The Impact of Malaysian Private Entity Reporting Standard (MPERS) Adoption on the Value Relevance and Timeliness of Financial Reporting by Small and Medium Enterprises (Smes): A Conceptual Framework

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Nur Ayuni Rosli ◽  
Nurul Nazlia Jamil
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Value Relevance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
Private Entity ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Compliance Factors of Malaysian Private Entity Reporting Standard (MPERS) by Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Nurul Nazlia Jamil ◽  
Nathasa Mazna Ramli ◽  
Ainulashikin Marzuki ◽  
Nurul Nadiah Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Private Entity ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The study objectively reports the findings on a questionnaire survey when examining the factors affecting Malaysian Private Entity Reporting Standard (MPERS) compliance in Malaysia by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The study is based on a professional accountant questionnaire survey involving a sample of 176 respondents who are currently involved in the implementation of MPERS. The result reveals that the main factors affecting the SMEs' compliance with MPERS were the legal limitations and requirements. The study also finds that the perception, size of entities, management and accounting skills of the external user, and consideration of costs and benefits, have little impact on MPERS compliance. Furthermore, the study contributes to the literature of the financial reporting standard for SMEs by providing empirical from Malaysia's local context that uses MPERS and how the theses affect reporting practices. To adopt the 'true and fair view' financial reporting standard when explaining the firm's financial performance and financial position, this study should be the interest of regulatory authority, standard setters, and owners of SMEs themselves.

scholarly journals Impact of Accounting Software among SMEs Accountants in Oman

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Muneerali Thottoli
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Incorrect Choice ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Accounting Software ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Financial losses, bankruptcy and closure of the company may be the result of incorrect choice of accounting software, inefficient modernization of such software depending on the specifics of the economic entity and ignorance of technical knowledge of staffs to work with the software product. The paper notes that for companies from member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the technique of implementation and application of tax legislation and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) differs significantly from other countries. The article emphasizes that in Oman, companies need to prepare financial statements in accordance with current applicable IFRS, as well as the Law on Commercial Companies 2019 and the guidelines and requirements for disclosure of capital market information. The purpose of this paper is to study and study the impact of the implementation of accounting software among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Oman. The study systematizes the features and issues of assessing the relationship between generalized accounting software (GAS) and its use by accountants working for SMEs. Twenty small and medium business accountants were selected as the target audience, taking into account their experience and basic knowledge of accounting in the context of ownership and use of GAS. The study confirms and theoretically proves that the use of GAS in the financial and economic activities of SMEs has a significant impact on the practice of accountants working in such enterprises, ie, there is a positive and significant relationship between GAS choice and use of GAS by SME accountants. The results of this study can be useful for the government, representatives of tax authorities, higher education institutions in the context of establishing adequate policies regarding the use of software for accounting by economic entities. Keywords: Generalized accounting software, accounting, accountant, small and medium enterprises, international financial reporting standards (IFRS), Oman.

scholarly journals Malaysia Private Entity Reporting Standard (MPERS) adoption for SMEs: Insights from Accounting Practitioners in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Nurul Nazlia Jamil ◽  
Nathasa Mazna Ramli ◽  
Ainulashikin Marzuki ◽  
Nurul Nadiah Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Accounting Practitioners ◽  
Inherent Problem ◽  
Private Entity ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Cost

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have very significant contribution to economic growth of the countries as more than 95% of companies worldwide and employment are represented by the SMEs industries. Therefore, in increasing the harmonization of reporting standard of SMEs, Malaysia is moving aggressively towards the efforts by introducing the Malaysian Private Entity Reporting Standard (MPERS) for SMEs starting from 1st January 2016 onwards. MPERS is seen to bring opportunities to the business as it is adoption of international standard that has been designed to fits the local needs and the customization to the Malaysian business environment could ensure comparability of the locals with the international business. Hence, this research attempt to 1) examine the perceptions of accounting practitioners on MPERS implementation and 2) identify the problems encountered in applying MPERS in SMEs. This study provides pioneering evidence on the problems of the practitioners encountered when applying the MPERS through the 176 questionnaires survey that have been distributed to the accounting practitioners that involve with MPERS implementation for SMEs in Malaysia. The insights and perceptions obtained highlighting new dimensions to the inherent problem such as issues of consistency and guidance in applying the MPERS with the cost-effective manner. Thus, the issues of differences in judgements among the practitioners become a phenomenon in relation to the application of MPERS for SMEs. The findings of this study are of interest to standard setters and SMEs stakeholders in Malaysia and other countries.

scholarly journals INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (IFRS FOR SMES) AND THE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (SAS): A COMPARATIVE STUDY

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Muotolu Peace Chikwemma ◽  
Egungwu Ngozi Ursula ◽  
Anichebe Alphonsus Sunday
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Accounting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standard ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽  
Medium Enterprise ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose: Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) are the engines that propel the world economy; they are essential sources of jobs, they create entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in the economy and are thus crucial for fostering competitiveness and creativity. The objective of this study therefore, is to ascertain the need for International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium Enterprises (IFRS for SMEs) instead of Statement of Accounting Standards (SAS), to ascertain the extent to which IFRS aids managements in attaining goals and objectives as well as improving its market share and to ascertain the challenges for Non-compliance (causes and penalties) with international financial reporting standard for Small and Medium Enterprises.Methodology: Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test hypothesis.Results: The findings were; a major factor why IFRS is adopted by Nigeria is because other countries have adopted it, the size of entities to participate in IFRS for SMES varies, adopting a globally accepted financial reporting is relevant to small firms as they operate in a globalized world.Policy recommendation: This study recommends that the IASB should ensure full implementation/compliance of IFRS for SME by companies that fall under that category, the cost of acquiring IFRS education should also be subsidized for small firms by major accounting regulatory bodies in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Accounting in a single information space of the enterprise

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-165
Author(s):  
Svitlana Skrypnyk ◽  
Inesa Shepel ◽  
Hanna Holovchak
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information System ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Accounting Systems ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. The aim of the article is to study of accounting as an information system of enterprises for effective management decisions. Methodology of research. The study used general and special methods of cognition, in particular: methods of theoretical generalization and comparative analysis – for the analysis of relevant scientific literature; system approach, methods of analysis and synthesis – to substantiate the methodology of research of the accounting information system; generalization – in the study of current rules and regulations on the regulation of accounting, methods of reflecting its results and features of accounting processes in the enterprise; abstract and logical – in the generalization of theoretical positions and the formation of conclusions and proposals. Findings. The importance of disclosing the development and knowledge of accounting information and the impact it has on decision-making in small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises, has been identified. It is established that the general economic development of the country requires adequate information, reliable and important for economic decisions from investors, managers, state administrators, etc. It is concluded that high-quality and reliable financial information is a key element in the decision-making process, in particular the availability of such information is of particular importance for business management and is generally in the public interest. Originality. The main factors of the influence of information support on the accounting of small enterprises are substantiated and revealed. The peculiarities of the practice of accounting systems that can be considered appropriate for small and medium enterprises in accordance with their specific circumstances and needs. It is suggested that an important factor influencing the construction of accounting in small business is the diversity of accounting systems. Practical value. The obtained results of the research allow to deepen the theoretical foundations and develop practical recommendations for improving the information support of accounting in small businesses, as well as to apply them for further research. Key words: small and medium enterprises, accounting, information, information system, financial reporting, decision making.

scholarly journals Voluntary coercion? Conditions for sustainable reporting by small and medium-sized enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 91-110
Author(s):  
Przemysław Mućko ◽  
Andrzej Niemiec ◽  
Wanda Skoczylas
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
Information Research ◽  
The One ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify the determinants and possibilities of dis-seminating sustainability reporting among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the basis of the accounting theory, legal regulations, and the opinions of SME representa-tives. Methodology/approach: A review of the literature and other sources. Cluster analysis, the k-means method, and the one-way ANOVA test were used to prepare the results of the survey conducted through AAP. Findings: Only stakeholder theory provides explanations that are useful for identifying the determinants of the dissemination of sustainability reporting among SMEs. The major-ity of SMEs are indirectly obliged to report, as a result of maintaining relationships with entities that are required to report non-financial information on the entire value chain. In our survey, we identified two groups. The first represents skeptics. They do not report non-financial information and do not support the introduction of a single, simplified, EU sus-tainability reporting standard for SMEs. The second group believes that SMEs should report non-financial data. They are usually entities that already report such information. Research limitations/implications: The limitations of the study are due to sample se-lection and size. In the implications, we emphasized the advantages of indirectly obliging SMEs to report non-financial information by requiring that their key stakeholders collect such information. Originality/value: The article fills a gap in the literature by providing empirical research on non-financial reporting in SMEs. Keywords: non-financial reporting, corporate sustainability reporting, small and medium enterprises.

scholarly journals Malaysian private entity reporting standard (MPERS) implementation for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

Accounting ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 615-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Nazlia Jamil ◽  
Siti Nur Ayuni Rusli
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
Financial Reports ◽  
Reporting Framework ◽  
Private Entity ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Near Future ◽  
First Time ◽  
Significant Milestone

Malaysian Private Entity Reporting Standard (MPERS) serves as new reporting framework to private entities and significant milestone to the capital market. The qualification for first-time MPERS adoption is incremental and it is important to prepare in advance for private entities if they intend to move to the MPERS or MFRS framework in the near future. A common question that private entities may ask is how far-reaching or how reliable the current Private Entity Reporting Standards (PERS) Framework is comparable to the new MPERS or MFRS framework. The adoption of MPERS is retrospective. The purpose of the analysis is to analyze the implementation of MPERS on small medium enterprises (SMEs) and how they perceive the implementation. The study covers all sectors of the SME sector, namely services, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, mining and quarrying, and is subdivided into Micro, small and medium and in three categories. These sectors were selected based on the SMEs landscape of Malaysia following the issuance of MPERS on February 14, 2014. There were 55 of SMEs participated in this research by answering the questionnaire. The study evaluated using linear regression and the measures of research are based on the factors described in the literature review, influence the variables. Hence, the SMEs experiences have the potential to make respondent’s perception of MPERS also agreeable. The implications of the research highlighted that the implementation of the MPERS still at the infancy level as there are few challenges faced by the SMEs regards to the implementation. Therefore, the regulators and standard setter can identify the challenges and provide appropriate assistance to ensure the financial reports are fairly presented.

scholarly journals The importance of the IFRS in India

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lious Ntoung Agbor Tabot ◽  
Ben C. Outman ◽  
Eva Masárova
Keyword(s):  
Stock Returns ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Value Relevance ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standard ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
Accounting Numbers ◽  
The Impact

In this article the authors study the impact of the mandatory International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) adoption has on the value relevance of accounting numbers based on a sample of 440 listed firms. The aim is to identify the effects of the mandatory IFRS adoption by relying on panel data gathered over the period 2002 to 2012 resulting in more than 4,840 firm-year observations. Two models of Panel regression (stock returns and price models) were employed. The main finding shows that the adoption of IFRS across the studied period results to some improvement in the value relevance of accounting information with the stock return model. With respect to the price models, our result shows that there was slight difference in the value relevance of accounting information after the mandatory IFR adoption across India listed firms.

IFRS Adoption and Value Relevance of Accounting Information: Evidence from a Developing Country

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 1416-1435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Habeeb Mohamed Nijam ◽  
Athambawa Jahfer
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Value Relevance ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standard ◽  
Ifrs Adoption ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) adoption on value relevance of accounting information in Sri Lanka by comparing value relevance of accounting information in pre- and post-IFRS adoption periods. This study employs Ohlson (1995, Contemporary Accounting Research, 11(2), 661–687) price regression model to explain value relevance of accounting information. It explains market value per share (MVPS) using earning per share (EPS) and book value of equity per share (BVEPS). The pre-IFRS period is designated as 2010 through to 2011, and the post-IFRS period is designated as 2012 through to 2014. The sample comprises 188 firms and 935 firm-year observations which nearly constitute to all firms listed in Colombo Stock Exchange except those not having at least two annual reports before and after the year 2012 and those having extreme and incomplete data. It is found that both BVEPS and EPS significantly and positively explain MVPS during the periods followed by IFRS adoption although EPS was not a significant predictor of MVPS prior to IFRS adoption. Pooled regression with data of both regimes, however, maintains that BVEPS and EPS significantly and positively explain MVPS. Although the overall predictive power of value relevance model improved in the years that followed IFRS adoption, value relevance of BVEPS has declined in post-IFRS implementation. However, the decline in value relevance of BVEPS perhaps has been compensated by improved quality of earning thereby making EPS as a significant predictor of market value of equity in the post-IFRS periods. These findings were not rebutted or changed even at the exclusion of the transitional year of 2012 from the sample. This study contributes to the extant value relevance literature and IFRS studies by investigating the impact of IFRS adoption in a developing economy and for the first time in Sri Lanka.

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