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Why is it necessary to develop a definitional framework for the basic elements of accounting?
. According to the FASB conceptual framework, the objective of financial reporting for business enterprises is based on the needs of the users of financial statements. Explain the level of sophistication that the Board assumes about the users of financial statements
Who are the basic users of financial statements?
Wiz Khalifa, Donald Trump and Bear Grylls
Why is accounting standards important for financial statements?
Accounting standards ensures that financial statements are prepared whereever in the world is same and information provided on it is comaprable and readable for all kind of users.
Why is it important to adopt a consistent basis for the preparation of financial statement?
Comparability. It is important to allow users of financial statements to compare statements in order to identify trends within an industry or entity and to assist the relative performance of a company across time and across a specific industry. See IFRS: Frame work for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements (A39- 42) Further as the basis by which the entity prepares its financial statements needs to be disclosed ( And changes in policy elaborated upon) it also inhibits adopting favourable accounting policies on a whim in order mislead users of financial statements
What is the primary objective of financial accounting?
its primary objective is to provide external reports called financial statements to help users analyze an organization's activities.
What level of knowledge should users of financial statements have?
What level of knowledge should users of financial statements have?
Who is an internal user of financial statements?
Accounting information is presented to internal users in the form of management accounts, budgets, forecasts andÊfinancial statements. External users are communicated accounting information in the form of financial statements. These users are creditors, tax authorities, investors, etc..
The application of the concept of consistency is essential if users are to rely on financial statements?
yes
Why is it necessary to develop a definitional framework for the basic elements of accounting?
. According to the FASB conceptual framework, the objective of financial reporting for business enterprises is based on the needs of the users of financial statements. Explain the level of sophistication that the Board assumes about the users of financial statements
Who are the basic users of financial statements?
Wiz Khalifa, Donald Trump and Bear Grylls
Why is accounting standards important for financial statements?
Accounting standards ensures that financial statements are prepared whereever in the world is same and information provided on it is comaprable and readable for all kind of users.
Who are the users of financial statements?
the end users of financial information are the customers who would compare even the amount taxed upon products thus have a clear chance to choose the right enterprise in which to purchase
Why is it important to adopt a consistent basis for the preparation of financial statement?
Comparability. It is important to allow users of financial statements to compare statements in order to identify trends within an industry or entity and to assist the relative performance of a company across time and across a specific industry. See IFRS: Frame work for the Preparation and Presentation of Financial Statements (A39- 42) Further as the basis by which the entity prepares its financial statements needs to be disclosed ( And changes in policy elaborated upon) it also inhibits adopting favourable accounting policies on a whim in order mislead users of financial statements
What is the primary objective of financial accounting?
its primary objective is to provide external reports called financial statements to help users analyze an organization's activities.
What is a notice to reader financial statement?
A notice to reader refers to the level of assurance the financial statements have undergone, which is none, thus the report must notify the financial statement users that the financial statements have not been reviewed (higher degree of assurance) or audited (highest degree of assurance).
What are the internal and external users of financial statements?
External Users: 1 - Potential Investors 2 - Banks 3 - Financial Institutions 4 - Governament 5 - Creditors 6 - Suppliers Internal Users 1 - Employees 2 - Management 3 - Share holders etc
How is materiality determined?
Materiality is typically determined by assessing whether information has the potential to significantly impact the decisions of users of financial statements. Factors considered include the nature and size of the item, its potential impact on financial statements, and its relevance to users. Materiality thresholds are often established based on quantitative benchmarks or professional judgment.
