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Intermediate Accounting Seventeenth Edition Kieso ● Weygandt ● Warfield Chapter 1 Financial Accounting and Accounting Standards This slide deck contains animations. Please disable animations if they cause issues with your device.

Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to:Describe the financial reporting environment. Identify the major policy-setting bodies and their role in the standard-setting process.Explain the meaning of generally accepted accounting principles (G A A P) and the role of the Codification for GA A P. Describe major challenges in the financial reporting environment. 2 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Preview of Chapter 1 Financial Accounting and Accounting StandardsFinancial Reporting Environment Accounting and capital allocation Objective of financial reporting Need to develop standardsParties Involved in Standard-SettingSecurities and Exchange Commission American Institute of CPAs Financial Accounting Standards Board 3 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Preview of Chapter 1 Financial Accounting and Accounting StandardsGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles F A S B Codification Major Challenges in Financial ReportingPolitical environment Expectations gap Financial reporting issues International accounting standards Ethics 4 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Learning Objective 1 Describe the Financial Reporting Environment 5Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 1

Financial Reporting Environment Essential characteristics of accounting are: (1) the identification, measurement, and communication of financial information about (2) economic entities to (3) interested parties. 6 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 1

Financial Reporting Environment 7 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Financial Information Accounting? Identifies and Measures and Communicates Balance Sheet Income Statement Statement of Cash Flows Statement of Owners’ or Stockholders’ Equity Note Disclosures President’s letter Prospectuses Reports filed with governmental agencies News releases Forecasts Environmental impact statements Etc. GAAP Financial Statements Additional Information Economic Entity LO 1

Financial Reporting Environment Review Question What is the purpose of information presented in notes to the financial statements? a. To provide disclosure required by generally accepted accounting principles. b. To correct improper presentation in the financial statements. c. To provide recognition of amounts not included in the totals of the financial statements. d. To present management’s responses to auditor comments. 8 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 1

Financial Reporting Environment Review Question Answer What is the purpose of information presented in notes to the financial statements? a. To provide disclosure required by generally accepted accounting principles. b. To correct improper presentation in the financial statements. c. To provide recognition of amounts not included in the totals of the financial statements. d. To present management’s responses to auditor comments. 9 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 1

Financial Reporting Environment Accounting and Capital Allocation Resources are limited. Efficient use of resources often determines whether a business thrives. 10 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 1

Accounting and Capital Allocation Review Question An effective process of capital allocation is critical to a healthy economy, which a. promotes productivity. b. encourages innovation.c. provides an efficient and liquid market for buying and selling securities. d. All of the above. 11 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 1

Accounting and Capital Allocation Review Question An effective process of capital allocation is critical to a healthy economy, which a. promotes productivity. b. encourages innovation.c. provides an efficient and liquid market for buying and selling securities. d. All of the above. 12 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 1

Financial Reporting Environment Objectives of Financial ReportingProvide financial information about the reporting entity that is useful topresent and potential equity investors, lenders, and other creditors in making decisions about providing resources to the entity. 13 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 1

Objective of Financial Accounting General-Purpose Financial Statements Provide financial reporting information to a wide variety of users Provide the most useful information possible at the least costEquity Investors and Creditors Primary users for general-purpose financial statements 14 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 1

Objective of Financial Accounting cont. Entity Perspective Companies viewed as separate and distinct from their ownersDecision-UsefulnessInvestors are interested in assessing the company’s ability to generate net cash inflows and management’s ability to protect and enhance the capital providers’ investments. 15 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 1

The Need to Develop Standards 16 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Various users need financial information The accounting profession has attempted to develop a set of standards that are generally accepted and universally practiced. Financial Statements Balance Sheet Income Statement Statement of Stockholders’ Equity Statement of Cash Flows Note Disclosure Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) LO 1

Learning Objective 2 Identify the Major Policy-Setting Bodies and Their Role in the Standard-Setting Process 17Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Parties Involved in Standard Setting Three organizations: Securities and Exchange Commission (S E C)American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (A I C P A) Financial Accounting Standards Board (F A S B) 18 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 2

Established by federal government Securities Act of 1933 and 1934 Accounting and reporting for public companiesEncouraged private standard-setting body SEC requires public companies to adhere to GAAP SEC OversightEnforcement Authority 19 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Parties Involved in Standard Setting Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) LO 2

Parties Involved in Standard SettingAmerican Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) National professional organization Established the following: Committee on Accounting Procedures 1939 to 1959 Issued 51 Accounting Research Bulletins (ARB s) Problem-by-problem approach failed 20 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 2

Parties Involved in Standard Setting American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) National professional organizationEstablished the following: Accounting Principles Board 1959 to 1973 Issued 31 Accounting Principle Board Opinions (APBOs) Wheat Committee recommendations adopted in 1973 21 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 2

Parties Involved in Standard Setting Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Wheat Committee’s recommendations resulted in FASB. Differences between FASB and APB include: Smaller Membership Full-time, Remunerated MembershipGreater Autonomy Increased Independence Broader Representation 22 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 2

Organizational Structure for Setting Accounting Standards 23 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Financial Accounting Standards Board (1 of 3) Financial Accounting Foundation Purpose : To select members of the FASB and their Advisory Councils, fund their activities, and exercise general oversight. LO 2

Organizational Structure for Setting Accounting Standards 24 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Financial Accounting Standards Board (2 of 3) Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Purpose : To establish and improve standards of financial accounting and reporting for the guidance and education of the public, including issuers, auditors, and users of financial information. Staff and Task Forces Purpose : To assist Board on reporting issues by performing research, analysis, and writing functions. LO 2

Organizational Structure for Setting Accounting Standards 25 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Financial Accounting Standards Board (3 of 3) Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC) Purpose : To consult on major policy issues, technical issues, project priorities, and selection and organization of task forces. LO 2

Financial Accounting Standards BoardReview Question Answer 26 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 2 The first step taken in the establishment of a typical FASB statement is a. The board conducts research and analysis and a discussion memorandum is issued. b. A public hearing on the proposed standard is held. c. The board evaluates the research and public response and issues an exposure draft. d. Topics are identified and placed on the board’s agenda.

Financial Accounting Standards BoardReview Question 27 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 2 The first step taken in the establishment of a typical FASB statement is a. The board conducts research and analysis and a discussion memorandum is issued. b. A public hearing on the proposed standard is held. c. The board evaluates the research and public response and issues an exposure draft. d. Topics are identified and placed on the board’s agenda.

28 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Due Process Financial Accounting Standards Board LO 2

Accounting Standards Updates Financial Accounting Concepts 29 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Financial Accounting Standards Board Types of Pronouncements LO 2

Learning Objective 3 Explain the Meaning of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G A A P) and the Role of the Codification for G A A P 30Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesPrinciples that have substantial authoritative support. Major sources of G A A P: F A S B Standards, Interpretations, and Staff Positions A P B Opinions A I C P A Accounting Research Bulletins 31 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 3

Goal in developing the Codification is to provide in one place all the authoritative literature related to a particular topic Creates one level of GAAP, which is considered authoritative All other accounting literature is considered non-authoritative 32 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles FASB Codification LO 3

FASB Codification F A S B has developed the Financial Accounting Standards Board Codification Research System (C R S). CRS is an online, real-time database that provides easy access to the Codification. The Codification and the related CRS provide a topically organized structure, subdivided into topic, subtopics, sections, and paragraphs, using a numerical index system. 33 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles LO 3

34 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ILLUSTRATION 1.4 FASB Codification Framework LO 3

Learning Objective 4 Describe Major Challenges in the Financial Reporting Environment 35Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 4

Major Challenges in Financial Reporting GAAP in a Political Environment GAAP is as much a product of political action as it is of careful logic or empirical findings. 36Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 4

GAAP in a Political Environment 37 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 4

What the public thinks accountants should do vs. what accountants think they can do. Difficult to close in light of accounting scandals Sarbanes-Oxley Act Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) 38Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Major Challenges in Financial Reporting Expectation GAAP LO 4

Nonfinancial measurements Forward-looking information Soft assets Timeliness Understandability 39 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Major Challenges in Financial Reporting Financial Reporting Challenges LO 4

Current EnvironmentTwo sets of standards accepted for international use: U.S. G A A P issued by the F A S B International Financial Reporting Standards (I F R S) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) 40 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Major Challenges in Financial Reporting International Accounting Standards LO 4

In accounting, we frequently encounter ethical dilemmas. G A A P does not always provide an answerDoing the right thing is not always easy or obvious 41 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Major Challenges in Financial Reporting Ethics in the Environment of Financial Accounting LO 4

Learning Objective 5 Compare G A A P and I F R S and their Standard-Setting Process 42 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

I F R S Insights (1 of 13) Relevant FactsSimilaritiesGenerally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for U.S. companies are developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The FASB is a private organization. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) exercises oversight over the actions of the FASB. The IASB is also a private organization. Oversight over the actions of the IASB is regulated by IOSCO. Both the IASB and the FASB have essentially the same governance structure, that is, a Foundation that provides oversight, a Board, an Advisory Council, and an Interpretations Committee. In addition, a general body that involves the public interest is part of the governance structure. 43 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

I F R S Insights (2 of 13) Relevant Facts SimilaritiesThe FASB relies on the SEC for regulation and enforcement of its standards. The IASB relies primarily on IOSCO for regulation and enforcement of its standards. Both the I A S B and the F A S B are working together to find common grounds for convergence. A good example is the recent issuance of a new standard on revenue recognition that both organizations support. 44 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

I F R S Insights (3 of 13) Relevant Facts DifferencesG A A P is more detailed or rules-based. I F R S tends to simpler and more flexible in its accounting and disclosure requirements. The difference in approach has resulted in a debate about the merits of principles-based versus rules-based standards. Differences between G A A P and I F R S should not be surprising because standard-setters have developed standards in response to different user needs. In some countries, the primary users of financial statements are private investors. In others, the primary users are tax authorities or central government planners. In the United States, investors and creditors have driven accounting-standard formulation. 45 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

I F R S Insights (4 of 13) About the Numbers World markets are becoming increasingly intertwined. International consumers drive Japanese cars, wear Italian shoes and Scottish woolens, drink Brazilian coffee and Indian tea, eat Swiss chocolate bars, sit on Danish furniture, watch U.S. movies, and use Arabian oil. The tremendous variety and volume of both exported and imported goods indicates the extensive involvement in international trade—for many companies, the world is their market. To provide some indication of the extent of globalization of economic activity, Illustration IFRS1-1 provides a listing of the top 20 global companies in terms of sales. 46Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

I F R S Insights (5 of 13) Rank Company Country Revenues ($ millions) 1 Wal-Mart Stores U.S. $509,343 2 State Grid China 348,903 3 Sinopec Group China 326,953 4 China National Petroleum China 326,008 5 Royal Dutch Shell Netherlands 311,870 6 Toyota Motor Japan 265,172 7 Volkswagen Germany 260,028 8 BP U.K. 244,582 9 ExxonMobil U.S. 244,363 10 Berkshire Hathaway U.S. 242,137 47 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

I F R S Insights (6 of 13) Rank Company Country Revenues ($ millions) 11 Apple U.S. $229,234 12 Samsung Electronics South Korea 211,940 13 McKesson U.S. 208,357 14 Glencore International Switzerland 205,476 15 United Health Group U.S. 201,159 16 Daimler Germany 185,235 17 CVS Health U.S. 184,765 18 Amazon.com U.S. 177,866 19 EXOR Group Italy 161,677 20 AT&T U.S. 160,546 48 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

I F R S Insights (7 of 13) International Standard-Setting Organizations:International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Issues International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Standards used on most foreign exchange. Standards used by foreign companies listing on U.S. securities exchanges IFRS used in over 120 countries International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Does not set accounting standards Dedicated to ensuring that global markets can operate in an efficient and effective basis 49 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

I F R S Insights (8 of 13) International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Composed of four organizations— International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation (IASCF).International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Standards Advisory Council. International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). 50 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

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I F R S Insights (10 of 13) Types of Pronouncements International Financial Reporting Standards. Framework For Financial Reporting.International Financial Reporting Interpretations. 52 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

I F R S Insights (11 of 13) Hierarchy of IFRS Companies first look to:International Financial Reporting Standards; International Accounting Standards; and Interpretations originated by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or the former Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC). 53 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

I F R S Insights (12 of 13) International Accounting Convergence Rather than adopting IFRS at a point in time, the endorsement approach specifies that the FASB and IASB continue to collaborate to align GAAP and IFRS. As a result, standards (which are also IFRS) could be incorporated into GAAP.Since the publication of the Staff Paper in 2012, the SEC staff has received input from various constituents on the desirability and feasibility of a full movement, optional or otherwise, to IFRS for domestic issuers. To date, that feedback indicates that U.S. constituents generally are not supportive of full adoption of IFRS for a variety of reasons, including legal issues and general cost-benefit concerns. 54 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

I F R S Insights (13 of 13) On the Horizon Both the IASB and the FASB are hard at work developing standards that will lead to the elimination of major differences in the way certain transactions are accounted for and reported. In fact, beginning in 2010, the IASB (and the FASB on its joint projects with the IASB) started its policy of phasing in adoption of new major standards over several years. The major reason for this policy is to provide companies time to translate and implement international standards into practice. Much has happened in a very short period of time in the international accounting environment. While adoption of IFRS in the United States is an unlikely avenue to achieve a single set of high-quality accounting standards, there continues to be strong support for the Boards to continue their work to narrow the differences between GAAP and IFRS. 55 Copyright ©2019 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. LO 5

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