Ch02 TB Rankin
Ch02 TB Rankin
to accompany
Prepared by
Matt Tilling
Correct answer: b
Learning Objective 2.1 ~ Explain what a conceptual framework is.
a. Abstract
*b. Normative
c. Positive
d. Emergent
Correct answer: b
Learning Objective 2.1 ~ Explain what a conceptual framework is.
Correct answer: c
Learning Objective 2.2 ~ Understand the history, evolution of and current developments in the
Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting.
4. Which of the following questions does the Conceptual Framework NOT answer?
Correct answer: d
Learning Objective 2.3 ~ Outline the structure, approach and components of the Conceptual
Framework.
Correct answer: c
Learning Objective 2.3 ~ Outline the structure, approach and components of the Conceptual
Framework.
6. The conceptual framework states that it is concerned with general purpose financial
reports. What are general purpose financial reports?
a. Financial reports that are tailored to the particular information needs of users
*b. Financial reports intended to meet the needs of users who are not in a position to
require an entity to prepare reports tailored to their particular information needs
c. Financial reports which do not meet the needs of users
d. None of the above
Correct answer: b
Learning Objective 2.4 ~ Explain and evaluate the purpose, objective and underlying assumption
of the Conceptual Framework.
Correct answer: a
Learning Objective 2.4 ~ Explain and evaluate the purpose, objective and underlying assumption
of the Conceptual Framework.
a. Current investors
*b. Existing and potential investors, Lenders, Other creditors
c. Investors, Creditors, Overseers, Customers, General Public
d. Resource providers
Correct answer: b
Learning Objective 2.4 ~ Explain and evaluate the purpose, objective and underlying assumption
of the Conceptual Framework.
9. According to the Conceptual Framework which of the following are included in the
fundamental qualitative characteristics that accounting information should have?
I. Relevance
II. Reliability
III. Faithful Representation
IV. Understandability
a. I.
b. I. and II.
*c. II. and III.
d. I., II., III. and IV.
Correct answer: c
Learning Objective 2.5 ~ Explain the qualitative characteristics of useful financial information
in the Conceptual Framework.
a. Complete
b. Neutral
c. Forward looking
*d. Material
Correct answer: d
Learning Objective 2.5 ~ Explain the qualitative characteristics of useful financial information
in the Conceptual Framework.
11. The four enhancing qualitative characteristics recognised by the conceptual framework
are:
Correct answer: c
Learning Objective 2.5 ~ Explain the qualitative characteristics of useful financial information
in the Conceptual Framework.
12. The constraints on financial reporting identified under the conceptual framework are:
Correct answer: a
Learning Objective 2.5 ~ Explain the qualitative characteristics of useful financial information in
the Conceptual Framework.
13. Which of the following elements in the financial statement is NOT defined by reference to
other elements?
a. Equity
b. Expenses
*c. Liabilities
d. Income
Correct answer: c
Learning Objective 2.6 ~ Explain the elements of financial statements in the Conceptual
Framework.
14. Which of the following are key parts of the definition of an asset?
I. Probability
II. Control
III. Ownership
IV. Past Transaction or Event
V. Reliable Measurement
VI. Future Economic Benefits
Correct answer: d
Learning Objective 2.6 ~ Explain the elements of financial statements in the Conceptual
Framework.
15. An element is considered probable if the chance of the flow associated with it occuring is
greater than:
a. 30%
*b. 50%
c. 75%
d. 90%
Correct answer: b
Learning Objective 2.6 ~ Explain the elements of financial statements in the Conceptual
Framework.
16. A key political benefit that may arise from a conceptual framework in accounting is:
Correct answer: c
Learning Objective 2.7 ~ Explain the benefits of conceptual frameworks.
Correct answer: d
Learning Objective 2.7 ~ Explain the benefits of conceptual frameworks.
*a. The measurement of the elements of financial reporting is too highly specified
b. It is ambiguous and open to interpretation
c. It is too descriptive
d. Faithful representation and relevance conflict with each other
Correct answer: a
Learning Objective 2.8 ~ Explain and evaluate the problems and criticisms of conceptual
frameworks, including the Conceptual Framework.
19. It is argued that the conceptual framework is descriptive, not prescriptive, because:
a. Its purpose is to try to improve practice rather than simply reflecting and giving
approval to existing accounting principles and practice
b. It describes what should happen in practice
*c. It simply describes accounting principles as currently practiced and applied
d. None of the above
Correct answer: c
Learning Objective 2.8 ~ Explain and evaluate the problems and criticisms of conceptual
frameworks, including the Conceptual Framework.
Correct answer: a
Learning Objective 2.8 ~ Explain and evaluate the problems and criticisms of conceptual
frameworks, including the Conceptual Framework.