Both the FASB and the IASB do not actively consider information needs of the managementin the process of standard setting. We argue that this focus on external users does not fullyanswer the question as to what constitutes useful accounting information. We analyze thedifferences of managerial...

The objective of this paper is threefold. First we develop a comprehensive framework for value-relevant disclosures (Value Reporting) to serve as the theoretical background for BusinessReporting in order to give guidance for preparers and standard setters in their task to structure...