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The quest for a conceptual framework for financial reporting

In: UK Gaap

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  • Mike Davies

    (Ernst & Young)

  • Ron Paterson

    (Ernst & Young)

  • Allister Wilson

    (Ernst & Young)

Abstract

In general terms, a conceptual framework is a statement of generally accepted theoretical principles which form the frame of reference for a particular field of enquiry. In terms of financial reporting, these theoretical principles provide the basis for both the development of new reporting practices and the evaluation of existing ones. Since the financial reporting process is concerned with the provision of information that is useful in making business and economic decisions, a conceptual framework will form the theoretical basis for determining which events should be accounted for, how they should be measured and how they should be communicated to the user. Therefore, although it is theoretical in nature, a conceptual framework for financial reporting has a highly practical end in view.

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  • Mike Davies & Ron Paterson & Allister Wilson, 1992. "The quest for a conceptual framework for financial reporting," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: UK Gaap, edition 0, chapter 0, pages 29-97, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-349-12998-0_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-12998-0_2
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