Fair Value Accounting, Historical Cost Accounting, and Systemic Risk

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, conflicting arguments have been made about fair value accounting (FVA) versus historical cost accounting (HCA) and the role that each played in the crisis. This report examines the relationship between both types of accounting practices and systemic risk in...

Fuld beskrivelse

Saved in:
Bibliografiske detaljer
Main Authors: Greenberg, Michael D., Helland, Eric, Clancy, Noreen, Dertouzos, James N.
Format: Online
Sprog:engelsk
Udgivet: RAND Corporation 2023
Fag:
Online adgang:ONIX_20231005_9780833083661_1001
Tags: Tilføj Tag
Ingen Tags, Vær først til at tagge denne postø!
Beskrivelse
Summary:In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, conflicting arguments have been made about fair value accounting (FVA) versus historical cost accounting (HCA) and the role that each played in the crisis. This report examines the relationship between both types of accounting practices and systemic risk in the financial sector, providing recommendations on how FVA and HCA can both be improved.