Inflation Accounting

Inflation accounting is a term describing a range of accounting systems designed to correct problems arising from historical cost accounting in the presence of inflation. Inflation accounting is used in countries experiencing high inflation or hyperinflation. For example, in countries experiencing hyperinflation the International Accounting Standards Board requires corporate financial statements to be adjusted for changes in purchasing power using a price index.

Read more about Inflation Accounting:  Historical Cost Basis in Financial Statements, History of Inflation Accounting, Inflation Accounting Models, International Standard For Hyperinflationary Accounting

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