Problem-
News Article Review: Former FDIC Chief: Fair Value Caused the Crisis by David M. Katz.
Based on this news article, answer these questions
1. A number of observers suggest that fair valuing of CODs under the old definition caused the global financial crisis of 2008. What do you think of this argument?
2. Make an analysis of how accounting topics such as historical cost accounting and fair value accounting are related to the facts of this article.
For the full article, please look for the PDF document attached along with this document.
Additional information-
This is a news article review on Former FDIC Chief's remarks on fair value accounting was the cause behind the 2008 recession. The news article written by David M. Katz, offers some insights into what really happened during the recession or what actually caused the recession in the first place.
Word limit- 1000.