Conceptual Framework

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Mainly tested in theory questions and can be integrated with other units

NB!! Very important to understand all theoretical principles and identify relevant issues in a theoretical question

Provides theoretical background to test practical problems in a specific area of inquiry

Marks awarded for both theory repetition and application to case study

Not a standard and doesn't override any standard or requirement

Use five step approach to answer theory question and structure thoughts for a well-argued solution

Objective of Financial Reporting

Information is considered useful when it is about

Decisions made by users may involve

To provide financial information that is ⭐useful to users ⭐in making decisions relating to providing resources to the entity

The entity's economic resources, claims against the entity and changes in those resources and claims

How efficiently and effectively management has discharged its responsibilities to use the entity's economic resources

Trading debt instruments

Settling credits such as loans

Exercising rights to vote

Clarification of Terms

Stewardship refers to management's ability to

Users of financial Reports

Predict the future

Protect against unfavourable effects of economic factors

effectively and efficiently perform or execute its responsibilities in using the entity's resources

Comply with laws and regulations

Existing and potential investors, lenders and other creditors

Rely on general financial reports

Qualitative Characteristics of useful Financial Info

Enhancing qualitative characteristics

Cost Constraints

Fundamental Characteristics

Relevance

Faithful Representation

Verifiability

Timeliness

Comparability

Understandability

A Cost-Benefit Analysis should be performed

Financial Statements and the reporting entity

Perspective

Going Concern Assumption

Reporting Period

Reporting Entity

Objective And Scope of Financial Statements

To provide information about the reporting entity’s assets, liabilities, equity, income and
expenses to meet objective of financial reporting

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