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  • This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by P2-D2.
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  • July 15, 2017 at 7:53 am #396085
    saqlainrattansi
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    Hello!

    Simply,

    Would I gain professional marks for citing the relevant IFRS or IAS number? Eg in a question about inventory I can say “IAS 2 requires”

    Secondly, Would I get a penalty for citing the wrong Standard? Eg In a question about agriculture I say “According to IFRS 16”
    Or in the question for leases I incorrectly cite IAS 17 instead of IFRS 16

    Would there be a penalty on
    1. the normal marks available on the question
    Eg. if I get a question which is out of 10 marks and I do it very well such that I deserve 10 marks, will I get a penalty on that question and score like 8 or 9 marks if I had cited the wrong standard number?

    2. The professional marks available on the question
    As in if I cite a wrong standard but then do the other things right like present my argument very well such that I would get 2 marks for that argument on its own, but because I cited the wrong standard I would only get 1 marks

    July 17, 2017 at 9:35 pm #397188
    P2-D2
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    Hi,

    Don’t bother putting in the standard number. You don’t get credit for mentioning it but you wouldn’t be penalised for getting it wrong, so just leave it out.

    I would also never start a sentence with “According to IFRS/IAS……….”. Just put in the rules and apply them.

    Professional marks are awarded for the quality of the discussion and presentation. So write in full, clear English sentences and use headings/sub-headings.

    Thanks

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