Author : A. Bowdoin Van Riper
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313008574
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)
Book Synopsis Setting Standards for Financial Reporting by : A. Bowdoin Van Riper
Download or read book Setting Standards for Financial Reporting written by A. Bowdoin Van Riper and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1994-07-21 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book begins with an overview of how and why the present self-regulatory arrangement for setting standards for financial reporting in the private sector came about in 1973. A brief description of the new structure is followed by a discussion of the essential elements of meaningful self-regulation. A schism emerged between advocates of neutrality and objectivity in standard setting and those who think the primary concern should be for possible economic and social consequences. Early clashes between traditional views and newer insights are described, setting the stage for an account of serious resistance to change. Powerful interests mount determined efforts to thwart the standard setters, undercutting not only self-regulation, but also the intent of the federal securities acts of 1933 and 1934. The practical and philosophical bases for the opposing views are examined, and recommendations are presented for ensuring continuation of private-sector standard setting despite the intensity of these views.