The thesis work is part of the debate that for years has involved the global economy regarding the methods of Accounting, adopted in the banking and insurance sectors. Analyzing the regulations introduced by the responsibles over the years, two main approaches will be studied: the Historical Cost Accounting and the Fair Value Accounting. The aim is to deepen the pros and cons of these concepts and, through the study and analysis of different mathematical methods, answer the question that the top management of the largest investment banks and the largest insurance groups have arisen for years: what is the best method of Accounting to be used in the preparation of their budgets so as to make the most appropriate investment choices and know how to manage periods of crisis. The underlying problem lies in understanding how the adoption of one or the other approach affects the financial well-being and economic stability of banks and insurance companies. In trying to find an answer, we will study how in times of crisis, especially the recent one in 2008, have influenced the directives given by the responsible bodies appointed to issue the accounting principles. The ultimate goal is to understand how institutions are moving to improve standards and give an opinion on the choices that have been and will be made.
Il lavoro di tesi si inserisce nel dibattito che da anni coinvolge la scena economica mondiale in merito ai metodi di Accounting, adottati nel settore bancario ed in quello assicurativo. Analizzando le normative introdotte negli anni dagli organismi responsabili, verranno studiati due principali approcci: l’Historical Cost Accounting e il Fair Value Accounting. L’obiettivo è quello di approfondire i pro e i contro di tali concetti e, attraverso lo studio e l’analisi di diversi metodi matematici, rispondere al quesito che il top management delle più grosse banche di investimento e dei più grossi gruppi assicurativi si pongono da anni: quale sia il miglior metodo di Accounting da utilizzare nella stesura dei propri bilanci in modo da prendere le scelte di investimento più opportune e saper gestire i periodi di crisi. Il problema di fondo sta proprio nel capire come l’adozione di uno o dell’altro approccio va ad impattare sul benessere finanziario e sulla stabilità economica delle banche e delle assicurazioni. Nel provare a trovare una risposta, si andrà a studiare come nei periodi di crisi, in particolar modo quello recente del 2008, hanno inciso le direttive date dagli organismi deputati a emanare i principi contabili. Lo scopo finale è quello di capire come si stanno muovendo le istituzioni per migliorare gli standard e dare un’opinione sulle scelte che sono state e verranno prese.
Metodi di accounting e crisi finanziarie : il fair value nei periodi d'incertezza
La ROSA, GIUSEPPE
2017/2018
Abstract
The thesis work is part of the debate that for years has involved the global economy regarding the methods of Accounting, adopted in the banking and insurance sectors. Analyzing the regulations introduced by the responsibles over the years, two main approaches will be studied: the Historical Cost Accounting and the Fair Value Accounting. The aim is to deepen the pros and cons of these concepts and, through the study and analysis of different mathematical methods, answer the question that the top management of the largest investment banks and the largest insurance groups have arisen for years: what is the best method of Accounting to be used in the preparation of their budgets so as to make the most appropriate investment choices and know how to manage periods of crisis. The underlying problem lies in understanding how the adoption of one or the other approach affects the financial well-being and economic stability of banks and insurance companies. In trying to find an answer, we will study how in times of crisis, especially the recent one in 2008, have influenced the directives given by the responsible bodies appointed to issue the accounting principles. The ultimate goal is to understand how institutions are moving to improve standards and give an opinion on the choices that have been and will be made.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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