In: Accounting
A number of companies voluntarily prepare segment reports beyond
what is required by regulation. Given the difficulties faced by
regulators in developing rules for segment reporting, is regulation
really necessary and/or desirable?
In my opinion, rules for segment reporting is essential because:-
1. It ensures transparency in financial statements- Transparency is the cornerstone of financial reporting. Stakeholders are dependent on them for monitoring the organizations performance. Hence, regulations are pivotal for segment reporting.
2. Segment reporting data is used by investors in valuation models, so that they can decide and evaluate about their investments in company.
3. Segment reporting standards were set in 1990's, hence there is a need for regulation because they are not updated as per latest requirements of stakeholders.
4. Segment reporting disclosures are not generally reconciled with financial statements, and they are generally manipulated by companies as per their benefits.
Hence, segment reporting should be regulated to make it reporting better and correct.
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