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Exercises 18-1

1. Allocating resources in the most efficient manner maximizes the wealth of any country. It is generally acknowledge that financial information plays an important role in efficient resource information
Question:
Given that both of the preceding statements are correct, why are the financial reporting rules in some countries designed to be very helpful to external investors (e.g., United States and Canada) whereas in other countries (e.g. Japan and Germany), they are less helpful?

2. Some analysts contend that a single, standardized set of uniform financial reporting rules that would be required for all companies in all countries would improve interfirm comparisons and enhance financial analysis.
Question:
Do you agree that uniform reporting across many countries will always enhance the comparability of financial data and analyses? Why or why not?

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Uniform financial reporting rules around the world helpful to external investors are examined.

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Exercises 18-1
1. Allocating resources in the most efficient manner maximizes the wealth of any country. It is generally acknowledge that financial information plays an important role in efficient resource information
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Given that both of the preceding statements are correct, why are the financial reporting rules in some countries designed to be very helpful to external investors (e.g., in the united states and Canada) whereas in other countries (e.g. in Japan and Germany), they are less helpful?

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