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Questions # 1:

In an efficient market, normally if interest rates rise, share prices will

Options:

A.

rise due to the overall positive sentiment.

B.

fall since investors expect a higher return.

C.

rise since banks invest their increased profits.

D.

fall in anticipation of a reversal in the interest rate cycle.

Questions # 2:

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Options:

A.

Liabilities are future obligations that will cause outflow of resources embodying economic benefits.

B.

Current and non-current assets are shown as separate classifications in the statement of financial position.

C.

Assets used for long-term operations are shown under working capital in the statement of financial position.

D.

A statement of financial position explains the reasons for movement of assets and liabilities through the accounting period.

Questions # 3:

Which one of the following is not an Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) principle of good corporate governance?

Options:

A.

Safeguard the environment.

B.

Respect the rights of shareholders.

C.

Remunerate fairly and responsibly.

D.

Promote ethical and responsible decision-making.

Questions # 4:

A company sold some old operating equipment from its factory. After depreciation was accounted for, a small gain on sale was recorded. According to the revised IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, this transaction will be shown as a separate item 'gain on sale of equipment'. This item will be shown in the statement of

Options:

A.

cash flow.

B.

financial position.

C.

changes in equity.

D.

comprehensive income.

Questions # 5:

A company's financial report is compliant with International Financial Reporting Standards. Where in the report would an investor find the amount of money received by the company for investment activities?

Options:

A.

statement of cash flows

B.

statement of financial position

C.

statement of changes in equity

D.

statement of comprehensive income

Questions # 6:

In relation to financial statements, the 'true and fair override' indicates that

Options:

A.

statements need not always be true and accurate.

B.

accounting standards must be complied with under all circumstances.

C.

the true and fair requirement need not be complied with by certain industries.

D.

departure is allowed from accounting standards under specific instances to show a fair presentation.

Questions # 7:

Which one of the following methods is not used for 'creative accounting'?

Options:

A.

profit smoothing

B.

window dressing

C.

off balance sheet financing

D.

aggressive debt management

Questions # 8:

Which of the following represents a principal–agent relationship?

I.

shareholders-auditors

II.

shareholders-management

III.

security exchange-company

IV.

board of directors-employees

Options:

A.

I, II and III only

B.

I, II and IV only

C.

II, III and IV only

D.

I, II, III and IV

Questions # 9:

Which one of the following would be included in the statement of financial position?

Options:

A.

depreciation

B.

deferred tax

C.

distribution costs

D.

gains on property valuations

Questions # 10:

Which one of the following is the correct treatment of sales?

Options:

A.

Cash sales are recorded in the receivables ledger prior to posting to the general ledger.

B.

Credit sales are recorded in the receivables ledger prior to posting to the general ledger.

C.

Cash and credit sales are recorded in the receivables ledger prior to posting to the general ledger.

D.

Credit sales are not recorded in the receivables ledger prior to posting to the general ledger.

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