​Lampon Co

question 78

Multiple Choice

​Lampon Co. is a U.S. firm that has a subsidiary in Hong Kong that produces light fixtures and sells them to Japan, denominated in Japanese yen. Its subsidiary pays all of its expenses, including the cost of goods sold, in U.S. dollars. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar. If the Japanese yen appreciates against the U.S. dollar, the Hong Kong subsidiary's revenue will ____, and its expenses will ____.

• A) ​increase; decrease
• B) ​decrease; remain unchanged
• C) ​decrease; increase
• D) ​increase; remain unchanged

Apply the cost recovery method for recognizing revenue when there is uncertainty regarding collectibility.

Understand how to recognize revenue from software sales, including cases with and without significant production, modification, or customization.

Know the differences in revenue recognition methods (percentage of completion, cost recovery, and completed contract) and their application under GAAP and IFRS.

Calculate revenue recognition for contracts permitting multiple service uses based on usage and associated costs.

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Definitions:

Activity Cost Pools

A method in managerial accounting where costs are aggregated according to the activities that incur them, for more accurate allocation.

Product Units

Individual items or outputs produced by a manufacturing or production process.

Materials Handling

The process of handling, safeguarding, storing, and managing materials and goods all through the stages of production, warehousing, distribution, usage, and discarding.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in producing goods, often used as a basis for allocating overhead in cost accounting.