In Table 1, we classify each of the 19 identified general
purpose standards issued during this period, according to
these attributes, focusing on elements 2 to 5.7 We include
columns for whether the standard is principally based on
definitions of assets and liabilities (SEC criterion 5), (2) contains
bright-lines in implementation (SEC criterion 4), (3)
has extensive implementation guidance (SEC criterion 3),
and (4) contains significant scope exceptions and/or alternatives
(SEC criterion 2). We also evaluate each of the standards
with respect to whether the standard enhances
disclosures. Although not identified as a principle-based
attribute, expanded disclosure within a standard could improve
financial reporting, as assessed in our tests below