Scott, Financial Accounting Theory, 6th Edition Instructor’s Manual Chapter 1 . 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Objective of This Book 1.2 Some Historical Perspective 1.3 The 2007-2008 Market Meltdowns 1.4 Conservative Accounting 1.5 A Note on Ethical Behaviour 1.6 Rules-Based v. Principles-Based Accounting Standards 1.7 The Complexity of Information in Financial Accounting and Reporting 1.8 The Role of Accounting Research 1.9 The Importance of Information Asymmetry 1.10 The Fundamental Problem of Financial Accounting Theory 1.11 Regulation as a Reaction to the Fundamental Problem 1.12 The Organization of This Book 1.12.1 Ideal Conditions 1.12.2 Adverse Selection 1.12.3 Moral Hazard 1.12.4 Standard Setting 1.12.5 The Process of Standard Setting 1.13 Relevance of Financial Accounting Theory to Accounting Practice