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7 ACCA Financial Reporting questions with answers and explanations.
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Which two characteristics are the fundamental qualitative characteristics of useful financial information?
Correct answer: Relevance and faithful representation
The other four enhance usefulness.
Which of these is a measurement basis in the conceptual framework?
Correct answer: Fair value
The bases are historical cost, current cost, value in use or fulfilment value, and fair value.
A liability is best defined as:
Correct answer: A present obligation to transfer an economic resource as a result of past events
The definition requires a present obligation arising from past events.
Which statement about a principles-based framework is correct?
Correct answer: It sets objectives and relies on judgement in applying them
Rules-based frameworks give more detailed requirements, which can be avoided by structuring transactions.
What is the role of the ISSB?
Correct answer: To set standards for sustainability-related disclosures
The ISSB is part of the IFRS Foundation.
Why are intra-group transactions eliminated on consolidation?
Correct answer: The group is treated as a single economic entity
Transactions within the group do not involve outsiders.
Which entity is accounted for using the equity method?
Correct answer: An associate
The equity method applies where there is significant influence.