRS -based financial statements by international companies with shares trading on U.S. stock exchanges. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 7) When accountants work on the financial statements of U.S. companies with foreign subsidiaries prepared under IFRS in the home countries, the accountants do not convert the subsidiaries' financial statements to U.S. GAAP. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP /IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 8) The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants tests IFRS on the uniform CPA exam. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 9 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 9) Which of the following statements correctly identifies accounting standard setters? A) The AICPA promulgates accounting standards in the U.S. and the IFRS issues international accounting standards. B) The AICPA promulgates accounting standards in the U.S. and the IASB issues international accounting standards. C) The FASB promulgates accounting standards in the U.S. and the IFRS issues international accounting standards. D) The FASB promulgates accounting standards in the U.S. and the IASB issues international accountin g standards. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 10) Which of the following statements is false? A) The SEC permits the use of IFRS -based financial statements by international companies with shares trading on U.S. stock exchanges. B) Non -U.S. companies operate in the United States but prepare their financial statements using IFRS. C) Accountants must convert to U.S. GAAP the IFRS financial statements of foreign subsidiaries that belong to U.S. companies . D) The accounting profession has determined that a working knowledge of IFRS is not important for accountants working in the United States. Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 11) Which of the following is not a reason why an accountant in the United States should learn international accounting standards? A) The United States has plans to fully adopt IFRS in the near future. B) The SEC permits the use of IFRS -based financial sta tements by international companies with shares trading on the U.S. stock exchanges. C) An accountant may work for, or assist, a foreign company that operates in the U.S. and uses IFRS for financial reporting. D) U.S. companies operate subsidiaries outside of the United States which report under IFRS in their home countries. Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 10 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 12) Accounting standards setters do which of the following? A) protect investors and creditors B) develop concepts, rules, and guidelines for financial reporting C) assure transparent and truthful reporting and guarantee the efficient functioning of the capital markets D) prosecute violators of their rules and guidelines so as to maintain the public trust and to ensure the efficient functioning of capital markets Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 13) List four reasons why it is important for an accountant in the United States to lear n international accounting standards. Answer: • U.S. companies operate subsidiaries outside of the United States. • Non -U.S. companies operate in the United States and prepare their financial statements using IFRS. • The SEC permits the use of IFRS -based financial statements by international companies with shares trading on U.S. stock exchanges. • U.S. accountants and auditors need a working knowledge of IFRS to implement global standards in companies and perform audits. • Many U.S. accountant s now spend time working outside of the United States. • The accounting profession has determined that a working knowledge of IFRS is important for today's accountant. Diff: 1 Objective: 1.2 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP/IFRS AACSB: Reflective thinking 1.3 The St andard -Setting Process 1) The U.S. Congress has given the Securities and Exchange Commission the power to promulgate accounting standards for all publicly traded firms. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledg e 2) Accounting standard setting began in the United States with the 1934 Securities Exchange Act. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 11 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 3) The Securities and Exchange Commission currently delegates its standard -setting power to the AICPA, a private sector organization. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 4) Official U.S. GAAP consist of the bulletins, opinions, and statements issued by t he CAP, the APB, and the FASB. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 5) The FASB Accounting Standards Codification is the single source of GAAP in the United States. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 6) Both financial and governmental accounting standards are under the auspices of the Financial Accounting Foundation. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 7) The FASB is a subcommittee of the AICPA. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 8) The FAF is financed primarily by funds from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board which assesses fe es against companies that issue equity securities. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 12 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 9) The Private Company Council has authority to make the final decision about changing U.S. GAAP for private compa nies. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 10) Both FASB and IASB, through their standard -setting process, require a post -implementation review of each new standard. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 11) Which of the following is not true of FASB? A) The FASB is a full -time board of seven members. B) Board members must sever all relationships with outside entities. C) Board members must be CPAs. D) The FASB is not a subcommittee of the AICPA. Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 12) Currently, what is the single source of generally accepted accounting principles in the United S tates? A) Financial Accounting Statements B) APB Opinions C) Accounting Standards Codification D) Accounting Research Bulletins Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 13) The ________ obtains funds primarily t hrough the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), which assesses charges known as accounting support fees against issuers of equity securities based on their market capitalization. A) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) B) Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) C) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) D) Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC) Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 13 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 14) Which of the following organizations is responsible for setting accounting standards for state and local governments? A) Government Issues Task Force (GITF) B) Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) C) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) D) Government Accoun ting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC) Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 15) During the standard -setting process, an ________ is issued by the FASB to solicit input from financial statement preparers, au ditors, and other users of financial statements. A) exposure draft B) accounting standards update C) accounting research bulletin D) accounting comment letter Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 16) Which of the following statements about the global standard -setting structure is false? A) The IFRS Interpretations Committee is similar to the EITF in the U.S. B) The Monitoring Board was formed to enhance public accountability of the IFRS Foundation. C) The IASB oversees the IFRS Advisory Council which advises the Monitoring Board. D) The IFRS Foundation oversees the IASB and finances IASB operations. Answer: C Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: IFRS AACSB: Application of knowledge 17) In addition to the comments obtained from responses to the exposure drafts and public round tables, the U.S. standard setting process relies on the information gathered and opinions from all of the following except ________. A) the Monitoring Board B) users C) manage rs D) auditors Answer: A Diff: 2 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 14 Copyright © 20 22 Pearson Education , Inc. 18) The ________ is responsible for oversight, administration, and finances of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). A) General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) B) Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) C) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) D) Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC) Answer: B Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 19) Which organization exists to advise the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on technical issues? A) General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) B) Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) C) Emerging Issues Task Force (EI TF) D) Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC) Answer: D Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge 20) The Governmental accounting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC) serves as an advisory board to the _____ ___. A) General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) B) Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) C) Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) D) Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC) Answer: A Diff: 1 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Applicati on of knowledge 21) List the seven steps of the FASB standard -setting process. Answer: Step 1: Identification of an issue. Step 2: Decision to pursue. Step 3: Public meetings. Step 4: Exposure Draft. Step 5: Public roundtables. Step 6: Redeliber ation. Step 7: Publication of the final standard. Diff: 2 Objective: 1.3 IFRS/GAAP: GAAP AACSB: Application of knowledge