Which of the following disclosures are required by IAS 8 Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors in these financial statements? 1 The reasons for the change. 2 The amount of the consequent adjustment in the current period and in comparative information for prior periods. 3 An estimate of the effect of the change on future periods, where possible.
The method of apportioning general fixed costs is not required to calculate the break-even sales revenue.
A is incorrect as internal auditors are not required to be members of any professional body. C is incorrect as external auditors report to shareholders rather than those charged with governance. D is incorrect as internal auditors can be independent of the company, if, for example, the internal audit function has been outsourced.
1 Bank charges of $200 have not been entered in the cash book. 2 Lodgements recorded on 30 June 2005 but credited by the bank on 2 July $14,700. 3 Cheque payments entered in cash book but not presented for payment at 30 June 2005 $27,800. 4 A cheque payment to a supplier of $4,200 charged to the account in June 2005 recorded in the cash book as a receipt. Based on this information, what was the cash book balance BEFORE any adjustments?
1 A contingent asset should be disclosed by note if an inflow of economic benefits is probable. 2 A contingent liability should be disclosed by note if it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits to settle it will be required, with no provision being made. 3 No disclosure is required for a contingent liability if it is not probable that a transfer of economic benefits to settle it will be required. 4 No disclosure is required for either a contingent liability or a contingent asset if the likelihood of a payment or receipt is remote.
1 Authorised share capital 2 Movements in reserves 3 Finance costs 4 Movements in non-current assets
Statement (ii) is wrong as it reflects the common misconception that the shadow price is the maximum price which should be paid, rather than the maximum extra over the current purchase price.
Statement (iii) is wrong but could be thought to be correct if (ii) was wrongly assumed to be correct.
guaranteed that R’s profit share would not be less than $25,000 for the six months to 31 December 2004. The profitsharing arrangements after R’s admission were P 50%, Q 30%, R 20%. The profit for the year ended 31 December 2004 is $240,000, accruing evenly over the year. What should P’s final profit share be for the year ended 31 December 2004?
1 A bonus issue of ordinary shares. 2 A rights issue of ordinary shares. 3 An issue of loan notes. 4 An upward revaluation of non-current assets.