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1. Depending on the business model for managing financial assets, an entity shall classify financial assets subsequent
to initial recognition at
3. All of the following financial assets shall be measured at fair value through profit or loss, except
4. How does the standard distinguish between the measurement methods to be used?
a. By reviewing the business model and the risks and rewards of the transaction
b. By reviewing the business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the instrument
c. By reviewing the realizability and contractual cash flow characteristics of the instrument
d. By reviewing the realizability of the instrument and risks and rewards of ownership
a. It is acquired principally for the purpose of selling or repurchasing it in the near term.
b. On initial recognition, it is part of a portfolio of identified financial assets that are managed together and for
which there is evidence of a recent actual pattern of short-term profit taking.
c. It is a derivative that is not designated as an effective hedging instrument.
d. It is a derivative that is designated as an effective hedging instrument.
6. The irrevocable election to present changes in fair value in other comprehensive income is applicable only to
a. By irrevocable
b. When the debt investment is managed and evaluated on a document risk-management strategy.
c. When the debt investment is held for trading.
d. When the business model is to collect contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and
interest.
8. A debt investment shall be measured at fair value through other comprehensive income
1. Entities are required to measure financial asset based on all of the following, except
a. The business model for managing financial asset
b. Whether the financial asset is a debt or an equity
c. The contractual cash flow characteristics
d. All of the choices are required *
2. Debt investments that meet the business model and contractual cash flow tests are reported at
a. Net realizable
b. Fair value
c. Amortized cost
d. The lower of amortized cost and fair value
a. Amortized cost
b. Fair value
c. The lower of amortized cost and fair value
d. Net realizable value
6. Equity investments irrevocably accounted for at fair value through other comprehensive income are
9. An impairment loss is the excess of the carrying amount of the debt investment over the
a. Prospectively, at the end of the period after the change in the business model.
b. Prospectively, at the beginning of the period after the change in the business model.
c. Retroactively, at the end of the prior period.
d. Currently, at the date of change in business model.
3. When a debt investment at amortized cost is reclassified to FVPL, the difference between the previous carrying
amount and fair value at reclassification date is
a. Recognized in profit or loss
b. Not recognized
c. Recognized in other comprehensive income
d. Included in retained earnings
4. When a debt investment at FVPL is reclassified to amortized cost, what is the new carrying amount at amortized
cost?
a. Fair value at reclassification date
b. Face amount of the debt investment
c. Present value of the contractual cash flows
d. Present value of expected cash flows
5. Which statement is true when a debt investment at amortized cost is reclassified to FVOCI?
6. Which statement is true when a debt investment at FVOCI is reclassified to amortized cost?
a. The fair value at reclassification date becomes the new carrying amount.
b. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI is removed from equity and adjusted against the fair
value at reclassification date.
c. The original effective rate is not adjusted. *
d. All of these statements are true.
7. When a financial asset at FVPL is reclassified to FVOCI, the new carrying amount is equal to
1. It is the date on which the stock and transfer book of the corporation is closed for
a. Date of declaration
b. Date of payment
c. Date of record
d. Date of mailing the dividend check
a. Investment account
b. Retained earnings
c. Share premium
d. Share capital
a. Dividend income
b. Return of investment
c. Partly dividend income and partly return of investment
d. If the stock dividends are received and subsequently sold and gain or loss is recognized
10. An investor that owns 10% of the ordinary shares of an investee has the right to
a. Associate
b. Investee
c. Venture capital organization
d. Mutual fund
2. Which of the following statements best describes the term "significant influence"?
I. If an investor holds, directly or indirectly, less than 20% of the voting power of the investee, it is presumed that the
investor does not have significant influence, unless such influence can be clearly demonstrated.
Il. If an investor holds, directly or indirectly, 20% or more of the voting power of the investee, it iS presumed that the
investor does have significant influence, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that this is not the case.
Ill. A substantial or majority ownership by another entity does not necessarily preclude an investor from having
significant influence.
a. 1, 11 and 111
b. I and Il only
c. Ill only
d. Il only
a. After adjusting for preference dividends which were actually paid during the year.
b. Without regard for preference dividends.
c. After adjusting for the preference dividends only when declared
d. After adjusting for the preference dividends, whether or not the dividends have been declared.
6. When an entity holds between 20% and 50% of the outstanding ordinary shares of an investee, which of the
following statements is true?
a. Included in the carrying amount of the investment and amortized over the useful life.
b. Included in the carrying amount of the investment and not amortized.
c. Charged to retained earnings.
d. Charged to expense immediately.
8. How is goodwill arising on the acquisition of an associate dealt with in the financial statements?
a. It is amortized.
b. It is impairment tested individually.
c. It is written off against profit or loss.
d. Goodwill is not recognized separately within the carrying amount of the investment.
9. The excess of the investor's share of the net fair value of the associate's net assets over the cost of the investment is
a. Included in the determination of the investor's share of the associate's profit or loss in the period in which the
investment is acquired.
b. Credited to retained earnings directly.
c. Included in other comprehensive income.
d. A deferred gain.
1. After the date of acquisition, the investment account using the equity method would
2. Under the equity method of accounting for investments, an investor recognizes its share of the earnings in the
period in which the
3. When an investor uses the equity method to account for investment in ordinary shares, cash dividends received by
the investor from the investee are recorded as
a. Dividend income
b. A deduction from the investor's share of profit
c. A deduction from the investment account
d. A deduction from shareholders' equity
4. When an investor uses the equity method to account for investment in ordinary shares, the investment account will
be increased when the investor recognizes
5. An investor uses the equity method to account for investment in ordinary shares. The purchase price implies a fair
value of the investee's depreciable assets in excess of the investee's net asset carrying values. The investor's
amortization of the excess
6. An investor uses the equity method for 30% interest. At year-end, the investor has a receivable from the investee.
How should the receivable be reported in investor's financial statements for the current year?
a. None of the receivable should be reported, but the entire receivable should be offset against the investee's payable
to the investor.
b. Seventy percent of the receivable should be separately reported, with the balance offset against 30% of the
investee's payable to the investor.
c. The total receivable should be disclosed separately.
d. The total receivable should be included as part of the investment in associate, without separate disclosure.
7. At the beginning of the current year, an investor acquired 30% of the ordinary shares of another entity. In the
current year, the investee had net earnings which exceeded the dividends paid. The investor mistakenly recorded
these transactions using the cost method instead of the equity method of accounting. What effect would this have
on investment account, net earnings and retained earnings, respectively?
8. An investor uses the equity method to account for 30% investment. Amortization of the investor's share of the
excess of fair value over carrying amount of depreciable assets at the date of the purchase shall be reported in the
investor's income statement as part of
a. Other expense
b. Depreciation expense
c. Equity in earnings of investee
d. Amortization of goodwill
9. An investor uses the equity method to account for purchase of another entity's ordinary shares at the beginning of
the current year. On the date of acquisition, the fair value of the investee's inventory and land exceeded their
carrying amount. How would the inventory excess and land excess affect respectively the investor's reported equity
in earnings of the investee for the current year?
10. When an investor purchases sufficient ordinary shares to gain significant influence over the investee, what is the
proper accounting treatment of any excess of cost over carrying amount of net assets acquired?
2. When an investment ceases to be an associate and is accounted for in accordance with IFRS 9, the fair value of the
investment at the date when it ceases to be an associate.
3. On the loss of significant influence, the investor shall recognize in profit or loss any difference between
a. The initial carrying amount of any retained investment, any proceeds from disposing of the part interest and the
carrying amount of the investment at the date when significant influence is lost.
b. The fair value of any retained investment and the carrying amount of the investment .at the date significant
influence is lost.
c. Any proceeds from disposing of the part interest and the carrying amount of the investment at the date
significant influence is lost.
d. The fair value of any retained investment, any Proceeds from disposing of the part interest and the carrying
amount of the investment at the date significant influence is lost.
4. The equity method is not applicable under all of the following circumstances, except
5. What is the accounting treatment when the financial statements of an associate are not prepared as of the same
date as the financial statements of the investor?
a. The associate shall prepare financial statements at the same date as that of the investor.
b. The financial statements of the associate prepared up to a different date would be used.
c. Any major transactions during the time gap of the financial statements shall be accounted for.
d. As long as the gap is not greater than three months, there is no problem.
1. When an investor uses the cost method to account for investment in ordinary shares, cash dividends received by the
investor from the investee should be recorded as
2. An investor uses the cost method to account for an investment in ordinary shares. A portion of the dividends
received this year were in excess of the investor's share of investee's earnings subsequent to the date of investment.
The amount of dividend revenue that should be reported in the investor's income statement for this year would be
a. Zero
b. The total amount of dividends received this year
c. The portion of the dividends received this' year that were in excess of the investor's share of investee's earnings
subsequent to the date of investment
d. The portion of the dividends received this year that were not in excess of the investor's share of investee's
earnings subsequent to the date of investment.
3. An investor uses the cost method to account for investment in ordinary shares. Dividends received in excess of the
Investor's share of investee's earnings subsequent to the date of investment
4. An investor uses the cost method for 15% ownership in an investee. At year-end, the investor has a receivable from
the investee. How should the receivable be reported in the investor's year-end financial statements?
5. On January 1 of the current year, an entity purchased 10% of another entity's ordinary shares. The entity purchased
additional shares bringing the ownership up to 40% on August 1 of the current year. During October of the current
year, the investee declared and paid a cash dividend on all of the outstanding ordinary shares. How much income
from the investment should the entity report for the current year?
a. 10% of investee's income from January 1 to July 31, plus 40% of investee's income from August 1 to December
31
b. 40% of investee's income from August 1 to December 31 only
c. 40% of investee's income for the current year
d. Amount equal to dividends received from the investee
a. Amortized cost
b. Face value
c. Fair value
d. Maturity value
a. Trading bond investments are held with the intention of selling them in a short period of time.
b. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as part of net income.
c. Any discount or premium is not amortized.
d. All of the stateménts are correct.
2. When an investor purchased a bond between interest dates at a premium, the cash paid to the seller is
3. The interest income for the year would be higher if the bond was purchased at
a. Par
b. Face amount
c. A discount
d. A premium
4. The interest income for the year would be lower if the bond was purchased at
a. Fair value
b. Face amount
c. A discount
d. A premium
a. Minus repayments
b. Plus discount amortization or minus premium amortization
c. Minus reduction for impairment
d. All of these are correct about amortized cost
Problem 27-28 Multiple choice (IAA)
a. Nominal rate
b. Coupon rate
c. Stated rate
d. Nominal rate, coupon rate or stated rate
3. To compute the price to•pay for a bond, what present value concept is used?
4. The effective interest rate on bond is lower than the stated rate when bond sells
a. At maturity value
b. Above face amount (premium)
c. Below face amount
d. At face amount
5. The effective interest rate on bond is higher than the stated rate when bond sells
a. At face amount
b. Above face amount
c. Below face amount (discount)
d. At maturity value
10. When the interest payment dates of a bond are May 1 and November 1, and a bond is purchased on June 1, the
amount of cash paid by the investor would be
a. The interest method applied to bond is différent from that applied to other debt investment.
b. Amortization of discount decreases each period.
c. Amortization of premium decreases each period.
d. The interest method applies the effective interest rate to the beginning carrying amount.
4. A bond investment that satisfies the amortized cost measurement may be designated
5. Which statement is true if the property is partly investment and partly owner-occupied?
I. If the investment and owner-occupied portions could be sold or leased out separately, the portions shall be accounted
for separately as investment property and owner-occupied property.
Il. If the investment and owner-occupied portions could not be sold or leased out separately, the property is investment
property if only an insignificant portion is held for manufacturing or administrative purposes.
a. I only
b. Il only
c. Both 1 and 11
d. Neither I nor Il
6. If an entity owns and mariages a hotel, services provided to guests are a significant component of the arrangement
as a whole. In such a case, the hotel is classified as
a. Investment property
b. Owner-occupied property
c. Partly investment property and partly owner-occupied property
d. Neither investment property nor owner-occupied property
I. From the perspective of the individual entity that owns it, the property leased to an affate is considered an
investment property.
Il. From the perspective of the affiliates as a group and for purposes of consolidated financial statements, the
property is treated as owner-occupied property.
a. Both I and II
b. Neither I nor II
c. I only
d. II only
I. It is probable that the future economic benefits that are associated with the investment property will flow to the
entity.
Il. The cost of the investment property can be measured reliably.
a. Both 1 and 11
b. Neither I nor Il
c. I only
d. Il only
a. The investment property shall be measured initially at fair value. (cost dapat)
b. The cost of the purchased investment property includes the purchase price and any directly attributable
expenditure
c. The investment property held by a leasee as right of use asset is initially measured at cost.
d. If payment for an investment property is deferred, the cost is the cash price equivalent.
a. Professional fees for legal services, property and transfer taxes and other transaction costs.
b. Start up costs.
c. Operating losses incurred before the investment property achieves the planned level of occupancy.
d. Abnormal amounts of wasted material, labor and other resources incurred in constructing or developing the
property.
2. Which statement is true if the entity uses the fair value model for the investment property?
a. Changes in fair value are reported in profit or loss in the current period.
b. Changes in fair reported as an extraordinary gain.
c. Changes in fair value are reported in other comprehensive income for the period.
d. Changes in fair value are reported as deferred revenue for the period.
3. Which statement is true if the entity uses the fair value model for investment property?
a. The entity should value the property at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment.
b. The entity should report the increase in fair value in other comprehensive income for the period.
c. The entity depreciates the equipment using normal depreciation method.
d. The entity does not record depreciation on the investment property.
4. When the entity uses the cost model, transfers between investment property, owner-occupied property and
inventory shall be made at
a. Fair value
b. Carrying amount
c. Cost
d. Assessed value
5. A transfer from investment property carried at fair value to owner-occupied property shall be accounted for at
a. Fair value, which becomes the deemed cost for subsequent accounting
b. Carrying amount
c. Historical cost
d. Fair value less cost of disposal
6. If owner-occupied property is transferred to investment property that is to be carried at fair value, the difference
between the carrying amount of the property and the fair value shall be
7. If an inventory is transferred to investment property that is to be carried at fair value, the remeasurement to fair
value is
8. When an investment property under construction is completed and to be carried at fair value, the difference
between the carrying amount and fair value shall be
9. Gain or loss from disposal of investment property shall be determined as the difference between the
10. Which statement is incorrect in determining the .fair value of an investment property?
a. An entity shall determine the fair value of investment property by deducting transaction cost that may be
incurred upon disposal.
b. Equipment such as lift or air-conditioning is often an integral part of building and generally is included in the fair
value of the investment property.
c. If an office is leased on a furnished basis, the fair value of the office generally includes the fair value of the
furniture because the rental income relates to the furnished office.
d. The fair value of investment property excludes prepaid or accrued operating lease income.
a. Cost
b. Cost less accumulated impairment loss.
c. Depreciable cost less accumulated impairment loss.
d. Fair value less accumulated impairment loss.
6. Which of the following additional disclosures must be made when an entity chooses the cost model as the
accounting policy for investment property?
7. Which disclosure shall be made when the fair value model has been adopted for investment property?
8. All of the following properties fall under the definition of investment property, except
10. Which of the following would be considered a Level 2 input for fair value measurement?
4. What valuation model should an entity use to measure property, plant' and equipment?
5. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises all of the following, except
a. Purchase price
b. Import duties and nonrefundable purchase taxes
c. Any cost directly attributable in bringing the asset to the location and condition for the intended use
d. Initial estimate of the cost of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site, the obligation for which the
entity does not incur when the item was acquired
6. Costs directly attributable to bringing .the asset to e the location and condition for the intended use include all of
the following, except
a. Cost of employee benefits not arising directly from acquisition of proberty, plant and equipment
b. Cost of site preparation
c. Initial delivery and handling cost
d. Installation and assembly cost
8. Which of the following costs should be included in the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment?
a. Cost incurred while an item capable of operating in a manner intended by management has yet to be brought
into use, or is operated at less than full capacity
b. Initial operating loss
c. Cost of relocating or reorganizing part or all of an entity's operations
d. None of these should be included in the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment
Problem 33-35 Multiple choice (PAS 16)
1. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment that is acquired in exchange for a combination of monetary
and nonmonetary asset is measured at
2. The cost of a nonmonetary asset acquired in exchange with commercial substance is usually recorded at
a. The fair value of the asset given up and a gain or loss is recognized.
b. The fair value of the asset given up and a gain but not a loss may be recognized.
c. The fair value of the asset received if it is equally reliable as the fair value of the asset given up.
d. Either the fair value of the asset given up or the asset received, whichever one results in the largest gain or smallest
loss.
a. The cost of self-constructed asset is determined using the same principles as for an acquired asset.
b. Any internal profit is eliminated in arriving at the cost of self-constructed asset.
c. The cost Of abnormal amount of wasted material is not included in the cost of the self-constructed asset*
d. All of the statements are true.
5. Which of the following terms best describes the removal of an asset from the statement of financial position?
a. Derecognition
b. Impairment
c. Writeoff
d. Depreciation
a. On disposal
b. When no future economic benefits are expected from the use of the asset.
c. On acquisition
d. On disposal and when no future economic benefits are expected from the use of the asset.
7. Gain and loss arising from the derecognition of property, plant and equipment shall be determined as the difference
between
8. Entities are encouraged to disclose all of the following relation to property, plant and equipment, except
1. Which of the following shall not be capitalized as cost of property, plant and equipment?
2. An entity purchased a new machinery that it does not have to pay until after three years. The total payment on
maturity will include both principal and interest. The cost would be the total payment multipled by what time value
of money concept?
a. Present value of annuity of 1
b. Present value of 1
c. Future amount of annuity of 1
d. Future amount of 1
4. An entity imported machinery to be installed in the new factory premises before year-end. What is the proper
treatment of freight and interest on the loan to fund the cost of machinery?
a. The implicit interest rate, maturity date 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.
d. The estimated present value of the assets exchanged.
2. A nonmonetary exchange is recognized at fair value of the assets exchanged unless
4. Which of the following statements describes the proper accounting for loss in a nonmonetary exchange?
5. When determining the .commercial substance of the exchange; which of the following is not considered?
a. Cash flow of exchanged asset.
b. Cash flow of new asset.
c. Cash flow from tax effect on the exchange to avoid taxes.
d. Cash flow from potential sale of new equipment.
1. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises the purchase price and
2. When property is acquired by issuing equity shares, which of the following is the best basis for establishing the
historical cost of the acquired asset?
3. When a plant asset is acquired by deferred payment, which condition generally does not indicate the need to
consider the imputation of interest?
a. The interest rate stated on the deferred obligation is significantly different from market interest rate
b. The cash price of the plant asset is significantly different from the deferred obligation
c. The instrument representing the deferred obligation is noninterest bearing
d. the face amount of the deferred obligation is equal to the market value of the plant asset exchanged
4. If the present value of a note issued in exchange for a plant asset is less than the face amount, the difference is
5. An entity purchased a plant asset under a deferred payment contract. The agreement was to pay P 10,000 per year
for five years. What is the initial measurement of the plant asset?
a. P50,OOO
b. P50,000 plus imputed interest
c. Present value of P 10,000 annuity for five years at an imputed interest
d. Present value of P 10,000 annuity for five years discounted at the bank prime interest rate
6. An entity purchased a plant asset under a deferred payment contract. The agreement was to pay P 10,000 at the
time of purchase and P 10,000 at the end of each of the next five years. What is the initial measurement of the plant
asset?
7. A donated plant asset for which the fair value has been determined and for which directly attributable costs were
incurred shall be recorded at an amount equal to
8. Which of the following is the most appropriate policy as regards the allocation of joint overhead cost to plant and
equipment constructed by the entity for own use?
a. Assign no overhead.
b. Assign only variable
c. Assign overhead equal to the amount that would have been assigned to production that is curtailed because of the
construction.
d. Assign a proportionate share of overhead to the construction on the same basis
1. This represents assistance by government in the form of transfer of resources to an entity in return for past or future
compliance with certain conditions relating to the operating activities of the entity.
a. Government grant
b. Government assistance
c. Government
d. Government aid
2. Government grant when there is reasonable assurance
3. This is government grant whose primary condition is that an entity qualifying for the grant shall purchase, construct
or otherwise acquire long-term asset.
A. immediately
B. Over the useful life of the asset using straight line.
c. Over the useful life of the asset using sum ofyears' digits.
D. Over the useful life of the asset and in proportion to the depreciation of the asset.
6. Government grant related to nondepreciable asset that requires fulfillment of certain conditions
7. A government grant that becomes receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the
purpose of giving immediate financial support to the entity with no future related costs should be recognized as
income
a. When received.
b. Of the period in which it becomes receivable.
c. Over a maximum of 5 years using straight line.
d. Over a maximum of 10 years using straight line.
1. It is an action by a government designed to provide an economic benefit specific to an entity and for which the
government cannot reasonably place a value.
a. Government grant
b. Government assistance
c. Government takeover
d. Subvention
4. A forgivable loan from a government or the benefit of a government loan at NIL or below market interest .rate is
accounted for as
a. Government grant
b. Government assistance
c. Both government grant and government assistance
d. Neither government grant nor government assistance
5. The amount of benefit in a zero-interest government loan is measured as the difference between
1. In the case of a nonmonetary grant, which of the following accounting treatment is prescribed?
a. Record the asset at replacement cost and the grant at a nominal value
b. Record the grant at a value estimated by management
c. Record both the grant and the asset at fair value of the nonmonetary asset
d. Record the asset at fair value and not recognize the fair value of the grant
2. In the case of grant relatéd to an asset, which of following accounting treatment is prescribed?
a. Record the grant at a nominal value in the first year and write it off in the subsequent year.
b. Either set up the grant as deferred income or deduct it in arriving at the carrying amount of the asset.
c. Record the grant at fair value in the first year and take it to income in the subsequent year.
d. Take it to the income statement and disclose it as an extraordinary gain.
3. In the case of grant related to income, which of the following accounting treatment is prescribed?
a. Equity is overstated
b. Liability is overstated
c. Asset is understated
d. Net income is understated
4. Which statement is true regarding the accounting for government grant related to an asset?
a. Depreciation is higher and net income lower if the grant is recorded as deferred income.
b. Depreciation is higher and net income lower if the grant is accounted for as an adjustment to the asset.
c. Depreciation is higher if the grant is recorded as deferred incöme but net income will be the same under the
deferred income approach and deduction from asset approach.
d. Depreciation is higher if the grant is recorded as an adjustment to the asset.
1. Borrowing costs are incurred in connection with borrowing of funds and include all of the following, except.
2. If the qualifying asset is financed by specific borrowing, the capitalizable borrowing cost is equal to
3. If the qualifying asset is financed by general borrowing, the capitalizable borrowing cost is equal to
4. Which of the following assets could be treated as qualifying asset for the purpose of capitalizing borrowing costs?
a. Investment property
b. Investment in financial instrument
c. Inventory that is manufactured or produced in large quantity on a repetitive basis and takes a substantial period
of time to get ready for use or sale
d. Biological asset
Problem 35-19 Multiple choice (IFRS)
3. Which of the following cost may not be eligible for capitalization as borrowing cost?
5. When computing the amount of interest cost to be capitalized, the concept of "avoidable interest" refers to
6. Which statement about the capitalization of borrowing costs as part of the cost of a qualifying asset is true?
a. If funds come from general borrowings, the amount to be capitalized is based on the weighted average amount of
expenditures.
b. Capitalization always continues until the asset is brought into use.
c. Capitalization always commences as soon as expenditure of the asset is incurred.
d. Capitalization always commences as soon as interest on relevant borrowings is being incurred.
7. Which of the following is required for borrowing costs incurred that are directly attributable to the construction of a
qualifying asset?
2. Which of the following is not a condition that must be satisfied before interest capitalization can begin?
3. The period of time during which interest must be capitalized ends when
a. The asset is substantially complete and ready for the Intended use.
b. No further interest is being incurred.
c. The asset is abandoned, sold or fully depreciated.
d. The activities that are necessary to get the asset ready for the intended use have begun.
a. Intentional
b. Related to permit processing or inspection
c. Permanent due to extended period of interruption
d. All of these require capitalization of interest
6. Which of the following is the recommended approach in accounting for interest incurred in financing the
construction of property, plant and equipment?
a. Capitalized interest is reduced by income received on the unexpended portion of the general contruction loan.
b. The amount of capitalized interest on general borrowing is the lower of actual interest incurred or computed
capitalized interest.
c. Interest after completion of construction is capitalized.
d. All of these statements are correct.
9. An asset constructed for own use has been financed with a specific borrowing. The interest incurred during the
construction period is
a. Interest expense in the construction period
b. A prepaid expense
c. A part of the historical cost of acquiring the asset to be allocated over the estimated useful life of the asset
d. A part of the historical cost of acquiring the asset to be allocated over the term of the specific, borrowing
1. When an entity acquired land with an old building and immediately demolished the old building so that the land can
be used for the construction of a plant, the cost inCUrred to demolish the old building should be
A. Expensed as incurred
B. Added to the cost of the plant
C. Added to the cost of the land
D. Amortized over the estimated time period between the demolition of the old building and the completion of the
plant
2. If an entity purchased a lot and an old building and immediately demolished the old building to make room for the
construction of & new building, the proper accounting treatment of the allocated carrying amount of the old
building would depend on
a. The significance of the cost allocated to the building in relation to the combined cest of the lot and building.
b. The length of time for which the building was held prior to demolition.
c. The contemplated future use of the land.
d. The intention of management when the new building was constructed.
3. An entity purchased land to be used as an investment property. Timber was cut from the site so development of the
land could begin. The proceeds from the sale of the timber should be
4. An entity purchased land and a hotel with the plan to tear down the hotel and build a new hotel. The allocated cost
of the old hotel should be
5. An entity's forest land was condemned for use as a national park. Compensation for the condemnation exceeded
the forest land's carrying amount. The entity purchased similar, but larger, replacement forest land for an amount
greater than the condemnation award.
As a result of the condemnation and replacement, what is the net effect on the carrying amount of forest land
reported in the statement of financial position?
a. The amount is increased by the excess of the replacement forest land’s cost over the condemned land's carrying
amount.
b. The amount is increased by the excess of the replacement forest land's cost over the condemnation award.
c. The amount is increased by the excess of the condemnation award over the condemned forest land's carrying
amount.
d. No effect, because the condemned forest land's carrying amount is used as the replacement forest land's
carrying amount.
3. The cost of demolishing an old building to make room for the construction of a new building should be
a. Expensed immediately
b. Charged to the land
c. Charged to the new building
d. Allocated between land and building based on relative fair value
4. When land and an old building are acquired, the cost of immediately demolishing the old building to prepare the
land for the intended use as investment property should be
a. Expensed immediately
b. Charged to the land
c. Accounted for as deferred charge
d. Charged to retained earnings
5. The carrying amount of an existing old building demolished to make room for the construction of a new building
should be
a. Any renovating cost incurred to put the building purchased in a condition for the intended use
b. Cost of excavation
c. Expenditure for movable equipment and fixture
d. Cost incurred to have existing building removed to make room for construction of new building
2. Which type of expenditure occurs when an entity installs a higher capacity boiler to heat the plant?
a. Rearrangement d. Betterment
b. Ordinary repair and maintenance
c. Addition
d. Betterment
3. A building suffered uninsured fire damage. The damaged portion of the building was refurbished with higher quality
materials. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of the damaged portion are identifiable. To account for
these events, the entity should
a. Capitalize the cost of refurbishing and record a loss in the current period equal to the carrying amount of the
damaged portion of the building
b. Capitalize the cost of refurbishing by adding the cost to the carrying amount of the building
c. Record a loss in the current period equal to the cost of refurbishing and continue to depreciate the original cost of
the building
d. Record a loss in the current period equal to the sum of the cost of refurbishing and the carrying amount of the
damaged portion of the building
4. Which of the following costs relating to property, plant and equipment should not be capitalized?
5. Which of the following would ordinarily be treated as a revenue expenditure rather than a capital expenditure?
a. Cost of servicing and overhaul to restore or maintain the originally assessed standard of performance.
b. The replacement of a major component of building
c. An addition to an existing building
d. Cost of improvement that is expected to provide discernible futurö benefit
6. An improvement made to a machine which increased the fair value and production capacity without extending the
useful life of
a. Expensed
b. Debited to accumulated depreciation
c. Capitalized in the machine account
d. Allocated between accumulated depreciation and the machine account
7. If an old asset's life is extended by a replacement of a major part but the carrying amount of the part replaced is not
known, what happens to the amount spent to extend the life of the old asset?
8. An entity incurred costs to modify a building and to improve a production line. As a result, an overall increase in
production is expected. However, the modification did not increase the market value of the building and the
improvement did not extend the life of the production line. Should •the building modification cost and the
production line improvement cost be capitalized?
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.
a. The systematic allocation of an asset's cost less residual value over the useful life
b. The removal of an asset from an entity's statement of financial position
c. The amount by which the recoverable amount of an asset exceeds carrymg amount
d. The amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds recoverable amount
2. Carrying amount is the
a. Cost of an asset or the amount substituted for cost in the financial statements, less residual value.
b. Amount of cash or cash equivalent paid or the fair value of the other consideration given to acquire an asset at
the time of acquisition or construction.
c. Net amount which the entity expects to obtain for an asset at the end of useful life after deducting the expected
costs of disposal.
d. Amount at which an asset is recognized in the statement of financial position after deducting any accumulated
depreciation and accumulated impairment loss.
a. The depreciation method shall reflect the pattern in which the asset's economic benefits are consumed by the
entity.
b. Depreciation of an asset begins when it is available for use or when it is in the location and condition necessary
for the intended use.
c. Depreciation ceases at the date the asset is classified as held for sale.
d. Depreciation is not recognized if the fair value of an asset exceeds carrying amount.
a. Residual value is the estimated net amount currently obtainable if the asset is at the end of the useful life.
b. The residual value of an asset may increase to an amount equal to or greater than carrying amount in which case
the depreciation charge is zero.
c. The residual value of an asset shall be reviewed at least at each financial year-end and any change is accounted for
as a change in accounting estimate.
d. All of these statements are true.
l. The period of time over which an asset is expected to be used by the entity.
ll. The number of production or similar units expected to be obtained from the asset by the entity.
a. I only
b. Il only
c. Both 1 and 11
d. Neither I nor Il
8. Which statement is true in relation to depreciation?
a. The estimated net amount currently obtainable if the asset is at the end of the useful life
b. The present value of future cash flows to be derived from the asset.
c. The amount at which the asset could be exchanged.
d. The amount of cash that could currently be obtained by selling the asset in an orderly disposal.
a. An asset must be depreciated from the date of purchase to the date of sale.
b. The annual depreciation charge shall be constant.
c. The total cost must eventually be depreciated.
d. If the carrying amount of an asset is less than the residual value, depreciation is not charged.
4. A private jet is expected to be used over a period of 7 years. The engine of the jet has a useful life of 5 years. The
tires are replaced every 2 years. The private jet' shall be depreciated using the straight line method over
a. An entity that is neither expanding nor contracting an investment in equipment because it is replacing equipment as
the equipment depreciates.
b. Equipment on which repairs and maintenance increase substantially with age.
c. Equipment with useful life -that is not affected by the amount of use.
d. Equipment used consistently every period.
4. In which of the following situations is the production method of depreciation most appropriate?
6. An entity using the composite depreciation method for a fleet of trucks, cars, and campers retired one of the trucks
and received cash from a salvage entity. The net carrying amount of these composite assets would be decreased by
1. Which of the following reasons provides the best theoretical support for accelerated depreciation?
a. Assets are more efficient in early years and initially generate more revenue.
b. Expenses should be allocated in a manner that "smooths" earnings.
c. Repair and maintenance costs would probably increase significantly in later periods so depreciation should
decline.
d. Accelerated depreciation provides earlier replacement because of the time value of money.
2. Which depreciation method applies a uniform depreciation rate each period to the carrying amount of an asset?
a. Straight line
b. Declining balance
c. Output method
d. Sum of years’ digit
3. A method which excludes residual value from the base for the depreciation calculation is
a. Straight line
b. Sum of years' digits
c. Double declining balance
d. Output method
4. An asset has a nine-year useful life and is to be depreciated under the sum of years' digits method. The annual
depreciation expense would be the same as that under the straight line method in the
a. Third year
b. Fifth year
c. Seventh year
d. Ninth year
a. Group depreciation
b. Composite depreciation
c. Both group depreciation and composite depreciation
d. Neither group depreciation nor composite depreciation
6. A depreciable asset has an estimated 15% residual value. At the end of the estimated useful life, the accumulated
depreciation would equal the original cost of the asset under which of the following depreciation methods?
a. Straight line
b. Output method
c. Double declining balance
d. None of these depreciation methods
7. A machine with a five-year estimated useful life and a 10% residual value was acquired at the beginning of the
current year. At the end of the fourth year, accumulated depreciation, using the sum of the years' digits method,
would be
8. A machine with a four-year estimated useful life and a 15% residual value was acquired at the beginning of the
current year. The increase in accumulated depreciation for the second year using the double declining balance
method would be
a. Asset valuation
b. Current value allocation
c. Cost allocation
d. Useful life determination
a. Output method
b. Sum of years' digits
c. Declining balance
d. Straight line
3. In which method is residual value not a factor in determining depreciatiorf in early years of the useful life of an
asset?
a. Straight line
b. Service hours
c. Productive output
d. Declining balance
6. Which of the following must be known when using the sum of years' digits method?
a. Acquisition cost
b. Residual value
c. Useful life
d. All of these must be known
7. An addition that is an integral part of an older asset normally would be depreciated over
8. The major difference between the service life of an asset and physical life is that
a. Service life refers to the time an asset shall be used by an entity and physical life refers to how long the asset
shall last.
b. Physical life is the life of an asset without consideration of residual value and service life requires the use of
residual value,
c. Physical life is always longer than service life.
d. Service life refers to the length of time an asset is Of use to the original owner, while physical life refers to how
long the asset shall be used by all owners.
a. The accumulated depreciation is adjusted to the appropriate balance through retained earnings based on the
straight line method
b. The accumulated depreciation is adjusted to the appropriate balance through net income based on the straight
line method.
c. The accumulated depreciation is not adjusted but the remaining carrying amount is allocated over the remaining
useful life using the straight line method.
d. The accumulated depreciation is not adjusted but the remaining carrying amount is allocated over the original
useful life using the straight line method.
10. An entity acquired equipment and used the straight line depreciation with a useful life of 15 years and no residual
value. After 4 years of using the asset, the entity estimated that the remaining life of the equipment was six years
with no residual value. How should this change be accounted for?
a. Revising future depreciation annually to equal the original cost divided by six.
b. Revising future depreciation annually to equal the carrying amount' after 4 years divided by six.
c. Disclosing the effect of the change on each year's earnings but maintaining the depreciation as originally
determined.
d. . Revising future depreciation annually to equal the depreciable amount divided by six.
Problem 40-28 Multiple choice (IAA)
2. Depletion expense
4. Which describes the method of accounting for the costs of drilling dry holes in the oil and gas industry?
a. When searching for an area that may warrant detailed exploration, even though the entity has not yet obtained the
legal rights to explore a specific area.
b. When the legal rights to explore a specific area have been obtained, but the technical feasibility and commercial
viability of extracting a mineral resource are not yet demonstrable.
c. When a specific area is being developed and preparations for commercial extraction are being made.
d. In extracting mineral resource and processing the resource to make it marketable or transportable.
3. Which of the following expenditures would never qualify as an exploration and evaluation asset?
4. Which measurement model applies to exploration and evaluation asset subsequent to initial recognition?
5. An entity is required to consider which of the following in developing accounting policy for exploration and
evaluation activities?
a. The requirements and guidance in Standards and Interpretations dealing with similar and related issues
b. The definitions, recognition criteria and measurement concepts for assets, liabilities, income and expenses
c. Recent pronouncements of standard-setting bodies
d. Whether the accounting policy results in information that is relevant and reliable
6. Which of the following is not a disclosure required in relation to exploration and evaluation expenditures?
7. Which is not a characteristic of the “full cost” method in the oil and gas industry?
a. All costs incurred in exploring within a defined cost center are capitalized and amortized.
b. Costs are capitalized even if a specific project in a cost center was a failure.
c. Costs of unsuccessful exploration activities are charged to expense.
d. Exploration and evaluation asset is classified either as tangible or an intangible asset.
8. Which type of expenditure is included in the term "exploration and evaluation" of mineral resources?
10. Which of the following is not a difference between the accounting treatment for depreciation and depletion?
a. Depletion applies to natural resources while depreciation applies to plant and equipment.
b. Depletion refers to the physical exhaustion or consumption of the asset while depreciation refers to the wear and
tear, and obsolescence of the asset.
c. Many formulas are used in computing depreciation but only one is used to any extent in computing depletion.
d. The cost of the asset is the starting point for the computation of the amount of depreciation but the fair value
reassessed each year is the starting point for the periodic charge for depletion.
a. Fair value
b. Depreciated replacement cost
c. Replacement cost
d. Fair value and depreciated replacement cost
2. When there is no evidence of market value because of the specialized nature of the plant and equipment and
because these items are rarely sold, the estimate of fair value is
a. Replacement cost
b. Depreciated replacement cost
c. Net realizable value
d. Present value of cash inflows from the use of the asset
a. Restated proportionately with the change in the gross carrying amount of the asset
b. Eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset
c. Not adjusted on the date of revaluation
d. Restated proportionately with the change in the gross carrying amount of the asset or eliminated against the gross
carrying amount of the asset
4. Which of the following is not considered a separate class of property, plant and equipment?
5. When an asset's carrying amount is increased as a result of a revaluation, the increase shall be credited to
a. Revaluation surplus as component of other comprehensive income
b. Revaluation surplus as component of profit or loss
c. Retained earnings
d. Deferred income
6. When an asset's carrying amount is decreased as a result of a revaluation, the decrease shall be
7. When the revaluation surplus is realized because of the use of the asset or disposal of the asset, it may be
transferred directly to
a. Retained earnings
b. Income
c. Share capital
d. Share premium
8. If a depreciable property is revalued at the middle of the current year, how is the depreciation expense for the year
determined when the entity has a calendar year-end?
a. Depreciation for the year is based on the average of the depreciation based on cost and on revalued amount.
b. Depreciation for the entire year is based on cost.
c. Depreciation for the entire year is based on revalued amount.
d. Depreciation for the first half of the year is based on cost and for the second half on revalued amount.
9. If an entity with a fleet of cars and ships decided to revalue property, plant, and equipment, which of the following
statements is true?
10. Which statement is true about the revaluation model for property, plant and equipment?
a. The frequency of revaluation depends upon the changes in fair value of the property, plant and equipment.
b. Property, plant and equipment with significant and volatile changes in fair value necessitate annual revaluation.
c. Property, plant and equipment- with insignificant changes in fair value may be revalued only every three to five
Years.
d. All of these statements are true about the revaluation model.
1. When an entity chooses the revaluation model, which of the following statements is correct?
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 asset's carrying amount as a result of first revaluation must be recognized in income.
2. When accounting for property, plant and equipment, an entity
3. Under the revaluation model for accounting for property, plant and equipment
4. When the revaluation model is used for reporting plant asset, the gain should be included in
a. Retained earnings
b. Gain from revaluation in the income statement
c. A revaluation surplus account as component of other
d. An extraordinary gain in the income statement
a. The price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at' the
measurement date
b. The price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the
measurement date.
c. The discounted future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset.
d. The undiscounted future cash flows expected to be derived from an asset.
a. Legal cost
b. Stamp and similar transaction tax
c. Cost of removing the asset
d. Finance cost
6. Value in use is
7. The estimates of future cash flows in calculating value in use include all of the following, except
8. Estimates of future cash flows normally would cover projections over a maximum of
a. Five years
b. Ten years
c. Fifteen years
d. Twenty years
2. If an asset is to be disposed of
a. As an extraordinary item.
b. As a component of discontinued operation.
c. As a component of income from continuing operations.
d. As a change in accounting estimate.
4. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment
5. Which of the following conditions must exist •in order for an impairment loss to be recognized?
6. When deciding on the discount rate in determining value in use, which factor should not be taken into account?
a. If impairment indicators are present, the entity must conduct an impairment test.
b. The impairment test compares the carrying amount with the lower of fair value less cost of disposal and value in use.
c. If the recoverable amount is lower than carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized.
d. If recoverable amount is higher than carrying amount, no impairment loss is recognized.
9. An impairment loss that relates to an asset that has been revalued is recognized in
a. Profit or loss
b. Revaluation surplus that relates to the revalued asset
c. Opening retained earnings
d. Any reserve in equity
9. The impairment rules for long-lived assets apply to all of the following, except
a. The group of assets that generate cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash
flows from other group of assets.
b. The group of assets that generate cash inflows from continuing use that are not independent of the cash flows
from other group of assets.
c. The largest group of assets that generate cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the
cash flows from other group of assets.
d. The smallest group of assets that generate cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the
cash inflows from other gorup of assets.
2. What is the allocation of an impairment loss recognized for a cash generating unit?
3. When allocating an impairment loss, such a loss should reduce the carrying amount of which asset first?
4, where part of a cash generating unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the part disposed of
7. An entity is considering to apply an impairment test to an individual asset or to the cash generating unit to which the
asset belongs. Which of the following statements is true?
a. If the individual asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent from other assets, the cash
generating unit should be identified.
b. If the individual asset generates a significant proportion of cash inflows of the entity as a whole, the cash
generating unit should not be identified.
c. If the individual asset generates an insignificant proportion of the cash inflows of the entity as a whole, the cash
generating unit should not be identified.
d. All of these statements are true.
8. Assets other than goodwill that contribute to the future cash flows of both the cash generating unit under review and
other cash generating units are known as
a. Corporate assets
b. Property, plant and equipment
c. Disposal group
d. Cash generating unit
a. Corporate assets are group or divisional assets such as head office building, EDP, equipment or a research center.
b. Essentially, corporate assets generate cash inflows independently from other assets.
c. The recoverable amount of an individual corporate asset cannot be determined unless management has decided to
dispose of the asset
d. If there is an indication that a corporate asset may be impaired, the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit
to which the corporate asset belongs is determined and compared with the carrying amount of the cash generating
unit.
10 When impairment testing a cash generating unit, any corporate assets should
1. Which of the following is a criterion that must be met in order for an intangible asset to be recognized other than
goodwill?
a. It is separable.
b. It arises from contractual and other legal right.
c. It is either separable or it arises from contractual and other legal right.
d. It is neither separable nor it arises from contractual and other legel right.
3. Which of the following statements is true in relation to control by the entity of the intangible asset?
a. The capacity of the entity to control the economic benefits from an intangible asset would normally stem from legal
rights that are enfor0eable in a court of law.
b. The skill of employees arising out of the benefits of training costs cannot be recognized as intangible asset.
c. Market share and customer loyalty cannot normally be recognized as intangible asset because an entity cannot
control the action of customers.
d. All of these statements are true.
4. The recognition criteria for an intangible asset include which of the following conditions?
5. Which statement is incorrect concerning acquisition of intangible asset as part of a business combination?
a. The cost of the intangible asset is based on the fair value at the date of acquisition.
b. If there is an active market for the intangible asset, the fair value is equal to the quoted price of an identical asset
c. If there is an active market for the intangible asset, the fair value may also be equal to the quoted price of a similar
asset
d. If an intangible asset acquired in a business combination arises from contractual or legal right, sufficient
information does not exist to measure the fair value of the asset.
a. Internally generated brand, masthead, publishing title, and customer list shall not be recognized as an intangible
asset.
b. The cost of internally generated intangible asset comprises all directly attributable costs necessary to create,
produce and prepare the asset for the intended use.
c. Internally generated goodwill shall not be recognized as an intangible asset.
d. All of these statements are true.
7. The cost of an internally generated intangible asset includes all of the following, except
a. Fair value
b. Nominal amount or zero plus any directly attributable expenditure
c. Either fair value or nominal amount or zero plus directly attributable expenditure
d. Neither fair value nor nominal amount
9. The Cost of a separately acquired intangible asset comprises the purchase price, including import duties and
nonrefundable purchase taxes, and
a. Cost of employee benefits arising directly from bringing the asset to working condition
b. Professional fee arising directly from bringing the asset to working condition
c. Cost of testing whether the asset is functioning properly
d. Initial operating loss
a. Cost model
b. Revaluation model
c. Cost model or revaluation model
d. Cost model or fair value model
2. An entity that acquired an intangible asset may use the revaluation model for subsequent measurement only when
a. Intangible assets with finite useful life are amortized over the useful life.
b. Intangible assets with finite useful life are tested for impairment at the end of reporting period when there is an
indication of impairment.
c. Intangible assets with indefinite useful life are not amortized but are tested for impairment at least annually.
d. All of these statements are true.
a. There is no foreseeable limit to the period over which the asset is expected to generate net cash inflows to the
entity.
b. There is a foreseeable limit to the period over which the asset is expected to generate net cash inflows to the entity.
c. The useful life of the intangible asset arises from contractual right.
d. The useful life of the intangible asset arises from legal right.
a. The straight line method, unless the pattern in which the asset's economic benefits are consumed by the entity can
be determined reliably.
b. The double declining balance in all circumstances.
c. A subjective amount of periodic amortization without regard to any particular method.
d. The straight line method in all circumstances.
6. The residual value of an intangible asset with a finite useful life shall be assumed zero, except
a. When there is a commitment by a third party to purchase the asset at the end of the useful life.
b. When there is an active market for the asset and it is probable that such market will exist at the end of the
useful life.
c. When there is a commitment by a third party to purchase the asset at the end of useful life or there is an active
market for the asset and it is probable that sucu market will exist at the end of useful life.
d. There are no exceptions.
7. One factor that is not considered in determining the useful life of an intangible asset is
a. Residual value
b. Provision for renewal or extension
c. Legal life
d. Expected action of competitors
8. Factors in determining the useful life of an intangible asset include all except
a. Computer software
b. Registered patent
c. Copyright
d. Notebook computer
6. Amortization of an intangible asset with a finite useful life shall commence when
a. It is first recognized as an asset.
b. It is probable that it will generate economic benefit.
c. It is available for the intended use.
d. The cost can be identified with reasonable certainty.
a. Recoverable amount
b. Either cost or fair value at the choice of the acquirer
c. Fair value
d. Cost
8, Intangible assets with indefinite useful life are tested for impairment
10. Operating losses incurred during the start-up years of a new entity should be
a. Physical existence
b. Claim to a specific amount of cash in the future
c. Long-lived
d. Held for sale
a. Capitalized
b. Capitalized if useful is indefinite
c. Expensed when incurred
d. Expensed if useful life is limited
a. Limited life
b. Indefinite life
c. Both limited life and indefinite life
d. Neither limited life nor indefinite life
7. Entities should evaluate indefinite life intangible assets at least annually for
a. Recoverability
b. Amortization
c. Impairment
d. Estimated
8. The major problem of accounting for an intangible asset is determining
a. Fair value
b. Separability
c. Residual value
d. Useful life
a. Trade name
b. Research and development cost
c. Franchise
d. Copyright
10. Which of the following represents the maximum amortization period mandated for an intangible asset with finite
useful life?
a. 10 years
b. 20 years
c. 40 years
d. No arbitrary cap on the useful life has been established.
2. Which statement does not accurately describe the accounting for goodwill?
7. An entity is performing an annual test of the impairment of goodwill for a cash generating unit. It has determined
that the fair value of the unit exceeds the carrying amount. Which of the following statements is true concerning
the test of impairment?
8. An entity reported goodwill in last year's statement of financial position. How should the entity account for the
reported goodwill in the current year?
a. Determine whether fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount and report an impairment
loss on goodwill in the income statement.
b. Determine the current year's amortizable amount and report the amortization expense.
c. Determine whether the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than the carrying amount and report the
recovery of any previous impairment in the income statement.
d. Determine whether the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than the carrying amunt and repört a gain on
goodwill in the income statement.
a. Goodwill
b. Franchise
c. Patent
d. Trademark