Question

The enhancing qualitative characteristic of understandability means that information should be understood by: a. Those who are experts in the interpretation of financial information. b. Those who have a reasonable understanding of business and economic activities. c. Financial analysts.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. Those who have a reasonable understanding of business and economic activities

Explanation:

Financial statements by an entity should be prepared in such a way so as to enhance their understandability aspect and help in better comprehension and interpretation of financial information by the users.

The above objective can be met by providing detailed disclosures and appropriate notes to accounts as required by laws and statues i.e financial reporting framework.

Understandability refers to the fact that those individuals who have limited financial knowledge should be able to comprehend the presented information as intended and should be able to draw out reasonable conclusions from their understanding of the same.