Consider FASB Concepts Statement No. 8, as amended. What are the conceptual issues underlying financial reporting in determining how the coronavirus event should be reported and disclosed in the financial statements? How does it relate to the measurement of potential costs to the business including contingencies?

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  1. Consider FASB Concepts Statement No. 8, as amended. What are the conceptual issues underlying financial reporting in determining how the coronavirus event should be reported and disclosed in the financial statements? How does it relate to the measurement of potential costs to the business including contingencies?

 

 

  1. Explain the accounting and auditing issues related to the coronavirus event with respect to accurately determining reportable amounts and disclosures of events.

 

  1. Which group(s) represent the public interest with respect to accounting for the events surrounding the coronavirus and what are their interests?

 

 

  1. Based on what you know to date, evaluate whether the crisis has been handled properly by the various stakeholders. Use ethical reasoning to support your view.

 

 

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