Historic cost should be replaced by an alternative measurement base in order to make financial statement more useful.
Critically discuss this statement, concluding with whether or not you agree with it.
Consider the following:
Critically discuss the role and relevance of financial accounting information to the principal stakeholders in the business.
Appraise the limitation of financial accounting as a system of reporting business performance
Communicate financial information and concept.
Some description and explanation is needed but you need to develop arguments and discussion.
You are expected to take a critical perspective, for example recognize the limitations of certain measurement bases.
Referred to: Information for Better Markets: Measurement in Financial Reporting (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) icaew.com/bettermarkets