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1. (T/F): Accounting Standard AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows mandates the
provision of cash flow information from operating, financing and investing
activities.
Answer: T
Difficulty: 1
AACSB: Written and Oral Communication
Learning Objective: LO 7.1 Explain the main functions of the statement of cash
flows.
Topic: 7.1 Introduction
Answer: C
Difficulty: 1
AACSB: Written and Oral Communication
Learning Objective: LO 7.1 Explain the main functions of the statement of cash
flows.
Topic: 7.1.2 History of cash flow reporting in Australia
3. (T/F): AASB 107 requires the use of the direct method of calculating cash flows
from operating activities.
Answer: T
Difficulty: 1
AACSB: Written and Oral Communication
Learning Objective: LO 7.1 Explain the main functions of the statement of cash
flows.
Topic: 7.1.2 History of cash flow reporting in Australia
Answer: B
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.2 Describe the definitions of cash and cash
equivalents in accordance with AASB 107.
Topic: 7.2.1 Definition of cash and cash flows
6. (T/F): The purpose of holding a cash equivalent is irrelevant for the classification
in the statement of cash flows.
Answer: F
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.2. Describe the definitions of cash and cash
equivalents in accordance with AASB 107.
Topic: 7.2.1 Definition of cash and cash flows
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8. A company holds $100 000 in a term deposit account as an interest-generating
investment. For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the term deposit will be
classified as:
a) a cash equivalent.
b) an investment.
c) either a cash equivalent or an investment.
d) none of the above.
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1
AACSB: Written and Oral Communication
Learning Objective: LO 7.2 Describe the definitions of cash and cash
equivalents in accordance with AASB 107.
Topic: 7.2.2 Classification and disclosure of cash flows
Answer: C
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.4 Classify cash flows into operating, investing and
financing activities as appropriate.
Topic: 7.2.2 Classification and disclosure of cash flows
10. Which of the following items must be separately disclosed in a statement of cash
flows?
a) Interest paid and received
b) Dividends paid and received
c) Both A and B
d) No separate disclosure required
Answer: C
Difficulty: 1
AACSB: Written and Oral Communication
Learning Objective: LO 7.4 Classify cash flows into operating, investing and
financing activities as appropriate.
Topic: 7.2.2 Classification and disclosure of cash flows
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11. Insurance proceeds from the destruction of a factory by fire would be classified
as:
a) operating cash flow.
b) financing cash flow.
c) investing cash flow.
d) none of the above.
Answer: A
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Written and Oral Communication
Learning Objective: LO 7.4 Classify cash flows into operating, investing and
financing activities as appropriate.
Topic: 7.2.2 Classification and disclosure of cash flows
.
12. (T/F): Cash flow from operating activities is the default classification in a
statement of cash flows.
Answer: T
Difficulty: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.4 Classify cash flows into operating, investing and
financing activities as appropriate.
Topic: 7.2.2 Classification and disclosure of cash flows
13. Why is cash flow from operating activities seen as a performance measure?
Answer:
Cash flows from operating activities as a performance measure:
- Cash flows from operating activities is one of the required groupings of cash
flows in a statement of cash flows under accounting standard AASB 107
Statement of Cash Flows.
- Receipts from customers is an important cash flow from operating activities and
should more than cover the cash flow costs of operating, such as payments to
suppliers and employee costs.
- Cash return on assets is a ratio that is calculated using cash flow from operating
activities information.
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.3 Describe the general format of the statement of cash
flows, including the classification of cash flows and the minimum level of the
disclosures on the face of the statement of cash flows.
Topic: 7.2.2 Classification and disclosure of cash flows
14. Discuss the basis of classifying cash flows arising from interest paid.
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Answer:
Interest paid:
- AASB107 provides guidance as to the classification of interest paid as an
operating cash flow.
- However, there is a view that interest paid is a financing cash flow.
- Where interest costs relate to the provision of working capital, they are seen as
operating; however, in relation to the acquisition of a qualifying asset, they may
be regarded as an investing cash flow.
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.4 Classify cash flows into operating, investing and financing
activities as appropriate.
Topic: 7.2.2 Classification and disclosure of cash flows
Answer: D
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Written and Oral Communication
Learning Objective: LO 7.3 Describe the general format of the statement of cash
flows, including the classification of cash flows and the minimum level of the
disclosures on the face of the statement of cash flows.
Topic: 7.2.3 Note disclosures
16. A company calculates its cash flows from operating activities as profit +/-
accruals. This is:
a) the direct method.
b) the indirect method.
c) neither the direct or the indirect method.
d) none of the above.
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1
AACSB: Application of Knowledge
Learning Objective: LO 7.3 Describe the general format of the statement of cash
flows, including the classification of cash flows and the minimum level of the
disclosures on the face of the statement of cash flows.
Topic: 7.3 Preparation of a statement of cash flows
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1
AACSB: Written and Oral Communication
Learning Objective: LO 7.5 Describe the alternative techniques that can be used to
prepare a statement of cash flows.
Topic: 7.3 Preparation of a statement of cash flows
18. The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is $1000 at the start of the
year and $1400 at the end of the year. During the year, the following occurred:
Sale of equipment—carrying amount $40
Acquisition of equipment—financed by share issue $200
Depreciation expense for year—$120
Investing cash flow is:
a) ($400).
b) ($200).
c) ($160).
d) ($360).
Answer: D
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.4 Classify cash flows into operating, investing and financing
activities as appropriate.
Topic: 7.3.1 Example 1—Consolidated statement of cash flows: basic techniques
19. A Ltd acquires 100% of shares of B Ltd for $195 000, financed by an issue of 100
000 x $1.50 shares and $45 000 cash. B Ltd has cash balances of $35 000 at the
date of acquisition. Which amount will A Ltd record for cash flow from investing in
its consolidated statement of cash flows?
a) ($195 000)
b) ($450 000)
c) ($10 000)
d) ($35 000)
Answer: C
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.6 Describe how the preparation of a consolidated statement
of cash flows differs from the preparation of a statement of cash flows for a single
company.
Topic: 7.3.1 Example 1—Consolidated statement of cash flows: basic techniques
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20. A company records a net profit of $220 for the year. Other information for the
year:
Depreciation expense $40
Increase in accounts receivable $60
Decrease in accounts payable $30
Cash flow from operating activities is:
a) $260.
b) $330.
c) $270.
d) $170.
Answer: D
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.4 Classify cash flows into operating, investing and financing
activities as appropriate.
Topic: 7.3.2 Solution to example 1
21. A company has total sales revenue of $600 000 for a period. The balance of
accounts receivable was $200 000 at the start of the year and $220 000 at the
end of the year. Cash sales amounted to $50 000. Receipts from customers is:
a) $600 000.
b) $530 000.
c) $550 000.
d) $580 000.
Answer: D
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.4 Classify cash flows into operating, investing and financing
activities as appropriate.
Topic: 7.3.3 Derivation of cash flow amounts
22. (T/F): Cash flows resulting from foreign currency transactions are translated at
the exchange rates applicable at the balance sheet date.
Answer: F
Difficulty: 3
Learning Objective: LO 7.6 Describe how the preparation of a consolidated statement
of cash flows differs from the preparation of a statement of cash flows for a single
company.
Topic: 7.3.3 Derivation of cash flow amounts
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23. (T/F): A reconciliation of profit or loss and cash flows is required using either the
direct or indirect method of disclosing cash flows from operations.
Answer: T
Difficulty: 1
AACSB: Written and Oral Communication
Learning Objective: LO 7.3 Describe the general format of the statement of cash
flows, including the classification of cash flows and the minimum level of the
disclosures on the face of the statement of cash flows.
Topic: 7.3.4 Reconciliation note
24. (T/F): Assets owned by a subsidiary acquired during the year are treated as
negative financing cash flows in a consolidated statement of cash flows.
Answer: F
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Learning Objective: LO 7.7 Prepare an appropriately classified consolidated
statement of cash flows where a subsidiary has been acquired by the group during
the period.
Topic: 7.4 The consolidation issue
25. (T/F): The final step in the reconstruction of ledger accounts involves the entries
in the ledger that relate to non-cash transactions for the period.
Answer: F
Difficulty: 3
Learning Objective: LO 7.7 Prepare an appropriately classified consolidated
statement of cash flows where a subsidiary has been acquired by the group during
the period.
Topic: 7.4 The consolidation issue
Answer:
Treatment of subsidiaries acquired and disposed of:
- Important items to be disclosed in a consolidated statement of cash flows include
cash flows relating to gaining or losing control of a subsidiary.
- A double-counting issue arises when a subsidiary is acquired for cash, in relation
to whether the statement of cash flows should show the cash flow from acquiring
the subsidiary or acquiring its assets.
- AASB107 requires the disclosure of the cash flow as acquisition of the subsidiary.
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Application of Knowledge
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Learning Objective: LO 7.8 Prepare the required note disclosures for a consolidated
statement of cash flows.
Topic: 7.4.1 Example 2—Consolidated statement of cash flows: subsidiary acquired
27. In preparing a consolidated statement of cash flows, what items can be shown on
a net cash flow basis?
Answer:
Net cash flow basis items:
- AASB 107 generally requires items to be disclosed on a gross cash flow basis;
there are two criteria:
o On behalf of customers
o Quick turnover, short maturity
However, in acquiring a subsidiary, a net cash flow basis is required so that the
closing cash balance in the statement of cash flows will reconcile with the cash
position in the consolidated statement of financial position.
Difficulty: 2
AACSB: Written and Oral Communication
Learning Objective: LO 7.7 Prepare an appropriately classified consolidated
statement of cash flows where a subsidiary has been acquired by the group during
the period.
Topic: 7.4.2 Solution to example 2
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