, UNIT 1
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK & FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Please read this unit on your own
, Unit 2:
PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT
, 8 GENERAL FEATURES OF FSs
FS should be prepared by taking into consideration the 8 general features:
1. Fair presentation & compliance with IFRSs;
2. Going concern: FSs should be presented on the going concern basis only if
appropriate (if not, another basis plus extra disclosure is required);
3. Accrual basis: must be prepared using accrual accounting except SOCF;
4. Materiality & aggregation: aggregate into classes of similar items & then
presented separately from dissimilar classes if the classes are material.
5. Offsetting: not offset assets & liabilities or income & expenses unless
permitted by IFRSs;
6. Frequency of reporting: presented annually (include extra disclosure if the
period is shorter or longer than 1 year);
7. Comparative information: include comparatives (for at least one prior
period although an additional period may be needed); and
8. Consistency of presentation: consistency in the present & classification of
items from one year to the next (unless the an IFRS requires a change).
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through EFT, credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BookSquad. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R50,00. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.