Compliance and Auditing Financial Reporting Compliance

Question 1

Which accounting standards are publicly traded US companies required to use for financial reporting?

Accepted Answer

GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

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IFRS

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GASB Standards

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FASAB Standards

Question 2

What is the purpose of management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) in an annual report?

Accepted Answer

To provide management's perspective on financial results, trends, and risks

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To summarize the audit opinion

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To list all company officers and directors

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To document internal control weaknesses

Question 3

What is 'earnings management' in the context of financial reporting compliance?

Accepted Answer

Manipulating financial results within or outside GAAP to achieve desired outcomes

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Setting annual earnings targets for employees

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Managing investment portfolios

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Tracking earnings per share over time

Question 4

Which SEC filing must publicly traded US companies file annually with audited financial statements?

Accepted Answer

Form 10-K

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Form 8-K

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Form 10-Q

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Form S-1

Question 5

What does 'revenue recognition' compliance require under ASC 606?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing revenue when performance obligations to customers are satisfied

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Recording revenue when cash is received

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Recognizing revenue when contracts are signed

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Recording revenue at the end of the fiscal year

Question 6

What is the role of an external auditor in public company financial reporting compliance?

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Providing an independent opinion on whether financial statements present fairly in accordance with GAAP

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Preparing the financial statements

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Setting accounting policies for the company

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Approving all significant transactions