Individual Assignment 2A - Conceptual Framework For Financial Reporting
Individual Assignment 2A - Conceptual Framework For Financial Reporting
Individual Assignment 2A - Conceptual Framework For Financial Reporting
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:
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
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.
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?
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
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