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 27: Key Takeaways and Reference
In this section
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High-Level Summaries of FAR Concepts and Standards
A comprehensive overview of essential FAR concepts and standards, offering concise bullet-point recaps, clarifying examples, mermaid diagrams, and key references for deeper study.
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Frequently Used Formulas, Ratios, and Journal Entries
Discover essential CPA exam formulas, key financial ratios, and standard journal entries in this concise reference guide for FAR success.
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Last-Minute Study Notes and Exam-Day Reminders
Essential final tips and strategies for the FAR CPA Exam: checklists, time-management insights, and stress-management pointers designed to boost your confidence on test day.
