Some people wonder whether the IASB’s Conceptual Framework defines ‘income’ in a useful way. This post explores 2 aspects of that issue: Many of the points discussed in this post relate just as much to expense as to income. To keep the discussion brief, I discuss only income. Is ‘income’ a debit or a credit?… Continue reading What is income?
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Why has research on ‘conservatism’ told standard setters so little?
There is a vast and burgeoning academic literature on conservatism in accounting, and a slightly less flourishing literature on the somewhat related notion of accounting prudence. When I worked in standard setting, I didn’t find that literature as helpful as I had hoped. My impression is that my colleagues and other standard setters didn’t find… Continue reading Why has research on ‘conservatism’ told standard setters so little?
Liability or equity?
I have submitted a comment letter to the IASB on 2 aspects of its Exposure Draft Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity, available at IFRS – Exposure Draft and comment letters: Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity—Proposed amendments to IAS 32, IFRS 7 and IAS 1 The comment deadline is 26 March 2024. The text… Continue reading Liability or equity?
Is there such a thing as unrecognised income or expense?
The IASB’s Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting and IFRS Standards discuss both recognised assets and liabilities and unrecognised assets and liabilities. A question that sometimes comes up whether there exists a corresponding notion of unrecognised income and expenses. Unrecognised assets and unrecognised liabilities The Conceptual Framework acknowledges that not all assets and liabilities are not… Continue reading Is there such a thing as unrecognised income or expense?