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ACCOUNTING PROCESS
1. Which of the following statements is true regarding debits and credits?
a. In the income statement, debits are used to increase account balances whereas in the
statement of financial position, credits are used to increase account balances.
b. Before adjustments, debits will not equal credits in the trial balance.
c. The rules for debit and credit and the normal balance of share capital are the same for
liabilities.
d. In the income statement, revenue is increased by a debit whereas in the statement of
financial position retained earnings account is increased by a credit.
ANSWER
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. D
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
6. Which of the following is not a benefit associated with the Conceptual Framework?
a. A conceptual framework should increase financial statement users' understanding and
confidence in financial reporting.
b. Practical problems should be more quickly solvable by reference to an existing conceptual
framework.
c. A coherent set of accounting standards and rules should result.
d. Business entities will need far less assistance from accountants because the financial
reporting process will be quite easy to apply.
ANSWER
6. D
7. D
8. D
9. C
10. D
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13. What is the relationship between present value and the concept of a liability?
a. Present value is used to measure certain liabilities.
b. Present value is not used to measure liabilities.
c. Present value is used to measure all liabilities.
d. Present value is only used to measure noncurrent liabilities.
14. A financial liability that is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period shall
be classified as noncurrent
a. When it is refinanced on a long-term basis on or before the end of the reporting period.
b. When the entity has the discretion to refinance for at least twelve months after year-end.
c. When it is refinanced on a long-term basis after the end of reporting period.
d. When it is refinanced on a long-term basis on or before the end of reporting period and when
the entity has the discretion to refinance for at least twelve months after year-end.
15. When an entity breaches an undertaking under a long-term loan agreement on or before the end
of the reporting period with the effect that the liability becomes payable on demand, the
liability is classified as
a. Current under all circumstances
b. Noncurrent under all circumstances
c. Current if the lender has agreed after the reporting period and before the issuance of the
statements not to demand payment as a consequence of the breach.
d. Noncurrent if the lender agreed after the end of the reporting period to provide a grace
period for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
ANSWER
11. A
12. D
13. A
14. D
15. C
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17. Which of the following components of other comprehensive income shall be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss?
a. Changes in revaluation surplus
b. Remeasurements of defined benefit plan
c. Gain and loss attributable to the credit risk of a financial liability designated at FVPL
d. The effective portion of gains and losses on hedging instruments in a cash flow hedge.
18. Which of the following is not an acceptable option in presenting other comprehensive income?
a. In a separate income statement
b. In a single statement of comprehensive income
c. In the notes to financial statements
d. In a statement of changes in equity
ANSWER
16. A
17. D
18. C
19. C
20. D
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22. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding notes to financial statements?
a. IFRS requires specific note disclosures including disaggregation of inventories into
classifications such as merchandise, production supplies, work in process and finished
goods.
b. IFRS requires a maturity analysis for receivables.
c. IFRS requires that all notes be clear, simple to understand and nontechnical in nature.
d. All of the choices are correct regarding notes to financial statements.
24. Which of the following should not be disclosed in the summary of significant accounting
policies?
a. Basis of profit recognition on long-term construction contracts
b. Criteria for measuring cash equivalents
c. Measurement basis
d. Maturity dates associated with long-term debt
25. Which of the following is not a required minimum disclosure about related party transaction?
a. The amount of related party transaction.
b. The amount of the outstanding balance and the terms and conditions including guarantee.
c. The amount of similar transaction with unrelated parties to establish that comparable related
party transaction has been entered at arms length.
d. Provision for doubtful debt related to the outstanding balance
ANSWER
21. C
22. C
23. C
24. D
25. C
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ACCOUNTING CHANGES
ANSWER
26. A
27. B
28. A
29. C
30. B
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31. An entity shall classify a noncurrent asset or disposal group as held for sale when
a. The carrying amount of the asset or disposal group is recovered through a sale.
b. The carrying amount of the asset or disposal group is recovered through continuing use.
c. The noncurrent asset or disposal group is to be abandoned.
d. The noncurrent asset or disposal group is idle or retired from active use.
32. How should the assets and liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale be shown in
the statement of financial position?
a. The assets and liabilities should be offset and presented as a single amount.
b. The assets of disposal group should be shown separately from other assets and the liabilities
should be shown separately from other liabilities.
c. The assets and liabilities should offset and presented as a deduction from equity.
d. There should be no separate disclosure of assets and liabilities of the disposal group.
33. An entity classified a noncurrent asset accounted for under the cost model as held for sale at the
current year-end. The entity decided at the end of the following year not to sell the asset but to
continue to use it. The asset should be measured at the end of the following year at
a. The lower of carrying amount and recoverable amount
b. The higher of carrying amount and recoverable amount
c. The lower of carrying amount on the basis that it had never been classified as held for sale
and recoverable amount
d. The recoverable amount
35. A single amount must be disclosed within the income statement for
a. The post-tax profit or loss on discontinued operation and the pretax gain or loss on disposal
of discontinued operation assets.
b. The pretax profit or loss on discontinued operation and the post-tax gain or loss on disposal
of discontinued operation assets.
c. The pretax profit or loss on discontinued operation and the pretax gain or loss on disposal of
discontinued operation assets.
d. The post-tax profit or loss of discontinued operation and the post-tax gain or loss on disposal
of discontinued operation assets.
ANSWER
31. A
32. B
33. C
34. D
35. D
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SEGMENT REPORTING
36. The term chief operating decision maker
a. Refers to a manager with a specific title.
b. Must be disclosed by title in the financial reporting for segments.
c. Must be described in the disclosures for the financial reporting for segments.
d. Refers to a function of allocating resources to the operating segments and assessing their
performance
39. Which is true concerning the 75% overall size test for operating segments?
a. The total external and internal revenue of all reportable segments is 75% or more of the
entitys external revenue.
b. The total external revenue of all reportable segments is 75% or more of the entitys external
and internal revenue.
c. The total external revenue of all reportable segments is 75% or more of the entitys external
revenue.
d. The total internal revenue of all reportable segments is 75% or more of the entitys internal
revenue.
40. Which of the following statements about major customer disclosure is true?
a. A major customer is defined as one providing revenue which amounts to 10% or more of the
combined external revenue of all operating segments.
b. The identities of major customers need not be disclosed.
c. The entity shall disclose the total amount of revenue from major customers and the identity
of the segment reporting the revenue.
d. All of these statements are true about major customer disclosure
ANSWER
36. D
37. D
38. B
39. C
40. D
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INTERIM REPORTING
42. An entity owns a number of farms that harvest produce seasonally. What is encouraged to be
done if the business is highly seasonal?
a. Additional notes should be written in the interim reports about the seasonal nature.
b. Disclosure of financial information for the latest and comparative 12-month period in
addition to the interim report.
c. Additional disclosure in the accounting policy note.
d. No additional disclosure.
43. Which of the following describes requirements regarding interim financial statements?
a. Interim financial statements are required.
b. If interim financial statements are presented, four basic financial statements are required.
c. If interim financial statements are presented, at least a statement of financial position and a
statement of comprehensive income are required.
d. Interim financial statements must be presented with the most recent annual statements.
44. All of the following statements are true regarding interim reporting, except
a. IFRS requires a complete set of financial statements at the interim reporting date.
b. IFRS requires entities expense interim amount like advertising expenditures that could
benefit later interim periods
c. IFRS does not mention the integral and independent view of interim reporting.
d. No accruals or deferrals in anticipating of future events during the year should be reported.
ANSWER
41. B
42. B
43. B
44. A
45. D
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47. Highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into cash can be shown as cash
equivalents if the investments have a maturity of 90 days or less
a. From the date the investments are acquired.
b. From the end of reporting period
c. From the date of issue of financial statements
d. From the date the investments are acquired or from the end of reporting period
48. Which of the following could not be reported as cash or cash equivalents?
a. Money market accounts
b. Demand deposits
c. BSP treasury bills with an original maturity of sixty days from date purchased
d. Legally restricted deposit held as compensating balance against borrowing arrangement
49. Which of the following statements in relation to petty cash fund is false?
a. Each disbursement from petty cash should be supported by a petty cash voucher.
b. The creation of a petty cash fund requires a journal entry to reflect the transfer of fund out of
the general cash account.
c. At any time, the sum of the cash in the petty cash fund and the total of petty cash vouchers
should equal the amount for which the imprest petty cash fund was established.
d. With the establishment of an imprest petty cash fund, one person is given the authority and
responsibility for issuing checks to cover minor disbursements.
50. At the end of the current year, an entity had cash accounts at three different banks. One account
is segregated solely for payment into a bond sinking fund. A second account, used for branch
operations, is overdrawn. The third account, used for regular corporate operations, has a positive
balance. How should these accounts be reported?
a. The segregated account should be reported as a noncurrent asset, the regular account should
be reported as a current asset, and the overdraft should be reported as a current liability.
b. The segregated and regular accounts should be reported as current assets, and the overdraft
should be reported as a current liability.
c. The segregated account should be reported as a noncurrent asset, and the regular account
should be reported as a current asset net of the overdraft.
d. The segregated and regular accounts should be reported as current assets net of the
overdraft.
ANSWER
46. D
74. A
48. D
49. D
50. A
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RECEIVABLES
51. The ideal measure of short-term receivables is the discounted value of cash to be received in the
future. Failure to follow this practice usually does not make the statement of financial position
misleading because
a. Most short-term receivables are noninterest bearing.
b. The allowance for uncollectible accounts includes a discount element.
c. The amount of the discount is not material.
d. Most receivables can be sold to a bank or factor.
53. Which of the following concepts relates to the allowance method in accounting for accounts
receivable?
a. Bad debt expense is an estimate that is based on historical and prospective information.
b. Bad debt expense is based on the actual amounts determined to be uncollectible.
c. Bad debt expense is an estimate that is based only on an aging analysis of accounts
receivable
d. Bad debt expense is management's determination of which accounts will be sent to the
attorney for collection.
54. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding how the impairment assessment is to
be performed on receivables?
a. Receivables that are individually significant should be considered for impairment separately
or individually.
b. Receivables that are not individually significant should be assessed for impairment
individually.
c. Any receivable individually assessed as not impaired should be included with the other
receivables that are not individually significant and collectively assessed.
d. Any receivables not individually significant should be collectively assessed for impairment.
55. An entity factored accounts receivable without recourse with a bank. The entity received cash
as a result of the transaction which is best described as
a. Loan from bank collateralized by the entitys accounts receivable.
b. Loan from bank to be repaid by the proceeds from the entitys accounts receivable.
c. Sale of the entitys accounts receivable to the bank with the risk of uncollectible accounts
retained by the entity.
d. Sale of the entitys accounts receivable to the bank with the risk of uncollectible accounts
transferred to the bank.
ANSWER
51. C
52. B
53. A
54. B
55. D
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INVENTORY
56. Entities must allocate the cost of all goods available for sale between
a. The cost of goods on hand at the beginning and the cost of goods acquired during the period
b. The cost of goods on hand at the end and the cost of goods acquired during the period.
c. The income statement and the statement of financial position
d. All of the choices are correct.
58.When the cost of goods sold method is used to record inventory at net realizable value
a. There is a direct reduction in the selling price of the product that results in a loss.
b. A loss is recorded by debiting loss on inventory and crediting inventory
c. Only the portion of the loss attributable to inventory sold during the period is recorded.
d. The NRV is substituted for cost and the loss is buried in cost of goods sold.
59.Why are inventories stated at lower of cost and net realizable value?
a. To report a loss when there is a decrease in the future utility.
b. To be conservative.
c. To report a loss when there is a decrease in the future utility below the original cost.
d. To permit future profit to be recognized.
60. Which of the following statements is true regarding inventory writedowns and recovery of
writedown?
a. Recovery of inventory writedown is prohibited under IFRS.
b. IFRS requires separate reporting of reversal of inventory writedown.
c. IFRS requires entities to record writedown in a separate loss account.
d. All of the choices are correct.
ANSWER
56. C
57. A
58. D
59. C
60. B
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BIOLOGICAL ASSET
61. All of the following must be satisfied before a biological asset can be recognized, except
a. The entity controls the asset as a result of past event.
b. It is probable that future economic benefits relating to the asset will flow to the entity.
c. An active market for the asset exists.
d. The fair value or cost of the asset can be measured reliably.
64. Animals related to recreational activities, for example, game parks and zoos, including the
natural breeding of animals in zoos, shall be accounted for under what standard?
a. PAS 41 Agriculture
b. PAS 16 Property, plant and equipment
c. PAS 40 Investment property
d. Either PAS 41 or PAS 16
65. According to IASB, bearer plants, such as grape vines, rubber trees and oil palms which are
used solely to grow produce over several periods should be accounted for as
a. Biological assets with disclosure
b. Biological assets without disclosure
c. Property, plant and equipment
d. Noncurrent investments
ANSWER
61. C
62. D
63. B
64. B
65. C
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FINANCIAL ASSETS
66. IFRS requires entities to measure financial assets based on all of the following, except
a. The entitys business model for managing its financial assets.
b. Whether the financial asset is a debt or equity investment.
c. The contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.
d. All of the choices are PFRS requirements.
67. An entity may make an irrevocable election to present in other comprehensive income changes
in fair value of
a. An investment in equity instrument that is held for trading.
b. An investment in equity instrument that is not held for trading
c. A financial asset measured at amortized cost
d. A financial asset measured at fair value through profit or loss.
70. Equity investments acquired by an entity which are accounted for by recognizing unrealized
holding gains or losses as component of other comprehensive income are
a. Nontrading where an entity has holdings of less than 20%.
b. Trading investments where an entity has holdings of less than 20%.
c Investments where an entity has holdings of between 20% and 50%.
d. Investments where an entity has holdings of more than 50%.
73. All of the following statements regarding derivatives are correct, except
a. The derivatives should be recognized as assets and liabilities.
b. The derivatives should be reported at fair value.
c. Gains and losses resulting from speculation should be deferred.
d. Gains and losses resulting from fair value hedge are reported immediately.
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74. A contract that conveys to a second entity a right to future collections of accounts receivable
from first entity is
a. A financial instrument
b. A derivative instrument
c. Both a financial instrument and derivative instrument
d. Neither a financial instrument nor a derivative instrument
75. The risk of a significant number of unsecured accounts receivable with entities in the same
industry is referred to as
a. Concentration of market risk
b. Concentration of credit risk
c. Concentration of currency risk
d. Concentration of market risk, credit risk and currency risk
ANSWER
66. B 71. B
67. B 72. B
68. D 73. C
69. A 74. A
70. A 75. B
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INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE
76. When an entity holds between 20% and 50% of the outstanding ordinary shares, which of the
following statements is true?
a. The investor must use the equity method.
b. The investor should use the equity method unless circumstances indicate that it is unable to
exercise significant influence over the investee.
c. The investor must use the fair value method.
d. The investor should use the fair value method unless it can clearly demonstrate an ability to
exercise significant influence over the investee.
78. How is the impairment test carried out for an investment in associate?
a. The goodwill is separated from the rest of the investment and is impairment tested
individually.
b. The entire carrying amount of the investment is tested for impairment by comparing the
recoverable amount with the carrying amount.
c. The carrying amount of the investment should be compared with the market value.
d. The recoverable amounts of all investments in associates should be assessed together to
determine whether there has been an impairment on all investments.
79. What should happen when the financial statements of an associate are not prepared at the same
date as the financial statements of the investor?
a. The associate shall prepare financial statements for the use of the investor at the same date as
that of the investor.
b. The financial statements of the associate prepared up to a different date shall be used.
c. Any major transactions between the date of the financial statements of the investor and that
of the associate shall be accounted for.
d. As long as the gap is not greater than three months, there is no problem.
80. An investor used the equity method for a 30% interest in an investee. How should the investor
report a receivable from the investee at year-end?
a. None of the receivable should be reported but offset against the investees payable to the
investor
b. Only 70% of the receivable should be reported and the balance is eliminated.
c. The total receivable should be reported separately.
d. The total receivable should be included as part of investment in associate without separate
disclosure.
ANSWER
76. B
77. B
78. B
79. A
80. C
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INVESTMENT PROPERTY
81. Under IFRS, which of the following best describes investment property?
a. Held for rental income
b. To be sold at a quick profit
c. Held for rental income or to be sold at a quick profit
d. Held for sale in the ordinary course of business
82. Transfers from investment property to property, plant and equipment are appropriate
a. When there is change of use.
b. Based on the entitys discretion.
c. Only when the entity adopts the fair value model.
d. The entity can never transfer property into another classification once it is classified as
investment property.
83. Which of the following disclosures must be made when the cost model is used for investment
property?
a. Fair value of property
b. Present value of property
c. Value in use of property
d. Net realizable value of property
84. Which of the following disclosures must be made when the fair value model is used for
investment property?
a. Depreciation method
b. The amount of impairment loss recognized
c. Useful life or depreciation rate
d. Net gains or losses from fair value adjustments
ANSWER
81. C
82. A
83. A
84. D
85. D
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86. Which of the following nonmonetary exchange transactions has commercial substance?
a. Exchange of assets with no difference in future cash flows.
b. Exchange of assets by entities in the same line of business.
c. Exchange of assets with difference in future cash flows.
d. Exchange of an equivalent interest in similar productive assets that causes the entities
involved to remain in essentially the same economic position.
87. The configuration of cash flows of the assets exchanged includes which of the following?
a. The implicit interest rate, maturity of loan and amount of loan.
b. The risk, timing and amount of cash flows of the assets.
c. The entity-specific value of the asset which is equal to fair value.
d. The estimated present value of the assets exchanged.
89. An expenditure made in connection with a machine being used by an entity should be
a. Expensed if it merely extends the useful life but does not improve the quality.
b. Expensed if it merely improves the quality but does not extend the useful life.
c. Capitalized if it maintains the machine in normal operating condition.
d. Capitalized if it increases the quantity of units produced by the machine.
90. Under the revaluation model in accounting for property, plant and equipment
a. Assets must be revalued quarterly.
b. Assets must be revalued annually.
c. Assets must be revalued at the discretion of management
d. There are no specific rules regarding the frequency of revaluation
91. When an entity chooses the revaluation model as the accounting policy for measuring property,
plant and equipment, which of the following statements is true?
a. When an asset is revalued, the entire class of property, plant and equipment to which that
asset belongs must be revalued.
b. Individual asset within a class of property, plant and equipment to which that asset belongs
can be revalued.
c. Revaluation of property, plant and equipment must be made at least every three years.
d. Increase in an assets carrying amount as a result of the first revaluation must be recognized
as a component of profit or loss.
92. What is the accounting treatment when replacing an asset in which the cost of the old asset is
known?
a. Replace the old carrying amount with the capitalized cost of the new asset
b. Reduce accumulated depreciation of the asset to increase carrying amount
c. Reduce accumulated depreciation of the asset to decrease carrying amount
d. None of these
93. If an old assets life is extended but not improved, and the carrying amount of the specific old
asset is not known, what happens to the amount spent to extend the life of the old asset?
a. Charged to the accumulated depreciation of the asset
b. Capitalized
c. Expensed
d. Recognized in retained earnings
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95. An entity purchased land with the intention of building new administrative headquarters on the
site. Which of the following should be charged to land improvements?
a. Clearing of trees and grading
b. Architect fee
c. Installation of a septic system
d. Cost of demolishing an old building
ANSWER
86. C 91. A
87. B 92. A
88. A 93. A
89. D 94. A
90. D 95. C
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99. Which of the following is not a condition that must be satisfied before interest capitalization can
begin on a qualifying asset?
a. Interest cost is being incurred.
b. Expenditures for the assets have been made.
c. The interest rate is equal to or greater than the entitys cost of capital.
d. Activities that are necessary to get the asset ready for the intended use are in progress.
100. Which of the following is the recommended approach to handling interest incurred in financing
the construction of property, plant and equipment?
a. Capitalize only the actual interest costs incurred during construction.
b. Charge construction with all costs of funds employed, whether identifiable or not.
c. Capitalize no interest during construction.
d. Capitalize interest costs equal to the prime interest rate times the estimated cost of the asset
being constructed.
ANSWER
96. B
97. D
98. A
99. C
100. A
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IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS
101. If the fair value less cost of disposal cannot be determined
a. The asset is not impaired.
b. The recoverable amount is the value in use.
c. The net realizable value is used.
d. The carrying amount of the asset remains the same.
103. The estimates in calculating value in use include all of the following, except
a. Cash inflows from continuing use of the asset.
b. Cash outflows incurred to generate the cash inflows from continuing use of the asset.
c. Net cash flows from the disposal of the asset at end of useful life.
d. Income tax payments
ANSWER
101. B
102. A
103. D
104. B
105. B
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107. Exploration and evaluation asset shall be classified as either tangible or intangible asset and
measured initially at cost and subsequently at
a. Cost model
b. Revaluation model
c. Cost model or the revaluation model
d. Cost model or fair value model
110. Which of following is not a similarity in the treatment for depreciation and depletion?
a. The estimated life is based on economic or productive life.
b. Assets are reported in the same classification in the statement of financial position.
c. The rate may be changed upon revision of the estimated productive life.
d. Both depreciation and depletion are based on time.
ANSWER
106. B
107. C
108. A
109. C
110. D
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS
111. Which of the following must be met for an item to be recognized as an intangible asset other
than goodwill?
a. The fair value can be measured reliably.
b. The item is part of an activity aimed at gaining new scientific or technical knowledge.
c. The item is expected to be used in the production or supply of goods or services.
d. The item is identifiable and lacks physical substances
112. An entity that acquired an intangible asset may use the revaluation model for subsequent
measurement only when
a. The useful life of the intangible asset can be reliably determined.
b. An active market exists for the intangible asset.
c. The cost of the intangible asset can be measured reliably.
d. The intangible asset is a monetary asset.
ANSWER
111. D
112. B
113. B
114. D
115. D
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117. Under IFRS, which of the following statements is true about accounting for development costs.
a. Development costs must be expensed.
b. Development costs are always deferred and expensed against future revenue.
c. Development costs may be capitalized as an intangible asset in very restrictive situations.
d. Development costs are recorded in other comprehensive income.
118. Which of the following research and development costs should be capitalized and amortized
over current and future periods?
a. Labor and material costs incurred in building a prototype model.
b. Cost of testing equipment that will also be used in another separate research and
development project scheduled to begin next year.
c. Administrative salaries allocated to research and development.
d. Research findings purchased from another company to aid a particular research project
currently in process.
119. Which of the following costs should be excluded from research and development expense?
a. Modification of the design of a product
b. Acquisition of R and D equipment for use in current project only
c. Cost of marketing research for a new product
d. Engineering activity to advance the design of product to the manufacturing stage
ANSWER
116. C
117. C
118. B
119. C
120. B
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FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
121. A financial liability
a. Must be classified as noncurrent liability.
b. Is a contractual obligation to deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity.
c. Is a contractual obligation to exchange financial assets or financial liabilities with another
entity under conditions that are potentially favorable to the entity
d. Is a contractual obligation to deliver cash or any asset to another entity.
125. How should preference shares that are redeemable mandatorily be presented in the statement of
financial position?
a. Noncurrent financial liability
b. Current financial liability
c. Equity
d. Either current or noncurrent financial liability depending on redemption date
ANSWER
121. B
122. D
123. D
124. C
125. D
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127. How are the proceeds from issuing a compound instrument allocated between the liability and
equity components?
a. First, the liability component is measured at fair value, and then the remainder of the
proceeds is allocated to the equity component.
b. The proceeds are allocated to the liability and equity based on relative fair value.
c. The proceeds are allocated to the liability and equity based on carrying amount.
d. The proceeds are not allocated because the compound instrument is accounted for either as
liability or equity.
128. Proceeds from an issue of bonds with share warrants should not be allocated between liability
and equity features when
a. The fair value of the warrants is not readily available.
b. Exercise of the warrants within the next few fiscal periods seems remote.
c. The warrants issued with the bonds are nondetachable.
d. Proceeds should be allocated between liability and equity for all of these.
130. When the effective-interest method is used to amortize bond premium or discount, the periodic
amortization would
a. Increase if the bonds were issued at a discount.
b. Decrease if the bonds were issued at a premium.
c. Increase if the bonds were issued at a premium.
d. Increase if the bonds were issued at either a discount or a premium.
ANSWER
126. B
127. A
128. D
129. B
130. D
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PROVISIONS
131. When the provision involves a large population of items, the best estimate of the amount
a. Reflects the weighting of all possible outcomes by their associated probabilities.
b. Is determined as the individual most likely outcome.
c. May be the individual most likely outcome adjusted for the effect of other possible
outcomes.
d. Midpoint of the possible outcomes
132. When the provision arises from a single obligation, the best estimate of the amount
a. Reflects the weighting of all possible outcomes by their associated probabilities.
b. Is determined as the individual most likely outcome.
c. Is the individual most likely outcome adjusted for the effect of other possible outcomes.
d. Midpoint of the possible outcomes
133. An entity is closing one of its operating divisions. At the current year-end, the entity has
announced the formal plan publicly and is calculating the restructuring provision. Which of the
following costs should be included in the restructuring provision?
a. Retraining staff continuing to be employed
b. Relocation costs relating to staff moving to other divisions
c. Contractually required costs of retiring staff being made redundant from the division being
closed
d. Future operating losses of the division being closed up to the date of closure
135. An entity operates chemical plants and has a commitment of making good any damage caused
to the environment by its operations. Which of the following scenarios relating to the entity
would give rise to an environmental provision?
a. On past experience it is likely that a chemical spill which would result in having to pay fines
and penalties will occur in the next year.
b. Recent research suggests there is a possibility that the entity's actions may damage
surrounding wildlife.
c. The government has outlined plans for a new law requiring all environmental damage to be
rectified.
d. A chemical spill from one of the entity's plants has caused harm to the surrounding area and
wildlife.
ANSWER
131. A
132. C
133. C
134. D
135. D
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LEASES
136. Which of the following situations would prima facie lead to a lease being classified as an
operating lease?
a. Transfer of ownership to the lessee at the end of the lease term.
b. Option to purchase at a value below the fair value of the asset.
c. The lease term is for a major part of the assets life.
d. The present value of the minimum lease payments is 50% of the fair value of the asset.
137. Which of the following is a correct statement of one of the lease capitalization criteria?
a. The lease transfers ownership of the property to the lessor.
b. The lease contains a purchase option.
c. The lease term is equal to or more than 75% of the economic life of the leased property.
d. The minimum lease payments excluding executory costs equal or exceed 90% of the fair
value of the leased property.
138. Which of the following criteria must be met for a lease to be accounted for as a finance lease?
I. The lease contains a bargain purchase option.
II. The lease transfers title to the lessee at the expiration of the lease.
III. The lease term is 75% or greater than the life of the asset.
IV. The present value of the lease payments is 90% or more of the fair value of the leased
asset at the inception of the lease.
a. All four of the criteria
b. Any three of the criteria
c. Any two of the criteria
d. Any one of the criteria
140. The interest rate implicit in the lease is the discount rate that causes the aggregate of the
present value of the minimum lease payments and the unguaranteed residual value to equal the
a. Fair value of the leased asset
b. Fair value of the leased asset and initial direct costs of the lessor.
c. Fair value of the leased asset and initial direct costs of the lessee.
d. Gross investment in the lease.
ANSWER
136. D
137. C
138. D
139. A
140. B
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INCOME TAXES
141. Which of the following typically would a result in a deferred tax liability?
a. Warranty expense
b. Bad debt expense
c. Installment sales method for tax purposes and accrual accounting for financial reporting
d. Unearned rental income
143. An entity shall offset a deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability
a. When the deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability relate to income taxes levied by the
same taxing authority.
b. When the entity has a legal enforceable right to offset a current tax asset against a current
tax liability.
c. When the deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability relate to income taxes lexied by the
same taxing authority and the entity has a legal enforceable right to offset a current tax asset
against a current tax liability.
d. Under all circumstances.
144. Which of the following statements is true about intraperiod tax allocation?
a. It arises because certain revenue and expense items appear in the income statement either
before or after they are included in the tax return.
b. It is required for the cumulative effect of accounting changes but not for prior period
adjustments.
c. The purpose is to allocate income tax expense evenly over a number of accounting periods.
d. The purpose is to relate the income tax expense to the items which affect the amount of tax.
145. Entities use intraperiod tax allocation for all of the following items, except
a. Discontinued operations
b. Prior period adjustments
c. Changes in accounting estimate
d. Income from continuing operations
ANSWER
141. C
142. B
143. C
144. D
145. C
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
146. In a defined contribution plan, a formula is used that
a. Defines the benefits that the employee will receive at the time of retirement.
b. Ensures that pension expense and the cash funding amount will be different.
c. Requires an employer to contribute a certain sum each period based on the formula.
d. Ensures that employers are at risk to make sure funds are available at retirement.
ANSWER
146. C
147. C
148. D
149. B
150. D
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SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
152. When ordinary shares are issued in payment for services, the least appropriate basis for
recording the transaction is the
a. Fair value of the services received
b. Par value of the shares issued
c. Fair value of the shares issued
d. Any of these provides an appropriate basis for recording the transaction
ANSWER
151. C
152. B
153. B
154. B
155. B
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157. Which of the following statements in relation to share options granted to employees in
exchange for their services is true?
a. The services received shall be measured at the fair value of the employees' services.
b. Fair value shall be measured at the date the options vest.
c. Fair value shall be measured at the date of exercise.
d. None of these
158. Which of the following option valuation techniques should not be used as a measure of fair
value of share options in the first instance?
a. Black-Sholes model
b. Binomial model
c. Monte-Carlo model
d. Intrinsic value
159. An entity has entered into a contract with another entity for the latter to supply a range of
services. The payment for those services will be in cash and based upon the price of the entity's
ordinary shares on completion of the contract. What type of share-based payment transaction
does this represent?
a. Asset-settled share-based payment transaction
b. Liability-settled share-based payment transaction
c. Cash-settled share-based payment transaction
d. Equity-settled share-based payment transaction
160. If share-based payment transaction provides that the employees have the right to choose the
settlement whether in cash or shares, the entity is deemed to have issued
a. A compound financial instrument
b. An equity instrument
c. A liability instrument
d. Either an equity instrument or liability instrument but not both
ANSWER
156. B
157. D
158. D
159. C
160. A
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163. For an entity having several different issues of convertible securities, and share options and
warrants, the standard requires selection of the combination of securities producing
a. The lowest possible earnings per share.
b. The highest possible earnings per share.
c. The EPS figure midway between the lowest possible and the highest possible EPS.
d. Any EPS figure between the lowest possible and the highest possible EPS.
164. When calculating basic EPS, which of the following is correct regarding the calculation of
weighted average ordinary shares outstanding?
a. Convertible preference shares that were converted during the period are included in the
calculation of weighted average ordinary shares outstanding, and time-weighted.
b. Convertible preference shares are ignored if not converted during the year.
c. Stock dividends declared during the year are treated as if outstanding at the beginning of the
year.
d. All of these statements are correct.
165. Which of the following statements is correct regarding a net loss for the period as it related to
the numerator of the EPS calculation?
I. In the event of a net loss for the period, declared dividends on noncumulative preference
shares are added to the net loss even if the dividend was not paid.
II. In the event of a net loss for the period, current year dividends on cumulative preference
shares are added to the net loss regardless of whether the dividends have been declared.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
ANSWER
161. D
162. C
163. A
164. D
165. C
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167. Which of the following correctly describes the difference between accrual accounting and cash
basis accounting as it relates to revenue?
I. Under accrual accounting, if the earnings process is not complete, revenue is nevertheless
recorded if the cash has already been received.
II. Under the cash basis, if cash has been collected, revenue can be recorded even if the
earnings process is not complete.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Either I nor II
168. If ending balance of accounts receivable exceeds the beginning balance of accounts receivable
a. Cash collections during the period exceed the amount of revenue earned.
b. Net income for the period is less than the amount of cash basis income.
c. No cash was collected during the period.
d. Cash collections during the year are less than the amount of revenue earned.
169. When converting from cash basis to accrual basis accounting, which of the following
adjustments should be made to cash receipts from customers to determine accrual basis
revenue?
a. Subtract ending accounts receivable
b. Subtract beginning unearned service revenue
c. Add ending accounts receivable
d. Add cash sales
170. When converting from cash basis to accrual basis accounting, which of the following
adjustments should be made to cash paid for operating expenses to determine accrual basis
operating expenses?
a. Add beginning accrued liabilities
b. Subtract beginning prepaid expense
c. Subtract ending prepaid expense
d. Subtract interest expense
ANSWER
166. B
167. B
168. D
169. C
170. C
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ERROR CORRECTION
171. The failure to record a purchase of merchandise on account even though the goods are properly
included in the physical inventory results in
a. An overstatement of asset
b. An understatement of asset and net income.
c. An understatement of cost of goods sold and liability and an overstatement of asset
d. An understatement of liability and an overstatement of equity.
172. An entity received merchandise on consignment at year-end and had recorded the transaction
as a purchase and included the goods in inventory. The effect of this on the financial statements
would be
a. No effect.
b. Net income was correct and current assets and current liabilities were overstated.
c. Net income, current assets and current liabilities were overstated.
d. Net income and current liabilities were overstated.
HYPERINFLATION
173. During a period of inflation in which a liability account balance remains constant, which of
the following occurs?
a. A purchasing power loss if the item is a nonmonetary liability.
b. A purchasing power gain if the item is a nonmonetary liability.
c. A purchasing power loss if the item is a monetary liability
d. A purchasing power gain if the item is a monetary liability.
174. Which method of measuring prices and price changes ignores asset appreciation but adjusts for
changes in the purchasing power of the peso?
a. Historical cost/constant peso
b. Historical cost/nominal peso
c. Current cost/nominal peso
d. Current cost/constant peso
175. Which method of measuring prices and the effects of price changes involves adjustment for
both purchasing power and appreciation of assets?
a. Historical cost/constant peso
b. Historical cost/nominal peso
c. Current cost/nominal peso
d. Current cost/constant peso
ANSWER
171. D
172. B
173. D
174. A
175. D
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176. The primary purpose of the statement of cash flows is to provide information
a.About the operating, investing, and financing activities of an entity during a period.
b. That is useful in assessing cash flow prospects.
c.About the cash receipts and cash payments of an entity during a period.
d. About the entitys ability to meet its obligations, its ability to pay dividends, and its needs
for external financing.
177. One of the benefits of the statement of cash flows is that it helps users evaluate financial
flexibility. Which of the following explanations is a description of financial flexibility?
a. The nearness to cash of assets and liabilities.
b. The ability to respond and adapt to financial adversity and unexpected needs and
opportunities.
c. The ability to pay debts on maturity.
d. The ability to invest in a number of projects with different objectives and costs.
178. Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less
a. Capital expenditures
b. Dividends
c. Capital expenditures and dividends
d. Capital expenditures and depreciation
180. All of the following could potentially be classified as either operating or investing cash flows,
except
a. Interest received
b. Dividends received
c. Taxes paid that are specifically identified with investing
d. Dividends paid
ANSWER
176. C
177. B
178. C
179. C
180. D
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183. An SME whose only changes to equity in the periods for which financial statements are
presented arise from profit or loss, payment of dividends, corrections of prior period errors,
and changes in accounting policy
a. Is required to present a statement of income and retained earnings in place of a statement
of comprehensive income and a statement of changes in equity.
b. Is permitted but not required to present a statement of income and retained earnings in
place of statement of comprehensive income and a statement of changes in equity.
c. Must choose to present either a statement of comprehensive income or a statement of
changes in equity.
d. That chooses to present a statement of income and retained earnings must also present a
statement of comprehensive income and a statement of changes in equity.
184. Which of the following statements is true about subsequent measurement of basic financial
instruments?
a. Basic debt instruments are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest
method.
b. Investments in nonputtable ordinary shares are measured at fair value through profit or
loss if the shares are publicly traded or if the fair value can be measured reliably.
c. Investments in nonconvertible and nonputtable preference shares which are not publicly
traded or whose fair value cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less
impairment.
d. All of these statements are true.
185. The reconciliation of equity under the previous reporting framework to the equity under PFRS
for SMEs is made at
a.The date of transition to PFRS for SMEs.
b. The end of current reporting period.
c.The date of transition to PFRS for SMEs and at the end of current reporting period.
d. The end of the preceding comparative period.
ANSWER
181. C
182. B
183. B
184. D
185. C
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BUSINESS COMBINATION
186. The acquisition method of accounting for a business combination requires all of the following,
except
a. Identifying the acquirer.
b. Determining the acquisition date.
c. Recognizing and measuring the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and
the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at carrying amount.
d. Recognizing goodwill or gain from bargain purchase.
188. How should an entity account for the incomplete information in preparing the financial
statements immediately after the acquisition?
a. Do not record the uncertain items until complete information is available.
b. Record a contra account to the investment account for the amounts involved.
c. Record the uncertain items at the carrying amount of the acquiree.
d. Record the uncertain items at a provisional amount measured at the date of acquisition.
190. Which of the following conditions is required to exclude a subsidiary from consolidation?
a. The other owners object to the nonconsolidation.
b. The parent makes an election not to consolidate.
c. The other owners do not object to the nonconsolidation and the subsidiary does not have
any publicly traded debt or equity instruments.
d. The parent must own 100% of the subsidiary.
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FOREIGN CURRENCY
193. If the functional currency is the same as the presentation currency, any translation gain or loss
is generally reported as
a. A gain or loss in the income statement
b. A gain or loss in other comprehensive income
c. A gain or loss directly in retained earnings
d. An extraordinary item in the income statement
194. Which of the following is not a requirement regarding foreign currency translation?
a. Nonmonetary items measured at historical cost are translated at the historical rate.
b. Monetary items are translated at the year-end spot rate.
c. If the functional currency is the same as the presentation currency, gains or losses are
reported in profit and loss for the period.
d. If the functional currency is not the same as the presentation currency, gains or losses are
deferred to future periods.
195. A sale of goods denominated in a currency other than the entitys functional currency resulted
in a receivable that was fixed in terms of the amount be received. What is the treatment of any
resulting gain when exchange rates between the functional currency and the currency in which
the transaction was denominated changed?
a. Translation gain as component of other comprehensive income
b. Translation gain as component of income from continuing operations
c. Transaction gain as component of other comprehensive income
d. Transaction gain as component of income from continuing operations
ANSWER
186. C 191. B
187. D 192. B
188. D 193. A
189. D 194. D
190. C 195. D
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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING
196. What is the legal basis of the COA in prescribing the New Government Accounting System?
a.Presidential Decree
b. Legislative Act
c.Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
d. Recommendation of the International Monetary Fund
197. With regard to the objective of governmental reporting, the idea that government should be
accountable to the public by demonstrating that resources allocated for a specific purpose are
used for that purpose is described as
a. Operational accountability
b. Fiscal accountability
c. Both operational and fiscal accountability
d. Neither operational nor fiscal accountability
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
198. A successful alumnus of a private university has recently donated a certain amount to the
university for the purpose of funding a center for the study of sports ethics. This donation
is conditional upon the university raising an amount matching the donation within twelve
months. The university administrators estimate that they have a 50% chance of raising the
additional money. How should this donation be accounted for?
a. As a temporarily restricted support
b. As unrestricted support
c. As a refundable advance
d. As a memorandum entry reported in the notes.
199. All of the following are classified as financing activities of a nonprofit organization, except
a. Cash contribution to be permanently invested.
b. Cash dividend and interest to be used for the acquisition of computer equipment.
c. Cash contribution restricted by donor for faculty development
d. Cash contribution from a donor who stipulated that the money be spent in accordance with
the decision of the governing board.
200. During the current year, a storm damaged the roof of Homeless Shelters, a nonprofit voluntary
health welfare organization. One supporter of Homeless Shelters, a one-time homeless man
himself, now a trained professional roofer, repaired the roof at no charge. In the statement of
activities for the current year, the damage and repair of the roof should be reported as
a.Note disclosure only
b. Increase in net assets and contributions
c.Increase in both expenses and contributions
d. Nothing to be reported at all
ANSWER
196. C
197. B
198. C
199. D
200 C
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