Verifiability

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Definition: Verifiability


Verifiability

Quick Summary of Verifiability


The principle that the reliability of the financial information provided by a company should be open to confirmation.




What is the dictionary definition of Verifiability?

Dictionary Definition


The state or property of being capable of being verified; confirmability.

Verifiablity is the principle that the reliability (faithful representation) of financial information provided by the company should be open to confirmation.


Full Definition of Verifiability


Verifiablity is the principle that the reliability (faithful representation) of financial information provided by company should be open to confirmation, i.e. that an independent entity with a reasonable understanding of accounting should be able to examine the same data and arrive at a broadly similar conclusion.

The International Accounting Standards Board’s Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting recognises verifiability as a qualitative characteristic that enhances the viability and usefulness of financial information.


Synonyms For Verifiability


testable, verifiable, verified, monitorability, controllability


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Verifiability are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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