Department of Accounting and Finance‚ Western Delta University‚ Oghara‚ and Pat Donwa Department of Accounting‚ University of Benin‚ Benin City E-mail: anthonygaruba@yahoo.com Abstract Nigeria is going to adopt International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) from 1st January 2012. Globalization and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has reduced the world to a global village. This has given rise to the continuous integration of the world economy and capital markets which has in turn given rise
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Relationship between the IFRS and the FASB Hadassah Moore ACC/541 May 14‚ 2013 Instructor: Sonja Wilson Relationship between the IFRS and the FASB The principle of accounting dates backs thousands of years to a time where those in positions of governance wanted to make others aware of their growth and progress. Shift forward‚ and now the principles of accounting have moved towards an interest in investments and creating wealth for all those who hold stock within the company. This has led
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IS IFRS a better Accounting Standard than US GAAP for achieving good financial reports? This research paper delivers an analysis of determining whether the International Financial Reporting Standards‚ hereafter known as IFRS‚ is a better reporting standard than the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP). Financial Statements have to provide high quality financial reporting information with regards to economic entities‚ primarily financial in nature‚ which are useful for economic decision
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GAAP and Economic Consequences a) The “due process” procedure includes consultations from financial analysts‚ accountants‚ stock exchanges‚ FASB members and other users. Thereafter‚ the Board issues an Exposure Draft based upon the meetings and consultations held earlier. The Board calls for public recommendations and discussions on the Draft‚ after analysis of which the final standard is issued. b) The term “economic consequences” signifies the adverse impact on the economy and on businesses of
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United States to adopt IFRS. Do you think it is likely that the United States will embrace IFRS in the near term‚ and what do you think are the some of the factors that might discourage the country from adopting IFRS? Well‚ I think United States will not embrace IFRS in the near future as United States are now reliance on the accounting standards issue by the FASB rather than on the standards issued by the IASB. Unlike many countries‚ United States has not yet adopts the IFRS. Besides‚ the United
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Needs of IFRS Education in India Prepared By Dr. Atul Bansal‚ Principal ‚M.Com.‚ LL.B.‚ PM&IR‚ M.B.A (Fin.)‚ Ph.D.‚ MIAA‚ MICA C.Z.Patel College of Business and Management (S.P.University )‚ Vallabh Vidya Nagar – 388120. Distt. Anand ( GUJARAT) Mobile : 09377023808 Fax : 02692-236700 e.mail : dr.atulbansal@gmail.com Introduction “In the age of globalization India insulates itself from development taking place worldwide and it is imperative for us to make a formal strategy for
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American Greetings Corporation IFRS Implementation Property‚ Plant‚ and Equipment is the largest asset account for American Greetings‚ with a 2011 net balance of $241‚649‚000. American Greetings carries its property‚ plant and equipment at cost. Depreciation and amortization of buildings‚ equipment and fixtures are computed principally by the straight-line method over the useful lives of the various assets. The cost of buildings is depreciated over 40 years; computer hardware and software over
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Internationally‚ more than 100 countries have adopted International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS or IFRS equivalents‚ including all EU countries and major Asian countries such as Hong Kong and Singapore which have adopted IFRS almost in their entirety. (KPMG‚ 2006‚ pp.11) The adoption of IFRS in Australia through the Australian equivalents of International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS) since the beginning of 2005 has reflected how Australia is also part of global momentum for consistency
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IFRS – One World One Accounting Introduction to IFRS Currently‚ more than 100 countries requires or adopt IFRS and it is expected that by 2012‚ more than 150 countries will adopt IFRS. India has also taken the step towards convergence of Indian Accounting Standards with IFRS. This article details the need for harmonization of local GAAP with IFRS‚ challenges for Corporate India etc. 1. Importance of Accounting Standards 2. Accounting Standards Across the world 3. Need of Harmonization
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IFNS 401‚ FACC412‚ FACC 403 and FINREP 411: 2009 Mod 1‚ SUPP QUESTION 1 (25 marks) The following trial balance for the year ended 31 December 2008 of Smart Limited is presented to you: | Debit/ (Credit) | | R | | | Preference share capital | ( 40 000 ) | Ordinary share capital | ( 200 000 ) | Share premium | ( 63 000 ) | Non-distributable reserve | ( 90 000 ) | Retained earnings (31/12/2007) | ( 221 000 ) | Land | 320 000 | Office
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