An Implication of the Fact That Traditional Financial Accounting Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

An implication of the fact that traditional financial accounting is based on a model that emphasises property rights is:

• A) fair values become of critical importance.
• B) that such rights are recognised as intangible assets.
• C) many social costs are ignored.
• D) that these financial reports are always prepared on a 'true and fair' basis.
• E) that auditors have an easier job in verifying financial statements.

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