CA Final Financial Reporting - Simple
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Chapter 1: Framework for Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements
- Conceptual Framework: Defines objective of financial reporting, qualitative characteristics
(relevance, faithful representation), elements of FS (assets, liabilities, equity), recognition
criteria.
- Underlying Assumptions: Accrual & Going Concern.
- Measurement Bases: Historical cost, current cost, realisable value, present value.
- Capital Maintenance Concepts: Financial vs. Physical capital maintenance.
Chapter 2: Ind AS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements
- Components of FS: Balance Sheet, Statement of P&L, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash
Flow Statement, Notes.
- Fair Presentation & Compliance with Ind AS is mandatory.
- Consistency, Materiality, and Offsetting principles.
- Current vs. Non-Current Classification criteria.
Chapter 3: Ind AS 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors
- Accounting Policies: Follow hierarchy if no specific Ind AS.
- Changes in Accounting Policies: Retrospective application.
- Changes in Estimates: Prospective application.
- Prior Period Errors: Restate comparatives, if practicable.
Chapter 4: Ind AS 10 - Events after Reporting Period
- Adjusting Events: Provide additional evidence of conditions existing at reporting date (e.g.,
settlement of lawsuit).
- Non-adjusting Events: No adjustment, but disclose if material (e.g., fire after year-end).
Chapter 5: Ind AS 24 - Related Party Disclosures
- Related Parties: Key management personnel, subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures, etc.
- Disclosures: Nature of relationship, amount, outstanding balances, commitments.
Chapter 6: Ind AS 33 - Earnings Per Share
- Basic EPS = Profit attributable to equity shareholders / Weighted avg. no. of equity shares.
- Diluted EPS: Adjust profit and shares for potential equity shares (e.g., convertible
debentures).
Chapter 7: Ind AS 108 - Operating Segments
- Segment Reporting based on internal management structure.
- Reportable Segment Criteria: 10% revenue, profit, or asset threshold.
- Disclosure: Segment revenue, results, assets, liabilities.
Chapter 8: Ind AS 115 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers
- 5 Step Model:
1. Identify the contract
2. Identify performance obligations
3. Determine transaction price
4. Allocate transaction price
5. Recognize revenue when performance obligation is satisfied
Chapter 9: Ind AS 116 - Leases
- Lessee Accounting: Recognize ROU asset and lease liability (except for short-term/low-
value).
- Lessor Accounting: Classify as operating or finance lease.
Chapter 10: Schedule III (Division II)
- Format for Ind AS compliant companies.
- Specific heads for presentation: Equity, Non-current/Current liabilities & assets.
- Disclosure requirements: Contingent liabilities, CSR, trade receivables ageing.
Note: This is a simplified compiler for concept brushing. Refer ICAI material for detailed
explanations & examples.