Financial Reporting And Analysis - Financial Reporting And Analysis Section 1

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51. Which of the following statements is most accurate about balance sheets?

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : A is incorrect because under US GAAP, intangible assets are reported using the cost model. C is incorrect because in a liquidity-based presentation, assets are ordered in decreasing order of liquidity. Less liquid items appear near the bottom of the listing.
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52. The balance sheet is based upon which of the following equations?

  • Option : A
  • Explanation : The accounting equations is Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
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53. Which of the following is least likely correct about balance sheets?

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : Equity is a not a measure of the company’s intrinsic value because different items are measured differently, such as historical cost, fair value.
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54. A balance sheet format where assets and liabilities are categorized as current and non-current is referred to as the:

  • Option : A
  • Explanation : A balance sheet where assets and liabilities are classified as current and non-current is called a classified balance sheet.
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55. With of the following is least likely correct with respect to the liquidity-based balance sheet format?

  • Option : C
  • Explanation : With a liquidity-based format assets and liabilities are presented from most liquid to least liquid. Such a presentation is appropriate for banks.
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