Download or read book Convergence of IFRS and US GAAP written by Malieka Farah Deeba Malik and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main idea behind this paper is to highlight the background and current movements of International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) toward convergence of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Subsequent to introductory chapter the second chapter discusses the historical perspectives describing the various events that shaped the IASB and FASB current efforts towards convergence of IFRS and US GAAP. The third chapter describes the strategies policies and procedures adopted by the IASB/FASB to achieve the goal for international accounting convergence. The focus is on the maintainability of investors' interest and integrity of capital markets that can only be achieved by observing methods required for high quality accounting standards. Fourth chapter identifies the substantive differences and similarities between IFRS and US GAAP and catalogue those differences in which a specific accounting treatment is permissible under one basis of accounting standards but not permissible under the other.
Download or read book IFRS and US GAAP written by Steven E. Shamrock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-08 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical comparison of—and expert guidance on—IFRS and GAAP written by a practicing controller International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are used in over 120 countries. US companies will inevitably encounter IFRS when evaluating the financial health of suppliers and customers. IFRS and US GAAP: A Comprehensive Comparison provides instruction in accounting under IFRS within the context of US accounting standards. Practical and easy-to-use, this book includes a case study of a first time IFRS adoption, emphasizing the much greater degree of professional judgment that is needed for IFRS. Provides a heavy emphasis on practical examples Includes an online companion website with downloadable spreadsheets and templates Reflects current financial reporting trends Addresses accounting requirements of which today's auditors, accountants and preparers of financial reports need to be aware Clarifying IFRS, its impact on US companies, and where to start in understanding it, IFRS and US GAAP prepares US accountants to be knowledgeable with day to day financial accounting issues using IFRS's substantial similarity with US GAAP as a context.
Download or read book Towards Convergence written by Ernst & Young and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book IFRS Vs US GAAP Differences and Convergence written by Jyotshna Kansakar and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Handbook to IFRS Transition and to IFRS U S GAAP Dual Reporting written by Francesco Bellandi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-07 with total page 847 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable guide to making the transition to dual IFRS/GAAP financial reporting U.S. financial reporting will undergo an unprecedented level of change within the next several years. U.S. companies face a convergence between U.S. GAAP and IFRS, affecting several major accounting standards—most notably in the areas of leasing, revenue recognition, and financial instruments. It is imperative that U.S. companies understand these major changes and their business and operational implications. The IFRS U.S. GAAP Dual Reporting Handbook to First-Time Adoption offers a comprehensive treatment of both the principles and techniques of dual reporting under IFRS/U.S. GAAP, while exploring the practical implications for accounting professionals of reporting under both sets of standards. Takes an operating approach to the implementation and application of the dual standards Draws upon the author's extensive firsthand experience to dispel uncertainty and offer decision makers expert technical assistance Defines systemic changes businesses will need to make to accommodate IFRS standards Compares the two bodies of standards item-by-item and identifies solutions under one set of standards to issues arising under the other Explores the strategic impact of structuring a company for IFRS transition In addition to covering the full range of critical issues surrounding adopting IFRS, this indispensable handbook is a rich resource of dual reporting tools, including financial statement formats, charts of accounts, accounting check-lists, reconciliation schedules, and operating manuals.
Download or read book Globalisation of Accounting Standards written by Jayne Maree Godfrey and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Jayne Godfrey and Keryn Chalmers explore the intricacies of the globalisation of accounting standards - arguably one of the most significant business developments of the wider globalisation process during the past two decades. They examine the key issues and implications of this harmonization of accounting standards from the perspectives of a diverse range of worldwide stakeholders. "Globalisation of Accounting Standards" shows that globalisation approaches differ significantly because countries seek to maintain varying degrees of sovereignty over their regulations. International differences in economic, political, legal, religious and social characteristics also affect globalisation approaches and, in turn, influence national accounting standard-setting agendas. The book explores why countries relinquish their existing national accounting standard-setting regimes to join the global movement. It also seeks to resolve questions such as: To what extent are national incentives altruistic, economic, political or social? Who are the winners and losers in the process? This authoritative book is thoroughly researched and expertly informed. Written by both academics and regulators, it tackles a critical and controversial issue in the globalisation movement. As such, it will be of great interest to a wide-ranging audience including: international, national, private and public sector standard-setters, economic regulators, accounting academics and political economists and strategists.
Download or read book The Convergence of the IFRS and U S GAAP to a Global Accounting Standard written by Paul Fouche Raath and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Convergence Guidebook for Corporate Financial Reporting written by Bruce Pounder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a result of the global convergence of financial reporting standards, U.S. GAAP is changing profoundly. U.S. GAAP is also being abandoned by many public and private companies, and will eventually be replaced by a higher-quality set of global standards. The Convergence Guidebook for Corporate Financial Reporting provides the timely, practical guidance that CFOs, controllers, and other financial managers need in order to prepare for the impact of Convergence on their companies, departments, and careers. Guidebook readers will also learn why they must begin preparing for "the next big challenge in corporate financial reporting" now.
Download or read book IFRS Convergence written by Arif Ahmed and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1991-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The practical guide to merging GAAP and IFRS in the new accounting environment IFRS Convergence is a practical guide to implementing various requirements under International Financial Reporting Standards. With detailed discussion of every standard, this book provides a workable blueprint for incorporating IFRS requirements into current accounting practices without major procedural upheaval. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the standards and their accepted interpretations, and find expert tips that highlight the finer points to facilitate everyday application. Designed as a resource for both new and more seasoned professionals, the book's concise approach and focused explanations make it a useful ready reference for all stages of the convergence process. The book will not only be helpful for organisation adopting IFRS for the first time, but will also be a great guide for implementing the changes and new standards for IFRS compliant organisations. More than a hundred countries have adopted IFRS, and that number continues to grow. In the U.S., uncertainty surrounding the IFRS adoption process has placed greater importance on familiarity with the standards, and accounting professionals are increasingly expected to have implementation ability. IFRS Convergence clarifies the standards from the viewpoint of implementation issues, providing a valuable reference that helps readers to: Understand key concepts of convergence and the scope of the issue Learn how convergence will affect accounting treatments, presentation, and disclosure Study a model accounting policy under each IFRS Improve their understanding on practical implementation issues through tips and tricks capsules Find explanations and interpretations of major IFRS-related definitions Collaboration between the U.S. and international boards is gradually erasing the boundaries between IFRS and GAAP. Convergence efforts are continually underway, and accounting professionals are under pressure to remain up to date on the latest standards and practices. IFRS Convergence provides the interpretations, explanations, and actionable guidance professionals need to stay current.
Download or read book Convergence of IFRS and U S GAAP written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book International Accounting Standards written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Convergence with Accounting Standards written by Gaberella Green and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project Report from the year 2012 in the subject Business economics - Accounting and Taxes, grade: 100, Argosy University, course: Contemporary Accounting Theory (B7630), language: English, abstract: The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) set out to complete their ambitious goal of convergence before the year of 2015. The author provides an outline of these efforts, emphasizing the importance and ramifications of International Accounting Standards (IAS) as a means to globally improve quality and clarity of financial reporting across financial sectors. An extensive review of pertinent literature is given, visualizing the two-pronged approach of converging global accounting standards while continuing to improve the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). As no significant agreement has been implemented since 2008, the main areas of interest to this date remain income tax, revenue recognition, leases, and financial instruments. The present work puts in perspective the roadmap by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), whilst assigning pivotal roles in the harmonization process to Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs). The author offers a conceptual framework and strategies for the successful completion of the convergence project, adding special emphasis on business mergers and taking a strong position on the active involvement of major players and stakeholders.
Download or read book Staying Competetive sic written by Joseph C. DeMarzio and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Achieving Global Convergence of Financial Reporting Standards written by Christopher Patel and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research monograph examines whether International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are interpreted and applied in a consistent manner within and across countries, and questions the implicit assumption that accounting convergence will automatically lead to comparability in financial reporting.
Download or read book GAAP Vs GAAP U S Convergence to International Accounting Standards written by André R. S. Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Global Accounting Convergence and the Potential Adoption of IFRS by the United States written by Luzi Hail and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the academic literature in accounting, finance and economics, we analyze economic and policy factors related to the potential adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in the U.S. We highlight the unique institutional features of U.S. markets to assess the potential impact of IFRS adoption on the quality and comparability of U.S. reporting practices, the ensuing capital market effects, and the potential costs of switching from U.S. GAAP to IFRS. We discuss the compatibility of IFRS with the current U.S. regulatory and legal environment as well as the possible effects of IFRS adoption on the U.S. economy as a whole. We also consider how a switch to IFRS may affect worldwide competition among accounting standards and standard setters, and discuss the political ramifications of such a decision on the standard setting process and on the governance structure of the International Accounting Standards Board. Our analysis shows that the decision to adopt IFRS mainly involves a cost-benefit tradeoff between (1) recurring, albeit modest, comparability benefits for investors, (2) recurring future cost savings that will largely accrue to multinational companies, and (3) one-time transition costs borne by all firms and the U.S. economy as a whole, including those from adjustments to U.S. institutions. We conclude by outlining several possible scenarios for the future of U.S. accounting standards, ranging from maintaining U.S. GAAP, letting firms decide whether and when to adopt IFRS, to the creation of a competing U.S. GAAP-based set of global accounting standards that could serve as an alternative to IFRS.
Download or read book A Comparison of IFRS Standards and U S GAAP Bridging the Differences written by Bob Uhl and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-22 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication discusses differences that are commonly found in practice between the International Accounting Standards Board's IFRS® Standards and the FASB's U.S. GAAP. The significance of these differences to a given entity will vary depending on such factors as the nature of its operations, the industry in which it operates, and the accounting policy choices it has made.
