At Lunch Recently, Two Accountants Were Discussing the Merits of the FASB's

question 85

Essay

At lunch recently, two accountants were discussing the merits of the FASB's conceptual framework project, which resulted in the publication of seven Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts and required more than ten years of effort.One accountant thought the effort was a waste of resources, since accounting was unlike physics, chemistry, and biology, where natural laws apply.The other accountant thought the effort was very valuable.He stated that "accounting, like any other discipline, benefits from having a coherent theory."
Required:
Write a brief essay that discusses the advantages that are derived from the existence of a conceptual framework for financial accounting and reporting.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

A measure that evaluates the efficiency with which direct materials are used during production, calculated as the difference between the standard quantity of materials and the actual quantity used.

Malfunctioning Equipment

Equipment that is not operating correctly or efficiently, potentially causing operational delays and additional expenses for repair or replacement.

Spoilage of Materials

Wastage or damage of raw materials during production that cannot be recovered or used.

Direct Labor Time Variance

The difference between the expected (or standard) time to produce goods and the actual time taken, often used in cost control.