259-273 259 The pros and cons of regulating corporate reporting: a critical review of the arguments Robert Bushman and Wayne R. Landsman* Abstract — In this paper‚ we distil essential insights about the regulation of financial reporting from the academic literature. The key objective is to synthesise extant theory to provide a basis for evaluating implications of pressures on the regulation of financial accounting following the recent financial crisis. We succinctly lay out arguments put forth both
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The role and importance of non-bank financial intermediaries The role and importance of non-bank financial intermediaries is clear from the various functions performed by these institutions. Major functions of the NBFIs are as follows: 1. Financial Intermediation: The most important function of the non-bank financial intermediaries is the transfer of funds from the savers to the investors. Financial intermediation is economical and less expensive to both small businesses and small savers‚ (a)
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Financial Institution In financial economics‚ a financial institution is an institution that provides financial services for its clients or members. Probably the most important financial service provided by financial institutions is acting as financial intermediaries. Most financial institutions are highly regulated by government. Broadly speaking‚ there are three major types of financial institutions: 1. Deposit-taking institutions that accept and manage deposits and make loans‚ including banks
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ACCOUNTING FOR AIRLINE FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAMS: MANAGEMENT INCENTIVES AND FINANCIAL REPORTING IMPACTS May 2012 Brian J. Franklin‚ BBA Accounting ‘12‚ College of Business and Public Policy‚ University of Alaska Anchorage‚ 3211 Providence Drive‚ Anchorage‚ AK 99508‚ 907-268-4233 Ext. 401‚ bfranklin@frontiertutoring.com ABSTRACT The obligation to provide free or reduced-fare travel to passengers who redeem their accrued frequent flyer program (FFP) benefits represents a significant liability on
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Role of Financial Institutions in Economy’s Development of Pakistan The importance of Financial Institutions (FIs) cannot be overemphasized. Financial Institutions perform the important function between providers of investable funds (depositors‚ securities holders etc.) and the users of such funds (namely businesses). Any economy can’t progress without its financial sector facilitates its business activities consistently‚ and in the case of a developing country like Pakistan‚ these FIs act as a necessary
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After studying this module you should be able to: Understand the importance of ethics Know the history of ethics in accounting Incorporate ethics into your decision process Know ethical standards for accounting professionals Understand ethical implications of the U.S. transition to IFRS Appreciate lessons learned from recent business scandals SECTION 1 — THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS Ethics is an important part of your accounting education and it will play an increasingly important role in all aspects of your professional life
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are the major participants of money market describe the role they play in maintaining liquidity in the money market? ’Money Market Involves a sector of the financial market where financial instruments with a high level of liquidity and very short maturities periods are traded. The money market is used by members as a means of borrowing and lending money for a short period of time‚ which may involve several days to just under a year. Financial instruments traded on the money market consist of bankers
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Individual Financial Statements Paper ACC/290 Principles of Accounting Professor: Bruce Geddus January 8‚ 2014 Introduction to financial accounting and it ’s my turn to identify the four basic financial statements and to describe them as well. In this financial statement paper I will also be describing the four financial statements‚ discuss how the four financial statements are useful to internal users such as managers and employees. And last I will discuss
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to regulate markets to ensure economically efficient solutions. This essay will argue that the 2008 financial crisis has brought to the forefront of global political consideration what some economists have known for some time. This is that 1) The global financial system is inherently flawed and cyclical recessions are a product of its nature 2) The interconnectedness of the global financial system means macro-management cannot fully buffer an economy against these cyclical recessions 3) Policy
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Role of Value & Ethics in Business * Alka Chaudhary ABSTRACT Ethics and Values are very important in every aspect of business because the deepening value crisis in the contemporary Indian society is casting its evil shadow in all walks of life .Despite India having an ancient culture and philosophy about work life‚ most of the Indian managers still believes in improving management styles
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