One of the foundations of American accounting is the Historical Basis approach, under which assets are presented on the balance sheet at their value at the time of acquisition. But in an era marked by the widespread use of complicated financial instruments and risk management strategies that may render yesterday’s prices obsolete, some people are asking if historical cost should be replaced by a current-cost system. It could lead to more accurate financial reporting. Or it could lead to chaos.
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