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How are trading securities reported on the Balance Sheet?

At par value with realized gains or losses

At market value with unrealized gains or losses (correct)

At historical cost with realized gains or losses

At amortized cost with unrealized gains or losses

What determines the classification of short-term and long-term liabilities?

The industry standard

The financial criterion (correct)

The company's CEO

The government regulations

What method is used for accounting equity investments with high influence?

Trading securities

M&A (correct)

Available-for-sale

Equity method

How are held-to-maturity bonds reported on the Balance Sheet?

At amortized cost Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for representing long-term liabilities?

Obligations settled through outflow of resources embodying economic benefit Signup and view all the answers

Which ownership percentage constitutes a financial investment, leading to an affiliation where the investing company has power to influence decisions?

30% Signup and view all the answers

How are available for sale or trading securities reported on the Balance Sheet?

At fair value Signup and view all the answers

When an investor has control over an investee company, what financial statements must be prepared?

Consolidated financial statements Signup and view all the answers

What method is used for financial investments to adjust the investment based on the investee's profits and dividends?

Equity method Signup and view all the answers

Where are unrealized gains or losses from available for sale or trading securities recorded?

Income Statement under other comprehensive income Signup and view all the answers

How are liabilities of indefinite amount treated in financial statements?

Reported at an estimated amount and disclosed in the notes Signup and view all the answers

What method is used by the majority of companies for preparing the cash flow statement?

The indirect method Signup and view all the answers

What does the direct method of preparing a cash flow statement involve?

Reporting actual cash receipts and payments for operating, investing, and financing activities Signup and view all the answers

What are the key issues to consider in bond valuation?

Amount of money at issuance, determination of interest expense, amortization of discount/premium, and payment due at maturity Signup and view all the answers

How are short-term, definite, and certain liabilities reported in financial statements?

At nominal value Signup and view all the answers

How are accrued liabilities defined?

Expenses incurred but not yet paid or invoiced Signup and view all the answers

What do unearned revenues represent?

Payments received for services not yet delivered Signup and view all the answers

What is the coupon rate of a bond?

The periodic interest payment on a bond Signup and view all the answers

How are bonds reported on the balance sheet?

At their present value Signup and view all the answers

How are provisions related to future expenses and risks treated?

Set aside for future expenses and risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating goodwill?

Goodwill = Price paid - Equity book value – FMV adjustments Signup and view all the answers

In the given example, if A acquired a 100% interest in B for $253 million, what is the FMV of its identifiable assets?

$35 million Signup and view all the answers

What is the item that needs to be identified and disclosed when A acquires a relevant portion of B, resulting in a residual part remaining in the hands of the shareholder of B?

Minority interests Signup and view all the answers

What is the excess of the cost of an acquired company over the sum of the FMV of its identifiable assets less the liabilities?

Goodwill Signup and view all the answers

If the building with a book value of $20 million had a FMV of $35 million, what is the impact on the calculation of goodwill?

Increases the goodwill Signup and view all the answers

What does the accrual basis accounting mean?

Revenues and expenses are reported when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is received or paid out. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing the Cash Flow Statement using the indirect method?

To reconcile the income position to the cash position. Signup and view all the answers

In the Balance Sheet equation, what does the equation Cash = Net Income - Non-cash Current Assets + Current Liabilities - Long-lived assets + Long-term Liabilities + Capital - Dividends represent?

The arrangement of the Balance Sheet equation focusing on cash. Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation Change in cash equal to change in all the other items, so $Δ +/- Cash = – Net Income - Δ +/- Non-cash Current Assets + Δ +/- Current Liabilities - Δ +/- Long-lived Assets + Δ +/- Long-term Liabilities + Δ +/- Capital - Dividends$ represent?

The calculation of net cash flow. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the indirect method of preparing the Cash Flow Statement?

Reconciling the income position to the cash position. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Financial Statement Analysis and Managerial Accounting

Accrued liabilities include expenses incurred but not yet paid or invoiced
Unearned revenues represent payments received for services not yet delivered
Payroll-related liabilities involve paying salary and social contributions
Provisions are set aside for future expenses and risks
Contingent liabilities depend on future events and may not require outflow of resources
Accrued interest on liabilities affects net income if not accounted for
Bonds are reported at their present value on the balance sheet
The coupon rate is the periodic interest payment on a bond
Market interest rates affect bond prices
Bonds may be issued at par, discount, or premium based on coupon and market rates
The present value of a bond obligation is computed based on cash flows and market rates
Cash flows from a bond are discounted to determine its present value

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