Yaeger Flashcards

1
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What method is used to account for business combinations

A

The Acquisition Method

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2
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Define a business combination

A

A transaction wherein a entity obtains control over another entity (over 50% of voting stock)

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3
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What does operational accountability measure

A

How effective and efficient the org has been

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4
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What amounts are included in the capitalized cost of an asset

A

All costs incurred in order to put the item into use, i.e. invoice price, sales tax, installing, and testing

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5
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What is GAAP treatment of start-up costs

A

GAAP-expensed, Tax law allows for capitalization over 15 yrs

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6
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Name some examples of permanant tax differences

A

Municipal bonds, Lifeinsurance premiums where the org is the beneficairy, fed income tax exp

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7
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In order to classify debt securities as held to maturity, what req. must be met

A

the entity must have the ability and the intent to hold it to maturity

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8
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When investments are reclassified from AFS to TS, how do you recognize the U/R gain/loss

A

The U/R gain/loss is recognized immediatley on the I/S upon reclassifiaction

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9
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The entity that has controlling financial interest over a Variable Interest is called the

A

Primary Beneficiary

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10
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Held to Maturity securities are carried at what amount on the B/S

A

Amortized Costs

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11
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Which type of NFP entity is required to present a stmt of functional expenses

A

Voluntary Health and Welfare Organizations

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12
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When is it appropiate for a NFP entity to record contributed svc’s

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  1. The svc’s create or enhace nonfinancial assets 2. the svc requires specialized skills 3. The entity would have had purchased the svc’s if they were not contributed
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13
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Name the proper titles fo r the NFP financial stmt’s included in the fiduciry funds

A

Stmt of fid net position and stmt of changes in fid net position

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14
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Which cash flow method is permitted by nf; entities

A

direct and indirect

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15
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Name the 3 expense categories that must be presented in a nfp entity’s stmt of functional expenses

A

programs, mgt and general, and fund raising

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16
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When does partnership dissolution occur

A

When there is a change in ownership, ie new partners join, a partner dies or retires. The business can continue under new ownership

17
Q

The financiing activities section of the stmt of cash flows includes items from which section of the B/S

A

Noncurrent Liabilities and equity

18
Q

The investing activities section of the stmet of cash flows includes items from which section of the B/S

A

Noncurrent assets

19
Q

When the expected return on pension plan assets differs from the actual return, this is called:

A

Actuarial Gain/Loss

20
Q

the unamortized portion of prior svc costs are accounted for in

A

OC (FRACA) Adj for pension plans

21
Q

What effects does a stock split have on the # of shares

A

of shares increases, par value per share decreases

22
Q

What is the focus of fiscal accountability

A

compliance with laws and reg’s

23
Q

An entity is developing software to be sold. All costs are expensed as R&D expense until the entity reaches what point

A

The point of Technological Feasibility

24
Q

Name the 2 types of revenue earned on an installment sale

A

Realized gp and interest income

25
Q

What are the 3 approaches to measuring fair value

A

Market, Income, and Cost

26
Q

When is revenue recognized under the modified accrual basis

A

When it is measurable and available

27
Q

How is an investment in a closely held business presented on a personal fin stmt

A

Appraised value

28
Q

How are assets and liabilites presented on a personal fin stmet

A

estimated current value