Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standards Assignment
Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standards Assignment
Assignment
1. Which of the following correctly relate(s) to the Monetary/ Stable monetary/ Monetary Unit concept?
assets, liabilities, equity, revenues and expenses should be stated in terms of a unit of measure which is
the peso in the Philippines.
1. the purchasing power of the peso is stable or constant and that its instability is insignificant and
therefore ignored.
a. I
b. II
c. I and II
d. None
4. Entity A’s current year financial statements include the preceding year’s financial statements as
comparative information. This is most in keeping with the concept of
1. Inter-comparability.
2. Intra-comparability.
3. Verifiability.
4. Faithful representation.
5. This refers to financial statements that are 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.
a. All-purpose financial statements
b. General purpose financial statements
c. Managerial reports
d. Unisex financial statements
6. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the purpose of the Conceptual Framework?
1. The Conceptual Framework is intended to provide a foundation for the development of globally
acceptable Standards.
2. Globally acceptable Standards contribute to economic efficiency by lowering the cost of capital and
reducing international reporting costs.
3. Globally acceptable Standards reduces the information gap between financial statement users and the
reporting entity’s management.
4. The Conceptual Framework prescribes the concepts for both general purpose and specific purpose
financial reporting.
8. Which of the following is excluded from the scope of the Conceptual Framework?
1. The objective of financial reporting.
2. Qualitative characteristics of useful financial information.
3. The components of a complete set of financial statements and their presentation requirements.
4. Definitions, recognition criteria and derecognition of financial statement elements.
5. Descriptions of the measurement bases used in financial reporting.
9. Which of the following is incorrect regarding the objective of general purpose financial reporting?
1. The objective of general purpose financial reporting is to provide information that is useful to primary
users in making decisions about providing resources to the entity.
2. Decisions about providing resources to the entity depend on the users’ expected returns, which in turn,
depend on assessments of the entity’s prospects for future net cash inflows and management
stewardship.
3. The objective of general purpose financial reporting forms the foundation of the Conceptual
Framework.
4. General purpose financial reporting provides information about an entity’s economic resources,
claims, and changes in those resources and claims, but not on the utilization of those resources by the
entity’s management.
10. Which of the following statements best explains why the reporting entity’s management and
government regulators are not considered primary users under the Conceptual Framework?
1. These users are considered related parties, and hence do not make relevant decisions.
2. These users have the ability to curtail the operations of the reporting entity and therefore have the
ability to affect the entity’s going concern.
3. These users have the power to demand information they need directly from the reporting entity.
4. All of these.
11. Information about the reporting entity’s economic resources, claims against the reporting entity and
changes in those resources and claims is referred to in the Conceptual Framework as the
1. economic phenomena.
2. entity’s return.
3. financial performance.
4. prospects for future cash flows.
12. Entity A deliberately overstated its liabilities from ₱1M to ₱1.2M. What qualitative characteristic is
violated?
1. Relevance c. Timeliness
2. Faithful representation d. Understandability
13. Two primary users are using the financial information of Entity A. If User #1 concludes that Entity
A’s sales has increased while User #2 concludes that it has decreased, Entity A’s financial information
is not
1. relevant. c. comparable
2. faithfully represented. d. verifiable.
14. Entity A is making a materiality judgment. Entity A considers the size of the impact of an item to be
material if it exceeds 5% of total assets. What type of materiality assessment is this?
1. Quantitative c. Requirement of a Standard
2. Qualitative d. Relevance
15. Which of the following is incorrect regarding the objective of general purpose financial statements?
1. General purpose financial statements show information on the reporting entity’s assets, liabilities,
equity, income and expenses.
2. General purpose financial statements are intended to show the value of the reporting entity.
3. General purpose financial statements provide information that is useful in assessing the entity’s ability
to generate future net cash inflows.
4. General purpose financial statements provide information that is useful in assessing the entity’s
management stewardship in relation to the use of the entity’s economic resources.
16. Which of the following is least likely to be considered when determining whether an item meets the
definition of an asset?
1. whether there is a present economic resource, which is a right, that has resulted from past events
2. whether the right has a potential to produce economic benefits, evidenced by at least one circumstance
3. whether the entity controls the right
4. whether it is probable (more likely than not) that the resource will produce economic benefits
20. An asset is an economic resource and an economic resource is a right that has the potential to produce
economic benefits. Which of the following is not one of the potentials of an economic resource to
produce economic benefits for an entity?
1. Service potential, i.e., the resource can be used to provide services in the entity’s normal business
activities.
2. The resource can be converted into cash.
3. The resource has the ability to provide cost-savings to the entity.
4. The resource causes more outflows of cash from the entity than inflows.
21. Entity A enters into a purchase commitment with Entity B (a seller). Neither party performs its
obligation on the contract, i.e., Entity A did not yet pay the purchase price, while Entity B did not yet
deliver the goods. Which of the following is incorrect?
1. The contract is executory. Entity A has a combined right to receive the goods and an obligation to pay
for them.
2. Entity A recognizes neither an asset nor a liability except when the contract becomes burdensome,
such as when the goods become obsolete before they are delivered.
3. If Entity B performs its obligation first, Entity A’s combined right and obligation changes to a
liability.
4. If Entity A performs its obligation first, Entity A’s combined right and obligation changes to a
liability.
24. Which of the following will most likely cause the non-recognition of an asset or a liability?
1. The probability of an inflow (outflow) of future economic benefits from the asset (liability) is low.
2. There is a measurement uncertainty regarding the asset or liability.
3. It is uncertain whether the asset or liability exists.
4. Recognizing the asset or liability would not provide relevant and faithfully represented information.
25. Which of the following would not result in the recognition of a liability?
1. Receipt of the proceeds of a bank loan.
2. Receipt of delivery of equipment purchased on credit.
3. A future commitment becomes burdensome.
4. Paying in advance the purchase price of inventories for future delivery.
26. Entity A determined that a previously recognized asset no longer meet the definition of an asset.
Accordingly, Entity A removed the carrying amount of the asset from the statement of financial
position and recognized it as an expense. Entity A is applying which of the following principles?
1. Matching c. Derecognition
2. Recognition d. Presentation and disclosure
27. Recognizing a financial statement element requires measuring it in monetary terms. Which of the
following statements is incorrect regarding measurement?
1. The Conceptual Framework only describes the measurement bases used in financial reporting but
does not specify how a particular financial statement element should be measured – this is addressed
by the Standards.
2. The Conceptual Framework broadly classifies the measurement bases used in financial reporting into
two, namely, historical cost and current value.
3. Measurement uncertainty will always cause the non-recognition of a financial statement element.
4. Measuring a financial statement element often requires estimation.
28. Effective communication makes information more useful. Effective communication requires all of the
following except
1. focusing on presentation and disclosure objectives and principles rather than focusing on rules
2. classifying information in a manner that groups similar items and separates dissimilar items.
3. aggregating information in such a way that it is not obscured either by unnecessary detail or by
excessive aggregation.
4. using standardized descriptions, a.k.a. ‘boilerplate’, rather than entity-specific information.
29. According to the revised Conceptual Framework, income and expenses are classified as either
1. recognized in profit or loss or in other comprehensive income.
2. gains and revenues, and expenses and losses, respectively.
3. contributions from, or distributions to, the entity’s owners.
4. increases or decreases in the entity’s assets or liabilities.
30. Under this concept of capital maintenance, profit is earned if net assets increased during the period
after excluding the effects of transactions with the owners.
1. Financial capital maintenance
2. Physical capital maintenance
3. Repairs and maintenance
4. Building maintenance
32. Which of the following is an acceptable method of reporting other comprehensive income and its
components?
a. In a statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
b. In a statement of changes in equity
c. In the notes only.
d. All of these
34. Which of the following cost formulas is not allowed under PAS 2?
a. FIFO
b. Weighted average
c. Specific identification
d. LIFO
35. Entity A, a trading entity, buys and sells Product Z. Movements in the inventory of Product Z during
the period are as follows:
Date Transaction Units Unit cost Total cost
How much is the cost of sales under the FIFO cost formula?
1. 5,460
2. 5,840
3. 5,640
4. 4,860
36. Interest expense that is paid in cash is presented in the statement of cash flows under
a. operating activities.
b. investing activities
c. financing activities
d. a or c
37. When it is difficult to distinguish a change in accounting policy from a change in accounting estimate,
the change is treated as
1. a change in an accounting estimate.
2. a change in an accounting policy.
3. a correction of prior period error.
4. not accounted for.
38. ABC Co. completes the draft of its December 31, 20x1 year-end financial statements on January 31,
20x2. On February 5, 20x2, the board of directors reviews the financial statements and authorizes
them for issue. The entity announces its profit and selected other financial information on February
23, 20x2. The financial statements are made available to shareholders and others on March 1, 20x2.
The shareholders approve the financial statements at their annual meeting on March 18, 20x2 and the
approved financial statements are then filed with a regulatory body on April 1, 20x2. Events after the
reporting period are those occurring
1. from December 31, 20x1 to February 5, 20x2.
2. from January 1, 20x2 to February 5, 20x2.
3. from January 1, 20x2 to February 23, 20x2.
4. from January 1, 20x2 to March 18, 20x2.
39. These are differences that do not have future tax consequences.
1. Permanent differences
2. Taxable differences
3. Temporary differences
4. Deductible differences
42. It is a type of retirement plan where the employer assures a definite amount of benefit to be received
by the employee. The risk that funds needed to pay the agreed benefits may be insufficient is retained
by the employer.
a. Defined contribution plan
b. Defined benefit plan
c. Leche plan
d. Plan vs. zombies
43. The government extends a repayable loan to Entity A. The loan pays interest at market rate. Entity A
should account for the government loan using which of the following standards?
1. PAS 20
2. PAS 41
3. PFRS 9
4. PFRS 16
44. How much is the foreign exchange gain (loss) to be recognized by Entity A on December 31, 20x1?
1. 2,000
2. 1,000
3. (2,000)
4. (1,000)
45. How much is the foreign exchange gain (loss) to be recognized by Entity A on January 6, 20x2?
1. 3,000
2. 5,000
3. (3,000)
4. (5,000)
46. According to PAS 23, borrowing costs are capitalized when
1. they relate directly to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset.
2. the entity chooses to capitalize them.
3. they are material and are expected to be incurred over more than one reporting period.
4. all of these
48. According to PAS 27, which of the following is required to present separate financial statements?
1. A publicly-listed entity
2. A parent
3. An entity with an investment in associate
4. None of these
49. On January 1, 20x1, Entity A acquires 25% interest in Entity B for ₱800,000. Entity B reports profit
of ₱1,000,000 and declares dividends of ₱100,000 in 20x1. How much is the carrying amount of the
investment in associate on December 31, 20x1?
1. 800,000
2. 1,250,000
3. 1,000,000
4. 1,025,000
50. Entity A operates in a hyperinflationary economy. Entity A has the following assets before
restatement on December 31, 20x1:
Accounts receivable, net ₱300,000
Building, net 900,000
The building was acquired on May 21, 20x0. The general price indices are as follows:
May 21, 20x0 100
Average – 20x2 180
December 31, 20x1 150
52. Entity A issues convertible bonds with a face amount of ₱2,000,000 for ₱2,600,000. Each ₱1,000
bond is convertible into 10 shares with par value of ₱60 per share. On issuance date, the bonds are
selling at 102 without the conversion option. What is value allocated to the equity component on
initial recognition?
1. 2,040,000
2. 540,000
3. 560,000
4. 460,000
53. Entity A had the following instruments outstanding all throughout 20x1:
Profit for the year is ₱800,000. Entity A’s income tax rate is 30%.
54. Which of the following is correct regarding the provisions of PAS 34?
1. All entities should publish quarterly interim reports.
2. All publicly-listed entities should publish quarterly interim reports.
3. All publicly-listed entities should publish semi-annual interim reports.
4. PAS 34 does not require any entity to publish interim reports, and how often.
55. If a cash-generating unit (CGU) is impaired, the impairment loss is allocated first to
1. the goodwill in that CGU.
2. the noncurrent assets in that CGU.
3. the current assets in that CGU.
4. a and b
56. The amount at which an asset is recorded in the books of accounts minus any accumulated
depreciation and accumulated impairment losses is referred to as
1. fair value.
2. cost.
3. carrying amount.
4. amortized cost.
57. Which of the following analysis on asset impairment is most likely to have been made by a CPA?
(where: RA = recoverable amount; FVLCD = fair value less costs of disposal; VIU = value in use; CA
= carrying amount; IL = impairment loss; > = greater than; < = less than)
a. if “FVLCD > CA,” then, “IL = 0”
b. if “FVLCD < VIU,” then, IL = > 0”
c. if “FVLCD > VIU,” then, “RA = FVLCD,” now, if “CA > RA,” then “IL = RA – CA”
d. if “FVLCD > VIU,” then, “RA = VIU,” now, if “CA < RA,” then “IL = RA – CA”
60. Which of the following properties meets the definition of investment property?
1. Land held for long-term capital appreciation
2. Property occupied by an employee paying rent at market rate
3. Property being constructed on behalf of third parties
4. A building owned by an entity and leased out under an operating lease
1. I and II
2. I and IV
3. II and IV
4. II, III and IV
62. According to PFRS 1, when a first-time adopter presents one year comparative information to its first
PFRS financial statements, it shall prepare, at the minimum,
1. two statements of financial position and one of each of the other financial statements, and related
notes.
2. two statements of financial position and two of each of the other financial statements, and related
notes.
3. three statements of financial position and two of each of the other financial statements, and related
notes.
4. three statements of financial position and three of each of the other financial statements, and related
notes.
63. On January 1, 20x4, Entity A has granted 600 share options to each of its 100 employees. The options
vest in three years’ time. Each share option has a fair value of ₱100 on grant date. Information on
employee departure is as follows:
• January 1, 20x4: estimate of employees leaving the entity during the vesting period – 4%
• December 31, 20x4: revision of estimate of employees leaving to 5% before vesting date
• December 31, 20x5: revision of estimate of employees leaving to 6% before vesting date
• December 31, 20x6: actual employees leaving 5%
64. On January 1, 20x1, ABC Co. acquired 75% interest in XYZ, Inc. for ₱2,500,000 cash. ABC Co.
incurred transaction costs of ₱250,000 for legal, accounting and consultancy fees in negotiating the
business combination. ABC Co. elected to measure NCI at the NCI’s proportionate share in XYZ,
Inc.’s identifiable net assets. The carrying amounts and fair values of XYZ’s assets and liabilities at
the acquisition date were as follows:
66. After recognition, exploration and evaluation assets are accounted for under the
1. cost model
2. fair value model
3. revaluation model
4. a or c
67. Entity A acquires a legal right to search for mineral resources in a specific area. What PFRS should
Entity A apply in accounting for the costs it incurs on its exploration and evaluation activities?
a. PAS 26
b. PFRS 4
c. PFRS 5
d. PFRS 6
69. Andrix Domingo’s Sari-sari Store has a sign that reads “Your credit is good but I need cash.” What
type of risk is Mr. Andrix trying to avoid by putting up that sign?
a. credit risk
b. market risk
c. liquidity risk
d. store risk
70. Which of the following is not among the quantitative thresholds under PFRS 8?
1. At least 10% of total revenues (external and internal)
2. At least 10% of the higher of total profits of segments reporting profits and total losses of segments
reporting losses, in absolute amount.
3. At least 10% of total assets (inclusive of intersegment receivables).
4. At least 10% of total revenues (external only)
71. Rex Banggawan Co. acquires investment in stocks of Darrell Joe Asuncion. The investment will be
held for trading and it gives Rex neither significant influence nor control over Darrell. Rex will most
likely measure the investment
a. at fair value through profit or loss.
b. using the equity method.
c. at amortized cost.
d. at historical cost
72. According to PFRS 10, which of the following is not an element of control?
a. power
b. exposure, or rights, to variable returns
c. major holdings
d. ability to affect return.
74. This PFRS provides a single framework for measuring the fair value of an asset, liability or equity
when other PFRSs require or permit measurement at fair value or fair value less costs to sell. It also
prescribes the disclosures related to fair value measurement.
1. PFRS 3
2. PAS 1
3. PFRS 9
4. PFRS 13
75. Entity A’s assets have a carrying amount of ₱100,000 before year-end adjustments. The PFRSs
require these assets to be measured at fair value at each reporting date. Location is a characteristic of
the assets. Information at year-end is as follows:
Active Market #1 Active Market #2
If neither Active Market #1 nor Active Market #2 is the principal market, how much is the fair value?
1. 135,000 c. 120,000
2. 132,000 d. 123,000
76. Arrange the following steps of revenue recognition in accordance with PFRS 15.
1. Identify the performance obligations in the contract
2. Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation
3. Determine the transaction price
4. Identify the contract with the customer
5. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
1. IV, I, III, V, II c. III, IV, I, V, II
2. IV, I, V, III, II d. IV, III, I, V, II
77. The tenant (as opposed to the landlord) in a lease contract is referred to as the
1. Lessor.
2. Lessee.
3. Leasee.
4. Tenor.
81. You are the accountant of ABC Co. During the period, ABC Co. acquired short-term investment in
stocks. Which of the following financial reporting standards is most likely to be relevant in accounting
for the transaction?
a. PFRS 8
b. PFRS 9
c. PAS 28
d. b or c
82. You are a CPA and were engaged to audit the annual financial statements of ABC Co., a mining
company. Which of the following standards is most likely to be relevant to ABC Co.?
a. PFRS 4
b. PAS 34
c. PAS 41
d. PFRS 6
83. You are the accountant of ABC Co. During the period, your company acquired majority holdings in
XYZ, Inc. This transaction gave rise to goodwill. Which of the following standards will be referred to
in your company’s notes to the financial statements under summary of significant accounting policies?
a. PFRS 3
b. PFRS 10
c. PAS 36
d. All of these
84. You are the accountant of Entity X. The board of directors asked you for advice because they feel like
the company’s financial statements do not properly reflect the company’s financial position. The
board noted out that the company’s properties (i.e., land) are absurdly stated at their historical cost.
The properties were acquired 50 years ago and the market prices of the properties have more than
tripled since then. In providing your professional advice, you will most certainly quote the provisions
of which of the following standards?
a. PAS 7
b. PAS 33
c. PAS 16
d. All of these
85. When determining whether an investor controls an investee, the investor should refer to
a. PAS 21.
b. PFRS 10.
c. PAS 10.
d. PAS 1.
86. When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, an entity refers to
a. PFRS 13.
b. PAS 28.
c. PFRS 1.
d. PFRS 7.
87. Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations are accounted for under
a. PFRS 4.
b. PAS 41.
c. PFRS 5.
d. PFRS 8.
89. The computation of employee retirement benefits expense is addressed in this standard.
a. PAS 17
b. PFRS 7
c. PAS 19
d. PFRS 9
90. This standard deals with the recognition and measurement of financial instruments.
a. PAS 32
b. PFRS 7
c. PFRS 9
d. PFRS 3
92. Entity A is preparing its first PFRS financial statements. Which of the following standards is most
relevant to Entity A?
a. PFRS 1
b. PAS 12
c. PAS 8
d. PFRS 9
94. Intangible assets, other than goodwill, are accounted for under
a. PAS 38.
b. PFRS 8.
c. PAS 26.
d. PAS 20.
95. The computation of earnings per share is addressed by
a. PAS 36.
b. PFRS 3.
c. PAS 33.
d. PFRS 11.