Describe the inventory valuation rules under U.S. GAAP (lower of
cost or market) and under IFRS...
Describe the inventory valuation rules under U.S. GAAP (lower of
cost or market) and under IFRS (lower of cost or net realizable
value) and discuss appropriate disclosures for inventory
write-downs
Under U.S. GAAP, inventories are reported on the balance sheet
at lower−of−cost−or−market. This is an example of:
A. consistency principle
B. historical cost principle
C. conservatism principle
D. full disclosure principle
1*differences between inventory valuation systems under the IFRS
system and the current system based on GAAP principles (using FASB
coding).
2*Using the FASB coding system as reference, describe the benefits
and weaknesses of requiring estimates for bad debts.
As part of your explanation, discuss alternative methods for
accounting for bad debts.Are they appropriate? Why is one preferred
over the other?
Determine the lower of cost or market inventory valuation on the basis of the following facts: quantity, 1500 units; cost per unit, $4.45; replacement cost, $4.40; selling price, $5.75; cost to complete and sell, $65; normal profit, $1.00
1. Examine the differences and similarities between the U.S.
GAAP and IFRS valuation methods on assets and liabilities.
2. How could these differing methods affect the probability of
fraud occurring in valuing assets and liabilities?
3. How do the different valuation methods affect the results of
auditing assets and liabilities, and what could be done to improve
these auditing results?
Here is the heart of the debate between GAAP and IFRS:
Describe the difference between rules-based and principles-based
financial statements. Which do you think is better?
A company can choose to use a variety of inventory valuation
methods under GAAP. Would the use of one certain method require
more testing of controls than another method? Why or why not?
Describe the treatment of each of the following items under IFRS
versus GAAP.
(a) Interest paid. (b) Interest received. (c) Dividends paid.
(d) Dividends received.
"Asset Impairments"
Compare and contrast the differences between asset impairment
under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. What are the financial statement
implications of these differences?