Accounting Policies and Estimates Quiz
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What triggers a change of accounting policies according to the given text?

  • A change in the entity's financial year
  • A new accounting standard (correct)
  • A change in the entity's logo design
  • A change in management personnel
  • When might an error arise in the measurement of financial statements according to the given text?

  • When preparing the external audit report
  • When reviewing the financial statements
  • When selecting accounting policies
  • When estimating the amounts for line items (correct)
  • Who is responsible for applying judgements in the selection of accounting policies and estimation of amounts according to the given text?

  • External auditors
  • Regulatory authorities
  • Investors
  • Management of the entity (correct)
  • What is the role of an entity in selecting accounting policies and estimating amounts for financial statements?

    <p>To apply judgements and make estimates based on changing circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a change of accounting policies required according to the text?

    <p>When a policy becomes outdated due to changing circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MFRS108 require an entity to do regarding the application of accounting policies?

    <p>Select and apply accounting policies consistently for similar transactions, events, and conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the desirable attributes in the context of financial statements to meet the comparability objective?

    <p>Consistency in accounting policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might a change in measurement give rise to an error in financial statements?

    <p>When the actual result is not the same as the estimated amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for a mandatory change in accounting policy?

    <p>It is caused by a new law or accounting standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a change in accounting policies?

    <p>Change from retrospective to current period application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which way can the effect of a change in accounting policy be incorporated into the financial statements by treating as if the new policy had always been in use?

    <p>Retrospective application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for a discretionary change in accounting policy?

    <p>Dependent on judgement of management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a voluntary change in accounting policy differ from a mandatory change?

    <p>It does not require prior year adjustment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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