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Describe the general development of financial accounting regulation in the United Kingdom from 1970 to the present day, and critically evaluate the influences that have given rise to each of the major developments.
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"During the 20th century financial accounting regulation appears to have developed as a series of responses to the evolving requirements of an ever-more complex and inter-related business environment. Describe the general development of financial accounting regulation in the United Kingdom from 1970 to the present day, and critically evaluate the influences that have given rise to each of the major developments." The role of financial accounting in today's business environment is undeniably important. The information provided by accountants can have major influences over a number of different people and parties, from a firm's management team, to an external investor. Here in the UK, we have a large and complex stock market system as well as broad based community of investors. As such, it is vital that the profession be properly regulated and monitored. The fundamental principle upon which all UK regulation is based, is that accountants should be constantly striving to...
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