QUESTIONS ANSWERS COMPREH FINANCIAL REPORTING….US GAAP:
1. Financial Statements & Concepts
1. Which financial statement reports an entity’s financial position at a point in time?
A. Income Statement
B. Statement of Cash Flows
C. Statement of Changes in Equity
D. Balance Sheet
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2. Under US GAAP, which qualitative characteristic enhances relevance and faithful representation?
A. Materiality
B. Comparability
C. Prudence
D. Conservatism
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3. The going concern assumption implies that the entity will:
A. Liquidate in the near future
B. Continue operations indefinitely
C. Avoid losses
D. Operate profitably
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4. Which item is reported as Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) under US GAAP?
A. Prior period adjustment
B. Unrealized gain on AFS debt securities
C. Depreciation expense
D. Dividend income
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5. Changes in accounting principle are generally reported using:
A. Prospective approach
C. Current period adjustment
D. OCI adjustment
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Please Read.....
In financial reporting, retrospective approach revises prior periods' financial statements as if a new accounting standard or policy was always in place (like changing inventory method), ensuring consistency, while the prospective approach applies changes only to the current and future periods without altering past statements, common for changes in estimates (like depreciation life). Retrospective offers better comparability but is complex; prospective is simpler but creates less comparable periods.
6. Restricted cash should be reported as:
A. Cash equivalent
B. Current asset only
C. Non-current asset if restriction is long-term
D. Expense
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7. Trade receivables are initially measured at:
B. Present value
C. Fair value
D. Invoice amount
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8. The allowance method for bad debts is required because it follows:
A. Revenue recognition principle
B. Consistency principle
D. Conservatism
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9. Factoring receivables with recourse results in:
A. Sale of receivables
B. Secured borrowing
C. Equity transaction
D. OCI recognition
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10. Which item is excluded from cash equivalents?
A. Treasury bills (3 months)
B. Commercial paper
C. Money market funds
D. Equity securities
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11. Which inventory method is prohibited under US GAAP?
A. FIFO
B. LIFO
C. Weighted Average
D. Replacement cost
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12. Under US GAAP, inventory is measured at:
A. Cost or NRV, whichever is lower
B. Cost or market, whichever is lower
C. Fair value
D. Historical cost only
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13. Market value for inventory is defined as:
A. Replacement cost
B. NRV
C. Selling price
D. Replacement cost constrained by NRV and NRV – profit margin
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14. Which cost is included in inventory?
A. Abnormal spoilage
B. Selling expenses
C. Freight-in
D. Administrative salaries
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15. LIFO liquidation generally results in:
A. Lower COGS
B. Higher net income
C. Higher taxable income
D. Distorted gross margin
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LIFO liquidation happens when a company using the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) inventory method sells more units than it purchases or produces, forcing it to dip into older, cheaper inventory layers for its Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). This results in a lower COGS, higher gross profit, and increased taxable income, creating temporary, potentially misleading "phantom profits" during periods of rising prices, as current revenues are matched with older, lower costs.
• Distorted Profits: Creates "phantom profits" that aren't sustainable and misrepresent true profitability.
16. Which cost should be capitalized?
A. Routine maintenance
B. Training costs
C. Installation cost
D. Advertising expense
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17. Interest capitalization under US GAAP begins when:
A. Loan is obtained
B. Construction begins
C. Asset is completed
D. Asset is placed in service
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18. Which depreciation method results in higher expense in early years?
A. Straight line
B. Units of production
D. Sum-of-years digits
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19. Asset impairment loss under US GAAP is recognized when:
A. Carrying amount > Fair value
B. Carrying amount > Undiscounted cash flows
C. Fair value < Discounted cash flows
D. Carrying amount > Discounted cash flows
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20. Impairment loss equals:
A. Carrying amount – Fair value
B. Fair value – Carrying amount
C. Carrying amount – Undiscounted CF
D. Discounted CF – Fair value
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21. Internally generated goodwill is:
A. Capitalized
B. Amortized
C. Expensed
D. Disclosed only
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Please Read ... INTERNALLY GENERATED IS NOT RECOGNIZED AS PER US GAAP & IFRS , SO IT IS FOR INFORMATION IN NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT(DISCLOSURE).ONLY GOODWILL PURCHASED ON ACQUISITION OF BUSINESS IS RECOGNIZED & ACCOUNTED
Q ON 1ST JULY ,WE PURCHASED 100% EQUITY SHARES OF B LTS FOR 10,00,000, FAIR VALUE OF NET ASSETS (NETWORTH) OF B LTD ON DATE OF ACQUISITION IS 940,000. COMPUTE AMT OF GOODWILL PURCHASE OR BARGAIN PURCHASE .AT THE END OF YEAR 31ST DECEMBER , NETWORTH OF BLTD IS $9,90,000, ANY IMPAIREMENT LOSS? PASS J ENTRY .
ANSWER COMPUTATION OF GOODWILL
CONSIDERATION TRFD 100% 10,00,000
LESS : FAIR VALUE OF NET ASSETS
OF B LTD ON DT OF AQUISITIO (-) 940,000
= GOODWILL PURCHASED =60,000
THIS GOOD WILL WILL BE ACCOUNTED IN CONSOLIDATED B/SHEET UNDER NON CURRENT ASSETS ..INTANGIBLE FA
IMPAIREMENT TEST OF GOODWILL AT THE END OF ACCTG YEAR:
FAIR VALUE OF B LTD IS SAME 940,000 BUT B LTD CAN BE RESALE IN MARKET FOR 990,000 , WE PAID 10,00,000 BUT WE CAN RECOVER ONLY 990,000 SO DECREASE OF 10,000 , IT IS IMPAIREMENT LOSS OF GOODWILL
J ENTRY IMPAIREMENT LOSS A/C DR 10,000 GROUP I/S
TO GOODWILL A/C CR 10,000 GROUP B/S
22. Which intangible asset is amortized?
A. Goodwill
B. Trademark with indefinite life
C. Patent
D. Brand recognition
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23. Goodwill impairment testing under US GAAP is:
A. Optional annually
B. Required annually or when indicators exist
C. Only when sold
D. Based on undiscounted CF
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24. Impairment of goodwill is measured using:
A. Cost approach
B. Fair value approach
C. Replacement cost
D. NRV approach
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25. Which cost related to R&D is capitalized?
A. Research salaries
B. Development costs
C. Legal costs to acquire patent
D. Prototype costs
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6. Liabilities & Contingencies
26. A contingent liability is recognized when it is:
A. Possible and measurable
B. Probable and estimable
C. Reasonably possible
D. Remote
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27. Warranty obligation is recognized when:
A. Warranty claim is made
B. Product is sold
C. Cash is paid
D. Warranty expires
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28. Bonds issued at premium result in:
A. Higher interest expense
B. Lower interest expense
C. No amortization
D. OCI gain
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29. Which liability is current?
A. Deferred tax liability
B. Pension obligation
C. Current portion of long-term debt
D. Lease liability (long-term)
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30. Loss contingency that is reasonably possible should be:
A. Accrued
B. Ignored
C. Disclosed
D. Capitalized
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7. Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
31. First step in revenue recognition is to:
A. Identify performance obligations
B. Determine transaction price
C. Identify the contract
D. Allocate price
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32. Revenue is recognized when control is:
A. Promised
B. Transferred
C. Billed
D. Collected
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33. Variable consideration should be recognized using:
A. Expected value or most likely amount
B. Historical average only
C. Fair value
D. Replacement cost
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34. Non-refundable upfront fees are generally:
A. Recognized immediately
B. Deferred and recognized over time
C. OCI
D. Capitalized permanently
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35. Contract liability represents:
A. Accounts receivable
B. Unearned revenue
C. Accrued expense
D. Contingent liability
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8. Accounting Changes & Errors
36. Change in depreciation method is treated as:
A. Change in estimate
B. Change in principle
C. Error correction
D. Prior period adjustment
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37. Correction of material error is reported as:
A. Current period income
B. OCI
C. Retrospective restatement
D. Prospective adjustment
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38. Cumulative effect of accounting change is adjusted to:
A. Net income
B. OCI
C. Retained earnings
D. Revenue
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9. Statement of Cash Flows
39. Interest paid under US GAAP is classified as:
A. Investing
B. Financing
C. Operating
D. OCI
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40. Purchase of equipment is a:
A. Operating activity
B. Financing activity
C. Investing activity
D. Non-cash activity
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41. Issuance of shares for land is reported as:
A. Investing inflow
B. Financing inflow
C. Non-cash disclosure
D. Operating inflow
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10. Equity & Earnings
42. Treasury stock is reported as:
A. Asset
B. Expense
C. Contra-equity
D. Liability
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43. Stock dividends primarily affect:
A. Total equity
B. Retained earnings
C. Cash flows
D. Net income
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44. EPS includes which income?
A. Net income – preferred dividends
B. Gross profit
C. OCI
D. Retained earnings
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45. Diluted EPS assumes:
A. No conversion
B. Conversion of dilutive securities
C. Conversion of all securities
D. Only debt conversion
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11. Deferred Taxes & Fair Value
46. Deferred tax asset arises from:
A. Temporary differences resulting in future taxable amounts
B. Permanent differences
C. Future deductible amounts
D. Tax penalties
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47. Valuation allowance is required when DTA realization is:
A. Certain
B. Probable
C. More likely than not NOT realized
D. Guaranteed
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48. Fair value hierarchy Level 1 inputs are:
A. Unobservable inputs
B. Internal estimates
C. Quoted prices in active markets
D. Discounted CF
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49. Changes in fair value of trading securities are reported in:
A. OCI
B. Equity
C. Net income
D. Retained earnings
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50. Accumulated OCI is reported in:
A. Income statement
B. Cash flow statement
C. Equity section of balance sheet
D. Notes only
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SECTION2:
US CMA Part 1 – Financial Reporting (US GAAP)
1. Which financial statement reports assets, liabilities, and equity at a point in time?
A. Income statement
B. Statement of cash flows
C. Statement of changes in equity
D. Balance sheet
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2. Under US GAAP, which inventory cost flow assumption is prohibited?
A. FIFO
B. Weighted average
C. Specific identification
D. LIFO
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3. Which cost is included in inventory under US GAAP?
A. Abnormal waste
B. Selling costs
C. Freight-in
D. Storage after production
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4. Revenue is recognized under US GAAP when:
A. Cash is received
B. Contract is signed
C. Performance obligation is satisfied
D. Invoice is issued
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5. Which method is used to estimate bad debts based on net credit sales?
A. Aging of receivables
B. Percentage of sales method
C. Direct write-off method
D. Allowance method
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6. The allowance for doubtful accounts is classified as:
A. Liability
B. Contra asset
C. Expense
D. Deferred revenue
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7. Which depreciation method results in the highest expense in early years?
A. Straight-line
B. Units of production
C. Double declining balance
D. Sum-of-years digits
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8. Which cost is capitalized for self-constructed assets?
A. General admin cost
B. Abnormal idle time
C. Avoidable interest
D. Selling expense
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9. An impairment loss under US GAAP is recognized when:
A. Fair value < book value
B. Carrying value > undiscounted cash flows
C. Discounted cash flows < carrying value
D. Market value declines
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10. Reversal of impairment loss on long-lived assets is:
A. Allowed
B. Mandatory
C. Prohibited
D. Optional
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11. Goodwill is tested for impairment:
A. Annually or when indicators exist
B. Every 5 years
C. Only when sold
D. Only when market declines
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12. Which item is reported as other comprehensive income (OCI)?
A. Net income
B. Unrealized gain on AFS securities
C. Depreciation expense
D. Dividend income
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13. Treasury stock is reported as:
A. Asset
B. Liability
C. Contra equity
D. Expense
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14. Which statement explains changes in retained earnings?
A. Balance sheet
B. Cash flow statement
C. Statement of shareholders’ equity
D. Income statement
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15. Dividends declared but unpaid are classified as:
A. Expense
B. Equity
C. Liability
D. Contingency
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16. Operating cash flows include:
A. Purchase of equipment
B. Issuance of shares
C. Interest paid
D. Dividend paid
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17. Under indirect method, depreciation is:
A. Subtracted
B. Added back
C. Ignored
D. Classified as investing
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18. Which lease is capitalized by lessee under US GAAP?
A. Short-term lease
B. Operating lease
C. Finance lease
D. Service contract
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19. Deferred tax liability arises when:
A. Tax depreciation > book depreciation
B. Book depreciation > tax depreciation
C. Tax loss occurs
D. Deferred revenue increases
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20. Which contingency requires disclosure but not accrual?
A. Probable & estimable
B. Remote
C. Reasonably possible
D. Certain
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21. A probable and estimable loss contingency is:
A. Disclosed only
B. Ignored
C. Accrued
D. Deferred
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22. Which accounting principle requires expenses to be matched with revenues?
A. Conservatism
B. Matching
C. Consistency
D. Materiality
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23. Which change requires retrospective application?
A. Change in estimate
B. Change in accounting principle
C. Change in depreciation method
D. Error correction
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24. Change in depreciation method is treated as:
A. Principle change
B. Error
C. Estimate change
D. Policy change
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25. Prior period errors are corrected by:
A. Prospective adjustment
B. Retrospective restatement
C. Current year expense
D. OCI adjustment
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26. Which financial statement is most useful for liquidity analysis?
A. Income statement
B. Balance sheet
C. Statement of cash flows
D. Statement of equity
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27. Current ratio equals:
A. Current assets ÷ current liabilities
B. Total assets ÷ total liabilities
C. Cash ÷ current liabilities
D. Working capital ÷ total assets
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28. Quick ratio excludes:
A. Cash
B. Marketable securities
C. Inventory
D. Accounts receivable
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29. Which ratio measures profitability?
A. Current ratio
B. Debt-to-equity
C. Gross margin
D. Inventory turnover
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30. Higher inventory turnover indicates:
A. Poor sales
B. Excess inventory
C. Efficient inventory management
D. High prices
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31. Which valuation uses Level 1 inputs?
A. Discounted cash flows
B. Appraisal values
C. Quoted market prices
D. Internal estimates
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32. Fair value hierarchy Level 3 relies on:
A. Market prices
B. Observable inputs
C. Unobservable inputs
D. Exchange rates
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33. Which item increases retained earnings?
A. Dividends declared
B. Net loss
C. Net income
D. Treasury stock purchase
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34. Accrued revenues represent:
A. Cash received in advance
B. Revenue earned but not billed
C. Expense unpaid
D. Revenue deferred
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35. Unearned revenue is reported as:
A. Asset
B. Equity
C. Liability
D. Income
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36. Which inventory method gives highest ending inventory during inflation?
A. LIFO
B. FIFO
C. Average
D. Specific ID
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37. Which cost is expensed immediately?
A. Factory rent
B. Product cost
C. Period cost
D. Direct labor
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38. Which financial statement reports comprehensive income?
A. Income statement
B. Balance sheet
C. Statement of comprehensive income
D. Cash flow statement
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39. Which bond feature increases interest expense over time?
A. Par bond
B. Premium bond
C. Discount bond
D. Zero-coupon bond
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40. Amortization of bond discount:
A. Decreases interest expense
B. Increases carrying value
C. Decreases cash flow
D. Reduces face value
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41. EPS is calculated using:
A. Gross profit
B. Net income – preferred dividends
C. Operating income
D. EBIT
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42. Diluted EPS assumes conversion of:
A. Common shares only
B. Preferred shares only
C. Potential common shares
D. Treasury stock
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43. Which item is excluded from operating income?
A. Cost of goods sold
B. Selling expense
C. Interest expense
D. Depreciation
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44. Which cost is included in COGS?
A. Selling commission
B. Factory utilities
C. Office rent
D. Advertising
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45. Which ratio measures solvency?
A. Current ratio
B. Gross margin
C. Debt-to-equity
D. Inventory turnover
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46. Which cash flow increases financing activities?
A. Dividend payment
B. Share issuance
C. Equipment purchase
D. Interest paid
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47. Which financial reporting objective emphasizes reliability?
A. Relevance
B. Comparability
C. Faithful representation
D. Timeliness
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48. Conservatism principle requires:
A. Overstating assets
B. Delaying expense recognition
C. Recognizing losses earlier
D. Ignoring gains
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49. Which item requires disclosure even if not recorded?
A. Remote contingency
B. Reasonably possible contingency
C. Certain gain
D. Accrued liability
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50. Which GAAP assumption allows periodic financial reporting?
A. Monetary unit
B. Going concern
C. Time period
D. Economic entity
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