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CFA Level I Chartered Financial Analyst Questions 1521–1525 (page: 306)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Warranty liabilities:

  1. are estimated liabilities
  2. must also result in an expense during the same period as the revenue from the sale of the product
  3. result when a company sells a product
  4. all of these answers

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

All responses meet the definition of a warranty liability.



An auditor will express an adverse opinion if

  1. the firm' s ability to continue as a going concern is subject to substantial doubt.
  2. none of these answers.
  3. a qualified opinion cannot be expressed because the auditor lacks independence.
  4. a violation of GAAP is sufficiently material that a qualified opinion is not justified.
  5. a severe scope limitation has been imposed by the client.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The auditor will express a qualified opinion when the statements are fairly presented in accordance with GAAP except for the effects of the matter to which the qualification applies. When the statements as a whole are not fairly presented in conformity with GAAP, a qualified opinion will be inappropriate, and an adverse opinion must be expressed.



A firm has a high debt-to-asset ratio. In an inflationary environment, in order to improve this ratio in earlier years, it will prefer:

  1. FIFO inventory valuation and accelerated depreciation.
  2. FIFO inventory valuation and straight-line depreciation.
  3. LIFO inventory valuation and straight-line depreciation.
  4. LIFO inventory valuation and accelerated depreciation.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

To improve the ratio, it uses FIFO and straight-line depreciation to increase income and hence, retained earnings. FIFO also increases current and total assets in inflationary conditions, improving the debt-to-asset ratio.



The statement of cash flows includes sections on all of the following except ________.

  1. financing activities
  2. purchasing activities
  3. investing activities
  4. operating activities

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Operating, investing and financing are the 3 activities depicted on that statement of cash flows.



Which of the following revenue recognition methods would generally be considered the most conservative?

  1. order receipt method
  2. installment method
  3. completion of production
  4. cost recovery method

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Revenue is generally recognized when it is realizable and earned.



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