Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the focus of non-theoretical approaches to accounting theory?
What is the focus of non-theoretical approaches to accounting theory?
Developing accounting methods and principles beneficial to decision makers
Describe the deductive approach to developing an accounting theory.
Describe the deductive approach to developing an accounting theory.
Developing a theory from elementary proposals, premises, and assumptions to derive reasonable accounting principles
What are the three main approaches to the formulation of accounting theory mentioned in the text?
What are the three main approaches to the formulation of accounting theory mentioned in the text?
Traditional approaches, regulatory approaches, and new approaches
Who are mentioned as deductive theorists in the text?
Who are mentioned as deductive theorists in the text?
Why is it mentioned that the accounting occupation has not been able to resolve conflicts in accounting practices or philosophies?
Why is it mentioned that the accounting occupation has not been able to resolve conflicts in accounting practices or philosophies?
What is historical cost accounting derived from?
What is historical cost accounting derived from?
How does Riahi-Belkaoui describe the formulation of general propositions in accounting theory?
How does Riahi-Belkaoui describe the formulation of general propositions in accounting theory?
What is the main characteristic of the inductive approach in accounting theory?
What is the main characteristic of the inductive approach in accounting theory?
What is the focus of the sociological approach in accounting theory?
What is the focus of the sociological approach in accounting theory?
What is the eclectic approach in accounting theory characterized by?
What is the eclectic approach in accounting theory characterized by?
What example is provided to illustrate the eclectic approach in accounting theory?
What example is provided to illustrate the eclectic approach in accounting theory?
What aspect does the economic approach in accounting theory pay attention to?
What aspect does the economic approach in accounting theory pay attention to?
