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Any arguments to support reliance on normative theory to develop a general theory in accounting?

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Tutorial Questions - IntroductionIntroduction to Financial Accounting Theory1-1. Which Body Should Set Accounting Standards in the Caribbean? Should Each Individual Territory be Able to Determine Which Individual Standards they are WillingTo Accept?Argument:Argument 1: Argue that international bodies such as IFAC and the IASB should set accounting standards in the Caribbean. Identify four perceived benefits which flow to a country that adopts international accounting standards. Identify some of the consequences of not adopting international accounting standards. 2: Argue that regional and local bodies such as ICAC/ICAB/ICAJ/ICAG, etc. should set accounting standards in the Caribbean. Identify four perceived benefits which may flow to a country that designs their own accounting standards. Identify some of the consequences associated with adopting international accounting standards for undeveloped economies.