8. What are accounting standards? Discuss the different forms accounting standards may take and critically evaluate the arguments for and against accounting standards. Your answer to this question should not be more than 800 words.

8. What are accounting standards? Discuss the different forms accounting standards may take and critically evaluate the arguments for and against accounting standards. Your answer to this question should not be more than 800 words.

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