An Introduction to Modern Financial Reporting Theory
An Introduction to Modern Financial Reporting Theory explains the content of the Statement in an accessible language, specifically for the student of accounting and finance. This text will be of direct and practical interest to students who need to understand the contents of the new framework, which helps to explain: why and how financial reporting is carried out; why financial statements are prepared in the way that they are; why accounting standards specify one method rather than another; how the methods specified by accounting standards relate to each other; how practice has developed and will continue to develop.
Brian Rutherford emphasizes and enlarges on the key features of the framework, provides many more examples, shows how the framework applies in practice and also offers some criticisms of its content. The book clarifies to students why various methods and practices in accounting have evolved, while illustrating how they relate to each other and to the underlying function of financial reporting.
This text will be essential reading on university and professional courses in advanced financial accounting, particularly courses on Accounting Theory and Financial Reporting.
Brian Rutherford is Professor of Accounting at Canterbury Business School, University Kent at Canterbury.
The book provides further enhancement to the students' knowledge
Well organized and structured publication.
Uses an accessible language facilitating the understanding of theory and practice.
Integrates fundamental concepts showing a necessary caution in interpreting the results obtained.
It is useful for a diverse set of users connected to the academic and professional field.
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