Journal of Economics, Business, & Accountancy Ventura
Vol 15, No 2 (2012): August 2012

THE DECISION USEFULNESS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING MEASUREMENT CONCEPT

Soegeng Soetedjo (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2012

Abstract

The objectives of financial reporting are to provide the accounting information to investors,creditors, and other external users conducting the investment or other economic decision. Thefirm assets and liabilities show the real economic objects and must be presented in monetaryterm. Yet, the accounting measurement concept of assets and liabilities in this case are themain problem in financial accounting. For that reason, it is important for practitioners, accountingstandard setter, and academician to understand the accounting measurement conceptclearly. This study analyzes the influence of the investors/analysts understanding on the accountingmeasurement concept, length of experience, type of financial service industry, type oftransaction instrument, and character of the job for decision making on the basis of accountingmeasurement concept. Beside, it also provides inputs to accounting standard setter regardingthe role of accounting measurement concept in decision making by user of accounting information,especially investors. The result indicate that the decision making based on accountingmeasurement concept generally to be considered to invest and is influenced directly by understandinginvestor/analyst on the accounting measurement concept, length of experience, type offinancial service industry, type of transaction instrument, and characteristic of the job.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jebav

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economics, Business and Accountancy (JEBAV) addresses economics, business, banking, management and accounting issues that are new developments in business excellence and best practices, and methodologies to determine these in manufacturing and financial service organisations. It considers ...