Revenue Recognition

question 74

Multiple Choice

Revenue recognition:

• A) does not vary by industry under GAAP.
• B) is less detailed under GAAP than under IFRS.
• C) for the retail industry is similar under GAAP and IFRS.
• D) under IFRS leaves no room for interpretation on the part of the company .

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Definitions:

Premium

An amount paid in addition to the standard cost or value, often for insurance, bonds, or the higher quality of a product or service.

Interest Rate

The fee, represented as a proportion of the principal, imposed by a lender on a borrower for utilizing assets.

Effective Interest Method

A method of calculating the amortized cost of a bond and the amount of interest expense over time by applying a constant interest rate to the carrying amount of the bond.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, often expressed as an annual percentage rate.