chapter 1 Conceptual and regulatory framework Contents Introduction Examination context Topic List 1 Financial statements 2 Purpose and use of financial statements 3 Bases of accounting 4 The IASB Framework 5 International Accounting Standards Committee Foundation (IASCF) 6 International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 7 Inherent limitations of financial statements 8 Not-for-profit entities Summary and Self-test Technical reference
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A reporting entity is required to prepare its financial report based on IASB framework and it is so useful for different types of users to evaluate the financial performance of the reporting entity and make suitable decisions. In this essay‚ the usefulness of conceptual framework in preparing of financial report will be discussed. And also‚ 2011 annual report of CLP Holdings Limited will be reviewed to further discuss how its qualitative characteristics of the information are useful for shareholders
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C38FA-Financial Accounting | November 26 2012 | Topic- Conceptual Framework Name: Kashish Jashnani HW ID: H00114889 Conceptual Framework Introduction Conceptual framework is defined as the “a coherent system of interrelated objectives and fundamentals that can lead to consistent standards and that prescribes the nature‚ function‚ and limits of financial accounting and financial statements.” [wiley.com‚ 2002]. The conceptual framework is needed in the accounting body
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Conceptual Framework and Accounting Theory Word account: 2138 Table of content Executive summary………………………………………………………1 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………2 2. Main body……………………………………………………………...3 2.1 The framework of accounting………………………………………………...3 2.1.1 Theoretical level………………………………………………………...4 2.1.2 Fundamental conceptual level…………………………………………..4 2.1.3 Operational levels……………………………………………………….5 2.2 Theory of accounting…………………………………………………………
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Summary Issue: The FASB’s Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting: A Critical Analysis Author: American Accounting Association’s Financial Accounting Standards Committee George J. Benston (Primary author); Douglas R. Carmichael; Joel S. Demski; Bala G. Dharan; Karim Jamal; Robert Laux; Shiva Rajgopal; George Vrana. Summary: FASB organizes the discussion of these conditions: users of financial reports‚ primary use of financial statements- management and investment decisions‚ cash flow as
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The Regulatory Framework – An International Perspective Readers will be aware that all EU companies listed on a regulated market will be required to prepare their consolidated accounts in accordance with endorsed International Accounting Standards from 2005 onwards. The IASB – International Accounting Standards Board‚ (Formerly IASC)‚ issued its Framework for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements in 1989. This is referred to as its conceptual framework. The framework sets
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Regulatory Environment of Financial Reporting Nicholas Vujnich Accounting 561 September 25th‚ 2014 Chelsea Bjorkman Regulatory Environment of Financial Reporting Over the last 100 years‚ there have been significant changes to the regulatory environment that shaped financial reporting requirements. The Securities Act of 1933‚ The Securities Exchange Act of 1934‚ and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are the most notable laws enacted to ensure transparency and accuracy in reporting. Each new law subsequently
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Introduction Regulatory framework is a system of regulations and the means used to enforce them. They are usually established by the government to regulate the specific activities. These rules have a structured way of being supported and enclosed in a safe place. Most of them are recognized by the law. A conceptual framework is important to the understanding of the many principles and concepts that underpin International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and is an often-neglected part of candidates’
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us because it increases our understanding and able to exposes us to the current issues relating theories of accounting standards. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION On 29 April‚ 2012 Sleigh-Johnson‚ head of ICAEW ’s Financial Reporting Faculty said that “A US decision is really a critical part of the future success of IFRS. This is an once-in-a-lifetime change in global regulation and you just have to recognise there will be obstacles and delays”. Sleigh’s statement above
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A conceptual framework is a statement of theoretical principles that provides guidance for financial accounting and reporting. (Collins & Hussey‚ 2007). It therefore prescribes the nature‚ function and limits of financial accounting and financial statements. The IASB’s Framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements sets out the concepts that underlie the preparation and presentation of financial statements that external users are likely to rely on when making economic decisions
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