PAS 8

PROBLEM 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A change in measurement basis is most likely a a change in accounting policy. b. change in accounting estimate. c. error. d. any of these 2. A correction of prior period error is accounted for by a retrospective application, b. retrospective restatement. c. prospective application. d. impracticable application. 3. Which of the following is a change in accounting estimate? a Change from the cost model to the fair value model of measuring investment property. b. Change in business model for classifying financial assets resulting to the reclassification of a financial asset from being measured at amortized cost to fair value. c. Change in the method of recognizing revenue from long-term construction contracts. d. Change in the depreciation method, useful life or residual value of an item of property, plant and equipment 4. These result from new information or new developments. a Changes in accounting estimates b. Changes in accounting policies c. Correction of errors d. All of these 5. The effect of which of the following is presented in profit or loss in the current period (or current and future periods, if both are affected) rather than as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. a Correction of a prior period error. b. Change in accounting policy. c. Change in accounting estimate. d. All of these