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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IFRS 9 vs MFRS 139 – COMPLEXITIES TO SIMPLICITY‚ IS IT A FACT? Introduction On year 2005‚ MFRS 139 was introduced to prescribe unified rules for reporting of the financial instruments so that companies presented them in a transparent and a consistent way. However‚ it is found that the MFRS 139 is too complicated to the users to understand‚ interpret and apply. They prefer something that is principle-based and less complex. International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) agreed to rewrite and replace
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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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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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Introduction The United States is currently going through a big decision. It is deciding on whether to fully adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)‚ or to stay with the current U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Since this is such a major decision‚ now would be an opportune time to take a look at what the pros and cons would be of switching to this new way of financial reporting‚ and in doing so‚ show why I believe the costs (both financial and otherwise) are
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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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International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) for Small to Medium-Sized Entities (SME’s) by assessing both the implications of the RDR and the IFRS for SME’s in Australia. Firstly this report will look at the SME sector and address its needs and current reporting standards. Secondly the report will examine the IFRS for SME’s set by the IASB and compare this with the AASB’s RDR. Thirdly the report will discuss what the implications of adopting either the RDR or the IFRS for SME’s in Australia and then finally
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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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Case Study Analysis Case 11-4 Functional Currency Determination — IFRS 2009: Sparkle Company is a Nigerian diamond mining company. (Nigerian currency is the Naira (NGN).) Sparkle is a joint venture‚ 50 percent owned by Shine and 50 percent owned by Brighten. Both Shine and Brighten are U.S.-based companies with US$ functional currency. This year‚ Sparkle had several transactions with its joint venture owners and outside parties. The details of Sparkle’s transactions are as follows: Loans
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United States Accounting Standards vs International Accounting Standards June 21‚ 2009 Introduction This research project will inform the reader of the difference between the United States accounting standards and International accounting standards. The United States uses the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to issue financial reporting procedures. The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
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