Homework: FASB Codification
The purpose of this homework is to complete the FASB Codification Homework. Complete parts A-D.
Part A
Access the glossary ("Master Glossary") at the FASB Codification website to answer the following.
a. What is the definition of fair value?
b. What is the definition of revenue?
c. What is the definition of comprehensive income?
Part B
Recording transactions in the accounting system requires knowledge of the important characteristics of the elements of financial statements, such as assets and liabilities. In addition, accounts must understand the inherent uncertainty in accounting measures and distinctions between related accounting concepts that are important in evaluating the effects of transactions on the financial statements.
Go to aaahq org asclogin cfm website to log in and provide explanations for the following items. (Provide paragraph citations.)
a. The three essential characteristics of assets.
b. The three essential characteristics of liabilities.
c. Uncertainty and its effect on financial statements.
d. The difference between realization and recognition.
Part C
Your great-uncle, who is a CPA, is impressed that you are majoring in accounting. He believes that depreciation is something that companies do based on past practice, not on the basis of any authoritative guidance. Provide the authoritative literature to support the practice of fixed-asset depreciation.
Part D
What is the nature of SEC guidance concerning property, plant, and equipment disclosures?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.