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Question #29 from question bank of Study text valid from Sept 19 to June 2020

MNMuhammad Noman6y ago
'Existence is an assertion about account balances at the period end.' Is this statement true or false? As per answer bank, the above statement is true. How? What I understand is that this statement represents Accuracy, Valuation & Allocation assertion. Am I right?
KimKimTutor6y ago#1
See Chapter 16 of the notes - page 84 - existence is a separate assertion. It means, for example, that an item of equipment physically exists at the reporting date - this is quite separate from the assertion that it's measurement in the SoFP ("valuation") is appropriate and that depreciation has been appropriately allocated.
MNMuhammad Noman6y ago#2
So, the statement "Existence is an assertion about account balances at the period end" is true?
KimKimTutor6y ago#3
Yes - if you download the notes the pdf can be searched - on page 84: "These assertions relate to the PERIOD END: ? Existence – assets, liabilities and equity interests exist. ..."
MNMuhammad Noman6y ago#4
Thank You
KimKimTutor6y ago#5
You're welcome!
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