accounting information systems
DESCRIPTION
NoneTRANSCRIPT
3-1
THE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM
Financial Accounting, Seventh Edition
3
3-2
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
1. Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting
equation.
2. Explain what an account is and how it helps in the recording process.
3. Define debits and credits and explain how they are used to record
business transactions.
4. Identify the basic steps in the recording process.
5. Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
6. Explain what a ledger is and how it helps in the recording process.
7. Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
8. Explain the purposes of a trial balance.
9. Classify cash activities as operating, investing, or financing.
Learning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
3-3
Preview of Chapter 3
Financial AccountingSeventh Edition
Kimmel Weygandt Kieso
3-4
Accounting Information System
System of
► collecting and
► processing transaction data and
► communicating financial information to decision makers.
Most businesses use computerized accounting (EDP) systems.
The Accounting Information SystemThe Accounting Information SystemThe Accounting Information SystemThe Accounting Information System
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-5
Transactions are economic events that require recording
in the financial statements.
Not all activities represent transactions.
Assets, liabilities, or stockholders’ equity items change as
a result of some economic event.
Dual effect on the accounting equation.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-6
Question: Are the following events recorded in the accounting records?
EventPurchase computer.
Criterion Is the financial position (assets, liabilities, or stockholders’ equity) of the company changed?
Pay rent.
Record/ Don’t Record
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
Discuss guided trip options with potential
customer.
Illustration 3-1
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-7
AssetsAssetsAssetsAssets LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilitiesStockholders’ Stockholders’
EquityEquityStockholders’ Stockholders’
EquityEquity= +
Analyzing Transactions
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
Basic Accounting Equation
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
The process of identifying the specific effects of economic
events on the accounting equation.
3-8 LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
Illustration 3-2 Expanded accounting equation
Analyzing Transactions
3-9
Event (1). On October 1, cash of $10,000 is invested in Sierra Corporation by
investors in exchange for $10,000 of common stock.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
1. +10,000 +10,000
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-10
Event (2). On October 1, Sierra borrowed $5,000 from Castle Bank by signing
a 3-month, 12%, $5,000 note payable.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-11
Event (3). On October 2, Sierra purchased equipment by paying $5,000 cash
to Superior Equipment Sales Co.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-12
Event (4). On October 2, Sierra received a $1,200 cash advance from R. Knox,
a client.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-13
Event (5). On October 3, Sierra received $10,000 in cash from Copa Company
for guide services performed.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-14
Event (6). On October 3, Sierra Corporation paid its office rent for the month of
October in cash, $900.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-15
Event (7). On October 4, Sierra paid $600 for a one-year insurance policy that
will expire next year on September 30.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
7. -600 +600
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-16
Event (8). On October 5, Sierra purchased an estimated three months of
supplies on account from Aero Supply for $2,500.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
7. -600 +600
8. +2,500 +2,500
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-17
Event (9). On October 9, Sierra hired four new employees to begin work on
October 15.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
7. -600 +600
8. +2,500 +2,500
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
An accounting transaction has not occurred.
3-18
Event (10). On October 20, Sierra paid a $500 dividend.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
7. -600 +600
8. +2,500 +2,500
10. -500 -500
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
LO 1 Analyze the effect of business transactions on the basic accounting equation.
3-19
Event (11). Employees have worked two weeks, earning $4,000 in salaries,
which were paid on October 26.
Accounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting TransactionsAccounting Transactions
4. +1,200 +1,200
5. +10,000 +10,000
6. -900 -900
7. -600 +600
8. +2,500 +2,500
10. -500 -500
11. -4,000 -4,000
3. -5,000 +5,000
1. +10,000 +10,000
2. +5,000 +5,000
3-20
3-21
Account Name
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Record of increases and decreases in a specific asset, liability, equity, revenue, or expense item.
Debit = “Left”
Credit = “Right”
AccountAccount
An Account can An Account can be illustrated in a be illustrated in a T-Account form.T-Account form.
LO 2 Explain what an account is and how it helps in the recording process.
The AccountThe AccountThe AccountThe Account
3-22
Double-entry Double-entry system
Each transaction must affect two or more accounts to
keep the basic accounting equation in balance.
Recording done by debiting at least one account and
crediting another.
DEBITS must equalmust equal CREDITS.
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
Debit and Credit Procedures
The AccountThe AccountThe AccountThe Account
3-23
Account Name
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
If Debits are greater thangreater than Credits, the account will have
a debit balance.
$10,000 Transaction #2$3,000
$15,000$15,000
8,000Transaction #3
Balance
Transaction #1
Debit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit Procedures
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-24
Account Name
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
$10,000 Transaction #2$3,000
Balance
Transaction #1
$1,000$1,000
8,000 Transaction #3
Debit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit ProceduresDebit and Credit Procedures
If Credits are greater than Debits, the account will have
a credit balance.
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-25
Assets - Debits should exceed credits.
Liabilities – Credits should exceed debits.
Procedures for Assets and LiabilitiesProcedures for Assets and LiabilitiesProcedures for Assets and LiabilitiesProcedures for Assets and Liabilities
Chapter 3-23
AssetsAssets
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
Chapter 3-24
LiabilitiesLiabilities
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-26
Investments by stockholders and revenues increase stockholders’ equity (credit).
Dividends and expenses decrease stockholder’s equity (debit).
Procedures for Stockholders’ EquityProcedures for Stockholders’ EquityProcedures for Stockholders’ EquityProcedures for Stockholders’ Equity
Chapter 3-25
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
Common StockCommon Stock
Chapter 3-23
DividendsDividends
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
Chapter 3-25
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
StockholdersStockholders’’ EquityEquity
Chapter 3-25
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
Retained EarningsRetained Earnings
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-27
The purpose of earning revenues is to benefit the stockholders.
The effect of debits and credits on revenue accounts is the same as their effect on stockholders’ equity.
Expenses have the opposite effect: expenses decrease stockholders’ equity.
Chapter 3-27
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
ExpenseExpense
Chapter 3-26
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
RevenueRevenue
Procedures for Revenue and ExpenseProcedures for Revenue and ExpenseProcedures for Revenue and ExpenseProcedures for Revenue and Expense
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-28
Stockholders’ Equity RelationshipsStockholders’ Equity RelationshipsStockholders’ Equity RelationshipsStockholders’ Equity Relationships
Illustration 3-15
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-29
Chapter 3-23
AssetsAssets
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
Chapter 3-27
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
ExpenseExpense
Chapter 3-24
LiabilitiesLiabilities
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
Chapter 3-25
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
StockholdersStockholders’’ EquityEquity
Chapter 3-26
Debit / Dr. Credit / Cr.
Normal BalanceNormal Balance
RevenueRevenue
Normal Balance Credit
Normal Balance Credit
Normal Balance
Debit
Normal Balance
Debit
Summary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit Rules
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-30
Balance Sheet Income Statement
= + =-Asset Liability Equity Revenue Expense
Debit
Credit
Summary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit Rules
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-31
Summary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit Rules
Relationship among the assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity of a business:
The equation must be in balance after every transaction. For every Debit there must be a Credit.
Illustration 3-16
Assets Liabilities= Stockholders’ EquityBasic Equation
Expanded Basic Equation
+
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-32
Debits:
a. increase both assets and liabilities.
b. decrease both assets and liabilities.
c. increase assets and decrease liabilities.
d. decrease assets and increase liabilities.
Review Question
Summary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit Rules
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-33
Accounts that normally have debit balances are:
a. assets, expenses, and revenues.
b. assets, expenses, and equity.
c. assets, liabilities, and dividends.
d. assets, dividends, and expenses.
Review Question
Summary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit RulesSummary of Debit/Credit Rules
LO 3 Define debits and credits and explain they are used to record business transactions.
3-34
3-35
Source documents, such as a sales slip, a check, a bill, or a
cash register tape, provide evidence of the transaction.
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
LO 4 Identify the basic steps in the recording process.
Illustration 3-17
Analyze each transaction Enter transaction in a journalTransfer journal information to
ledger accounts
3-36
Book of original entry.
Transactions recorded in chronological order.
Contributions to the recording process:
1. Discloses the complete effects of a transaction.
2. Provides a chronological record of transactions.
3. Helps to prevent or locate errors because the debit
and credit amounts can be easily compared.
LO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
The Journal
3-37
Journalizing - Entering transaction data in the journal.
Illustration: Presented below is information related to Sierra Corporation.
Sierra issued common stock in exchange for $10,000 cash.
Oct. 1
Sierra borrowed $5,000 by signing a note.1
Sierra purchased equipment for $5,000.2
Instructions - Journalize these transactions.
The JournalThe JournalThe JournalThe Journal
LO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
3-38
Account Title Ref. Debit Credit
Oct. 1
Date
JournalizingJournalizingJournalizingJournalizing
General Journal
LO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
Cash
Common stock
10,000
10,000
Sierra issued common stock in exchange for $10,000 cash.
Oct. 1
3-39
Account Title Ref. Debit Credit
Oct. 1
Date
JournalizingJournalizingJournalizingJournalizing
General Journal
LO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
Sierra borrowed $5,000 by signing a note.Oct. 1
Cash
Notes payable
5,000
5,000
3-40
Account Title Ref. Debit Credit
Oct. 2
Date
JournalizingJournalizingJournalizingJournalizing
General Journal
LO 5 Explain what a journal is and how it helps in the recording process.
Sierra purchased equipment for $5,000.Oct. 2
Equipment
Cash
5,000
5,000
3-41
3-42
The Ledger is comprised of the entire group of accounts maintained by a company.
LO 6 Explain what a ledger is and how it helps in the recording process.
Illustration 3-19
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
3-43
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
LO 6 Explain what a ledger is and how it helps in the recording process.
Chart of Accounts – listing of accounts used by a company to record transactions.
Illustration 3-20
3-44
Cash Acct. No. 101
Explanation Ref. Debit Credit BalanceDate
General Ledger
Date Account Title Ref. Debit Credit
Oct. 1 Cash 10,000
Common stock 10,000
General Journal
Oct. 1 Stock issued J1 10,000 10,000
101
J1
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
LO 7
Posting – the process of transferring journal entry amounts to ledger accounts.
3-45
Posting:
a. normally occurs before journalizing.
b. transfers ledger transaction data to the journal.
c. is an optional step in the recording process.
d. transfers journal entries to ledger accounts.
Review Question
LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Steps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording ProcessSteps in the Recording Process
3-46
3-47
The Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process Illustrated
Follow these steps:
1. Determine what type of account is involved.
2. Determine what items increased or decreased and by how much.
3. Translate the increases and decreases into debits and credits.
LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Illustration 3-21
3-48
The Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process Illustrated
LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Follow these steps:
1. Determine what type of account is involved.
2. Determine what items increased or decreased and by how much.
3. Translate the increases and decreases into debits and credits.
Illustration 3-22
3-49
The Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process Illustrated
LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Follow these steps:
1. Determine what type of account is involved.
2. Determine what items increased or decreased and by how much.
3. Translate the increases and decreases into debits and credits.
Illustration 3-23
3-50 LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-24
3-51 LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-25
3-52 LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-26
3-53
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-27
3-54 LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-28
3-55 LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
The Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process IllustratedThe Recording Process Illustrated
Additional TransactionsIllustration 3-29
3-56 LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-30
3-57 LO 7
Additional Transactions
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
The The Recording Recording Process Process IllustratedIllustrated
Illustration 3-31
3-58
Summary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of Journalizing
Illustration 3-32
LO 7
3-59
Summary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of JournalizingSummary Illustration of Journalizing
Illustration 3-32
LO 7
3-60
Summary Summary Illustration Illustration of Postingof Posting
Summary Summary Illustration Illustration of Postingof Posting
Illustration 3-33
LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
3-61
Selected transactions from the journal of Faital Inc. during its firstmonth of operations are presented below. Post these transactions to T-accounts.
LO 7 Explain what posting is and how it helps in the recording process.
3-62
Trial Balance
A list of accounts and their balances at a given time.
Accounts are listed in the order in which they appear
in the ledger.
The Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial Balance
LO 8 Explain the purposes of a trial balance.
Purpose is to prove that debits
equal credits.
May also uncover errors in
journalizing and posting.
Useful in the preparation of
financial statements.
3-63
The Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial Balance
Illustration 3-34
EqualLO 8
3-64
The trial balance may balance even when
1. a transaction is not journalized,
2. a correct journal entry is not posted,
3. a journal entry is posted twice,
4. incorrect accounts are used in
journalizing or posting, or
5. offsetting errors are made in recording
the amount of a transaction.
The Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial Balance
LO 8 Explain the purposes of a trial balance.
Limitations of a Trial Balance
Ethics Note An error is the result of an
unintentional mistake. It is neither ethical nor
unethical. An irregularity is an intentional
misstatement, whichis viewed as unethical.
3-65
A trial balance will not balance if:
a. a correct journal entry is posted twice.
b. the purchase of supplies on account is debited to
Supplies and credited to Cash.
c. a $100 cash dividends is debited to the Dividends
account for $1,000 and credited to Cash for $100.
d. a $450 payment on account is debited to Accounts
Payable for $45 and credited to Cash for $45.
Review Question
The Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial BalanceThe Trial Balance
LO 8 Explain the purposes of a trial balance.
3-66
The Cash account and the related cash
transactions indicate why cash changed during October. To make this
information useful for analysis it is summarized in a statement of cash
flows. The statement of cash flows classifies each transaction as an
operating activity, an investing activity, or a financing activity.
Sierra Corporation’s:
Operating activities involve providing guide services.
Investing activities include the purchase or sale of long-lived
assets used in operating the business, or the purchase or sale
of investment securities.
Financing activities are borrowing money, issuing shares of
stock, and paying dividends.
LO 9 Classify cash activities as operating, investing, or financing.
3-67
Transaction analysis is the same under IFRS and GAAP
however different standards sometimes impact how transactions
are recorded.
European companies rely less on historical cost and more on fair
value than U.S. companies. The double-entry system is the
basis of accounting systems worldwide.
Both the IASB and FASB go beyond the basic definitions
provided in this textbook for the key elements of financial
statements, that is, assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and
expenses.
Key Points
LO 10 Compare the procedures for the recording process under GAAP and IFRS.
3-68
A trial balance under IFRS follows the same format as shown in
the textbook.
As shown in the textbook, dollars signs are typically used only in
the trial balance and the financial statements. The same practice
is followed under IFRS, using the currency of the country in which
the reporting company is headquartered.
Key Points
LO 10 Compare the procedures for the recording process under GAAP and IFRS.
3-69
In deciding whether the United States should adopt IFRS, some of
the issues the SEC said should be considered are:
► Whether IFRS is sufficiently developed and consistent in
application.
► Whether the IASB is sufficiently independent.
► Whether IFRS is established for the benefit of investors.
Key Points
LO 10 Compare the procedures for the recording process under GAAP and IFRS.
3-70
Some of the issues the SEC said should be considered are:
► The issues involved in educating investors about IFRS.
► The impact of a switch to IFRS on U.S. laws and
regulations.
► The impact on companies including changes to their
accounting systems, contractual arrangements, corporate
governance, and litigation.
► The issues involved in educating accountants, so they can
prepare statements under IFRS.
Key Points
LO 10 Compare the procedures for the recording process under GAAP and IFRS.
3-71
The basic recording process shown in this textbook is followed by
companies across the globe. It is unlikely to change in the future. The
definitional structure of assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and
expenses may change over time as the IASB and FASB evaluate their
overall conceptual framework for establishing accounting standards.
Looking to the Future
LO 10 Compare the procedures for the recording process under GAAP and IFRS.
3-72
Which statement is correct regarding IFRS?
a) IFRS reverses the rules of debits and credits, that is, debits
are on the right and credits are on the left.
b) IFRS uses the same process for recording transactions as
GAAP.
c) The chart of accounts under IFRS is different because
revenues follow assets.
d) None of the above statements are correct.
IFRS Practice
LO 10 Compare the procedures for the recording process under GAAP and IFRS.
3-73
A trial balance:
a) is the same under IFRS and GAAP.
b) proves that transactions are recorded correctly.
c) proves that all transactions have been recorded.
d) will not balance if a correct journal entry is posted twice.
IFRS Practice
LO 10 Compare the procedures for the recording process under GAAP and IFRS.
3-74
One difference between IFRS and GAAP is that:
a) GAAP uses accrual-accounting concepts and IFRS uses
primarily the cash basis of accounting.
b) IFRS uses a different posting process than GAAP.
c) IFRS uses more fair value measurements than GAAP.
d) the limitations of a trial balance are different between IFRS
and GAAP.
IFRS Practice
LO 10 Compare the procedures for the recording process under GAAP and IFRS.
3-75
CopyrightCopyrightCopyrightCopyright
“Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction or translation of this work beyond that permitted in
Section 117 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act without the
express written permission of the copyright owner is unlawful.
Request for further information should be addressed to the
Permissions Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The purchaser
may make back-up copies for his/her own use only and not for
distribution or resale. The Publisher assumes no responsibility for
errors, omissions, or damages, caused by the use of these
programs or from the use of the information contained herein.”