FIN331 George Mason University Framework for Financial Reporting Paper
Accounting 331– Writing Assignment
Topic/Case:
In our study of the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (Chapter 2), we noted that Faithful Representation was one of the key qualitative characteristics.
In your report,
- Explain the importance of this characteristic,
- List the elements that make up Faithful Representation and explain their relevance to today’s accounting environment within a business’ operations.
- Explain how it relates to the overall objective of the Conceptual Framework for financial reporting
- With respect to the Enron fraud, give one example where this characteristic was violated.
Format: The assignment length should be 2 to 3 pages, excluding cover page and references, with double spacing.
Please use the following page formatting for the assignment:
- One-inch margins
- Double-spacing
- Size 12 Times New Roman font
Your write up should have the following sections:
- Cover Page
- Executive summary (a one or two paragraph condensed
of the issue and your suggested solution)
description
- Analysis:
- Conclusion
- References (can also be included in the footnotes).
- Name
- Class title and section number
- Due date
- Description of the issue (facts)
- Analysis of facts