Browse Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
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- 3.1 Comprehensive Review of the Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position)
- 3.2 Income Statement: Single-Step vs. Multi-Step Formats
- 3.3 Statement of Comprehensive Income (OCI Components and Presentation)
- 3.4 Statement of Changes in Equity (Share Capital, Retained Earnings, Other Equity Items)
- 3.5 Statement of Cash Flows (Operating, Investing, Financing; Indirect/Direct Methods)
- 3.6 Notes to the Financial Statements (Policies, Related Party Disclosures)
- 3.7 Illustrative Examples and Advanced Issues for For-Profit Entities
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- 4.1 Overview of Not-for-Profit Accounting and Governing Principles
- 4.2 Statement of Financial Position (Net Assets: With/Without Donor Restrictions)
- 4.3 Statement of Activities (Classification of Revenues, Expenses, Support)
- 4.4 Statement of Cash Flows (Direct vs. Indirect Methods)
- 4.5 Functional Expense Reporting (By Nature and Function)
- 4.6 Disclosures and Special Topics in Not-for-Profit Accounting
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- 5.1 Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting (Current vs. Economic Resources)
- 5.2 Governmental, Proprietary, Fiduciary Funds (Types and Major vs. Nonmajor Funds)
- 5.3 Government-Wide vs. Fund-Level Statements and Required Reconciliations
- 5.4 Budgetary Accounting, Encumbrances, and Appropriations
- 5.5 MD&A Requirements, Required Supplementary Information (RSI)
- 5.6 Illustrative Examples (Basic Transactions and Sample Disclosures)
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- 6.1 SEC Regulatory Environment (Securities Exchange Act of 1934)
- 6.2 Interim Reporting and Required Disclosures
- 6.3 Annual Filings and Form 10-K/10-Q/8-K Requirements
- 6.4 Earnings per Share (Basic and Diluted Calculation)
- 6.5 Segment Reporting (Identifying Reportable Segments, Disclosure Requirements)
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- 26.1 Consolidated Financial Statements (Advanced Topics, Eliminations)
- 26.2 Business Combinations (Purchase Accounting, Goodwill, Noncontrolling Interests)
- 26.3 Foreign Currency Transactions, Translation, and Remeasurement (Overview)
- 26.4 Additional Advanced Topics: Pushdown Accounting Revisited, Quasi Reorganizations
- 26.5 Comprehensive Exercises Integrating Multiple FAR Topics
Chapter 19: Contingencies and Commitments
In this section
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Loss Contingencies and Gain Contingencies
Explore the fundamentals of accounting for loss and gain contingencies under U.S. GAAP, the thresholds for accrual and disclosure, and the conservative treatment of uncertain gains.
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Legal Claims, Potential Liabilities, Warranties, Guarantees
Comprehensive guidance on the accounting for legal claims, potential liabilities, product warranties, and guarantees under U.S. GAAP. Includes real-world examples, decision-process diagrams, and best practices for practitioners preparing for the CPA FAR Examination.
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Commitments (Operating Leases, Purchase Obligations)
A comprehensive guide to recognizing and disclosing major long-term purchase commitments and operating leases under the legacy U.S. GAAP (ASC 840), complete with examples, visuals, and best practices.
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Going Concern (ASC 205‑40: Evaluation and Disclosure)
Comprehensive coverage of management’s evaluation period, substantial doubt criteria, mitigating factors, and required disclosures for going concern under ASC 205-40. Explore key steps, examples, diagrams, and best practices to ensure accurate financial reporting.
