Political, Economic & Social effects of Accounting Standard Setters.
Date Submitted: 10/16/2004 01:21:26
Category: / Business & Economy / Accounting
Length: 8 pages (2221 words)
Category: / Business & Economy / Accounting
Length: 8 pages (2221 words)
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'The view that accounting standard setters consider the economic, political and social consequences of accounting standards is consistent with the view that accounting reports, if compiled in accordance with accounting standards and other generally accepted principles, will be neutral and objective'
SYNOPSIS
Objectivity and neutrality are the ultimate goals of general purpose financial reporting. However there are many factors involved that make this goal almost impossible to attain. Economic, political and social issues are …
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