Those in Favour of Regulating the Provision of Financial Accounting

question 34

Essay

Those in favour of regulating the provision of financial accounting argue that accounting is a public good and that without regulation,there is a problem of 'free-riders'.Explain what is meant by the notions of public good and free-riders and why proponents of regulation use them to support their views.

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Definitions:

Deficit Principle

A concept in motivation that suggests individuals are motivated to satisfy deprived needs, or deficits, to maintain a base level of comfort.

Compensation

The combination of salary, wages, and benefits that an employee receives in exchange for their work.

Research Design

The overall strategy chosen to integrate the different components of a study in a coherent and logical way, thereby ensuring the effective address of the research problem.

Empirical Support

Refers to evidence gathered through observation, experience, or experiment, rather than theory, supporting a hypothesis or theory.