IASB Overview and Functions Quiz

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What is the primary role of the IASB?

  • Develop national accounting standards
  • Oversee the stock market operations
  • Provide tax regulations for businesses
  • Achieve convergence in accounting principles globally (correct)

How many trustees are part of the IFRS Foundation?

  • 16 trustees
  • 3 trustees
  • 40 trustees
  • 22 trustees (correct)

What is the function of the Monitoring Board in relation to the IASB?

  • Manage the fund raising for the IFRS Foundation
  • Develop technical standards
  • Conduct audits of financial statements
  • Approve and oversee the appointment of trustees (correct)

Which committee serves as the interpretative body of the IASB?

<p>IFRS Interpretations Committee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the former name of the IFRS Advisory Council?

<p>Standards Advisory Council (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many members are allowed on the IASB Board?

<p>16 members, with a maximum of 3 part-time members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the IFRS Advisory Council?

<p>Provide a forum for participation in the standard-setting process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the IASB's establishment is correct?

<p>Formed in 2001 as an independent private sector body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Interpretations Committee?

<p>To review and provide guidance on accounting issues within IFRSs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is compliance with accounting standards necessary?

<p>For the fair presentation of financial statements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What limitation does the IASB have regarding its accounting standards?

<p>It can only recommend standards but not enforce them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is primarily interested in the profitability and stability of an employer?

<p>Employees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements address?

<p>The qualitative characteristics and elements needed for financial statements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following stakeholders is concerned with receiving timely payments for loans?

<p>Lenders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a main focus of users of financial statements?

<p>Allocating resources efficiently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for the increasing support of IAS by Philippine organizations?

<p>Improvement and recognition of IASB standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of financial statements?

<p>To provide information for making economic decisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which accounting basis recognizes revenues when they are earned?

<p>Accrual Basis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assumption is made when preparing financial statements regarding the enterprise's future?

<p>The going concern assumption that it will continue operations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does materiality in financial statements refer to?

<p>The size of an item or error affecting decision-making (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does relevance influence financial information?

<p>It influences the economic decisions of users (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily assessed in the stewardship of management?

<p>The accountability for resources entrusted to management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary qualitative characteristic of financial statements?

<p>Comparability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can influence the assessment of the usefulness of financial information?

<p>The materiality of information presented (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes reliable information?

<p>Information that is presented with no errors or bias (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary qualitative characteristic related to the presentation of financial information?

<p>Understandability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constraint affects the application of qualitative characteristics in financial reporting?

<p>Balance between benefits and costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which elements are related to the measurement of financial position in a balance sheet?

<p>Assets, liabilities, and equity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes prudence in financial reporting?

<p>Using conservative estimates in measurement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that contributes to the completeness of financial information?

<p>Detailed disclosures and notes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does comparability enhance the usefulness of financial information?

<p>By allowing users to measure performance against others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major focus when ensuring the faithful representation of information?

<p>Avoiding ambiguity in reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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