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Accounting for complex entities: implications for ARMS

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  • Charles B. Moss
  • Danny A. Klinefelter
  • Michael A. Gunderson

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Purpose - The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of accounting for complex organizational forms on data collection with the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). Design/methodology/approach - This research reviews the literature from accounting theory along with the goals of data collection for policy analysis to draw conclusions about the applicability of accounting pronouncements. Findings - Historically, the financial data collected in ARMS were based on financial accounting standards which were adequate for most purposes. However, this study develops the fact that many of these financial accounting standards were created to provide information for equity market transactions. The complexities of accounting for consolidations will provide valuable information, but implementing these standards will require accounting sophistication that is not prevalent in agriculture. Originality/value - By drawing accounting theory together with the targeted use of data, this study offers guidelines to improve the data quality for a growing complex US agriculture.

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  • Charles B. Moss & Danny A. Klinefelter & Michael A. Gunderson, 2012. "Accounting for complex entities: implications for ARMS," Agricultural Finance Review, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 72(2), pages 201-209, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:eme:afrpps:v:72:y:2012:i:2:p:201-209
    DOI: 10.1108/00021461211250438
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    1. Paul N. Ellinger & Bruce L. Ahrendsen & Charles B. Moss, 2012. "Balance sheet and income statement issues in ARMS," Agricultural Finance Review, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 72(2), pages 247-253, July.

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