1 The Fairness of Fair Value: SFAS 157‚ Irving Fisher and GECON Paulo Roberto B. Lustosa Professor ‚ University of Brasilia Abstract Fair value measurement is increasingly spreading in accounting standards. In February/2010‚ it was present in 61 FASB pronouncements. Such diffusion led to the issuance of SFAS 157 Fair Value Measurements‚ in which many prior definitions and measurement requirements‚ presented in other pronouncements‚ were replaced by a single standard on this subject. But the expansion
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Contents Introduction Fair Value Background Advantages of Fair Value Disadvantages of Fair Value The debate on Financial Stability Conclusion References Introduction Society’s major concern is the recent financial crisis which had an unprecedented impact and dire consequences on the global economy and the current economic regulations around the world. The beginning of the economic paradigm change was the major collapse of previously leading financial
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Moving towards Fair Value Accounting In the past‚ historical cost measures were mainly used for reporting as they are reliable. However‚ historical cost is only relevant upon acquiring the asset and becomes irrelevant as time passes. On the other hand‚ fair value-based reporting‚ which accounts for changes in fair values‚ can produce balance sheet figures that provide a better reflection of the company’s value. This is also why accounting bodies are moving towards fair value accounting (FVA). One
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Fair value accounting Type of accounting that companies measure & report certain assets and liabilities at prices the company would receive if they sold them and liabilities are reported at the value the company would receive if they were relieved of them. The purpose of this method is for creating realistic financial statements. Advantages of Fair Value Accounting Reduced Net Income when values of assets decrease‚ the company’s calculated net income decreases. lower net income results in
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Accounting Association DOI: 10.2308/accr-10134 Judging the Relevance of Fair Value for Financial Instruments Lisa Koonce The University of Texas at Austin Karen K. Nelson Rice University Catherine M. Shakespeare University of Michigan ABSTRACT: We conduct three experiments to test if investors’ views about fair value are contingent on whether the financial instrument in question is an asset or liability‚ whether fair values produce gains or losses‚ and whether the item will or will not be sold/
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1 or No. 2 in each of its markets. SS has been considering an ‘Everyday Low Prices’ strategy for many years. It is felt by due lower than expected sales based on budget targets‚ that revisiting the issue of a new pricing strategy is warranted. A management meeting is scheduled to discuss this matter and a decision is expected on this topic. Problem Identification Superior Supermarkets (SS) in the Centralia market are being faced with a potential loss in market share as reflected in the last
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While auditing my client‚ I found that the price the company has been paying for their widgets doubled in a year’s time. In addition‚ they are now being purchased entirely from a new vendor. After I check the fair market price for these widgets‚ however‚ it appears that they are only worth half of what the company is paying. This is one of the red flags for fraud. As an auditor it is my job to ensure to the best of my ability that the financial statements are not materially misstated due to fraud
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Accounting 344: Howard Bunsis Second Exam Fall 2011 The exam is open text book. That is the only source of material that you can bring. You cannot bring your class outlines or assignment solutions. Calculators are allowed‚ but the use of text in calculators is prohibited. Bring blue books or paper‚ as the exam will be done in this manner. Brief notes in the margin of your text are ok. However‚ writing solutions to entire problems in your text will be considered a violation. Put all
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www.sciedu.ca/ijfr International Journal of Financial Research Vol. 3‚ No. 4; 2012 Market Value of the Firm‚ Market Value of Equity‚ Return Rate on Capital and the Optimal Capital Structure Chao Chiung Ting Michigan State University‚ USA E-mail: tingtch7ti@aol.com Received: September 4‚ 2012 doi:10.5430/ijfr.v3n4p1 Abstract The firm should pursue both maximum return rate on capital and maximum return rate on equity simultaneously. Maximum return rate on capital is the primary goal for firms
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store For the last thirty years‚ Cracker Barrel Old Country Store‚ Inc. has been offering people on the highways of America an alternative to the fast food pit stop. Their restaurants serves home-style food‚ has quality gift shops and‚ most of all‚ a friendly and accommodating environment all go in to create a welcoming atmosphere. Making the guest comfortable is what makes them different. The waiters and waitresses let you take your time. You are seated and promptly
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