Fair Value Accounting, Historical Cost Accounting, and Systemic Risk: Policy Issues and Options for Strengthening Valuation and Reducing Risk

Michael D. Greenberg,Eric Helland,Noreen Clancy,James N. Dertouzos

Fair Value Accounting, Historical Cost Accounting, and Systemic Risk: Policy Issues and Options for Strengthening Valuation and Reducing Risk
Format
Paperback
Publisher
RAND
Country
United States
Published
15 October 2013
Pages
108
ISBN
9780833082121

Fair Value Accounting, Historical Cost Accounting, and Systemic Risk: Policy Issues and Options for Strengthening Valuation and Reducing Risk

Michael D. Greenberg,Eric Helland,Noreen Clancy,James N. Dertouzos

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.

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