Limitations Of Accounting Statements
Overview
Financial statements and the ratios drawn from them are powerful, but they are not the whole truth. They record only what can be put into money, they value assets at what was paid long ago, and they look backward at a year that has already ended. A business with brilliant staff, a loyal customer base and a perfect location may show the same figures as a struggling rival, because none of those strengths can be captured in dollars.
In this lesson you will learn the main limitations of accounting statements: the time factor, historic cost, the freedom businesses have in choosing accounting policies, the use of different definitions, and the way the money measurement rule leaves out vital non-financial factors. Knowing these limits is what separates a student who can calculate a ratio from one who can judge what it is really worth.
Objectives
- historic cost.
- application of accounting policies.
- non-financial aspects for example, skill of the workforce, location of the business, economic climate.
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Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Recording assets at the price originally paid for them, ignoring later inflation, is known as: A. Money measurement B. Historic cost C. Window dressing D. Prudence Answer: B
- Which of the following would NOT appear in a business's accounting statements? A. The cost of inventory B. The skill of the workforce C. The trade payables D. The profit for the year Answer: B
- Arranging transactions near the year end to make the financial statements look more favourable is called: A. Depreciation B. Money measurement C. Window dressing D. Consistency Answer: C
- Two businesses are difficult to compare because they use different methods of depreciation. This is a limitation arising from: A. The time factor B. Different accounting policies C. Window dressing D. Money measurement Answer: B
- Why may relying on one year's financial statements be misleading? A. Ratios cannot be calculated for one year B. A single year shows no trend and may not be typical C. One year is always inaccurate D. Profit cannot be measured yearly Answer: B
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