Chapter 5: Question 1IFRS (page 262)

IFRS5-1 Where can authoritative IFRS guidance be found related to the statement of financial position (balance sheet) and the statement of cash flows?

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IAS 1 and IAS 7 states the disclosure requirements of the statement of financial position and cash flow statement.

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01

Definition of International Accounting Standards

The standards established by the international accounting board for guiding financial reporting of business entities are known as international accounting standards. These are established for increasing transparency and comparability.

02

Disclosure requirement of balance sheet and statement of cash flow

IAS 1 states all the guidelines for presentation of the balance sheet of the business entity.

Disclosure and presentation requirements of the statement of cash flows are reflected by IAS 7.

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(Preparation of a Classified Balance Sheet) Assume that Denis Savard Inc. has the following accounts at the end of the current year.

1. Common Stock.

2. Discount on Bonds Payable.

3. Treasury Stock (at cost).

4. Notes Payable (short-term).

5. Raw Materials.

6. Preferred Stock Investments (long-term).

7. Unearned Rent Revenue.

8. Work in Process.

9. Copyrights.

10. Buildings.

11. Notes Receivable (short-term).

12. Cash.

13. Salaries and Wages Payable.

14. Accumulated Depreciation—Buildings.

15. Restricted Cash for Plant Expansion.

16. Land Held for Future Plant Site.

17. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.

18. Retained Earnings.

19. Paid-in Capital over Par—Common Stock.

20. Unearned Subscriptions Revenue.

21. Receivables—Officers (due in one year).

22. Inventory (finished goods).

23. Accounts Receivable.

24. Bonds Payable (due in 4 years).

25. Noncontrolling Interest.

Instructions

Prepare a classified balance sheet in good form. (No monetary amounts are necessary.)

According to generally accepted accounting principles, what is the balance sheet valuation of each of the following assets?

(a) Trade accounts receivable.

(b) Land.

(c) Inventories.

(d) Trading securities (common stock of other companies).

(e) Prepaid expenses.

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