A Major Type of Assurance Service Performed by Large Public

question 31

Multiple Choice

A major type of assurance service performed by large public accounting firms is

• A)auditing.
• B)reviewing.
• C)compilation.
• D)management consulting.

Grasp the legal responsibilities and limitations of guardians in managing contracts for their wards.

Understand the concept of contractual capacity and how it applies to minors.

Recognize the legal ability of minors to disaffirm contracts and understand the conditions under which disaffirmance is valid.

Identify the conditions under which a contract can be ratified by a minor and the effects of such ratification.

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Definitions:

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction, including the rules and standards for financial reporting.

Fair Value

The approximate value for which an asset or liability might be traded between informed, willing participants in a fair deal.

Grant Date

The date on which an employee is given the option to purchase stock at a set price.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that are becoming the global standard for the preparation of public company financial statements.