scholarly journals The impact of accounting standards developments and financial reporting complexities on the audit committee

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-132
Author(s):  
Ben Marx ◽  
Erica Du Toit
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Independent Directors ◽  
Reporting Process ◽  
Financial Expert ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

The developments in accounting standards and the increased complexity of financial reporting present many challenges and difficulties to the preparers of financial statements and the audit committee as overseers of the financial reporting process. Accordingly, the audit committee should consist of independent directors with the right experience and expertise and, given the complexity of today’s financial statements, it is essential that they should also be financially literate, with at least one member being a financial expert. This article discusses the impact of the development and increased technical nature of accounting standards on the constitution and workings of the audit committee. Empirical evidence is also provided that the average audit committee at the largest listed companies in South Africa consists of members who can be considered as financially literate, with at least one member being a financial expert, and that they are compensated for this expertise.

scholarly journals A literature review on the impact of IAS/IFRS and regulations on quality of financial reporting

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 102-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Newman Wadesango ◽  
Edmore Tasa ◽  
Khazamula Milondzo ◽  
Ongayi Vongai Wadesango
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Conclusive Evidence ◽  
Financial Reporting Quality ◽  
International Accounting Standards ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
The Impact

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in its objectives and preamble, presume that IFRS adoption and perceived compliance to regulatory framework is associated with increased financial reporting quality. Based on these assumptions, this desktop study reviewed several documents to determine whether the IFRS adoption has led to increased financial reporting quality in Zimbabwe. The researchers reviewed literature on how the IAS/IFRS and regulations affect the financial reporting quality of listed companies. The factors around IFRS adoption were identified (mandatory, voluntary and convergence) and discussed in relation to the financial reporting quality. Evidence from previous studies conducted in line with this same issue shows that there is no conclusive evidence on how IFRS and regulations affect the financial reporting quality. Issues to be addressed in further studies include the importance of financial statements prepared under IFRS framework and the importance of compliance with accounting and auditing requirements.

scholarly journals The Future of The Profession of Accountant Sharia Enter MEA In 2017

2017 ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Agus Arwani
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Agency Theory ◽  
Conflict Of Interest ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

Accountants are the actors who contribute to the establishment and implementation of accounting as a structure. On the other hand the consequences of the application of modern accounting shows the impact of a less than satisfactory. Facts show the number of accounting manipulation scandal that hit the company's financial statements and the low awareness of their social responsibility and the environment implies that very large changes in accounting principals. Accounting reality is part of how accountants take on the role. Deviations reality always brings accountants as party central is how actors and structures form mutually met. Habitus actor '' greedy '' met with accounting (capitalism) as a structure that legitimize it. In reality accountant (agent) looks so lost in the shackles of capitalism, so the agency theory in the form of a conflict of interest, it seems to shift the basis of mutual symbiosis between the interests of management and accountants. Accountants must be returned khittah her as a sovereign profession, he is an ideologue as Rausyan Fikr. All forms of deep-an accountant in worship, glorify the '' number '' in the sense of making all tasks as tasks (treatises) '' prophetic '' to map the right stakeholders fairly and correctly. This can only take place within the frame sovereign  and raise awareness of the Godhead (fervently) to put God at the summit toward accountability. Readiness accountant sharia in entering the MEA in 2017 with preparing the capabilities and expertise of sharia-based accounting standards IFRS, Accounting Sharia must understand the risks of sharia, sharia accounting should be standardized SDI International, science and technology capabilities accountant sharia be reliable.

scholarly journals ФОРМУВАННЯ ОБЛІКОВОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ ЗА ПРИНЦИПОМ БЕЗПЕРЕРВНОСТІ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ

2021 ◽  
pp. 74-81
Author(s):  
Олена Сергіївна Юрченко
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
The Real ◽  
Real Value ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Accounting Policy

Formulation of the problem. Based on the study, the prerequisites, features and components of the formation of accounting policies in the context of business continuity are revealed. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical and methodological and organizational provisions of accounting policy formation in the context of the implementation of the concept of continuity. The object of research is the process of formation of accounting policy and its impact on the quality of corporate financial reporting information. Methods used in the study: scientific knowledge, method of generalization, comparison, logical - meaningful, methods of induction and deduction. The main hypothesis is that the formation of accounting policies aimed at determining the regulations of accounting and reporting from the standpoint of reflecting complete and reliable information about the real value of assets and liabilities will help reconcile the interests of all stakeholders. Presenting main material. The article identifies the prerequisites, directions and elements of the formation of accounting policies on the principle of continuity of enterprises. Provisions on the development of theoretical and methodological foundations for the formation of accounting policies of enterprises on the basis of risk-oriented approach are revealed. The necessity of valuation of assets and liabilities according to the criteria: fair, discounted and market value of enterprises is substantiated and the methodological support of valuation of financial instruments in accounting is revealed. Originality and practical significance are proposals for the formation of methodological and organizational support and recommendations for the measurement of assets and liabilities at fair value in order to improve the quality of financial statements. Research findings. The formation of accounting policy in the context of the principle of continuity is based on the requirements of International Accounting Standards and National Accounting Standards and depends on the needs of management, methods and techniques of accounting. In the process of developing an accounting policy, it is necessary to take into account the information needs of various stakeholders to disclose information in corporate financial statements. The introduction of theoretical and methodological provisions for the formation of elements of accounting policy on the principle of continuity will meet the information needs of different users, improve the quality of financial reporting and assess the impact of accounting policies on the real value of enterprises in the future.

scholarly journals Profesi Akuntan Syariah Indonesia Memasuki Masyarakat Ekonomi Asean (MEA)

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Agus Arwani
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Agency Theory ◽  
Conflict Of Interest ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
The Other ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

Accountants are the actors who contribute to the establishment andimplementation of accounting as a structure. On the other hand theconsequences of the application of modern accounting shows the impact ofa less than satisfactory. Facts show the number of accounting manipulationscandal that hit the company’s financial statements and the low awarenessof their social responsibility and the environment implies that very largechanges in accounting principals. Accounting reality is part of how accountants take on the role. Deviations reality always brings accountants as party central is how actors and structures form mutually met. Habitus actor ‘’ greedy ‘’ met with accounting (capitalism) as a structure that legitimize it. In reality accountant (agent) looks so lost in the shackles of capitalism, so the agency theory in the form of a conflict of interest, it seems to shift the basis of mutual symbiosis between the interests of management and accountants. Accountants must be returned khittah her as a sovereign profession, he is an ideologue as Rausyan Fikr. All forms of deep-an accountant in worship, glorify the ‘’ number ‘’ in the sense of making all tasks as tasks (treatises) ‘’ prophetic ‘’ to map the right stakeholders fairly and correctly. This can only take place within the awareness frame of the Godhead (fervently) to put God at the summit toward accountability. Readiness accountant sharia in entering the MEA in 2016 with preparing the capabilities and expertise of sharia-based accounting standards IFRS, Accounting Sharia must understand the risks of sharia, sharia accountingshould be standardized SDI International, science and technology capabilitiesaccountant sharia be reliable

scholarly journals Accounting conservatism: Does business strategy and investment level matter?

Accounting ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 709-718
Author(s):  
Nasr Taha Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Accounting Conservatism ◽  
Ongoing Debate ◽  
Investment Level ◽  
Reporting Process ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to contribute to the ongoing debate over accounting conservatism through examining whether the corporate strategy can provide a logical justification for the conservatism, and whether this justification is consistent with or contradicts the contractual justification. In this context, the study examines the impact of corporate strategy on the level of conservatism in financial statements, and the impact of the level of conservatism on corporate investment level. Using data from a sample of non-financial Saudi listed companies, the results show that prospector companies are more likely to provide more conservative financial statements, and the level of conservatism influences investment level. The results also show that the integration between corporate strategy and the level of conservatism influence the level of investment. These results suggest that accounting conservatism can be explained in the context of both business strategy and contractual benefits. Also, the results imply that adopting business strategy could influence the financial reporting process.

scholarly journals Financial Reporting Impact Of The Operating Lease Classification

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 1509 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Kostolansky ◽  
Dora Altschuler ◽  
Brian B. Stanko
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
International Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Accounting Standards Board ◽  
Operating Leases ◽  
The Impact

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) are preparing to make changes to accounting standards for leasing that will have a significant impact on the financial statements of a large number of companies. The proposed standard will eliminate the operating lease classification, and if passed, companies using this classification will be required to report additional assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. This study estimates the impact of this change in accounting standards on the financial statements and several key financial ratios for an extensive sample of companies and industries from the Compustat North America database. It is important that users of financial statements understand and are prepared for these changes prior to implementation, particularly for industries in which operating leases are heavily utilized.

Financial statement analysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Мария Вахрушина ◽  
Mariya Vakhrushina ◽  
Ольга Антонова ◽  
Ol'ga Antonova ◽  
Марина Друцкая ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Integrated Reporting ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
The Impact

The textbook presents the basic theoretical, methodological and practical provisions of the discipline "Analysis of financial statements" in accordance with the state educational standard of higher education for the preparation of students in the direction of "Accounting, analysis and audit". The issues of analysis and evaluation of the financial situation and performance of the organization using practical data of individual and consolidated financial statements, statistical and tax reporting. The algorithms and practical calculations of analytical indicators are based on the principle of "through example". The textbook takes into account changes in the legal framework - the development of Federal accounting standards (FSBU). Federal law No. 160-FZ of 18 July 2017 clarifies the status of accounting regulations (PBU). PBU approved by the Ministry of Finance of Russia in the period from October 1, 1998 to January 1, 2013 are recognized as Federal accounting standards. At the same time a number of PBU changes. The textbook reflects the impact of legislative changes on the preparation and analysis of financial statements. The influence of international approaches to the disclosure of public information on the Russian practice of its presentation continues to grow. The textbook describes the changes in International financial reporting standards, taking into account their impact on the presentation and analysis of financial statements. The influence of international approaches to the disclosure of public information on the Russian practice of its presentation continues to grow. The textbook describes the changes in International financial reporting standards, taking into account their impact on the presentation and analysis of financial statements. Taking into account the strengthening of the position of integrated reporting in ensuring sustainable development of economic entities radically revised section of the textbook on the practice of its analysis. For students, postgraduates, teachers of economic specialties, students of the system of training and advanced training of accountants, auditors, specialists of financial and economic services.

scholarly journals Analisis Penerapan PSAK 5 (Revisi 2009) terhadap Pengungkapan Segmen Operasi pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI)

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-163
Author(s):  
Robert Pius Pardede ◽  
Tri Ernawati
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
International Accounting ◽  
International Accounting Standards ◽  
Segment Disclosure ◽  
Segment Disclosures ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Segment Information

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is committed to improve their standards’ quality, which is the global accounting standards that reflect information in financial statements as transparent and comparable for public purposes. The International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) provide guidelines in creating and interpreting companies’ financial statements (Iatridis & Dalla, 2011). The purpose of this research was to assess the impact of the application of PSAK 5 (revised 2009). PSAK 5 (revised 2009) requires segment disclosure based on the internal reporting reviewed by the operation decision maker. PSAK 5 (revised 2000) requires companies to disclose segments information based on the format of the primary and secondary segments as identified per products / services that generate the same level of risk and return. The six analytical frameworks developed for this research, namely: (1) analysis of the presentation of segment information based on PSAK 5 (revised 2000) versus PSAK 5 (revised 2009), (2) analysis of the determination and identification of operational decision-making, (3) the analysis of the definition and identification operating segments between industry sectors, (4) analysis of segment aggregation, (5) analysis of determination of the reportable segments, and (6) analysis of reported segment disclosures. In conclusion, generally, the disclosure of segment information based on PSAK 5 (revised 2009) by using the management approach yields a more complete segment report, by conveying more relevant segmental information from the standpoint of management's internal performance than the previous standard, which was PSAK 5 (revised 2000). This research found significant changes related to an increase in the disclosure of segment disclosure in business segments, segment aggregation, and basic information on company's segmental performance measurement in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Globalisation of accounting standards and competitive posture of Indian companies

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-290
Author(s):  
Monica Singhania ◽  
P. K. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Reporting System ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Regulatory Issues ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
The Status ◽  
International Investors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Chartered Accountants

Unification of the global financial reporting system is essential to enable comparability of financial statements at the international level in post crisis competitive environment. IFRSs are increasingly gaining acceptance as global accounting standards. With European Union adopting the IFRS in 2005, as on date over 116 countries have already either converged their accounting standards with IFRS or adopted IFRS as such and many more are in the process. Countries refusing IFRS are likely to be viewed as more risky by the international investors thereby affecting the inflow of capital to such countries. In India, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) the apex body dealing with accounting standards has declared the roadmap of IFRS convergence in a phased manner from April 1, 2011. Our paper highlights the status of Indian accounting standards converging to IFRS as of now. In addition, a full fledged theoretical framework is developed showcasing, the convergence timeline, the major differences in the treatment of select items under these two alternative accounting environments, exact stage at which the Indian accounting standards are today in view of the announced convergence to IFRS and the legal and regulatory issues in converging to IFRS in India. We investigate the case of 150 odd firms and show the impact of convergence on financial ratios and the related valuation concerns. Finally, we indicate the strategic implications of IFRS adoption to Indian companies.

scholarly journals Reporting of right-to-use according to International Accounting standards Principles

2010 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
pp. 523-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrik Svoboda
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
International Accounting Standards ◽  
Financial Position ◽  
Fixed Part ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Right ◽  
Lease Contracts ◽  
The Impact

The problem of whether and how to report in financial statements the right to use property and the obligation to pay rent or return the used property to the lessor after leasing is a fairly complex area in which it is difficult to find a generally acceptable accounting treatment. Especially for entities that are the subject of public interest, it is being demanded that in view of space comparability operative leasing should be reported on the side of lessee in the statement on financial position, both on the liabilities side, as well as on the assets side. Some possible approaches to reporting these facts are analyzed in this paper. At first the attention was paid to the simple operational lease contracts with a fixed term lease – there were compared the impacts of this way of reporting with the impact of existing accounting solutions. Moreover, the attention was also paid to the complicated lease contracts, such contracts with an option to extend contract or leasing contracts in which rents are divided into a fixed part and a part constructed variable. There were evaluated the effects of different views on the reporting of these contracts, in particular the views of the IASB and the FASB. Many preparers of accounts, however, justifiably concerned that this solution is quite complicated and the entity would be unduly burdensome due to the benefits achieved. This problem could be even more pronounced for smaller entities for potential adjustments to standards for SMEs. Such entities are often against mere change over to the principle based on the transfer of risk and commissions connected with leasing.

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