The measurement perspective on decision usefulness implies greater usage of fair values in the financial statements proper. Following from our discussion in Section 2.5.1, greater use of fair values suggests a balance sheet approach to financial reporting, as opposed to the income statement approach which underlies the research described in Chapter 5. This, in turn, implies a larger role for th...

Fair value accounting is a concept whose main goal to provide quality information about financial status, success and cash flows in order satisfy the informational needs of investors. By introducing this concept, focus placed on balance sheet not income statement as was case historical cost concept. The reporting show assets, liabilities net assets at fair date. subject research work applicatio...

Publication of companies’ financial statements is carried out in accordance with the requirements International Accounting Standards, pursuit aim providing reporting users reliable decision-making information. The subject research scope assets fair value philosophy, based on generally accepted principles Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), particular, prudence approach purpose article to give...

We examine whether and why companies prefer fair value to historical cost when they can choose between the two valuation methods. With the exception of investment property owned by real estate companies, historical cost by far dominates fair value in practice. Indeed, fair value accounting is not used for plant, equipment, and intangible assets. We find that companies using fair value accountin...