scholarly journals Application of MFRS 141: Insights from Financial Statements of Companies in Malaysia

Author(s):  
Siti Nurizzati Jamil ◽  
Shahnaz Ismail ◽  
Akmalia Mohamad Arif

This study examined biological asset information that has been reported by companies in Malaysia and the methods of valuation used in reporting the biological assets. It aimed to provide useful information to the regulators about the application of MFRS 141, the accounting standards for agriculture, in corporate reporting. This study employed the data derived from the 2016 annual reports of plantation companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. Descriptive analysis was used to examine the biological asset information that has been reported and the characteristics of the companies such as age, size, and leverage. The results of this study showed that most of the plantation companies believed that fair value and historical cost could be the best way to measure their biological assets. The findings of this study provide input towards identifying the gap in corporate reporting practices and the challenges faced by companies in the application of MFRS 141. The findings are expected to contribute to the regulatory improvement towards increasing the full adoption of MFRS 141 by companies in Malaysia.

Author(s):  
Abiahu, Mary-Fidelis Chidoziem ◽  
Udeh, Francis Nnoli ◽  
Okegbe, Theophilus Okonkwo ◽  
Eneh, Onyinye Maria-Regina

The study evaluated the effect of fair value reporting on financial profitability and firm value with focus on deposit money banks listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange Using a sample of 13 banks quoted on the Exchange, the study employed secondary data gathered from published annual reports of eight years (four years pre-IFRS, historical value measurement and four years post-IFRS fair value measurement) 2008 to 2015. The study was anchored on the agency theory while descriptive analysis was employed to summarize data collected while SPSS Version 23 software and regression analysis were used to analyze data. The result support the hypothesis that fair value reporting does not significantly affect reported profitability. Fair value was however found to affect firm valuation. Overall, this study suggests that he study concludes that in order to effectively evaluate financial performance and position, knowledge of fair value is not enough. Users also need to know the historical cost of the investment. Therefore, companies should adopt a hybrid form of measurement (measurements which entail both fair and historical values) in reporting their activities to reflect actual value creation.


Author(s):  
Laith Abdullah Alaryan ◽  
Ayman Ahmad Abu Haija ◽  
Ali Mahmoud Alrabei

The application of fair value has started early in Jordan, which was a bone of contention among supporters and opponents. This study came to provide empirical evidence on the relationship between fair value and financial manipulation. The study extracted data from 45 companies’ annual reports during a ten-year period (1997- 2006) five years before and after the application of fair value to examine the relationship among the application of fair value accounting and the presence of manipulation in financial statements. The result indicates that the number of firms that manipulated information in the financial statements had increased after applying fair value accounting. The results have policy implications, one of which is that the Jordanian government should either enact new regulations or modify the current regulations in the face of an increasing number of manipulations by firms after the application of fair value accounting. These regulations are needed to increase both the managements’ and accountants’ responsibility towards the firms and to enhance the business ethics of the organization.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Ray Korah ◽  
David Paul Elia Saerang ◽  
Heince Wokas

The largest bank revenue is interest income from credit. In general, bank lending business and one of the most interest product.Therefore the recognition and measurement of the right to credit interest income must be relevant, accurate, and accounted for, so the financial statements truly on the real financial position. The research aims to determine how the accounting treatment of the recognition of interest income on PT.BPR PRISMA DANA is already in appropriate with the applicable accounting standards, The method used in this research is descriptive analysis method. The results of research conducted in PT.BPR PRISMA DANA, showed recognition of loan interest income using the accrual basis or more leads to the realization of the concept.Except for interest income on loans classified as problematic (nonperforming) is recognized when it is received (cash basis). Interest income using the effective interest annuity system is calculated based on the remaining principal.


2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marddyanto Dwi Saputra ◽  
Jullie J. Sondakh ◽  
Treesje Runtu

The financial statements in principle are the result of the accounting process used to communicate the financial situation to internal and external parties that are aimed at decision making. The importance of the financial statements, then the financial statement should be prepared carefully and without errors. Financial Accounting Standards generally are not in accordance with entities whose accountability is not as significant. Therefore, the Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants (IAI) has issued Financial Accounting Standards Entity Without Public Accountability (SAK ETAP) intended for entities that do not have significant public accountability and publish financial statements for general purposes for external users. This study aims to analyze the implementation of ETAP in the presentation of PT. Fortuna Inti Alam’s financial statement. The method used in this study is comparative descriptive analysis. Results of this research is based on the financial statements of 2016 show that PT. Fortuna Inti Alam has implemented ETAP but it is not fully complete yet. The Company has not presented Statement of Owner’s Equity, Cash Flow Statement, and Notes to Financial Statements. This research suggests that companies can prepare components of other financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.Keywords : Financial Statements, SAK ETAP.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deddy Kurniawansyah

This literature study explains and describe the development of the concept of goodwill from the perspective of accounting by observing and describing until the development at this time, discusses differences in accounting standards of goodwill applicable in some countries, and explains the things that contradict the goodwill. This research method used qualitative with literature study. The results of this study are in some countries, the concepts and rules on goodwill accounting have undergone various changes, including international accounting standards issued by the IASC. Initially goodwill is capitalized and amortized over no more than 20 years. But, along with the increasing use of fair value accounting in accounting standards, thetreatment for goodwill also experienced a shift that is eliminated by the amortization method is replaced by doing impairment test to goodwill. The results of this study contribute as add to the treasury of financial accounting literature, especially accounting treatment of goodwill as intangible assets in the financial statements of various countries such as Indonesia, America and the England.Keyword :Goodwiil, Impairment, Financial Accounting Standard


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Ката Шкарић Јовановић

Резиме: Финансијско извештавање већ више векова с правом се означава као конзервативно. Начело опрезности чија премена генерише конзервативизам, а које се одликује временском асиметријом у признавању губитака и добитака, не само да је једно од најстаријих, већ и једно од најутицајнијих правила у финансијском извештавању. Означавање инвеститора, поверилаца и осталих зајмодаваца као примарних корисника финансијских извештаја довело је до тога да се у Концептуалном оквиру финансијског извешавања неутралној презентацији финансијских извештаја даје апсолутни примат у односу на опрезност, која је означена као непожељна. Бројна емпиријска истраживања, у великој мери изазвана и оваквом радикалном променом, показала су да су користи од примене конзервативизма у финансијском извештању и у данашњим околностима такве да се увелико надилазе његове слабости. С дуге стране, неутралност се може постићи у презентацији појединих позиција финансијских извшетаја али не при постојећим околностима и финансијских извештаја у целини. Заменом опрезности са неутралношћу нарушена је конзистентност која је нужна између Концептуалног оквира за финансијско извештавање и МРС/МСФИ. У многим од МРС/МСФИ садржани су захтеви за признавање и вредновање који су засновани на опрезности. Испуњавање ових захтева неминовно води конзервативизму у презентацији финансијских извештаја. Како су МРС/МСФИ изграђени на мешовитој основи коју чине: концепт историјског трошка, с којим је чврсто повезана опрезност, и концепт фер вредности, за који се везује неутралност. Стога се сасвим основано у презентацији финансијских извештаја могу очекивати и неутрално и конзервативно презентиране информације. Враћањем опрезности у Концептуални оквир финансијског извештавања осим што би била отклоњена неконзистност која постоји између њега као основе на којој се ревидирају постојећи и доносе нови стандарди, био би потврђен допринос конзервативизма заштити интереса поверилаца и инвеститора.Summary: For many centuries financial reporting has been rightfully labeled as conservative. The principle of prudence whose application generates conservatism, which is characterized by time asymmetry in the recognition of gains and losses, is not only one of the oldest but also one of the most influential rules in financial reporting. Determining the investors, creditors and other lenders as primary users of financial statements has led to the fact that in the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting the neutral presentation of financial statements has the absolute precedence over prudence, which is marked as undesirable. Numerous empirical studies largely caused by such a radical change have shown that the benefits of application of conservatism in financial reporting and in the present circumstances are such that they greatly surpass its weaknesses. On the other hand, neutrality can be achieved in the presentation of certain positions in financial statements but not under the existing circumstances and financial statements in general. Substituting prudence with neutrality violates consistency, which is necessary between the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting and IAS/IFRS. Many of IAS/IFRS contain requests for recognition and validation that are based on the prudence. Meeting these requests will inevitably lead to conservatism in the presentation of financial statements. Since IAS/IFRS are built on a mixed basis consisting of the historical cost concept, which is tightly linked with prudence, and fair value concept, which is linked with neutrality, then it is quite reasonable to expect both neutrally and conservatively presented information in the presentation of financial statements. By restoring prudence in the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting, besides eliminating inconsistence that exists between it as a basis for revising existing and adopting new standards, contribution of conservatism to protecting the interests of creditors and investors would be confirmed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 268-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albertus Louw ◽  
Warren Maroun

Purpose Independent monitoring and review bodies have become a defining feature of the professional accounting and auditing space. Exactly how these institutions function to improve the quality of the corporate reporting or audit function is, however, poorly understood. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to provide empirical evidence on how the activities of an independent review process functions on individual preparers, auditors and those charged with an organisation’s governance. Design/methodology/approach The study is an interpretive one. Data are collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed by the researchers. Findings The review function performed by an independent body results in companies being more aware of the need for compliance with the applicable financial reporting standards. Independent reviews also act as a process of examination which functions at the level of the individual accountant, auditor or director. These subjects of regulation report an added sense of accountability to their respective employer and profession and a heightened awareness of the need for high-quality corporate reporting. Research limitations/implications Independent monitoring and review bodies are not just symbolic displays which reassure uninformed users that the quality of financial statements are sound. Examination of financial statements and identification of non-compliance with the applicable financial reporting standards drive actual changes in reporting practices. Originality/value This study complements the predominantly positivist financial reporting research which does not deal with precisely how the work of regulatory bodies operates on the subjects of regulation. The research makes an important practical contribution by providing empirical evidence in support of laws and regulations which promote independent review of the accounting profession.


Author(s):  
Silvia Gardini ◽  
Giuseppe Grossi

The paper focuses on the potential benefits of fair value accounting (FVA) in the public sector and the shift towards the entity theory of consolidation supported by international accounting standards. The analysis of the Italian cases shows neither adjustments of the assets to their fair value, nor any recognition of intangibles other than goodwill in consolidated financial statement (CFS), maintaining the configuration of a municipal corporate group based on historical costs. These findings suggest a lack of focus on FVA by local governments (LGs), which is in contrast with international accounting standards. Using a combination of sources (such as annual reports and interviews), part of this paper is based on multiple-case studies of Italian LGs on the voluntary adoption of CFS.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Indayani B

This study aims to determine the calculation of depreciation of fixed assets based on Government Accounting Standards for Financial Statements. The calculation used is the calculation of depreciation of fixed assets at the Regional Financial and Asset Agency in Majene Regency. The data analysis method used is a qualitative descriptive analysis method through data triangulation. The results showed that the depreciation method used by the government was determined using the straight-line method. This method is considered the simplest method. Besides there must be data about the depreciated value, to calculate the depreciation must determine the useful life of each fixed asset. Reducing depreciation in Majene Regency's Regional Financial and Asset Agency (BKAD) for fixed assets in accordance with Government Accounting Standards. Calculating depreciation of fixed assets is very important and very influential on financial statements


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-92
Author(s):  
Pratiwi Nila Sari

This study aims to analyze the accounting treatment of fixed assets for recognition, measurement, depreciation, termination, and presentation and disclosure at PT. Asia Pacific Energindo on the list of fixed assets in 2017. Tests are carried out by analyzing the extent to which the company has implemented a fixed asset accounting policy based on the Entity Financial Accounting Standards without Public Accountability (SAK ETAP) Chapter 15 in the company's operational activities. This study uses a qualitative descriptive analysis method that is to thoroughly describe the fixed asset accounting policies applied to PT. Asia Pacific Energindo in Jakarta and compared to SAK ETAP Chapter 15. The results of this study indicate that the recognition, measurement, depreciation, termination, and presentation and disclosure of fixed assets in practice are in accordance with the Entity Financial Accounting Standards without Public Accountability (SAK ETAP). Depreciation method uses a straight-line method, fixed assets are discontinued or released from usage then the book value is calculated and then all accounts related to the asset are written off. The presentation of accumulated depreciation is carried out separately for all fixed assets so that it can be seen directly how much accumulated depreciation for each group of fixed assets. This treatment makes it easier to read financial statements. For those who need financial statements, it will be easy to know some of the accumulated amount of the fixed assets in question and the book value of each of the asset groups. Keywords: Accounting, Fixed Assets, SAK ETAP chapter 15 Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perlakuan akuntansi aset tetap atas pengakuan, pengukuran, penyusutan, penghentian dan penyajian serta pengungkapan pada PT. Asia Pacific Energindo pada daftar aset tetap tahun 2017. Pengujian dilakukan dengan menganalisis sejauh mana perusahaan telah menerapkan kebijakan akuntansi aset tetap berdasarkan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan Entitas Tanpa Akuntanbilitas Publik (SAK ETAP) Bab 15 dalam aktivitas operasional perusahaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif kualitatif yaitu menjabarkan secara menyeluruh terhadap kebijakan akuntansi aset tetap yang diterapkan pada PT. Asia Pacific Energindo di Jakarta dan dibandingkan dengan SAK ETAP Bab 15. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa pengakuan, pengukuran, penyusutan, penghentian dan penyajian serta pengungkapan aset tetap dalam prakteknya sudah sesuai dengan Standar Akuntansi Keuangan Entitas Tanpa Akuntanbilitas Publik (SAK ETAP). Metode penyusutan menggunakan metode garis lurus, aset tetap dihentikan atau dilepaskan dari pemakaian maka dihitung nilai bukunya untuk kemudian semua akun yang berhubungan dengan aset tersebut dihapuskan. Penyajian akumulasi penyusutannya dilakukan secara terpisah atas seluruh aset tetap, sehingga dapat dilihat langsung berapa akumulasi penyusutan untuk masing-masing kelompok aset tetap. Perlakuan seperti ini mempermudah membaca laporan keuangan. Bagi yang membutuhkan laporan keuangan, akan mudah mengetahui beberapa jumlah akumulasi terhadap aset tetap yang bersangkutan dan nilai buku dari masing-masing kelompok aset tersebut. Kata kunci: Akuntansi, Aset Tetap, SAK ETAP Bab 15


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