Individual Assignment 2A - Conceptual Framework For Financial Reporting

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FRC

Egi Pranajaya
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Question 1
1. Financial Statement Analysis Case
Nokia (FIN) provided the following disclosure in a recent annual report. Use of Estimates
(Partial). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the application
of judgment by management in selecting appropriate assumptions for calculating financial
estimates, which inherently contain some degree of uncertainty.... are areas requiring significant
judgement and estimation that may have an impact on reported results and the financial
position.

Revenue Recognition. Sales from the majority of the Group are recognized when the
significant risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer, continuing
managerial involvement usually associated with ownership and effective control have ceased,
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic benefits
associated with the transaction will flow to the Group and the costs incurred or
to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Sales may materially
change if management’s assessment of such criteria was determined to be inaccurate. The
Group makes price protection adjustments based on estimates of future price reductions and
certain agreed customer inventories at the date of the price adjustment. Possible changes in
these estimates could result in revisions to the sales infuture periods. evenue from contracts
involving solutions achieved through modification of complex telecommunications equipment
is recognized on the percentage of completion basis when the outcome of the contract can be
estimated reliably. Recognized revenues and profits are subject to revisions during the project
in the event that the assumptions regarding the overall project outcome are revised. Current
sales and profit estimates for projects may materially change due to the early stage of a long-
term project, new technology, changes in the project scope, changes in costs, changes in
timing, changes in customers’ plans, realization of penalties, and other corresponding factors.
Instructions “Intermediate Accounting” by Kieso, Weygandt,
(a) Briefly discuss how Nokia’s and Warfield states:

revenue recognition policies are


consistent with the revenue
recognition principle. Evaluate both:
1. Sales. 2. Revenue from contracts

Moreover, IASB, specifically IAS 18 – Revenue


(see this Deloitte link) states:
Recognition, as defined in the IASB Framework,
means incorporating an item that meets the
definition of revenue (above) in the income
statement when it meets the following criteria:
it is probable that any future economic
benefit associated with the item of revenue
will flow to the entity, and
the amount of revenue can be measured with
reliability
Nokia revenue recognition from sales and contracts has complied
IASB framework both on sales of goods and rendering of services

Sales Contracts
These requirements (found on IAS 18.14) for
According to IAS 18.20, Nokia revenue from
revenue recognition through sales for Nokia are
contracts will be recognized based on the
met:
transaction's completion status and fulfillment of
1. The seller has passed on to the buyer the
the following criteria:
substantial risks and rewards of ownership
1. It is possible to measure revenue amounts with
2. The seller no longer has effective control
accuracy
over the items sold or ongoing managerial
2. The likelihood is that the seller will profit
engagement to the extent often associated
financially
with ownership
3. It is possible to measure the completion status
3. The amount of income can be reliably
at the balance sheet date with accuracy
quantified
4. It is possible to measure the costs incurred or
4. The seller is likely to benefit economically
will be incurred in relation to the transaction with
from the transaction, and
accuracy.
5. The expenditures incurred or to be incurred
in relation to the transaction may be
measured with reliability
Instructions

(c) Assume that Nokia’s competitors use similar revenue recognition


policies for their sales. What are some of the judgments inherent in
applying those policies that could raise concerns with respect to the
qualitative characteristic of comparability?

This illustration describes that although Nokia and other competitors have the same framework
in recognizing their revenue, it is still cannot be comparable. Since each company definitely has
their own measurements of estimation or assumption or other judgement based on their
management.

Nokia Other competitors


sales/contracts sales/contracts
revenue recognition revenue recognition

Estimate 1 Judgment A Estimate 2 Judgment C

Assumption Assumption Assumption Assumption


B D C E
Instructions

The Caddie Shack Driving Range

William Murray achieved one of his life-long dreams Accounting


by opening his own business, The Caddie Shack Prepare a statement of financial position at May 31, 2015. (Murray
Driving Range, on May 1, 2015. He invested $20,000 appropriately records any depreciation expense on a quarterly
of his own savings in the business. He paid $6,000 basis.) How could Murray have determined that the business
cash to have a small building constructed to house operated at a profit of $2,450? How could Murray conclude that the
the operations and spent $800 on golf clubs, golf business operated at a loss of $4,900?
balls, and yardage signs. Murray leased 4 acres of
land at a cost of $1,000 per month. (He paid the first
Analysis
month’s rent in cash.) During the first month,
advertising costs totalled $750, of which $150 was Assume Murray has asked you to become a partner in his
unpaid at the end of the month. Murray paid his three business. Under the partnership agreement, after paying him
nephews $400 for retrieving golf balls. He deposited $10,000, you would share equally in all future profits. Which of the
in the company’s bank account all revenues from two income measures above would be more useful in deciding
customers ($4,700). On May 15, Murray withdrew whether to become a partner? Explain.
$800 in cash for personal use. On May 31, the
company received a utility bill for $100 but did not Principles
immediately pay it. On May 31, the balance in the
What is income according to IFRS? What concepts do the
company bank account was $15,100. Murray is
differences in the two income
feeling pretty good about results for the first month,
measures for The Caddie Shack Driving Range illustrate?
but his estimate of profitability ranges from a loss of
$4,900 to a profit of $2,450.
Instructions

Prepare a statement of financial position at May 31, 2015. (Murray appropriately records any depreciation expense on a quarterly
basis.) How could Murray have determined that the business operated at a profit of $2,450? How could Murray conclude that the
business operated at a loss of $4,900?

Caddie Shack Driving Range


Statement of Financial Position
May 2015
Asset Equity
Building $6k Capital $20k
Equipment $0.8k Retained earning $1.65k
Cash $15.1k
Total Asset $21.9k Liabilities
Ads cost $1.5k
Utilities $1k
Total E+L $21.9k

Retained earning = Revenue – Expenses – Dividend (as stated that Murray use for personal use)
= $4.7k – ($1k+$0.75k+$0.4k+$0.1k) – $0.8k
= $1.65k
Murray’s measurement of profit Murray’s measurement of loss
$2.45k -$4.9k

Revenue
Cash in $4.7k
Revenue $4.7k

Building $6k

Land rent $1k C/F -$4.9k Asset Equipment


P/L $2.45k $0.8k
Asset
Building Land rent $1k
Equipment Ads cost $0.75k Cash out
Cash Ads cost
Total Asset
Operational Cost
$0.6k
Labor $0.4k Operational
cost
Labor $0.4k

Utilities $0.1k personal use


$0.8k
(b) Assume Murray has asked you to become a partner in his
business. Under the partnership agreement, after paying him
$10,000, you would share equally in all future profits. Which of
the two income measures above would be more useful in
deciding whether to become a partner? Explain
Building $0.5k
Asset or
I would choose none of them, since certain reasons below: depresiation
cost Equipment
asset cost should be spread into depreciation cost in Revenue $4.7k $0.067k
couple months. For example, if we want to allocated those
P/L 1.883k
depreciations cost for 12 months, then it will be charged: Land rent $1k
Expense

Building permonth = $6k:12months


= $0.5k/month Ads cost $0.75k

Equipment per month = $0.8k : 12 months Oprational


Cost
= $0.067k Labor $0.4k

All cost should be recognized in the month that they be


incurred, not when they are paid Utilities $0.1k
(c) What is income according to IFRS? What concepts
do the differences in the three income measures for The
Caddie Shack Driving Range illustrate?

Income, based on IFRS (see this link), is the increase in economic advantages
that occur throughout the accounting period, excluding those related to
contributions from equity participants, and take the form of inflows, asset
upgrades, or liability reductions that raise equity.

Both measurement of profit $2.45k and loss $4.9k have difference in terms of
expense recognition as followed:
Profit $2.45k recognizes expenses when it incurred
Loss $4.9k recognizes expenses when it paid
In conclusion, IFRS states profit $2.45k as income since it cover up the cost
when it incurred

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