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In the hierarchy of generally accepted accounting principles, APB Opinions have the same authority as AICPA:

  1. Statements of Position.
  2. Industry Audit and Accounting Guides.
  3. Issues Papers.
  4. Accounting Research Bulletins.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Choice "d" is correct. AICPA Accounting Research Bulletins, FASB Standards, FASB Interpretations, FASB Staff Positions, FASB Statement 133 Implementation Issues, and APB Opinions and Interpretations are the most authoritative sources of generally accepted accounting principles. Choice "a" is incorrect. AICPA Statements of Position, AICPA Accounting and Auditing Guides, and FASB Technical Bulletins are secondary sources of generally accepted accounting principles. Choice "b" is incorrect. AICPA Statements of Position, AICPA Accounting and Auditing Guides, and FASB Technical Bulletins are secondary sources of generally accepted accounting principles. Choice "c" is incorrect. AICPA Issues Papers and Practice Bulletins, FASB Concepts Statements, and other authoritative pronouncements are tertiary sources for generally accepted accounting principles.



What is the underlying concept that supports the immediate recognition of a contingent loss?

  1. Substance over form.
  2. Consistency.
  3. Matching.
  4. Conservatism.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Choice "d" is correct. Conservatism is a prudent reaction to uncertainty to try to ensure that uncertainty and risks inherent in business situations are adequately considereD. Recognition of a contingent loss is the recording of an amount representing uncertainty and risk in a business situation. SFAC 2, SFAS 5 para. 82
Choice "a" is incorrect. The substance over form concept presumes that the transaction form may not dictate the accounting treatment.
Choice "b" is incorrect. Consistency is conformity from period to period with unchanging policies and procedures. SFAC 2
Choice "c" is incorrect. The matching principle dictates that expenses be matched with the related revenues generated or the time period in which the expense is incurred and known. SFAS #5 cites
matching as the one concept supporting the immediate recognition of a contingent loss, but it is not the primary underlying concept. SFAS 5 para. 76



According to the FASB conceptual framework, the process of reporting an item in the financial statements of an entity is:

  1. Allocation.
  2. Matching.
  3. Realization.
  4. Recognition.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Choice "d" is correct. Recognition is the process of recording an item in the financial statements of an entity. SFAC 5 para. 6
Choice "a" is incorrect. Allocation is the accounting process of assigning or distributing an amount according to a plan or a formulA. SFAC 6 para. 142
Choice "b" is incorrect. Matching of costs and revenues is simultaneous or combined recognition of the revenues and expenses that result directly and jointly from the same transactions or other events. SFAC 6 para. 146
Choice "c" is incorrect. Realization is the process of converting noncash resources and rights into money. SFAC 6 para. 143



What are the Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts intended to establish?

  1. Generally accepted accounting principles in financial reporting by business enterprises.
  2. The meaning of "Present fairly in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles."
  3. The objectives and concepts for use in developing standards of financial accounting and reporting.
  4. The hierarchy of sources of generally accepted accounting principles.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Choice "c" is correct. Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts are intended to establish the objectives and concepts that the Financial Accounting Standards Board will use in developing standards of financial accounting and reporting. SFAC 1 para. 3 Choice "a" is incorrect. The Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts do not specify financial accounting standards prescribing accounting procedures or practices. SFAC 1 para. 3 Choice "b" is incorrect. Auditing standards develop the meaning of "Present fairly in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles."
Choice "d" is incorrect. The hierarchy of sources of generally accepted accounting principles is determined by GAAP.



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Venkatesh Aiyar commented on September 23, 2024
I will be taking this exam in early December. If anyone has taken or passed this exam recently, please let me know what I should focus on other than the usual suspects such as consolidation, cash flow etc.
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