Relevance and Comparability Are the Two Fundamental Qualitative Characteristics of Accounting

question 113

True/False

Relevance and comparability are the two fundamental qualitative characteristics of accounting.

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Definitions:

FDIC

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a U.S. government agency that insures deposits at commercial banks and savings institutions, providing depositor protection against bank failures.

Too-Big-To-Fail

A concept suggesting that certain corporations or institutions are so large and interconnected that their failure would be disastrous to the broader economy, often leading to government intervention.

Bank Panics

Occur when a large number of customers withdraw their deposits simultaneously, fearing the bank's insolvency.

Continental Illinois

A notable example of a major bank failure, occurred in the 1980s, which led to significant reforms in banking regulations.