Joe Sephume, the owner of a small business, Joe's Car Shop, that sells and repairs cars, has recently received a copy of the financial statements for the current year. Joe is confused about some of the items in the financial statements and has asked you to answer a few questions that he has. You have agreed to do this. Joe's questions are as follows: a) What does the term "asset" mean? My knowledge and skill are assets to my business. I would like these assets to be recognised on the financial statements but I do not see these assets disclosed in the financial statements. Can you explain this omission to me? b) Why is the "bank" balance on the statement of financial position different from the profit amount in the statement of comprehensive income? c) You are required to: Answer each of Joe's questions, using full explanations of any terms and concepts outlined in the Conceptual Framework.

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Joe Sephume, the owner of a small business, Joe's Car Shop, that sells and repairs cars, has
recently received a copy of the financial statements for the current year. Joe is confused about
some of the items in the financial statements and has asked you to answer a few questions
that he has. You have agreed to do this.
Joe's questions are as follows:
a) What does the term "asset" mean? My knowledge and skill are assets to my business.
I would like these assets to be recognised on the financial statements but I do not see
these assets disclosed in the financial statements. Can you explain this omission to me?
b) Why is the "bank" balance on the statement of financial position different from the
profit amount in the statement of comprehensive income?
c) You are required to:
Answer each of Joe's questions, using full explanations of any terms and concepts outlined in
the Conceptual Framework.
Transcribed Image Text:Joe Sephume, the owner of a small business, Joe's Car Shop, that sells and repairs cars, has recently received a copy of the financial statements for the current year. Joe is confused about some of the items in the financial statements and has asked you to answer a few questions that he has. You have agreed to do this. Joe's questions are as follows: a) What does the term "asset" mean? My knowledge and skill are assets to my business. I would like these assets to be recognised on the financial statements but I do not see these assets disclosed in the financial statements. Can you explain this omission to me? b) Why is the "bank" balance on the statement of financial position different from the profit amount in the statement of comprehensive income? c) You are required to: Answer each of Joe's questions, using full explanations of any terms and concepts outlined in the Conceptual Framework.
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