Regulations and Rules Flashcards
Conceptual Frame work
concepts underlying preparation of FS
Key characteristics (concept Frame)
Relevance
Faithful Representation
Verifiability
Timeliness
Comparability
Understand ability
IAS 1- Presentation of FS
to provide useful info on FP, performance (SPL) -[ shows mangements stewardship] and cash flow
IFRS and fair presentaion
Statements present FP fairly
=> faithful representaition of transactions and events and conditions in accordance w/ Concept Frame
ACCRUAL BASIS
recognise assets liabilities, equity , income and expenses when occur not after.
ISSB (sustainability standards
new to 2021, firsts focus on environment then hopefully move to social
non-financial disclosures
Ethical Requirements
Fundamental principles in IFAC
Integrity
Objectivity
Professional Competance
Confidentiality
Professional Behaviour
ICAEW matches but are guidance not rules!
VAT
Irrecoverable - business entertainment and Cars (don’t separate out VAT)
-> VAT on price net of discounts
-> unregistered/small - don’t charge + don’t reclaim VAT
Errors (types of)
Transposition
Omission - transaction not included
Principle - wrong account +wrong area
Commission - wrong account same area
Compensating - equal and opposite
Suspense A/C
temporary to put things don’t know in
-> MUST clear before closing accounts
Shares
- Ordinary
- Preference Irredeemable (treat like equity)
-Pref. redeemable (Debt share = liability)
–> both pref get x% of shares each year