Conceptual Framework Flashcards
IAS 37
- Probable payment to be rec’d, we recognise as a provision
- We do not recognise an asset until it is certain to be rec’d
Qualitative Characteristics
Fundamental
* Relevance (Predictive, Confirmatory, Materiality)
* Faithful Representation (Neutral, complete, free from error)
Enhancing
* Compariability
* Verifiability
* Timeliness
* Understandbility
Elements of Financial Statements
- Assets
- Liability
- Equity
- Income
- Expenses
Assets
An economic resource, controlled by an entity, and arising from a past event)
Liability
A present obligation, to transfer an economic rescource
Equity
Difference between assets and liability. Residual interest.
Income
An increase in assets or decrease in liability that result in an increase to equity (IFRS 15 - REVENUE)
Expenses
Decrease in assets (IAS 16 Depreciation, IAS 18 Amotization IAS 26 Impairment) and increase in liabilites that result in a decrease to equity
Recognition
Must meet fundamental qualitiive characterisitics (Relevance and Faithful representation)
Measurement types
Historical or Current Value
Historical Cost Measurement
Derived from the historical price of the transaction or event
Current Value (types)
- FV
- Cost in Use
- Fulfilment Value
- Current Cost