Intercorporate Investments Flashcards

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What is the primary purpose of IFRS 9?

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To establish principles for the financial reporting of financial instruments.

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True or False: IFRS 9 requires that all financial instruments be measured at amortized cost.

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False

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Fill in the blank: Under IFRS 9, intercompany investments are typically classified as _____ or _____ based on the business model.

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amortized cost, fair value

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What are the three main classification categories for financial assets under IFRS 9?

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Amortized cost, fair value through profit or loss, fair value through other comprehensive income.

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5
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Which IFRS standard replaced IAS 39?

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IFRS 9

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What is the significance of the ‘business model’ in classifying financial instruments under IFRS 9?

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It determines how an entity manages its financial assets to generate cash flows.

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True or False: Under IFRS 9, equity instruments are always measured at fair value.

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True

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What method is used to assess impairment of financial assets under IFRS 9?

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Expected credit loss model

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a financial asset under IFRS 9? A) Contractual rights to receive cash B) Equity investments C) Intangible assets

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C) Intangible assets

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What is the treatment of intercompany loans under IFRS 9?

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They are measured at amortized cost unless designated at fair value.

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Fill in the blank: Under IFRS 9, an entity must recognize _____ on financial assets at the time of initial recognition.

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expected credit losses

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True or False: Under IFRS 9, an entity can choose to classify a financial asset as fair value through profit or loss at any time.

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False

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What is the main purpose of the fair value option under IFRS 9?

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To eliminate an accounting mismatch.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is considered a financial liability under IFRS 9? A) Accounts payable B) Goodwill C) Inventory

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A) Accounts payable

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What is the impact of IFRS 9 on the recognition of intercompany investments?

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It requires that investments in subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures be accounted for based on the applicable financial reporting framework.

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Fill in the blank: The impairment model under IFRS 9 is based on the concept of _____ credit losses.

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expected

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True or False: Under IFRS 9, changes in the fair value of equity instruments are recognized in profit or loss.

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False

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What does the term ‘recognition’ refer to in the context of IFRS 9?

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The process of recording an item in the financial statements.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the classification of financial assets under IFRS 9? A) Business model B) Contractual cash flow characteristics C) Market share of the company

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C) Market share of the company

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What is the primary focus of the fair value through other comprehensive income category?

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To reflect changes in fair value while not impacting profit or loss.

21
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Fill in the blank: Under IFRS 9, financial liabilities are generally measured at _____ or _____.

A

amortized cost, fair value

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True or False: The expected credit loss model applies to all financial assets under IFRS 9.

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What does IFRS 9 require regarding the disclosure of financial instruments?

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Entities must disclose the nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key feature of the expected credit loss model? A) It is based on historical loss data B) It uses a forward-looking approach C) It only applies to corporate bonds

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B) It uses a forward-looking approach

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What is the effect of IFRS 9 on the treatment of derivatives?
Derivatives are generally measured at fair value with changes recognized in profit or loss.
26
What is the primary objective of the equity method of accounting for intercompany investments?
To recognize the investor's share of the investee's profits or losses.
27
True or False: Under the equity method, the investment is initially recorded at fair value.
False
28
Fill in the blank: Under the equity method, the investment account is adjusted for the investor's share of _______.
earnings and losses
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What is the main difference between the cost method and the equity method for intercompany investments?
The cost method does not adjust for the investee's earnings, whereas the equity method does.
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Which financial statement reflects the investor's share of the investee's profits when using the equity method?
Income statement
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What is a key indicator that an investment should be accounted for using the equity method?
The investor has significant influence over the investee.
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True or False: The equity method applies only to investments in subsidiaries.
False
33
What is the maximum ownership percentage that typically indicates significant influence?
20% to 50%
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Fill in the blank: When an investor recognizes its share of losses, it may need to _______ the investment account.
write down
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What happens to the investment account if the investee pays dividends?
The investment account is reduced by the amount of dividends received.
36
True or False: Under the equity method, unrealized profits from intercompany transactions are fully recognized.
False
37
What is the treatment of goodwill in the equity method?
Goodwill is included in the carrying amount of the investment.
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Fill in the blank: Intercompany profits that are unrealized in inventory must be _______ from the income statement.
eliminated
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What is one of the learning outcomes related to intercompany investments in the CFA Level II curriculum?
Evaluate the accounting for intercompany investments.
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Which accounting principle requires the consolidation of financial statements?
Control principle
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True or False: The cost method is typically used for investments where the investor has control over the investee.
False
42
What is the primary purpose of the consolidation process?
To present the financial position and results of operations of the parent and its subsidiaries as a single entity.
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Fill in the blank: Under the equity method, investments are reported on the balance sheet at _______.
carrying value
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What type of investment does the cost method apply to?
Investments where the investor does not have significant influence.
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True or False: The equity method allows the investor to recognize their proportionate share of the investee's comprehensive income.
True