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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total carrying amount of equity measured as?

<p>A residual (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Price for bearing uncertainty (D)</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% (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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