...International Journal of Accounting & Information Management The role of corporate governance in convergence with IFRS: evidence from China Yu Chen Zabihollah Rezaee Downloaded by UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH At 05:16 06 October 2015 (PT) Article information: To cite this document: Yu Chen Zabihollah Rezaee, (2012),"The role of corporate governance in convergence with IFRS: evidence from China", International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, Vol. 20 Iss 2 pp. 171 - 188 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/18347641211218470 Downloaded on: 06 October 2015, At: 05:16 (PT) References: this document contains references to 50 other documents. To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com The fulltext of this document has been downloaded 1824 times since 2012* Users who downloaded this article also downloaded: Songlan Peng, Kathryn Bewley, (2010),"Adaptability to fair value accounting in an emerging economy: A case study of China's IFRS convergence", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 23 Iss 8 pp. 982-1011 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09513571011092529 Randy Moser, (2014),"IFRS and convergence in China and the USA", Journal of Technology Management in China, Vol. 9 Iss 1 pp. 56-66 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JTMC-12-2013-0042 Ronita D. Singh, Susan Newberry, (2008),"Corporate governance and International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS): The case of developing countries", Research in Accounting in...
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...Accounting Standards Boards ACC/541 Accounting records was found in various parts of the world that are dated several thousand years ago. The world knew how to record their transactions since they knew trade. The more complicated the trading transactions get the more the need for more developed financial recording. In the United States the interest in improving the financial statements started after the great depression. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the American Institute of Accountants (AIA) met to discuss how to protect the investors. The cooperation between the NYSE and the AIA introduced legislations and two of the most important of those legislations were the Securities act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which established the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In 1936 The AIA and the American Society of Certified public Accountants merged together to establish a bigger organization called the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The AICPA established Committee on Accounting Procedure and the Accounting Principles Board failed to achieve the goals that they were created for. The AICPA appointed two Committees, the Wheat Committee and the Trueblood Committee. The Wheat Committee’s responsibility was to study how financial accounting principles should be established. The Committee’s recommendations were the abolishment of the APB and the establishment of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The mission...
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...Convergence Project Financial Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standards Board By: Lydia Ferdin Our world is changing and sometimes in business, there are times when we must change our policies, standards, and guidelines as well to keep up with the natural changes in our environment. This leads to the idea of convergence as it relates to accounting. One of the world’s greatest naturalist and Greek professor Heraclitus (535 BC - 475 BC), once coined the theory and phrase “the only constant in life is change”. This is the same theory and philosophy that is used in business, specifically within the principles of the governing bodies and policies of accounting, today. The mission of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is to improve domestic and international accounting standards for the benefit of present and future investors, including lenders, donors, creditors, and users of financial statements. The FASB and the IASB believes that pursuing convergence will make accounting standards and principles as similar as possible while adhering to the mission of the FASB. Convergence among national and international accounting standards would foster comparability with the use of internationally converged accounting standards. Comparable Standards would reduce costs to users and preparers of financial statements and make worldwide capital markets more efficient. The purpose of the FASB and the...
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...Convergence of Accounting Standards The need for accounting standards and recordkeeping of financial statements became necessary as economic development became more complex and the rise capital markets became necessary to support economic growth. Financial information is the language businesses use to communicate their capabilities to potential investors, lenders and other users this information. However, for this information to be useful it needed to be reliable, relevant and comparable. These are some of the qualities used in the by the FASB and the IASB to create accounting standards. The FASB and the IASB are the two current bodies in charge of creating accounting standards. The FASB creates standards in the United States and the IASB creates international accounting standards accepted by many international economies. International standards became necessary as many national companies began to engage in international trade. The purpose of these standards was to increase harmonization of international accounting standards to support international economic growth by providing international investors with useful information. Both institutions have evolved throughout the years as financial transactions have become more complicated and new industries developed and evolve. The Financial Accounting Standard Board The FASB evolve from the APB (Accounting Principle Board) that evolved from the CAP (Committee on Accounting Procedures). These organizations developed accounting standards...
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...International Business Research Vol. 2, No. 2 Harmonization of Accounting Standards through Internationalization Nikhil Chandra Shil, ACMA (Corresponding Author) Department of Business Administration East West University 43, Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka – 1212, Bangladesh Tel: 9887989(Off.) ext 253, 01819289589 (M) E-mail: nikhilacc@yahoo.com Dr. Bhagaban Das P.G. Department of Business Management, Fakir Mohan University P. O.: Balasore, Pin.: 756019, Orissa, India E-mail: bhagaban_fm@yahoo.com Alok Kumar Pramanik Department of Commerce, Bhatter College P. O.: Dantan, Pin. : 721426, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India E-mail: alokdantan@sify.com Abstract The journey to have a common set of accounting standards started long before to give it a professional shape and essence. And accountants all over the world feel the necessity to shorten the gap among different streams of accounting practices through harmonization. Still, we have a couple of strong variants of accounting practices (say, for example, US GAAP, UK GAAP, IAS etc.) over the world existed and practiced simultaneously. These variants are working as threats towards harmonization of accounting practices. However, the profession has also witnessed some improvements in recent years in the process of global convergence putting some ray of hope. International and even local standard setting bodies have come up with projects of harmonization and in most of the cases became successful. The day is not far away when we will observe...
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...Accounting Standard Board Paper ACC/541 June 18, 2012 Accounting Standard Board Paper In the world of accounting there needs to be standards for all of the countries, whether they are in the United States of Overseas. The accounting boards will help with making sure that all of the information is done correctly and are reported in a consistent way so that investors can determine what company is better to invest in. The two types of accounting standards board that are being discussed is the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) and Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB). The first thing that needs to be discussed is the history of the two boards. The history will explain the relationship between the IASB and FASB. There will also be a discussion on how the University of Phoenix Master in Science of Accounting program is related to the IASB and FASB. The Accounting Principles Board (APB) was removed and replaced with the FASB in 1972. They determined that all of the members of the FASB were to be full-time paid employees which the APB were only part-time and were not paid. After 1973, the FASB was given the official approval of being in charge of issuing accounting standards (Schroeder, Clark, & Cathey, 2011). The FASB consists of the American Accounting Association, AICPA, Financial Executives Institute, National Association of Accountants, and the Financial Analysts Federation (Schroeder, Clark, & Cathey, 2011). In 1997, the FASB board of trustees...
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...AC504: Ethical Issues in Business and Accounting Assignment #6 for Professor Gates By Nicholas Gainsbrugh Overview of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and Harmonization with IFRS Nicholas Gainsbrugh Unit 6 Assignment for Prof. Gates Assignment: An Overview of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and Harmonization with IFRS Abstract: The accounting profession in Australia is thriving. The number of accountants employed at the professional level has risen strongly over the past decade, from around one hundred thousand in 1997to over one hundred fifty thousand in 2006 and it has really skyrocketed from there for the last 6 years. This paper will discuss what actions that Australia should take with regard to the adoption or (Harmonization) of IFRS. Many dissenters have complained - pointing attention to the political dimensions of the decision. While it might be politically unattractive for Australia to surrender some of its power to set its own standards, it would also be unattractive for Australia to remain on the outside while important international agreements are being made. This paper will also look developments in the adoption and implementation of IFRS around the globe, with particular interests in certain countries that are … within scope – similar to Australia - countries such as Canada, China and India. And if harmonization is not really a sensible reality, then would compatibility be a close second? Something to hope for if you fall short...
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...Accounting Standard Board Paper ACC/541 June 18, 2012 Accounting Standard Board Paper In the world of accounting there needs to be standards for all of the countries, whether they are in the United States of Overseas. The accounting boards will help with making sure that all of the information is done correctly and are reported in a consistent way so that investors can determine what company is better to invest in. The two types of accounting standards board that are being discussed is the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) and Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB). The first thing that needs to be discussed is the history of the two boards. The history will explain the relationship between the IASB and FASB. There will also be a discussion on how the University of Phoenix Master in Science of Accounting program is related to the IASB and FASB. The Accounting Principles Board (APB) was removed and replaced with the FASB in 1972. They determined that all of the members of the FASB were to be full-time paid employees which the APB were only part-time and were not paid. After 1973, the FASB was given the official approval of being in charge of issuing accounting standards (Schroeder, Clark, & Cathey, 2011). The FASB consists of the American Accounting Association, AICPA, Financial Executives Institute, National Association of Accountants, and the Financial Analysts Federation (Schroeder, Clark, & Cathey, 2011). In 1997, the FASB board of trustees...
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...------------------------------------------------- International Accounting Standards * Print * PDF * Cite * Comparable, transparent, and reliable financial information is fundamental for the smooth functioning of capital markets. In the global arena, the need for comparable standards of financial reporting has become paramount because of the dramatic growth in the number, reach, and size of multinational corporations, foreign direct investments, cross-border purchases and sales of securities, as well as the number of foreign securities listings on the stock exchanges. However, because of the social, economic, legal, and cultural differences among countries, the accounting standards and practices in different countries vary widely. The credibility of financial reports becomes questionable if similar transactions are accounted for differently in different countries. To improve the comparability of financial statements, harmonization of accounting standards is advocated. Harmonization strives to increase comparability between accounting principles by setting limits on the alternatives allowed for similar transactions. Harmonization differs from standardization in that the latter allows no room for alternatives even in cases where economic realities differ. The international accounting standards resulting from harmonization efforts create important benefits. Investors and analysts benefit from enhanced comparability of financial statements. Multinational...
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...business, markets are demanding increasing conformity. Many countries have converted to and implemented the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)’s accounting standards. The United States, however, still maintains its own Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Both IASB and FASB have created International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S.GAAP) respectively. These accounting standards are rules of measurements for financial statements that companies issuing stock to the public must provide to stockholders (Libby, 21). There are various advantages and disadvantages of the U.S. companies changing their systems from U.S.GAAP to IFRS. As the markets have grown to become more complex and global, the disparities between the two standards have been a significant issue as consumers and producers call for reform. The current differences between U.S.GAAP and IFRS affect many aspects of business. There seems to be some future losses but the U.S. is continuing to move toward conversion. The primary benefits U.S. hopes to get are comparability, and thus, greater market liquidity and lower cost of capital. They also hope to see cost savings for multinational companies who keep record of several accounting standards. Most importantly, U.S. businesses wish to take advantage of the global accounting network. At a closer view, these assumed benefits are not nearly as influential as many people suggest. The...
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...and Applications The state of accounting in Egypt: a case Khaled Dahawy The American University in Cairo Nermeen F. Shehata Cairo University Tad Ransopher Georgia State University Abstract Egypt, one of the largest Middle East economies, is beginning its transition to a market economy. As a developing nation, Egypt has witnessed several changes in its accounting system during last two decades. This case provides an analysis of the Egyptian accounting system with emphasis on the development of the Egyptian Accounting Standards. In addition, this case makes recommendations for the reformation of the Egyptian accounting system. Keywords: Egypt, International accounting standards, Egyptian accounting standards, Egyptian accounting system, Privatization, Culture The state of accounting, Page 1 Journal of Business Cases and Applications 1. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this case is twofold. The first goal is to present an analysis of the development of the Egyptian accounting system. The second goal is to provide several recommendations to facilitate the Egyptian accounting reformation. Once accounting reformation occurs, Egyptian companies can prepare financial reports that will be of greater benefit than those at present. To Egyptian companies the result will be an increase in foreign investment and funds raised from external sources. With these goals as the objective, Egyptians need to comprehend successful accounting systems and extract that which may...
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...Accounting Horizons Vol. 24, No. 3 2010 pp. 355–394 American Accounting Association DOI: 10.2308/acch.2010.24.3.355 Global Accounting Convergence and the Potential Adoption of IFRS by the U.S. (Part I): Conceptual Underpinnings and Economic Analysis Luzi Hail, Christian Leuz, and Peter Wysocki SYNOPSIS: This article is Part I of a two-part series analyzing the economic and policy factors related to the potential adoption of IFRS by the United States. In this part, we develop the conceptual framework for our analysis of potential costs and benefits from IFRS adoption in the United States. Drawing on the academic literature in accounting, finance, and economics, we 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 also discuss the compatibility of IFRS with the current U.S. regulatory and legal environment, as well as the possible macroeconomic effects of IFRS adoption. Our analysis shows that the decision to adopt IFRS mainly involves a cost-benefit trade-off between ͑1͒ recurring, albeit modest, comparability benefits for investors; ͑2͒ recurring future cost savings that will largely accrue to multinational companies; and ͑3͒ one-time transition costs borne by all firms and the U.S. economy as a whole, including those from adjustments to U.S. institutions. In Part II of the series ͑see Hail et al. 2010͒, we provide an analysis...
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...rarely-used international accounting standard or practice, known as the "true and fair" provision. During this article Norris is current, direct and authoritative, noting the reaction of other companies to Societe Generale's use of this type of a provision. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) writes these rules and standards, but there is not an international organization with the power to enforce these types of laws. Since the Societe Generale has come under a vast amount of scrutiny, because this company is using the rule unethically to disperse its losses over the two years in discussion, instead of one year. This dilutes the effect of a poor year financially, and can be considered earnings manipulation, according to the author. The accounting method employed by Societe Generale was approved by two of the biggest accounting firms in the world, Ernst & Young and Delloite & Touche. The author is very critical and clearly has vast knowledge of this subject, concluding that investors across the world should be worried about the unethical, though currently legal, accounting practices employed by Societe Generale. After critically evaluating these type of activities in international markets and interests of investors, lenders and companies’ one can conclude that these types of activities are becoming increasingly common globally, the Securities and Exchange Commission should increase its involvement in a number of forums to develop a globally accepted, high quality financial...
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...Nature of IASB: The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is a Londonbased organization which seeks to set and enforce standards for accounting procedures. Over 100 countries currently require or permit companies to comply with IASB standards. It is responsible for maintaining the International Financial Reporting Standards (IRFS). The organization was preceded by the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC). The IASB's Role: Under the IFRS Foundation Constitution, the IASB has complete responsibility for all technical matters of the IFRS Foundation including: ● full discretion in developing and pursuing its technical agenda, subject to certain consultation requirements with the Trustees and the public ● the preparation and issuing of IFRSs (other than Interpretations) and exposure drafts, following the due process stipulated in the Constitution ● the approval and issuing of Interpretations developed by the IFRS Interpretations Committee. IASB’s Objectives: ● to develop, in the public interest, a single set of high quality, understandable, enforceable and globally accepted international financial reporting standards (IFRSs) based upon clearly articulated principles. These standards should require high quality, transparent and comparable information in financial statements and other financial reporting to help investors, other participants in the world's capital markets and other users of financial information make economic decisions; ● ● to promote t...
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...Claremont Colleges Scholarship @ Claremont CMC Senior Theses CMC Student Scholarship 2011 The Effect of Culture on the Implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards Mitchell A. Skotarczyk Claremont McKenna College Recommended Citation Skotarczyk, Mitchell A., "The Effect of Culture on the Implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards" (2011). CMC Senior Theses. Paper 165. http://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/165 This Open Access Senior Thesis is brought to you by Scholarship@Claremont. It has been accepted for inclusion in this collection by an authorized administrator. For more information, please contact scholarship@cuc.claremont.edu. CLAREMONT McKENNA COLLEGE THE EFFECT OF CULTURE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS SUBMITTED TO PROFESSOR MARC MASSOUD AND DEAN GREGORY HESS BY MITCHELL SKOTARCZYK FOR SENIOR THESIS SPRING 2011 2 Table of Contents I. Introduction…………………….……………………………………………………………….4 II. Literature Summary………………………………………...………………...….……………..5 III. IFRS……………………...……………………………………………………..……………11 IV. Carve-outs…………………………………………………………………………………....18 V. Culture and Accounting………………………………………………………………………25 VI. Conclusion………………………………………………………………...…………………30 Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………...32 Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………..37 3 I. Introduction As globalization increases at a blistering pace, more...
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