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Conceptual Framework: measurement

1.3 Disadvantages of financial statements produced using historical cost

Expenses do
not reflect
current value of
assets
consumed
Assets
understated

Disadvantages Profits
overstated

Calculation of

return on

assets is
meaningless Full profit
distribution
would inhibit
future operating
ability

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