Briefly explain SIX purposes of the Conceptual Framework of the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB). (9 Marks)

Purpose of Conceptual Framework of International Accounting Standards Boards (IASB)
a) The purposes of Conceptual Framework of the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) are to assist:
i. In the development of future international standards;
ii. In the review of the existing standards;
iii. National standard setters in development of national standards;
iv. Preparers of financial statements in the application of international standards;
v. In dealing with topics that are not yet covered in the international standards;
vi. Auditors in forming opinion as to whether financial statements conform with the international standards;
vii. Users of financial statements to interpret the information in the financial statements prepared in accordance with the international standards; and viii. Those who are interested in the work of IASB with information about its mode of operations and approaches to the formulation of international standards.

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