Question 1 0 / 1 point
On January 1, 2019, Poe Construction Company changed to the percentage of completion
method from cost recovery method of income recognition. On December 31, 2018 the entity compiled
data showing that income under the cost recovery method aggregated P7,000,000.
If the percentage of completion method had been used, the accumulated income through
December 31, 2018 would have been P9,000,000. The income tax rate is 30%.
The cumulative effect of the accounting change should be reported in the 2019.
Income statement as P2,000,000 credit.
Retained earnings statement as P2,000,000 credit adjustment to the begin ning
balance.
Income statement as a P1,400,000 credit.
Retained earnings statement as a P1,400,000 credit adjustment to the beginning
balance
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2 point
All of the following should be treated as a change in accounting policy, except
All of these qualify as change in accounting policy.
To provide more relevant information, investment property is now being measured
at fair value, having previously been measured at cost.
A new policy resulting from a new IFRS
A new accounting policy of capitalizing
development cost as a project has
become eligible for capitalization for the first time.
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3 point
A change in accounting policy requires that the cumulative effect of the change should
be shown as an adjustment to
Comprehensive income for the earliest period presented.
Shareholders' equity for the period in which the change
occurred.
Beginning retained earnings for the earliest period
presented.
Net income for the current period
Question 4 1 / 1 point
During 2019, Build Company changed from the cost recovery method to the percentage of completion
method. The tax rate is 30%. Gross profit figures are:
2017 2018 2019
Cost recovery method 950,000 1,250,000 1,400,000
Percentage of completion 1,600,000 1,900,000 2,100,000 How
should this accounting change be reported in 2019?
910,000 increase in profit or loss
1,300,000 increase in retained earnings
1,300,000 increase in profit or loss
910,000 increase in retained earnings
Question 5 1 / 1 point
A change in accounting policy shall be made when
I. Required by law
II. Required by an accounting standard or an interpretation of the standard. III. The
change will result in more relevant or reliable information about the financial position,
financial performance and cash flows of the entity.
I and III only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III
Question 6 1 / 1 point
Effective January 1, 2019, King Company adopted the accounting policy of expensing advertising and
promotion costs when incurred. Previously, advertising and promotion costs applicable to future periods
were recorded in prepaid expenses.
The entity can justify the change which was made for both financial statement and income tax
reporting purposes.
The prepaid advertising and promotion costs totaled P600,000 on December 31, 2018.
The income tax rate is 30%
What is the adjustment for the effect of the change in accounting policy that should result in a net
charge against income for 2019?
420,000
180,000
600,000
Question 7 1 / 1 point
Goddard Company had used the FIFO method of inventory valuation since it began operations in 2016.
The entity decided to change to the weighted average method for determining inventory cost at the
beginning of 2019. The entity provided the following year-end inventory balances under FIFO and
weighted average method:
Year FIFO Weighted average
2016 4,500,000 5,400,000
2017 7,800,000 7,100,000
2018 8,300,000 7,800,000
What pretax amount should be reported in the 2019 statement of changes in equity as the cumulative
effect of the change in accounting policy?
500,000 decrease
300,000 increase
500,000 increase
300,000 decrease
Question 8 2 / 2 points
Banko Construction Company has used the cost recovery method of accounting since it began operations
in 2016.
In 2019, for justifiable reasons, management decided to adopt the percentage of completion
method.
The following schedule, reporting income for the past 3 years, has been prepared by the entity
2016 2017 2018
Total revenue from
completed contracts 25,000,000 42,000,000 40,000,000 Less:
Cost of completed
contracts 18,000,000 29,000,000 28,000,000
Income from operations 7,000,000 13,000,000 12,000,000
Casualty loss 0 0 (2,000,000)
Income 7,000,000 13,000,000 10,000,000
Analysis of the accounting records disclosed the following income by contracts, earned in the years 2016-
2018 using the percentage of completion method.
2016 2017 2018
Contract 1 7,000,000
Contract 2 5,000,000 8,000,000
Contract 3 3,000,000 7,000,000 2,000,000
Contract 4 1,000,000 6,000,000
Contract 5 (1,000,000)
What pretax amount should be reported as the cumulative effect of change in accounting
policy in the statement of retained earnings for 2019?
8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
Question 9 1 / 1 point
In the absence of an accounting standard that applies specifically to a transaction, what is the
most authoritative source in developing and applying an accounting policy?
. Accounting literature and accepted industry practice
The requirement and guidance in the standard or interpretation dealing with
similar and related issue
The definition, recognition criteria and measurement of asset, liability, income and
expense in the Conceptual Framework
Most recent pronouncement of other standard-setting body
Question 10 1 / 1 point
Which statement is correct concerning application of a change in accounting policy?
I. An entity shall account for a change in accounting policy resulting from the initial
application of a standard or an interpretation in accordance with any transitional
provision.
II. When an entity changes an accounting policy upon initial application of a
standard or an interpretation that does not include specific transitional
provision, applying to that change, the change shall be applied
retrospectively.
III. When an entity changes an accounting policy voluntarily, the change shall be
applied retrospectively
I and II
I,II and III
I and III
II and III
Question 11 1 / 1 point
Which is the first step within the hierarchy of guidance when selecting accounting policies?
Apply a standard from IFRS if it specifically relates to the transaction.
Consider the most recent pronouncements of other standard setting bodies
Consider the applicability of the definitions, recognition criteria and measurement
concepts in the Conceptual Framework
Apply the requirements in IFRS dealing with similar and related issue
Question 12 1 / 1 point
While preparing the financial statement for 2019, Dakila Company discovered computational
errors in the 2017 and 2018 depreciation expense.
These errors resulted in overstatement of each year's income by P25,000, net of income
tax. The net income for 2019 is correctly reported at P500,000.
The following amounts were reported in the previously issued financial statements:
2017 2018
Retained earnings, January 1 700,000 500,000
Net income 150,000 200,000
Retained earnings, December 31 850,000 700,000
What is the balance of retained earnings on December 31, 2019?
1,325,000
1,400,000
1,300,000
1,350,000
Question 13 0 / 1 point
During the year December 31, 2018, Samar Company revealed the following events:
A counting error relating to inventory on December 31, 2018 was discovered. This required a reduction
in the carrying amount of inventory on that date of P280,000.
The provision for uncollectible accounts receivable on December 31, 2018 was P300,000.
During 2019, an amount of P50,000 was written off the December 31, 2018 accounts receivable What
adjustment is required to restate retained earnings on January 1, 2019?
300,000
580,000
280,000
Question 14 1 / 1 point
Natasha Company reported net income of P700,000 for 2019.
The entity declared and paid dividends of P150,000 in 2019 and P300,000 in 2018. In the
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, the entity reported retained
earnings of P1,100,000 on January 1, 2018. The net income for 2018 was P600,000.
In 2019, after the 2018 financial statements were approved for issue, the entity discovered
an error in the December 31, 2019 financial statements.
The effect of the error was a P650,000 overstatement of net income for the year ended
December 31, 2018 due to underdepreciation.
What amount should be reported as retained earnings on December 31, 2019?
1,950,000
1,650,000
2,900,000
1,300,000
Question 15 1 / 1 point
On January 1, 2019, Black Company changed the inventory cost flow method to FIFO from LIFO for both
financial statement and income tax reporting purposes.
Retained earnings statement as a P600,000 credit adjustment to the beginning Income statement
as a balance. P600,000 credit
Retained earnings statement as a P600,000 debit adjustment to the beginnin
g balance
Income statement as a P600,000 debit
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Question 16
point Natasha Company reported net income of P700,000 for 2019.
The entity declared and paid dividends of P150,000 in 2019 and P300,000 in 2018. In the
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, the entity reported retained
earnings of P1,100,000 on January 1, 2018. The net income for 2018 was P600,000.
In 2019, after the 2018 financial statements were approved for issue, the entity discovered
an error in the December 31, 2019 financial statements.
The effect of the error was a P650,000 overstatement of net income for the year ended
December 31, 2018 due to underdepreciation.
What amount was reported as retained earnings on December 31, 2018?
2,000,000
1,700,000
2,100,000
1,400,000
Question 17 1 / 1 point
After the issuance of the 2018 financial statements, Narra Company discovered a
computational error of P150,000 in the calculation of the December 31, 2018 inventory.
The error resulted in a P150,000 overstatement in the cost of goods sold for the year ended December
31, 2018.
In October 2019, the entity paid the amount of P500,000 in settlement of litigation instituted
against it during 2018.
In the 2019 financial statements, what is the pretax adjustment to retained earnings on January 1, 2019?
350,000 debit
650,000 credit
150,000 credit
500,000 debit
Question 18 1 / 1 point
In reviewing the draft financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, Bituin
Company decided that market conditions were such that the provision for inventory obsolescence
on December 31, 2019 should be increased by P3,000,000.
If the same basis of calculating inventory obsolescence had been applied on December
31, 2018, the provision would have been P1,800,000 higher than the amount recognized in
statement of comprehensive income.
What adjustment should be made to net income of 2019?
1,200,000 decrease
1,200,000 increase
3,000,000 increase
3,000,000 decrease
Question 19 1 / 1 point
Which of the following is not a change in reporting entity?
Changing the entities included in combined financial statements
Changing specific subsidiaries that constitute the group of entities for which
consolidated financial statements are presented
Disposition of a subsidiary or other business unit
Presenting consolidated statements in place of the statements of individual
entities
Question 20 1 / 1 point A change in accounting policy includes all of the following except
The change in inventory valuation from FIFO to weighted average.
The initial adoption of a policy to carry assets at revalued amount.
The change in depreciation method from sum of years' digits to straight
line.
The change from cost model to fair value method of measuring investment property.
Question 21 1 / 1 point
Which is the best explanation why accounting changes are classified into change in accounting
policy and change in accounting estimate?
The accounting changes involve different method of recognition in the financial statements
The materiality of the changes involved
The fact that some methods are considered GAAP
Management decision
Question 22 1 / 1 point
During 2019, Orca Company decided to change from the FIFO method of inventory valuation to the
weighted average method. Inventory balances under each method were as follows:
FIFO Weighted average
January 1 7,200,000 7,700,000
December 31 7,900,000 8,300,000
What amount should be reported as the pretax effect of the accounting change in the statement of
changes in equity for 2019?
500,000 deduction
900,000 deduction
900,000 addition
500,000 addition
Question 23 1 / 1 point
Animus Company provided the following information at year-end:
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Development costs 8,160,000 5,840,000
Amortization (1,800,000) (1,200,000)
The capitalized development costs relate to a single project that commenced in 2016. It has now been
discovered that one of the criteria for capitalization has never been met.
What adjustment is required to restate retained earnings on January 1, 2019?
1,720,000
4,640,000
. 0
6,360,000
Question 24 1 / 1 point
Prior period errors
Do not require further disclosure in the body of the financial statements.
Do not affect the presentation of prior period comparative financial statements.
Do not include the effect of a mistake in the application of accounting policy
Are reflected as adjustments of the opening balance of retained earnings of the earliest
period presented.