Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of the Continental

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Continental European model of financial accounting and its regulation?

• A) It has been strongly influenced by government and the banking sector.
• B) It relies on qualitative requirements, such as 'true and fair', rather than accounting rules.
• C) There is a strong association between accounting methods and the tax rules in place.
• D) Information tends to be of the nature that protects creditors rather than investors.

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