The IASB and FASB Are Working on Several Joint Projects

question 9

Multiple Choice

The IASB and FASB are working on several joint projects. What is the purpose of the Revenue Recognition Project?

• A) to provide guidance on the application of the acquisition method.
• B) to enhance the usefulness of information in assessing the financial performance of the reporting enterprise.
• C) to develop a common comprehensive standard on revenue recognition.
• D) to develop a common conceptual framework that both boards can use as a basis for future standard-setting.
• E) to agree upon financial statement titles that will have no differentiation after translation to various languages.

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Definitions:

Supporting Assembly

Components or sub-assemblies that are used as part of a main assembly in manufacturing processes.

Activity-based Costing

A financial approach that distributes overhead and indirect charges to associated goods and services based on the activities involved.

Plantwide Overhead Rate

A single overhead allocation rate used throughout a manufacturing plant or entire facility, applied uniformly to all products or cost centers.

Activity-based Costing

A costing method that assigns overhead and indirect costs to related products and services based on the activities that generate costs.