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Underlying assumptions
Accrual Basis: The effects of transactions and other events are recognized as they occur irrespective of the associated cash flows, and they are reported in the financial statements of the periods to which they relate Going Concern: The financial statements are prepared on the assumption that the entity will continue in operation for the foreseeable period or, if that presumption is not valid, disclosure and a different basis of reporting are required
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Fundamental Relevance
(complete, neutral & free from error)
An asset is a resource controlled by the entity as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity A liability is a present obligation of the entity arising from past events, the settlement of which is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits Equity is the residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting all its liabilities
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The elements of financial statements-Financial performance Income is increases in economic benefits during the accounting period in the form of inflows or enhancements of assets or decreases of liabilities that result in increases in equity, other than those relating to contributions from equity participants. Expenses are decreases in economic benefits during the accounting period in the form of outflows or depletions of assets or incurrence of liabilities that result in decreases in equity, other than those relating to distributions to equity participants.
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Recognition of Incomes & Expenses Income is recognized in the income statement when an increase in future economic benefits related to an increase in an asset or a decrease of a liability has arisen that can be measured reliably Expenses are recognized when a decrease in future economic benefits related to a decrease in an asset or an increase of a liability has arisen that can be measured reliably
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Historical Cost
Assets are recorded at the amount of cash or cash
equivalents paid or the fair value of the consideration given to acquire them at the time of their acquisition
Current Cost
Assets are carried at the amount of cash or cash equivalents that would have to be paid if the same or an equivalent asset was acquired currently Liabilities are carried at the undiscounted amount of cash or cash equivalents that would be required to settle the obligation currently
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Present Value
Assets are carried at the present discounted value of the future net cash inflows that the item is expected to generate in the normal course of business Liabilities are carried discounted value of the outflows that are expected settle the liabilities in the business. at the present future net cash to be required to normal course of
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Concepts of capital and capital maintenance Financial concept of capital - such as invested
money or invested purchasing power, capital is synonymous with the net assets or equity of the entity Physical concept of capital - such as operating capability, capital is regarded as the productive capacity of the entity based on, for example, units of output per day.
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