position of an entity. However‚ accounting measurement issues are seen to be problematic as many measurements are derived. According to Mary E. Barth (2007)‚ an analysis regarding the latest activities of the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) have revealed that the use of fair value as a measurement base in financial accounting is probable to increase. With the increased probability of using fair value as a measurement base and the adoption of international accounting standards by Australia
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Dennis Business School Oxford Brookes University Abstract The paper examines the nature and role of a conceptual framework for financial reporting. Although much has been written about such frameworks and their purported role and the FASB and IASB are currently revising and converging their frameworks there are still questions about the kind of thing it is and how it is used in setting accounting standards. Using insights from the philosophical literature this paper considers the nature
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from harmonisation to standardisation and what the consequences were are also noteworthy as are the objectives of those involved. INTRODUCTION A look into the development of the current accounting standards opens the eyes to the seemingly invisible forces behind them and the impacts this has had on all stakeholders. There are always winners and losers in a battle for power and self-interests and we will look at what the outcomes for these are. We will also look at the goals of the IASB‚ AASB
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with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as used in the accounting and financial reporting aspects. Such convergence requires that the functions of the GAAP standards be added to the IFRS. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) developed the IFRS which is a less-detailed financial reporting system. This paper seeks to analyze the GAAP and the IFRS‚ their mandate and functions. Further‚ it shall compare the differences and similarities of the two standards which have such
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Chapter 1 Introducing IFRS In This Chapter ▶ Seeing how standards are set‚ and amended ▶ Rolling out IFRS globally ▶ Presenting IFRS financial statements M In this chapter‚ I move beyond telling you what standards are to helping you understand what they do. To start‚ I explain how the standards are created and amended‚ and then I take a look at the scope of IFRS worldwide. Finally‚ I introduce you to the important financial statements that you must present to conform with IFRS: the statement
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Accounting Standard AASB117‚ Leases‚ was made by the Australian Accounting Standards Board on 15 July 2004 under the section 334 of the Corporations Act 2001. The objective of AASB117 is to prescribe appropriate accounting policies for the lessees and lessors in order to assist entities in classifying leases as operating or finance leases and disclosure to apply in relation to leases. AASB 117 includes economic life‚ fair value‚ finance leases‚ operating leases and also hire purchases contracts which
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Revenue Recognition: IFRS and FASB Convergence With the growth of international business there is a need to standardize financial statements globally. Presently there are “approximately 120 foreign private issuers currently that report to the Commission using IFRS financial statements.” By standardizing accounting practices investors will be able to make informed decisions based on comparability and accuracy of financial statements. The SEC released this statement in 2008‚ “We believe that
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University of Wollongong Research Online Faculty of Business - Accounting & Finance Working Papers Faculty of Business 2006 Regulation: Standardising Accounting Practice M. Gaffikin University of Wollongong‚ gaffikin@uow.edu.au Publication Details This working paper was originally published as Gaffikin‚ M‚ Regulation: Standardising Accounting Practice‚ Accounting & Finance Working Paper 06/22‚ School of Accounting & Finance‚ University of Wollongong‚ 2006. Research Online is the open access
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International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is an independent‚ private-sector body that develops and approves International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The IASB was formed in 2001 to replace the International Accounting Standards Committee. Its mission is “to develop a single set of high quality‚ understandable‚ enforceable and globally accepted International Financial Reporting Standards”. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is a private‚ not-for-profit organization whose
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takes the view that an industry operates in the situation where there are a number of interest groups (constituencies). Development of standard setting approaches in various countries IASB The International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) is the independent‚ accounting standard-setting body of the IFRS. The IASB was founded on April 1‚ 2001 as the successor to the International Accounting Standard Committee (IASC). It is responsible for developing IFRS and promoting the use and application of these
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