The Secondary Qualitative Characteristics of Accounting Information Are

question 32

Multiple Choice

The secondary qualitative characteristics of accounting information are

• A) relevance and reliability.
• B) comparability and consistency.
• C) understandability and decision usefulness.
• D) materiality and conservatism.

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Definitions:

Individual Level

Analysis or consideration of phenomena, effects, or processes that pertain to single units or entities, such as a person.

Information Asymmetry

A situation where one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other, leading to an imbalance of power.

Goal Displacement

The phenomenon whereby the primary goal is overshadowed by secondary goals, often leading to a shift in focus or purpose.

Resource Dependency

A theory suggesting that organizations are in constant need of resources from their environment and must manage dependencies and relations with other entities to obtain these resources.