Q: A company discovers an error that is unintentional and does not affect compliance, trends, or management compensation. The error is $10,000, and total assets are $10,000,000. Calculate the percentage of the error relative to total assets and determine if it is likely to be material based on quantitative factors.

Percentage = $ \frac{10,000}{10,000,000} \times 100 = 0.1\% $. The error is likely immaterial.

Question 1

Which of the following best defines an accounting error?

Accepted Answer

An unintentional mistake in financial statements, including mathematical mistakes, mistakes in the application of GAAP, or oversight or misinterpretation of facts that existed at the time the financial statements were prepared.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered an accounting error?

Accepted Answer

A change in estimate based on new information.

Question 3

Material errors are significant enough to influence the economic decisions of users. According to the study materials, which of the following is a key factor in determining materiality?

Accepted Answer

Whether the error could influence the decisions of users of financial statements.

Question 4

According to ASC 250 or IAS 8, what is required when a material error is discovered in prior financial statements?

Accepted Answer

Restatement of prior financial statements.

Question 5

Which of the following qualitative factors may increase the materiality of an error?

Accepted Answer

The error affects compliance with regulatory requirements.

Question 6

A company discovers a $50,000 error in its revenue recognition. The error does not change net income significantly, but it affects compliance with a loan covenant. According to the materiality threshold concept, how should this error be treated?

Accepted Answer

It should be considered material due to its impact on compliance with the loan covenant.

Question 7

Which of the following is a quantitative factor in determining the materiality of an error?

Accepted Answer

The error is large relative to total assets.

Question 8

If an error is found that increases management's compensation, which materiality factor does this relate to?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative factor.

Question 9

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a qualitative factor that could make an otherwise immaterial error material?

Accepted Answer

An error that is less than 0.5% of net income but causes the company to violate a regulatory requirement.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a qualitative factor listed in the study materials for determining materiality?

Accepted Answer

Is large relative to earnings or assets.

Question 11

A company discovers an error that is unintentional and does not affect compliance, trends, or management compensation. The error is $10,000, and total assets are $10,000,000. Calculate the percentage of the error relative to total assets and determine if it is likely to be material based on quantitative factors.

Accepted Answer

Percentage = $ \frac{10,000}{10,000,000} 	imes 100 = 0.1\% $. The error is likely immaterial.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the difference between an error and a change in estimate?

Accepted Answer

An error is an unintentional mistake, while a change in estimate is an adjustment based on new information.

Question 13

Which of the following is a critical insight from the materiality threshold concept?

Accepted Answer

Material errors are those that could influence the economic decisions of users.

Question 14

A company discovers an error that changes a trend in earnings. According to the study materials, which factor does this relate to?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative factor.

Question 15

Which of the following is a correct application of the materiality threshold when evaluating an error?

Accepted Answer

If the error is small but affects compliance with regulations, it may be considered material.

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