IMPLICATIONS FOR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ANALYSIS
Objectives:
Review classical approach to accounting
theory.
Survey market-based accounting
research.
Explain positive accounting theory.
Examine the current trend of accounting
research.
Discuss the relevance of empirical
research to financial statement analysis.
Introduction
Tren dalam penelitian akuntansi saat ini, terbagi
menjadi 3 pendekatan teori akuntansi, yaitu:
(1) Classical approach theory
(2) Market-based accounting research
(3) Positive accounting theory approach
Schematic representation of three approaches to accounting theory and
research. Solid arrow indicates research focus
Events
Accounting Description
Information
Events
Information
Market reaction
Management compensation
True economic Accounting Debt covenants
reality description Regulatory environment
(unobservable) Market reaction Other