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Chapter 7 of the textbook presents some concerns regarding the current accounting standards for research and development expenditures. Instructions: For this discussion, you will be divided into two groups: Group B: You are assigned to Group B if you have a last name beginning with N-Z.  Assume that you are the FASB member. Write a memo defending the current standards regarding research and development. For both groups, your memo should address the following questions: By requiring expensing of R&D, do you think companies will spend less on R&D? Why or why not? What are the possible implications for the competitiveness of U.S. companies? If a company makes a commitment to spend money for R&D, it must believe it has future benefits. Shouldn't these costs therefore be capitalized just like the purchase of any long-lived asset that you believe will have future benefits? Explain your answer. For your initial post, indicate in the subject line which group you are in (Group A…

Which of the following statements about the FASB Accounting Standards Codification is false? The six levels contained within the Codification framework are hierarchical in nature, such that the higher levels are considered to be more authoritative than the lower levels.   The Codification is currently the only authoritative source of U.S. GAAP.   The purpose of creating the Codification was to simplify user access to authoritative U.S. GAAP.   The framework of the Codification contains six levels, which are increasingly more specific.

Assume that the FASB is considering revising an important accounting standard.Required:1. What constraint applies to the FASB’s consideration of whether to require companies to provide new information?2. In what Concepts Statement is that constraint discussed?3. What are some of the possible costs that could result from a revision of an accounting standard?4. What does the FASB do in order to assess possible benefits and costs of a proposed revision of an accounting standard?

In the FASB Accounting Standards Codification some of the sections may have the letter "S" next to it.  What does the "S" indicate?   Question 24 options:   a)  Superceded Guidance   b)  SEC Guidance   c)  SME Guidance   d)  Simplified Guidance

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Which required SEC filing would contain the following content?    "Our auditors identified the following critical audit matter:  Significant judgment may be required by the Company in determining revenue recognition for these customer agreements.   a)  8-K   b)  Proxy   c)  10-K

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A variety of SUTA reports need to be filed with respective state governments. Which of the following are not a type of required report: a.  Partial unemployment notices. b.  Wage information reports. c.  Form 940. d.  Status reports.

Choose the correct. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the IFRS accounting policy hierarchy in situations where a specifically relevant IASB standard dealing with an accounting issue does not exist?a. The IASB Conceptual Framework takes precedence over other IASB standards that deal with related issues.b. The IASB Conceptual Framework takes precedence over standards developed by standard-setting bodies in other countries that deal with the specific accounting issue.c. The most recent specifically relevant pronouncement of any other standard-setting body may be used when neither IASB standards nor the IASB Conceptual Framework provide helpful guidance.d. IFRSs take precedence over IASs and Interpretations in identifying appropriate guidance.