Batch 96 FAR Final Preboard
Batch 96 FAR Final Preboard
Manila
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING OCTOBER 2024
FINAL PREBOARD EXAMINATION
2. Which of the following is false about the Financial and Sustainability Reporting Standards Council (FSRSC)?
A. The FSRSC was established by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants to assist the Board
of Accountancy in carrying out its power and function to promulgate accounting standards in the
Philippines.
B. The FSRSC is the successor of Accounting Standards Council.
C. The FSRSC formed the Philippine Interpretations Committee (PIC) to assist the FSRSC in establishing
and improving financial reporting standards in the Philippines.
D. The FSRSC has full discretion in developing and pursuing the technical agenda for setting accounting
standards in the Philippines.
3. How many Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units are required to renew the CPA license?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
4. A certificate of registration shall be issued to CPAs in public practice if such registrant has acquired a
minimum of how many years of meaningful experience in any area of public practice?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
A. An asset is recognized in the financial statements if it is probable that benefits will flow to the entity.
B. Derecognition is the removal of all or part of an asset or liability from the statement of financial position.
C. Measurement base has two categories, namely historical cost, and fair value.
D. Financial capital is net assets in terms of physical productive capacity.
11. An entity provided the following information extracted from the accounting records at the end of each year:
2024 2023
Borrowings 5,000,000 1,600,000
Share capital 7,000,000 4,000,000
Retained earnings 1,900,000 1,500,000
Borrowings of P600,000 were repaid during 2024 and new borrowings included P400,000 vendor financing
arising on the acquisition of a property. The movement in retained earnings comprised net income for 2024
of P1,800,000 and dividend paid of P1,400,000. The movement in share capital arose from issuance of share
capital for cash during the year. There was no dividend payable reported at the beginning and end of the
current year.
Statement I: In preparing the statement of cash flows, financing activities include cash flows derived from
trade and nontrade liabilities, and equity.
Statement II: The cash flow provided by financing activities is P4,600,000.
13. An entity provided the following transactions affecting shareholders' equity during 2024:
January 1100,000 ordinary shares outstanding
February 1Sold 21,000 ordinary shares in the market
April 1Purchased 5,000 ordinary shares to be held in treasury
July 1Sold 35,000 ordinary shares in the market
July 1Issued P1,000,000, 5-year, 10% bonds at face amount. Each P1,000 bond is
convertible into 50 ordinary shares.
October 1 A 10% bonus issue was declared and distributed.
December 31 Net income for the current year was P2,926,000. The income tax rate is 25%.
Which of the following statements is false?
a. Diluted EPS is calculated by adjusting the earnings and number of ordinary shares for the effects of
dilutive options and other dilutive potential ordinary shares.
b. The weighted average ordinary shares outstanding is 173,800.
c. The basic EPS for the year 2024 is P20.00.
d. The diluted EPS for the year 2024 is P17.05
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14. On December 31, 2024, an entity reported the following:
Cash on hand (including customer’s postdated check of P300,000) 800,000
Demand deposit 4,000,000
Certificate of deposit – 1 year 2,000,000
Investment in redeemable preference shares – 60 days 500,000
Petty cash fund 50,000
Traveler’s check 200,000
Manager’s check 100,000
Money order 150,000
The certificate of deposit and investment in redeemable preference shares were acquired on December 31,
2024. What amount of cash and cash equivalents should the entity report on December 31, 2024?
a. 7,500,000
b. 5,000,000
c. 7,000,000
d. 5,500,000
15. An entity kept all cash checking account. An examination of the bank statements for the month of December
revealed a bank statement balance of P12,705,000. A deposit of P1,425,000 placed in the bank’s night
depository on December 29 does not appear on the bank statement. Checks outstanding on December 31
amount to P405,000. The bank statement showed that on December 26 the bank collected a note for the entity
and credited the proceeds of P1,402,500 to the entity’s account net of P22,500 service charge. The entity
discovered that a check written in December for P274,500 in payment of an account had been recorded as
P207,000. Included with the December 31 bank statement was an NSF check for P375,000 that the entity had
received from a customer on December 20. The bank statement showed a P22,500 service charge for
December.
Statement I: The entity’s unadjusted balance per book is P12,787,500.
Statement II: The entity’s adjusted balance is P13,725,000
Statement III: The adjustment to the unadjusted balance per book is a net debit of P937,500.
a. All statements are true.
b. All statements are false.
c. Statements I and II are true.
d. Statements II and III are true.
16. On December 1, 2024, an entity established a petty cash fund of P100,000 using the imprest system. On
December 31, 2024, the petty cash fund comprised the following information: coins and currencies, P12,000;
petty cash vouchers for miscellaneous expenses,P92,000. The petty cash fund was replenished on December
31, 2024. In recording the journal entry to replenish the fund, which of the following is true?
26. During 2024, an entity constructed asset costing P10,000,000. The weighted average expenditures totaled
P6,000,000. To help pay for construction P4,400,000 was borrowed at 10% on January 1, 2024. Funds not
needed for construction were temporarily invested in short-term securities yielding P90,000 in interest
revenue. Other than the construction funds borrowed, the only other debt outstanding during the year was a
P5,000,000, 10-year, 9% note payable dated January 1, 2023. Some of the proceeds from the P5,000,000 loan
was invested in short-term securities as well and earned interest revenue of P60,000.
Statement I: The capitalized borrowing cost for the year 2024 is P434,000.
Statement II: The cost of the asset to date on December 31, 2024 is P10,434,000.
a. All statements are true.
b. All statements are false.
c. Only statement I is true.
d. Only statement II is true.
27. On January 1, 2024, an entity purchased a machine for P5,000,000 subject to a 5% cash discount which was
not taken. The entity paid shipping cost P50,000 as well as installation cost of P150,000. The machine was
estimated to have a useful life of 10 years, an estimated residual value of P300,000 and the straight -line
method is used. In January 2026, additions costing P500,000 were made to the machine in order to comply
with pollution control ordinances. These additions neither prolonged the life of the machine nor did they have
any residual value.
28. An entity constructed a building costing P6,000,000 on the mine property. The estimated residual value will
not benefit the entity and will be ignored for purposes of computing depreciation. The building has an
estimated life of 10 years. The total estimated recoverable output from the mine is 500,000 tons. The
production of the first four years of operations was: first year - 100,000 tons; second year - 100,000 tons; third
year - shut down, no output; fourth year - 100,000 tons. What amount should be recorded as depreciation for
the fourth year?
a. 1,200,000
b. 450,000
c. 1,050,000
d. 750,000
29. An entity reported an impairment loss of P500,000 in 2021 related to an equipment acquired on January 1,
2013 for P4,000,000 with no residual value. Straight line annual depreciation was recorded at P160,000 until
2021. Depreciation for 2022 was computed based on the recoverable amount on December 31, 2021. The
entity decided to measure the asset using the revaluation model on December 31, 2024. On such date, the
asset had a fair value of P3,300,000.
32. An entity assembled the following data relative to Company A in determining the amount to be paid for net
assets and goodwill:
Assets at fair value before goodwill 5,200,000
Liabilities 1,800,000
Shareholder’s equity 3,400,000
Average net earnings of Company A over a five-year period is P500,000. Goodwill is measured by capitalizing
average earnings at 10% with normal rate of return at 8%. What is the goodwill of Company A?
a. 2,280,000
b. 2,850,000
c. 1,600,000
d. 2,000,000
34. On January 1, 2024, an entity purchased a vineyard costing P8,000,000. It was determined that the grape vines
can produce fruit for a period of 25 years. During 2024, the entity harvested grapes with a fair value less cost
of disposal of P1,800,000. By the end of the year, the grapes were sold for P3,000,000. The entity incurred
operating expenses of P500,000. The entity used the perpetual method. Which of the following statements is
false?
a. Agricultural produce is measured at fair value less cost of disposal at the point of harvest.
b. Bearer plants are classified as property, plant, and equipment.
c. The entity shall recognize income before tax of P2,180,000.
d. The entity shall recognize a gross profit of P3,000,000.
35. An entity accounted for noncurrent assets using the cost model. On October 1, 2024, the entity classified a
noncurrent asset as held for sale. At that date, the carrying amount was P5,200,000, the fair value was
estimated at P4,900,000 and the cost of disposal at P300,000. On December 31, 2024, the asset was sold for
net proceeds of P3,800,000.
Statement I: The impairment loss in 2024 is P600,000.
Statement II: The loss on disposal in 2024 is P800,000.
38. On January 1, 2024, an entity issued 5,000 convertible bonds payable. The bonds have a three-year term and
are issued at 110 with a face amount of P1,000 per bond. Interest is payable annually in arrears at a nominal
6% interest rate. Each bond is convertible at any time up to maturity into 100 ordinary shares with par value
of P5. When the bonds are issued, the prevailing market interest rate for similar debt instrument without
conversion option is 9%. The present value of 1 at 9% for 3 periods is. 77 and the present value of an ordinary
annuity of 1 at 9% for 3 periods is 2.53. On December 31, 2024, the bonds were converted into share capital.
a. Waiver
b. Breakage
c. Forfeiture
d. Rebate
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40. Disclosure usually is not required for
a. Contingent loss that is probable and not measurable
b. Contingent gain that is probable and measurable
c. Contingent loss that is remote and measurable
d. Contingent loss that is possible and measurable
41. Due to extreme financial difficulties, an entity had negotiated a restructuring of a 10% P8,000,000 note
payable due on December 31,2024. The unpaid interest on the note on such date is P800,000. The creditor
had agreed to reduce the face value to P6,000,000, forgive the unpaid interest, reduce the interest rate to 8%
and extend the due date three years from December 31, 2024. The entity paid P144,000 as arrangement tee to
the creditor. The market rate of interest is 12%. After considering the arrangement fee, the adjusted effective
interest rate is 11%. Below are the present value factors:
PV of 1 for 3 periods PV of an ordinary annuity of 1 for 3
periods
10% 0.75 2.49
11% 0.73 2.44
12% 0.71 2.40
Statement I: The gain to be recognized on the modification of terms in 2024 is P3,244,000.
Statement II: The interest expense for the year 2025 is P610,632.
a. All statements are true.
b. All statements are false.
c. Only statement I is true.
d. Only statement II is true.
42. An entity operates a customer loyalty program. The entity grants loyalty points for goods purchased. The
loyalty points can be used by the customers in exchange for goods of the entity. The points have no expiry
date. During 2024, the entity issued 50,000 award credits and expected that 80% of these award credits shall
be redeemed. The total stand-alone selling price of the award credits granted is reliably measured at
P1,000,000. In 2024, the entity sold goods to customers for a total consideration of P7,000,000 based on stand-
alone selling price. The award credits redeemed and the total award credits expected to be redeemed each year
are:
Redeemed Expected to be redeemed
2024 15,000 80%
2025 7,950 85%
2026 2,550 85%
2027 15,000 90%
Statement I: The revenue from the awards credits in 2024 is P262,500.
Statement II: The revenue from the award credits in 2026 is P525,000.
43. During 2024, an entity sold 1,500,000 boxes of brownies mix under a new sales promotional program. Each
box contained one coupon, which entitled the customer to a baking pan upon remittance of P40. The entity
paid P50 per pan and P5 for handling and shipping and estimated that 80% of the coupons would be redeemed,
even though only 900,000 coupons had been processed during 2024.
Statement I: The premium expense for 2024 is P18,000,000.
Statement II: The premium liability on December 31, 2024 is P4,500,000.
a. All statements are true.
b. All statements are false.
c. Only statement I is true.
d. Only statement II is true.
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44. On January 1, 2024, an entity was organized with authorized capital of 500,000 shares of P100 par value.
January 10 Issued 30,000 shares at P220 a share. Share issue cost amount to P500,000.
May 25 Issued 5,000 shares for legal services when the fair value was P340 a share.
October 30 Issued 10,000 shares for a tract of land when the fair value was P360 a share.
Which of the following statements is false?
a. Upon issuance of share capital, any excess over the par or stated value is credited to share premium.
b. Any share issue cost incurred is a direct deduction from equity.
c. On December 31, 2024, share capital should be reported at P4,500,000.
d. On December 31, 2024, share premium should be reported at P7,400,000.
45. At the beginning of current year, an entity issued 200,000 shares of P10 par value for P50 per share. During
the year, the entity reacquired 20,000 shares to be held as treasury at P150 per share. The entity sold 25% of
the treasury shares at P110 per share. Which of the following statements is true?
a. Purchase of treasury shares increase issued shares but decrease outstanding shares.
b. Treasury shares are presented as financial assets.
c. Entity shall debit retained earnings of P200,000 when reissuing 25% of the treasury shares.
d. Entity shall debit share premium – treasury shares of P200,000 when reissuing 25% of the treasury shares.
46. During the current year, an entity issued for P110 per share, 25,000 convertible preference shares of P100 par
value. One preference share may be converted into three ordinary shares of P30 par value at the option of the
preference shareholder. At year-end, all of the preference shares were converted into ordinary shares. The
market value of the ordinary share at the conversion date was P40. What amount is credited to share premium
– ordinary shares as a result of the conversion?
a. 500,000
b. 750,000
c. 250,000
d. 0
47. On December 31, 2024, an entity issued 3,000 ordinary shares of P100 par value in connection with a share
dividend. The market value per share on the date of declaration was P150.
The shareholders’ equity accounts immediately before issuance of the share dividend were:
Ordinary share capital P100 par, 20,000 shares issued and outstanding 2,000,000
Share premium 3,000,000
Retained earnings 1,500,000
Statement I: Declaration and issuance of share dividends increase total assets and total equity.
Statement II: The entity shall report retained earnings of P1,200,000 after the share dividend.
48. Which of the following statements is / are true about share capital and share issue costs?
Statement 1: If shares are issued for noncash consideration, they shall be measured by fair value of shares.
Statement 2: If shares are issued at par, any share issue costs incurred is debited to “Share Issuance Cost”,
which is an expense.
Statement 3: The share capital account is measured by the shares issued multiplied by the par value.
a. Statements 1 and 3 are true.
b. Statement 3 is true.
c. Statements 1 and 2 are true.
d. Statements 2 is true.
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49. An entity began operations on January 1, 2021. After three years of operations, the entity reported retained
earnings of P5,000,000. The entity provided the following information for 2024:
Income before income tax 5,000,000
Prior period error – understatement of 2023 depreciation before tax 500,000
Cumulative decrease in income from change in inventory method before tax 1,000,000
Dividend declared 2,000,000
Income tax rate 25%
What amount should be reported as retained earnings on December 31,2024?
a. 5,625,000
b. 5,250,000
c. 6,500,000
d. 6,150,000
50. An entity had incurred heavy losses since inception. At the recommendation of chief executive officer, the
board of directors voted to implement a quasi-reorganization, subject to approval of shareholders.
Immediately prior to the quasi-reorganization, the entity reported the following shareholder’s equity:
51. On December 31, 2024, an entity had outstanding, 60,000 5% cumulative and fully participating preference
shares, P100 par, and 400,000 ordinary shares, P10 par. The last dividend declaration for both preference and
ordinary shareholders was in 2022. On December 31, 2024, the entity declared dividend of P2,500,000.
Statement I: On December 31, 2024, the preference dividend is P1,320,000.
Statement II: On December 31, 2024, the ordinary dividend is P1,180,000.
a. All statements are true.
b. Only statement I is true.
c. Only statement II is true.
d. All statements are false.
52. An entity reported the following shareholders' equity on December 31, 2024.
6% noncumulative preference share capital, P100 par, liquidation value of P105 per 2,000,000
share
Ordinary share capital, P100 par 6,000,000
Retained earnings 1,500,000
Preference dividends have been paid up to December 31, 2024. What is the book value per ordinary share?
a. 121.33
b. 125.00
c. 123.33
d. 158.33
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53. On January 1, 2024, an entity granted to an employee the right to choose either:
67. On January 1, 2024, an SME acquired property consisting of ten identical freehold detached houses each with
separate legal title including the land on which it is built for P200,000,000, 20% of which is attributable to
the land. The units have a useful life of 50 years. The following costs are also incurred on such date:
68. An entity satisfies the definition of an SME and adopts for the first time IFRS for SMEs in preparing its
financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024. Assuming a two-year comparative period, a
reconciliation of equity under the previous reporting framework to equity under IFRS for SMEs is made on
69. Under PFRS for Small Entities, lessees shall recognize leases using the
70. A small entity purchased shares with are actively traded in a market for P200,000, which includes transaction
cost of P20,000. At year-end, the shares were valued at P280,000. Under PFRS for Small Entities, at what
amount shall the small entity report the shares?
a. 280,000
b. 180,000
c. 200,000
d. 240,000
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