Problem
1. Hangmen (1943) believes that accounting standards must be marketed by regulator bodies. By this he means that affected parties need to be sold on the benefits of standards. How is this concept consistent with the nature of regulation?
2. It was suggested many years ago that a court should be created to resolve disputes in accounting. In what ways does the FASB function as an accounting court? In what ways is it different?
3. What benefit is the conceptual framework project to the FASB if (a) there is no way of determining optimal accounting regulation and (b) regulatory decision making is a political process-
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.