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CFA Level I Chartered Financial Analyst Questions 1826–1830 (page: 367)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

All of the following are often characteristics of intangible assets except:

  1. they are often non-separable from a company.
  2. the value of the assets portrayed in the financial statements tends to increase for companies performing a lot of R&D.
  3. they have indefinite benefit periods.
  4. they experience large valuation changes based on competitive circumstances.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The value of intangible assets on the balance sheet can only increase when the assets are purchased from another company. This is to encourage conservatism on the balance sheet.



When the weighted average method is used, ending inventory units are priced at the

  1. none of these answers is correct
  2. earliest price
  3. average price
  4. lower of cost or market

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Under the weighted average method, inventory is priced at the average cost of the goods available for sale (Beginning inventory plus purchases during the period).



The main purpose of a statement of cash flows of a firm is to provide relevant information about

  1. differences between net income and associated cash receipts and disbursements.
  2. the cash receipts and cash disbursements of an enterprise during a period.
  3. a firm's ability to generate future positive net cash flows.
  4. a firm's ability to meet cash operating needs.
  5. none of these answers.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The statement cash flows helps investors, creditors and other users to assess the firm's ability to generate net cash inflows, meet its obligations, pay dividends and obtain external financing.



Which inventory costing method is most useful in estimating the amount of inventory lost or destroyed by theft, fire, or other hazards?

  1. average cost method
  2. LIFO
  3. none of these answers is correct
  4. FIFO
  5. gross profit method

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

The historical relationship between cost of goods sold and sales is applied to sales of the current period as a way of estimating COGS during the current period. COGS is then subtracted from the cost of goods available for sale to get the estimated cost of the ending inventory.



If a company receives an unqualified audit opinion, it means the auditors

  1. are providing assurance that the company's financial statements are free from misstatement, fraudulent accounting and fairly indicate future performance.
  2. are providing assurance that the company will remain financially viable for at least the next year.
  3. are providing assurance that the company's financial statements fairly present company's financial performance and position.
  4. did not complete a full audit and therefore do not feel qualified to give and opinion on financial statements.

Answer(s): C



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