IFRS - Chapters 5 & 23 Flashcards
On the Balance Sheet, what are the three account classification characteristics?
- Liquidity
- Function
- Amounts, nature, and timing
In what order is the presentation of the Balance Sheet for GAAP?
- Assets
- Liabilities
- Equity
In what order is the presentation of the Balance Sheet for IFRS?
- Assets
- Equity
- Liabilities
Define non-current assets
assets not meeting the definition of current assets
Define current assets
cash and other assets a company expects to convert to cash, sell, or consume either in one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer
What is a held-for-collection investment?
Debt securities that a company manages to collect contractual principal and interest payments
What is a trading investment?
Debt and equity securities bought and held primarily for sale in the near term to generate income on short-term price changes
What is a non-trading equity investment?
Certain equity securities held for purposes other than trading (e.g., to meet a legal or contractual requirement).
What are the four types of long-term investments?
- Securities (bonds, ordinary shares, or long-term notes).
- Tangible assets not currently used in operations (land held for speculation).
- Special funds (sinking fund, pension fund, or plant expansion fund.
- Non-consolidated subsidiaries or associated companies.
For a held-for-collection investment, state the type, valuation, and classification.
- Type
- Debt
- Valuation
- Amortized Cost
- Classification
- Current or Noncurrent
For a trading investment, state the type, valuation, and classification.
- Type
- Debt or Equity
- Valuation
- Fair Value
- Classification
- Current
For a non-trading equity investment, state the type, valuation, and classification.
- Type
- Equity
- Valuation
- Fair Value
- Classification
- Current or Noncurrent
Does IFRS have the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity classifications?
No
What are property, plant, and equipment?
Tangible long-lived assets used in the regular operations of the business
What are intangible assets?
assets which lack physical substance and are not financial instruments (i.e. patents, copyrights, franchises, goodwill, trademarks, etc.)
What is included in “Other Assets”?
unusual items sufficiently different from assets included in specific categories
How are the assets in GAAP presented?
In order of liquidity.
What is the general order of presentation of current assets?
- Inventories
- Receivables
- Prepaid expenses
- Short-term investments
- Cash and cash equivalents
What is the basis of valuation for inventories?
Lower-of-cost-or-net realizable value
What is the basis of valuation for prepaid expenses?
Cost