Even with their limitations, the APB definitions were believed to be significant improvements over previous definitions when they were released. Formerly, assets were defined as debit balances carried forward when the books were closed, and liabilities as credit balances carried forward, except those representing owners’ equity.
The preceding SFAC No.6 definitions should be examined carefully. They assert that assets are economic resources of an enterprise and the liabilities are economic obligations of an enterprise. These statements probably correspond to most users’ understanding of the terms assets and liabilities, and therefore they are not likely to be misunderstood. However, to properly understand the numbers presented on a balance sheet, the user must be aware of the recognition and measurement procedures associated with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These procedures are a combination of past, present, and future measurement approaches.
Even with their limitations, the APB definitions were believed to be significant improvements over previous definitions when they were released. Formerly, assets were defined as debit balances carried forward when the books were closed, and liabilities as credit balances carried forward, except those representing owners’ equity.
The preceding SFAC No.6 definitions should be examined carefully. They assert that assets are economic resources of an enterprise and the liabilities are economic obligations of an enterprise. These statements probably correspond to most users’ understanding of the terms assets and liabilities, and therefore they are not likely to be misunderstood. However, to properly understand the numbers presented on a balance sheet, the user must be aware of the recognition and measurement procedures associated with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These procedures are a combination of past, present, and future measurement approaches.
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