FASB Conceptual Framework

Lesson:

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has created a conceptual framework which lays out the broad goals of its accounting regulations.

The system divides various focuses into two groups: quantitative and qualitative aspects.

You're looking over the firm's financials with a new hire and need to explain what is going on.

You've been briefed with the following facts:

  • An accountant explained that one of the most important characteristics in accounting is comparability.

The key concept of comparability belongs to which of FASB's Conceptual Framework's aspects?

Answer:

  • Comparability is an enhancing qualitative characteristic.
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