Free AICPA CPA-Financial Exam Practice Questions 2026

Which of the following should be disclosed in a summary of significant accounting policies?I. Management's intention to maintain or vary the dividend payout ratio.II. Criteria for determining which investments are treated as cash equivalents.III. Composition of the sales order backlog by segment. 

How should the effect of a change in accounting principle that is inseparable from the effect of a change in accounting estimate be reported?

While preparing its 1991 financial statements, Dek Corp. discovered computational errors in its 1990 and 1989 depreciation expense. These errors resulted in overstatement of each year's income by $25,000, net of income taxes. The following amounts were reported in the previously issued financial statements:Dek's 1991 net income is correctly reported at $180,000. Which of the following amounts should be reported as prior period adjustments and net income in Dek's 1991 and 1990 comparative financial statements?

Which of the following should be disclosed in a summary of significant accounting policies?I. Management's intention to maintain or vary the dividend payout ratio.II. Criteria for determining which investments are treated as cash equivalents.III. Composition of the sales order backlog by segment. 

Reclassification adjustments must be shown in the financial statement that discloses comprehensive income: