International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Adoption and Banks Performance in Nigeria : A Study of Selected Banks

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Abata , Matthew Adeolu ◽  
Amoo , Sulaimon Ayinde
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Ifrs Adoption

The readability impact of international financial reporting standards

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn Richards ◽  
Chris van Staden
Keyword(s):  
Computational Linguistics ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
Financial Disclosures ◽  
Negative Impacts

Purpose – This paper aims to compare the readability of narrative annual report disclosure pre- and post-International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption using a computational linguistics programme to determine if annual report disclosures have become more difficult or easier to read following the adoption of IFRS. Design/methodology/approach – This paper empirically measures narrative annual report disclosure readability pre- and post-IFRS adoption using a computational linguistics programme. In this analysis, the authors control for variables that have been identified as relevant to the understanding of financial disclosures, such as size, business volatility, financial leverage and industry. Findings – Significant relationships have been identified between IFRS adoption and reduced readability indicators using readability formulas, and also using other factors such as increased length of annual report disclosures and increased use of tables. Findings suggest that the adoption of IFRS has added complexity and resulted in reduced readability of annual report disclosures. Practical implications – Academic backing to claims of IFRS’s negative implications for financial statements and their ultimate users should encourage action on the part of standard setters and report preparers to address the negative impacts of IFRS adoption. Originality/value – This paper is the first to provide evidence that New Zealand equivalents to IFRS adoption have resulted in not only longer disclosures but also more complicated disclosures.

scholarly journals PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AS A PREDICTOR OF EARNINGS MANAGEMENT IN A CONSUMER GOODS COMPANY: EVIDENCE FROM A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PRE-AND POST INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (IFRS) ADOPTION IN NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Paul Femi Fashagba ◽  
Abiola Abosede Solanke
Keyword(s):  
Earnings Management ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Consumer Good ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
Ratio Data ◽  
Negative Effect

Previous studies have examined the effects of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption on earnings management. However, these studies focused attention on the general implications of IFRS adoption on earnings management with no specific focus on the links between performance appraisal and earnings management in the pre and post IFRS era. The objective of the study is to examine the relationship between performance appraisal and earnings management in Pre and Post IFRS period. The dependent variable in the study is earnings management proxy by earnings per share. The independent variable is performance appraisal measured by profitability ratio, liquidity ratio, and debt ratio. Data were extracted from the records of a consumer good company in Nigeria. The multiple regression analysis was applied. Results revealed that in the pre IFRS period in Nigeria, performance appraisal had significant positive effect on earnings management, while it had significant negative effect in the post IFRS period. It is important that company’s management adhere strictly to the provisions of the IFRS guidelines. KEYWORDS: IFRS, earnings management, profitability, liquidity, debt

scholarly journals The role of Politics and Economics in the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Adoption

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 407
Author(s):  
Araceli Mora
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
Los Grupos

La adopción de las NIIF desde 2005 ha conllevado beneficios, pero la investigación también ha demostrado que su efecto no ha sido uniforme en los distintos países debido a las diferencias institucionales y en los incentivos. La teoría contractual ofrece un marco teórico para la investigación de las consecuencias económicas y de los incentivos de los grupos de interés para ejercer presión, pero la investigación sobre la actividad de los políticos para interferir en la contabilidad es escasa. El objetivo de este estudio es mostrar el papel de los gobiernos en la contabilidad. Para ello se muestran los cambios acontecidos en el proceso de adopción de las NIIF en la UE para incrementar la interferencia política en nombre del “interés público”, destacando el caso del sector financiero. Se concluye que todas las partes involucradas deberían comprometerse a buscar el equilibrio entre normas basadas en principios y mecanismos de control para mejorar el proceso de comparabilidad con las NIIF.

scholarly journals INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS ADOPTION, INVESTOR PROTECTION, AND FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT: A REVIEW

2021 ◽  
pp. 17-38
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Investor Protection ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Regulatory Environment ◽  
Portfolio Investment ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Foreign Portfolio Investment ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Ifrs Adoption

This paper aims to analyze the impacts of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption on foreign portfolio investment (FPI) in relation to investor protection based on existing empirical literature. This study uses a historical approach and focuses on thirty-six relevant articles published in accounting and finance journals. The author provides a theoretical groundwork of the association between IFRS adoption and FPI and summarizes the results. The findings are critically analyzed by employing developed vs. developing country lens. The review study reveals that the effects of IFRS adoption on FPI significantly differ between developed and developing countries. Although the positive impact of IFRS adoption on FPI is documented in existing literature, not all countries (particularly developing countries), firms, and users have benefited or equally benefited from IFRS adoption regarding FPI. In addition, the positive impacts of IFRS adoption on FPI are associated with the country's regulatory environment, such as level of investor protection. The findings of the study suggest that developing countries should ensure a proper regulatory environment to reap the full benefits of IFRS adoption. This review contributes to the existing literature by providing a comparative analysis of IFRS adoption effect on FPI between developed and developing countries while also suggests future research avenues.

The Historical and Current Status of Global IFRS Adoption: Obstacles and Opportunities for Researchers

2020 ◽  
pp. 2250001
Author(s):  
Xiaoxiao Song ◽  
Madeline Trimble
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
The World ◽  
Cross Reference

The number of countries that have adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in some form has grown each year. However, the existing literature generally ignores the varied types and the complex timing of IFRS adoption. Our paper provides a cross-reference of IFRS adoption dates and types for 195 countries and territories around the world. This definitive data, including an extensive online dataset, was developed to help researchers better identify IFRS adoption events in the samples used in their empirical studies. Additionally, we highlight potential challenges in identifying IFRS adoption types and dates as well as provide areas of future research that can benefit from our dataset, which can be accessed online https://about.illinoisstate.edu/mktrimb/song-trimble-2022-dataset/ .

Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards and the Changing Accounting Environment in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Abdulkadir Madawaki
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
Adoption Research ◽  
Accounting Environment

The purpose of this chapter is to examine the major differences between Nigerian financial reporting rules and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) following Nigeria's accounting reporting convergence to IFRS. The chapter documented evidence of differences between Nigerian Statement of Accounting Standards (NSAS), Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990, Nigerian tax rules and IFRS requirements. It also discusses the IFRS adoption process in Nigeria and the benefits Nigeria stand to gain in adopting IFRS. The chapter discusses the challenges that might be encountered in the process of adoption of IFRS in Nigeria. Finally, the chapter provides recommendations through which these challenges can be addressed and suggest ways for further IFRS adoption research in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Does Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Affect Financial Performance? Evidence from Nigerian Deposit Money Banks

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Meshack Aggreh ◽  
Charles A. Malgwi ◽  
Amanda E. Enyi-Igbokwe ◽  
Mercy S. Aggreh
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
The Government

This paper examines the effect of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption on financial performance of eleven (11) deposit money banks listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) as at December 31, 2014. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test was used to test whether significant differences exist in the profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios of the selected banks using IFRS and Nigerian Statement of Accounting Standards (SAS) based financial statements. The results show that adoption of IFRS does significantly affect financial performance of Nigerian deposit money banks. Specifically, IFRS adoption significantly and positively affects profitability of Nigerian deposit money banks, while it significantly, but negatively affects their liquidity and financial leverage. The study recommends continuous enlightenment campaigns on the potential effects of IFRS implementation by the regulatory authorities, professional bodies and the government as more and more firms in Nigeria change from SAS based financial reporting to IFRS. Furthermore, firms should endeavour to use the opportunity presented by the IFRS to improve their business processes in all ramifications so as to promote uniformity and transparency.

scholarly journals Increase in Leverage Driven by International Financial Reporting Standards Adoption

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pâmela Amado Tristão ◽  
Igor Bernardi Sonza
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Order Theory ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Pecking Order Theory ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Level 2

ABSTRACT Context: adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Brazil has improved corporate governance practices and information available to investors, providing greater transparency. Despite its mandatory effect, companies listed in B3 tiers (Novo Mercado and Level 2) were already accustomed to using it, allowing a comparison with firms affected by the law. Objective: analyze the influence of IFRS adoption on the capital structure of publicly traded Brazilian companies by comparing firms that only began to adhere to it by the new law (Regular and Level 1) with firms that adopted IFRS before it went into effect (Novo Mercado and Level 2). Method: we performed a quasi-experimental design via difference-in-difference (DID) estimator to compare leverage levels of firms segmented in treatment and control groups before and after IFRS. Conclusions: we found that the treatment group companies had higher market leverage after IFRS adoption, influenced by the greater information disclosure and, consequently, reduction of investors’ perception of risk. In addition, the differences between groups in DID analysis were influenced by the greater effect on market leverage for treated companies and on net indebtedness for the control ones. Furthermore, we confirmed the pecking order theory assumptions for most of the covariates.

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