Accounting principles & procedures Flashcards

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What are the three types of financial statement you may come across relating to a company?

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What is an asset / liability?

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Can you give me an example of each?

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3
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What do you understand by the term Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

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4
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How do companies know which reporting framework to comply with?

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5
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Which reporting framework do public limited companies have to comply with?

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How would you assess the financial strength of an entity, e.g. for a valuation?

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7
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Can you tell me about a common financial measure?

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8
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What is the acid test / ROCE / working capital ratio / gearing ratio / net assets per share?

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Can you tell me what the role of an auditor is?

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10
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When are audited accounts needed and why?

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11
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How do public limited company accounts differ?

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12
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Tell me something you understand from the Companies Act 2006.

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13
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Tell me what it means to prepare accounts in accordance with IFRS.

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14
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What is the difference between UK GAAP and IFRS?

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15
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What is the basis of valuation under IFRS 13?

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16
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What is fair value?

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17
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What has changed in relation to lease accounting / IFRS 16?

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18
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When did the change come into effect?

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19
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What is FRS 102?

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20
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What changes have been made to it?

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21
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How has this impacted upon investment property?

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22
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What are statutory accounts?

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23
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Why is good financial record keeping important to you?

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24
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Tell me three ways you ensure that clients’ money is handled properly.

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25
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What RICS guidance or Schemes do you adhere to in doing so?

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26
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Explain your understanding of the VAT domestic reverse charge for building and construction services.

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27
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When do changes to the reverse charge apply from?

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28
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What is the impact of the reverse charge on VAT accounting?

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29
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Is VAT included in a balance sheet or a profit & loss account?

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30
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How do you account for the impact of inflation when reporting to clients?

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