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AABRizni1010y ago
Sir I don't understand this Faithful representation means that the commercial effect of a transaction must always be shown in the financial statements even this differs from legal form. Can u pls explain me this very clearly?
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor10y ago#1
This is actually known as substance over form, and is explained clearly in the free lectures :-)
AABRizni1010y ago#2
Yes I did, but fair representation explain that accountant being honest and Faithfull view of the business?
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor10y ago#3
Yes.
AABRizni1010y ago#4
How come this involves substance over form? Both are different concept?
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor10y ago#5
Yes - they are different concepts.
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