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What is the primary focus of financial reporting from a capital markets perspective?
What is the primary focus of financial reporting from a capital markets perspective?
- Capturing business activities' impact on profitability and liquidity (correct)
- Minimizing the use of alternative accounting methods
- Maximizing short-term earnings
- Aligning with tax regulations
Which group primarily seeks assurance of payment of interest and asset position?
Which group primarily seeks assurance of payment of interest and asset position?
- Company management
- Equity investors
- Creditors (correct)
- Regulatory bodies
What essential role do managers play in financial reporting?
What essential role do managers play in financial reporting?
- They determine market values of assets.
- They prepare the financial statements. (correct)
- They set legislative regulations.
- They audit financial statements.
Which of the following factors must be considered in selective reporting?
Which of the following factors must be considered in selective reporting?
Why are estimates necessary in financial reporting?
Why are estimates necessary in financial reporting?
Which inventory valuation method is utilized to avoid counting profit before sale?
Which inventory valuation method is utilized to avoid counting profit before sale?
Under U.S. GAAP, which inventory method is specifically allowed?
Under U.S. GAAP, which inventory method is specifically allowed?
Which scenario would likely see an impact on inventory methods due to rising prices?
Which scenario would likely see an impact on inventory methods due to rising prices?
What is often the key consideration when firms decide between classifying expenditures as investments or expenses?
What is often the key consideration when firms decide between classifying expenditures as investments or expenses?
What does the retail inventory method rely on to adjust inventory costs?
What does the retail inventory method rely on to adjust inventory costs?
What type of expenditures would typically lead to an expense classification in the context of long-lived assets?
What type of expenditures would typically lead to an expense classification in the context of long-lived assets?
Which accounting principle suggests that analysts should consider differences in firm practices when evaluating R&D expenditures?
Which accounting principle suggests that analysts should consider differences in firm practices when evaluating R&D expenditures?
Which of the following is NOT a method of inventory valuation allowed under IFRS?
Which of the following is NOT a method of inventory valuation allowed under IFRS?
What happens to the net income when the market value of inventory decreases?
What happens to the net income when the market value of inventory decreases?
How does a company's pricing strategy based on cost + commission affect its pricing sensitivity?
How does a company's pricing strategy based on cost + commission affect its pricing sensitivity?
What should a company's return on capital employed (ROCE) be in relation to its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for value creation?
What should a company's return on capital employed (ROCE) be in relation to its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for value creation?
Which color represents H&M in the analyzed capital turnover graph?
Which color represents H&M in the analyzed capital turnover graph?
What does a surety bond signify for a company?
What does a surety bond signify for a company?
What strategy change do hotel companies typically focus on when experiencing a shift in business cycle?
What strategy change do hotel companies typically focus on when experiencing a shift in business cycle?
In the context of varied margins, which company is indicated in red in the analysis?
In the context of varied margins, which company is indicated in red in the analysis?
What is one outcome that could result from low input prices in a competitive market?
What is one outcome that could result from low input prices in a competitive market?
Which of the following best describes the primary aim of international financial reporting standards?
Which of the following best describes the primary aim of international financial reporting standards?
What does the classification of non-current or current liabilities depend on?
What does the classification of non-current or current liabilities depend on?
Which aspect is essential for an auditor when verifying financial statements?
Which aspect is essential for an auditor when verifying financial statements?
What characterizes financial reporting standards that makes them easier to audit?
What characterizes financial reporting standards that makes them easier to audit?
In a transactions-based accounting framework, which of the following practices is most typical?
In a transactions-based accounting framework, which of the following practices is most typical?
What is the role of fair value in International Financial Reporting Standards?
What is the role of fair value in International Financial Reporting Standards?
Why is it important to prepare a cash flow statement?
Why is it important to prepare a cash flow statement?
Which of the following documents is part of the International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the IASB?
Which of the following documents is part of the International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the IASB?
What is a primary advantage of using the equity method when owning more than a controlling interest in a company?
What is a primary advantage of using the equity method when owning more than a controlling interest in a company?
What is a disadvantage of the PCM method?
What is a disadvantage of the PCM method?
How is goodwill calculated in the context of an acquisition?
How is goodwill calculated in the context of an acquisition?
In the financial reporting for an acquisition, how does the presentation of NCI profits differ from those of the parent company?
In the financial reporting for an acquisition, how does the presentation of NCI profits differ from those of the parent company?
What measure represents the financial income as mentioned in the context of financial reporting?
What measure represents the financial income as mentioned in the context of financial reporting?
Which statement best reflects the treatment of goodwill impairment?
Which statement best reflects the treatment of goodwill impairment?
When preparing the income statement after an acquisition, what remains consistent across different reporting methods?
When preparing the income statement after an acquisition, what remains consistent across different reporting methods?
What is a consequence of reporting more than 50% ownership in a subsidiary?
What is a consequence of reporting more than 50% ownership in a subsidiary?
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Study Notes
Capital Providers
- Capital providers make better decisions by understanding how business activities impact profitability, financial strength, and liquidity (cash flows).
- Equity investors are concerned with long-term earning power, growth potential, and dividend payments.
- Creditors focus on immediate liquidity (for short-term credit) and assurance of interest payments (for long-term credit), as well as asset position.
- Owners bear the main risk - residual risk of the business. Creditors have a contract and have a "guaranteed" compensation.
Management Roles
- Management prepares financial statements and is responsible for their form and content.
- Preparers' regulatory environment:
- Compliance with legislation and financial reporting standards.
- Follows Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Accounting methods and estimates should reflect economic substance.
Financial Reporting Standards
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS):
- Important part of international harmonization.
- Issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
- Issued documents include: IFRS for SMEs, Conceptual Framework (CF), IFRIC/SIC Interpretations, Practice statements.
- Transactions-based accounting and prudence:
- Low valuation of assets.
- High valuation of liabilities.
- Late recording of revenues.
- Early recording of expenses.
Auditors
- Auditors agree with management's choice of accounting principles and the reasonableness of estimates.
- They provide reasonable assurance that financial statements are free from material misstatement.
- Auditor's report:
- Can be "clean" (standard format) or modified (discrepancies exist).
Fair Value
- There is a long-term trend towards increased emphasis on fair value in IFRS and US GAAP.
- Transactions-based accounting with conservatism remains dominant for non-financial companies.
- Fair value reporting is typically used for investment properties or financial instruments.
Cash Flow Statement
- Prepares a cash flow statement to understand cash inflows and outflows.
Inventories
- Different inventory valuation methods include FIFO, LIFO, and average cost.
Long-Lived Assets
- When firms purchase long-term assets (tangibles and intangibles), they need to classify expenditures as investments or expenses.
- Capitalization:
- Involves trade-offs between investments and maintenance.
- Examples include R&D expenditure, surety bonds.
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
- ROCE > WACC: signifies value creation.
- ROCE < WACC: indicates value destruction.
Equity Method
- When a company owns more than a controlling interest (often defined as more than 50% but might vary), equity method is used to account for profit and loss.
Parent Company Acquisitions (PGM)
- Method used: Purchase method - looks at acquisitions as investments and treats the acquired company as a subsidiary.
- Involves acquisition of a controlling interest (more than 50%) in another company.
- Impact on financial statements:
- Increases the parent company's assets by the fair value of the acquisition.
- Goodwill is recognized as the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of the acquired company's net assets.
- Parent company income statement shows the acquired company's income.
Proportionate Consolidation Method (PCM)
- Method used: Proportionate Consolidation - accounts only for an investor’s share of the investment
- Involves consolidating the financial statements of the investor and the investee based on the percentage of ownership.
- Impact on financial statements:
- Proportionate consolidation of assets, liabilities, and equity.
- Share of the investee’s net income is included in the investor’s consolidated income statement.
Full Goodwill Method (FGM)
- Method used: Full Goodwill - Consolidates a company's revenue as the total
- Similar to PGM but without recognizing goodwill.
Goodwill Impairment
- If the fair value of an acquired company falls below the carrying amount of the goodwill, an impairment charge is recognized.
- Impacted by the market value of the shares.
- Impairment hits the bottom line, and is borne by parent company shareholders, not NCI.
Noteworthy Accounting Issues
- Surety bonds: Used to guarantee payment for a supplier's failure and have a lower rate than the overall Axfood PM.
- R&D Expenditure: When capitalizing R&D, analysts need to consider firm-specific practices.
- Inventory valuation in declining nickel prices: Companies should adjust inventory values to reflect market fluctuations, even if it leads to losses.
- Industry-specific considerations and value creation: Companies need to consider the specific context of their industry, such as pricing models and customer behavior while assessing their profitability and performance.
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