The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a change in the accounting model on accounting information for decision making. Especially, this study shows that net income (earnings) does not play an important role in providing useful information for decision making if the accounting...

This study examines and clarifies the legitimacy of the global accounting standard setting mechanism and exposes the politicization of accounting regulation. In particular, we investigate the legitimation crises suffered by the IASB and IFRS in recent times and assess their restoration processes...