Four Financial Statements Are Usually Prepared for a Business

question 68

Multiple Choice

Four financial statements are usually prepared for a business. The statement of cash flows is usually prepared last. The retained earnings statement (RE) , the balance sheet (B) , and the income statement (I) are prepared in a certain order to obtain information needed for the next statement. In what order are these three statements prepared?

• A) I, RE, and B
• B) B, I, and RE
• C) RE, I, and B
• D) RE, B, and I

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Definitions:

AASB 3

Specifies the accounting requirements for business combinations, detailing how an acquirer should recognize and measure the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree.

Revaluation

The process of adjusting the book value of a fixed asset or foreign currency to reflect current market values.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company intended for sale or production.

Gain on Bargain Purchase

The financial benefit that occurs when a company acquires another entity for a price below the fair value of its net assets.