Примена опрезности у финансијском извештавању – навика или потреба? // Application of prudence in financial reporting – a habit or necessity?

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Ката Шкарић Јовановић
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Radical Change ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
Time Asymmetry ◽  
Historical Cost ◽  
Primary Users ◽  
Gains And Losses

Резиме: Финансијско извештавање већ више векова с правом се означава као конзервативно. Начело опрезности чија премена генерише конзервативизам, а које се одликује временском асиметријом у признавању губитака и добитака, не само да је једно од најстаријих, већ и једно од најутицајнијих правила у финансијском извештавању. Означавање инвеститора, поверилаца и осталих зајмодаваца као примарних корисника финансијских извештаја довело је до тога да се у Концептуалном оквиру финансијског извешавања неутралној презентацији финансијских извештаја даје апсолутни примат у односу на опрезност, која је означена као непожељна. Бројна емпиријска истраживања, у великој мери изазвана и оваквом радикалном променом, показала су да су користи од примене конзервативизма у финансијском извештању и у данашњим околностима такве да се увелико надилазе његове слабости. С дуге стране, неутралност се може постићи у презентацији појединих позиција финансијских извшетаја али не при постојећим околностима и финансијских извештаја у целини. Заменом опрезности са неутралношћу нарушена је конзистентност која је нужна између Концептуалног оквира за финансијско извештавање и МРС/МСФИ. У многим од МРС/МСФИ садржани су захтеви за признавање и вредновање који су засновани на опрезности. Испуњавање ових захтева неминовно води конзервативизму у презентацији финансијских извештаја. Како су МРС/МСФИ изграђени на мешовитој основи коју чине: концепт историјског трошка, с којим је чврсто повезана опрезност, и концепт фер вредности, за који се везује неутралност. Стога се сасвим основано у презентацији финансијских извештаја могу очекивати и неутрално и конзервативно презентиране информације. Враћањем опрезности у Концептуални оквир финансијског извештавања осим што би била отклоњена неконзистност која постоји између њега као основе на којој се ревидирају постојећи и доносе нови стандарди, био би потврђен допринос конзервативизма заштити интереса поверилаца и инвеститора.Summary: For many centuries financial reporting has been rightfully labeled as conservative. The principle of prudence whose application generates conservatism, which is characterized by time asymmetry in the recognition of gains and losses, is not only one of the oldest but also one of the most influential rules in financial reporting. Determining the investors, creditors and other lenders as primary users of financial statements has led to the fact that in the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting the neutral presentation of financial statements has the absolute precedence over prudence, which is marked as undesirable. Numerous empirical studies largely caused by such a radical change have shown that the benefits of application of conservatism in financial reporting and in the present circumstances are such that they greatly surpass its weaknesses. On the other hand, neutrality can be achieved in the presentation of certain positions in financial statements but not under the existing circumstances and financial statements in general. Substituting prudence with neutrality violates consistency, which is necessary between the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting and IAS/IFRS. Many of IAS/IFRS contain requests for recognition and validation that are based on the prudence. Meeting these requests will inevitably lead to conservatism in the presentation of financial statements. Since IAS/IFRS are built on a mixed basis consisting of the historical cost concept, which is tightly linked with prudence, and fair value concept, which is linked with neutrality, then it is quite reasonable to expect both neutrally and conservatively presented information in the presentation of financial statements. By restoring prudence in the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting, besides eliminating inconsistence that exists between it as a basis for revising existing and adopting new standards, contribution of conservatism to protecting the interests of creditors and investors would be confirmed.

scholarly journals Conceptual framework and measurement: A survey on the international debate

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-37
Author(s):  
Giusy Guzzo ◽  
Massimo Costa
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Cost Accounting ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Mixed System ◽  
Fair Value Accounting ◽  
International Debate ◽  
Historical Cost ◽  
Historical Cost Accounting

In response to the ‘2011 Agenda Consultation’, the IASB launched in July 2013 a call for a new Discussion Paper on the ‘Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting’. This article aims to offer a contribution to the debate on the effectiveness of the theme of ‘Measurement’, by investigating the use of the current evaluation models in the literature and practice of Financial Reporting. The article proposes at first a historical survey both of the international debate on Fair Value Accounting vs. Historical Cost Accounting and of the Italian theories on the valuation. Later the paper proposes some considerations about the key questions related to Measurement and the possible policy implications of the main research finding, by conceptualising a ‘mixed’ system combining fair value Accounting and historical cost Accounting to try giving a more rational base to the financial reports.

scholarly journals LABOUR MARKET REFORM: GENERAL TRENDS, EXISTING CHALLENGES, DIRECTIONS OF ADVISORY SUPPORT

2021 ◽  
pp. 50-59
Author(s):  
Yuriy Bakun ◽  
Mykhaylo Ksenofontov ◽  
Lyudmyla Dudnik
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
Fundamental Principle ◽  
The Real ◽  
Historical Cost ◽  
Current Accounting ◽  
Financial Position ◽  
The Difference

Introduction. The article describes the concept of valuation of assets, liabilities and capital, as well as the presentation of the information received in the accounting and financial statements. Methods. Methods of structural and logical analysis, comparison and generalization of requirements of national and international accounting standards and current legislation are used in this article. Results. The economic content of the assessment of objects at the reporting date as an important methodological tool of accounting is in-depth. The principal difference between the fundamental principle of accounting - monetary valuation and evaluation as a procedure performed for the purpose of obtaining the real (fair) value of the property of the enterprise as of the reporting date is set out. The expediency of using historical value in current accounting and fair value is substantiated - when the information about the property of the enterprise in the financial statements is displayed. It has been proved that the assessment as one of the fundamental principles of accounting and assessment as a procedure that is carried out in order to obtain the real (fair) value of the property, liabilities and capital of the enterprise as of the reporting date should be distinguished. The expediency of using historical value in current accounting and fair value has been substantiated - when the information about the property of the enterprise in the financial statements is displayed. The assessment has been designated as the principle of accounting and as a procedure performed to establish the fair (fair) value of the property, liabilities and capital of the enterprise at the reporting date. To do this, the balance sheet proposes to reflect the results of their accounting for historical cost, and in the statement of financial position present information about the financial position, taking into account the fair value of assets, liabilities and equity as of the reporting date. Discussion. The difference between the indicators of these reports is recommended to be presented in the notes, accordingly, it will provide interested parties with reliable information about the financial position and will give reasons to recognize the extent to which the revalued methods of revaluation of assets, liabilities, capital and management effectiveness are used. Keywords: accounting, assessment, financial reporting, accounting principles, fair value, accounting procedure.

Measurement in Financial Reporting: The Need for Concepts

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 331-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary E. Barth
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
Historical Cost ◽  
Accounting Measurement ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Subsequent Measurement ◽  
Alternative Measurement ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Value Measurement

SYNOPSIS The Conceptual Framework neither specifies the objective or definition of accounting measurement, nor provides a conceptual basis for choosing among alternative measurement bases. This paper offers a starting point for developing measurement concepts based on existing Framework concepts, including the objective of financial reporting, the qualitative characteristics of useful financial information, and the definitions of assets and liabilities. The paper focuses on subsequent measurement of individual assets and liabilities and concludes that fair value measurement is more consistent with existing concepts than either modified or unmodified historical cost. Although unmodified historical cost is consistent with some concepts, modified historical cost—which is widely used today—largely is not. Also, aggregate amounts, such as total assets and total liabilities based on modified or unmodified historical cost, lack meaning. Because financial statements include such aggregate amounts and changes in amounts of individual assets and liabilities determine comprehensive income, measurement concepts also need to contemplate these measurements.

scholarly journals Trust in Fair Value Accounting: Evidence from the Field

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clarence Goh ◽  
Chu Yeong Lim ◽  
Jeffrey Ng ◽  
Gary Pan ◽  
Kevin Ow Yong
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Fair Value Accounting ◽  
High Confidence

We survey stakeholders in the financial reporting process to examine trust in fair value accounting. Though respondents demonstrate high confidence in financial statements, they believe that fair value accounting decreases trust in financial reporting and that preparing fair value numbers is costly but beneficial. They also strongly believe in the Conceptual Framework underlying standard setting. Using multivariate regression analyses, we find that perceiving fair value accounting as beneficial is positively associated with trust in it, consistent with the theory of reasoned action that people engage in behavior (e.g., trust) based on expected positive outcomes of that behavior. We find that this positive association increases with stronger beliefs in the Conceptual Framework. Our paper contributes to the fair value literature by providing general insights on trust in fair value accounting and a specific and novel assessment of how the perceived benefits of fair value accounting increase stakeholders’ trust in it.

scholarly journals Fair Value Concept Specifics in Financial Reporting and Auditing

2015 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-141
Author(s):  
Bojan Rupić ◽  
Ljiljana Bonić
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
Fair Value Accounting ◽  
Historical Cost ◽  
Modern Business ◽  
Net Assets ◽  
Value Concept

AbstractInvestors have become the most important users of financial statements in modern business conditions, and mixed base of financial reporting has been established in order to meet their information needs and it includes elements of the concept of historical cost and the fair value concept, with an increasing shift towards the fair value concept. The primary task of fair value accounting becomes the expression of the fair value of the net assets at the reporting date, while the financial results represent the change in fair value of net assets between the two reporting periods. In our country the application of the "full IFRS" is mandatory for large enterprises and the application of IFRS for SMEs is mandatory for small and medium-sized entities, thus fair value accounting becomes an integral part of the financial statements of domestic companies. However, fair value accounting is not a suitable concept for our country characterized by shallow and underdeveloped financial market, companies whose owners are the company managers at the same time, and low level of economic and technological development. A financial statement audit in terms of the use of the fair value concept becomes much more demanding and complex than the audit of the financial statements based on historical cost accounting.

The Reporting of Income and Expense and the Choice of Measurement Bases

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Marshall ◽  
Andrew Lennard
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Price Change ◽  
Value Added ◽  
International Accounting Standards ◽  
Operating Income ◽  
Historical Cost ◽  
Other Comprehensive Income ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Gains And Losses

SYNOPSIS:This paper contributes to the development of a “Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting” as currently being undertaken by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Building on the ideas of “asymmetric prudence” and the business model, it contrasts “value added” and “price change” businesses and argues that an entry price is appropriate for the operating assets of the former kind of business while a current market value is appropriate for the latter. It notes that both historical cost and current cost are entry values. While accepting that historical cost is likely to continue to be widely used, it questions whether the Conceptual Framework should preclude the use of current cost, and argues that if current cost is to be used, then the cost of consumption should be reported separately from holding gains and losses. The paper advocates the reporting of operating income, and discusses what items of income and expense should be reported in other comprehensive income rather than in profit or loss. It questions whether all such items should be “recycled” to the statement of profit or loss in a later accounting period.

The effect of accounting methods on financial reporting quality

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 1401-1411
Author(s):  
Andrain Hadiyanto ◽  
Evita Puspitasari ◽  
Erlane K. Ghani
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Financial Reporting Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Historical Cost ◽  
Fair Value Measurement ◽  
Value Measurement

Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between accounting measurement method of biological asset and financial reporting quality. Specifically, this study examines whether using fair value method or the historical cost method on biological asset provides different financial reporting quality. Design/methodology/approach This study uses data from 38 agricultural companies that are members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. The annual reports of 38 companies from the Palm Oil Growers over a five-year period starting from 2011 to 2014 are analysed. Findings This study shows that companies using historical cost measurement produce less reliable and less relevant information compared to the companies that are using fair value measurement. Research limitations/implications The results in this study imply that the use of fair value measurement improves the quality of financial information. Practical implications This study supports IASB’s justification of developing IAS 41 as the principle-based standard that better represents the financial information related to biological asset and subsequently lead to good accountability and harmonisation practices. Originality/value This study provides evidence on the best measurement to be used in agriculture activities using a larger sample size of few countries. In addition, this study contributes to the existing literature on the effect of accounting methods on financial reporting quality.

scholarly journals Relevance of financial reporting quality - Theory and practice in Vietnamese enterprises

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (Q2) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Thuan Quoc Pham
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Financial Reporting Quality

Financial reporting quality is one the most interesting topics which draw a great deal of attention to researchers and scientists in the field of accounting (Céline Michailesco, 2010). In the review of research on financial information from 1980 to 2016, Pham (2016) found that characteristics of useful financial information are relatively diverse with as many as 15 attributes being identified. In addition, he also found that all research in any period has employed the characteristics published by professional associations such as American Institute of Accountants, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB as theoretical basis. Research on the quality of financial information is diverse yet have many things in common, above all is the Relevance characteristic which considered to be the basic qualitative component of the quality of financial information in financial statements. Conceptual Framework officially issued by FASB & IASB in 2010 (FASB & IASB 2010) has further confirmed Relevance is the basic quality component of financial information. Compared with previous announcements, there has been a considerable change in the criteria and attributes used to evaluate the appropriateness of Relevance characteristic of financial information in financial statements. This study aims at confirming the importance of the Relevance component in evaluating the quality of financial information, clarifyingg the characteristics of Relevance measurement before and after Conceptual Framework 2010 and constructing relevant scales as well as measuring the qualitative characteristic of Relevance among enterprises in Vietnam.

scholarly journals Ontwikkelingen in het conceptual framework

2013 ◽  
Vol 87 (9) ◽  
pp. 355-364
Author(s):  
Dick Van Offeren ◽  
Joop Witjes ◽  
Tim Verdoes
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
International Accounting ◽  
International Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Accounting Standards Board ◽  
Reporting Framework ◽  
International Accounting Standards Board

De International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) heeft recent het conceptual framework-project als kernproject aangemerkt. Het oorspronkelijke Framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements (framework 1989) was aan een fundamentele herziening toe. Samen met de Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) heeft de IASB de eerste fase van het Conceptual framework for financial reporting (framework 2010) voltooid. In deze eerste fase worden twee onderwerpen besproken. Dit zijn het doel van financiële verslaggeving en de kwalitatieve kenmerken van financiële verslaggeving. Wij bespreken deze twee onderwerpen en gaan in op de verschillen tussen het framework 2010 en het framework 1989. Wij benadrukken het verschil in toepassingsgebied van de twee frameworks. Het framework 2010 is gericht op het ruimere begrip financial reporting, financiële verslaggeving en het framework 1989 was beperkt tot financial statements, jaarrekeningen.

scholarly journals ФОРМУВАННЯ ОБЛІКОВОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ ЗА ПРИНЦИПОМ БЕЗПЕРЕРВНОСТІ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ

2021 ◽  
pp. 74-81
Author(s):  
Олена Сергіївна Юрченко
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
The Real ◽  
Real Value ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Accounting Policy

Formulation of the problem. Based on the study, the prerequisites, features and components of the formation of accounting policies in the context of business continuity are revealed. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical and methodological and organizational provisions of accounting policy formation in the context of the implementation of the concept of continuity. The object of research is the process of formation of accounting policy and its impact on the quality of corporate financial reporting information. Methods used in the study: scientific knowledge, method of generalization, comparison, logical - meaningful, methods of induction and deduction. The main hypothesis is that the formation of accounting policies aimed at determining the regulations of accounting and reporting from the standpoint of reflecting complete and reliable information about the real value of assets and liabilities will help reconcile the interests of all stakeholders. Presenting main material. The article identifies the prerequisites, directions and elements of the formation of accounting policies on the principle of continuity of enterprises. Provisions on the development of theoretical and methodological foundations for the formation of accounting policies of enterprises on the basis of risk-oriented approach are revealed. The necessity of valuation of assets and liabilities according to the criteria: fair, discounted and market value of enterprises is substantiated and the methodological support of valuation of financial instruments in accounting is revealed. Originality and practical significance are proposals for the formation of methodological and organizational support and recommendations for the measurement of assets and liabilities at fair value in order to improve the quality of financial statements. Research findings. The formation of accounting policy in the context of the principle of continuity is based on the requirements of International Accounting Standards and National Accounting Standards and depends on the needs of management, methods and techniques of accounting. In the process of developing an accounting policy, it is necessary to take into account the information needs of various stakeholders to disclose information in corporate financial statements. The introduction of theoretical and methodological provisions for the formation of elements of accounting policy on the principle of continuity will meet the information needs of different users, improve the quality of financial reporting and assess the impact of accounting policies on the real value of enterprises in the future.

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