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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