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3 - Select Transacti
CPA - FAR 3 - Select Transactions
Question | Answer |
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Change in accounting principle (from correct to correct) is applied: | Retroactively (prior periods adjusted) (ex. LIFO to FIFO) |
Change in accounting principle affects which account? | |
Beginning balance of retained earnings | |
Change in entity is applied: | Retroactively (prior periods adjusted) & included in the footnotes |
Change in accounting estimate (from correct to correct) is applied: | Prospectively (going forward adjustment) (ex. Straight Line to DDB depreciation) |
When an error correction is necessary, which periods will show the adjustment? | Prior periods with beginning balance of earliest period adjusted (incl. in footnotes) (ex. Non-GAAP to GAAP) |
What are the two forms that businesses need to file with the SEC and when are they due? | Form 10K (Annual & Audited) & Form 10Q (Quarterly & Reviewed) |
When determining an asset's fair value, what is assumed? | Asset is sold in its most advantageous market. Buyer & seller are knowledgeable, not related, able to transact, & motivated. |