Equity Measurement and Value Discrepancy Quiz
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Which statement is true about the total carrying amount of equity?

  • It is directly measured in financial statements.
  • It is the total of recognized assets minus recognized liabilities. (correct)
  • It is the amount that could be raised by selling all of the entity's assets and settling all of its liabilities.
  • It is equal to the market value of equity claims on the entity.
  • What is the relationship between the total carrying amount of equity and the market value of equity claims on the entity?

  • They are equal.
  • They are generally equal except in some circumstances. (correct)
  • They are not related.
  • They are inversely proportional.
  • Can the total carrying amount of equity be negative?

  • Yes, if the entity is not a going concern.
  • No, it is always positive.
  • Yes, depending on the measurement of assets and liabilities. (correct)
  • No, it is not possible.
  • Which measurement basis is used when applying cash-flow-based measurement techniques?

    <p>Fair value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one factor to consider when measuring an asset or liability by reference to estimates of uncertain future cash flows?

    <p>Possible variations in the estimated amount or timing of those cash flows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expected value reflect when measuring an asset or liability by reference to estimates of uncertain future cash flows?

    <p>The entire range of outcomes and gives more weight to the outcomes that are more likely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does a central estimate provide when measuring an asset or liability by reference to estimates of uncertain future cash flows?

    <p>An estimate based on future cash flows and possible variations in their amounts or timing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the total carrying amount of equity?

    <p>It equals the total of the carrying amounts of all recognized assets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total carrying amount of equity measured as?

    <p>A residual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can the total equity be negative?

    <p>When the total carrying amount of recognized assets is greater than the total carrying amount of recognized liabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measurement basis is used when applying cash-flow-based measurement techniques?

    <p>Fulfilment value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of outcome uncertainty?

    <p>Price for bearing uncertainty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the maximum amount that is more likely than not to occur indicate?

    <p>The probability of a subsequent gain is no more than 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does a central estimate provide when measuring an asset or liability by reference to estimates of uncertain future cash flows?

    <p>The single most likely ultimate inflow or outflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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