Chapter 06 - Comparative Accounting: Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 06 –

Comparative
Accounting
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
What term should be used to describe the current economic system in
the People's Republic of China?
a. Communist
b. Socialist market
c. Totalitarian
d. Free enterprise
2.
Which of the following statements is true about accounting in China?
a. Accounting has a long history, dating back thousands of years.
b. The first professional accounting body in the People's Republic of
China was established in 1988.
c. The philosopher Confucius taught about accounting.
d. All of the statements above are true.
3.
Who is the main user of accounting information in China?
a. listed companies
b. banks
c. investors
d. the government
4.
In Germany, prudence is an accounting principle established in
commercial law. What does “prudence” mean in an accounting
context?
a. Reliability
b. Comparability
c. Conservatism
d. Relevance
5.
Why is corporate income tax in Germany based on financial accounting
income?
a. Germany had rules for financial accounting before it had a
corporate income tax.
b. The German Accounting Standards Board has more authority than
the Bundestag.
c. German financial accounting standards reflect true economic
income.
d. Germany was following the practice set by the United Kingdom
6.
Keiretsu control about one-fourth (1/4) of the assets in Japan. What
cultural value is reflected in this business structure?
a. professionalism
b. optimism
c. collectivism
d. conservatism
7.
What must large Japanese corporations report for years ending after
2004 due to recent amendments to the Japanese commercial code?
a. Statement of Changes in Financial Position
b. Consolidated Financial Statements
c. Retained Earnings Statement
d. Cash Flow Statement
8.
What type of economic system presently exists in Mexico?
a. socialist market
b. Communist
c. free market
d. planned economy
9.
Which of the following is NOT considered GAAP in Mexico?
a. MIPA Bulletins
b. MIPA Interpretations
c. International Financial Reporting Standards
d. NBSC Statements on Accounting Practice
10.
Of the following British professional accounting associations, whose
members MAY NOT sign an audit report?
a. ICAEW
b. ACCA
c. CIPFA
d. ICAS

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