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1
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Why is the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income useful?

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It provides a significant indicator of the performance of the entity during the accounting period.

2
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What is the most common measure of performance?

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Profit

3
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How is total comprehensive income defined?

A

The change in equity during a period resulting from transactions and other events, other than those changes resulting from transactions with owners in the capacity as owners.

4
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What two options does an entity have in presenting its statement of profit and loss under IAS1?

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1 A single statement of comprehensive income with two sections covering: 1) statement of profit and loss and 2) other comprehensive income or
2 Separate statement of profit or loss followed by a statement of other comprehensive income

5
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According to IAS1, what minimum items must be presented in the profit or loss section:

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1 revenue
2 finance costs
3 share of profit and losses of associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method
4 a single amount for total discontinued operations
5 tax expense
6 a total for profit and loss
7 gains and losses from the de-recognition of financial assets measured at amortized cost

6
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How are items in the “other comprehensive income” section classified?

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By their nature and according to whether they will be transferred to the profit or loss section in subsequent periods.

7
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What types of items are included in the “other comprehensive income” section?

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1 changes in revaluation on long term assets
2 gains and losses on remeasurement of defined benefit plans
3 exchange differences from foreign operations
4 gains and losses on financial instruments
5 correction of prior period errors.

8
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What two criteria must a discontinued operation meet under IFRS rules?

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1 The asset or component must be disposed of or reported as being held for sale
2 The component must be a separate area of the business being removed or sold.

9
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What is the difference between “profit or loss” and “Other comprehensive income”?

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Profit or loss is the excess of income receivable over expense incurred. Other comprehensive income is all income not recognised in profit or loss.

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