INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS AS A TOOL FOR REGULATORY SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS WITH THE LOAN PORTFOLIO OF UKRAINIAN BANKS

The article analyzes the problem of application of information-analytical and regulatory support of operations with the credit portfolio of the Bank, which is currently relevant and Central to successful lending, and therefore to ensure the return of loans and increase the profitability of credit operations. The necessity of forming an effective and efficient system of information-analytical and legal support of operations with the credit portfolio of commercial banks, the main tool of which is the international financial reporting standards, is revealed. It is determined that the requirements of the modern level of globalization are still ahead of the adoption of integration changes regarding the rules and principles of accounting and management accounting by commercial banks of Ukraine. A universal, effective and efficient system of legal regulation of operations with the credit portfolio of a commercial Bank is built on the basis of the study. It is proved that the regulation of operations with the credit portfolio of a commercial Bank can be schematically represented as a hierarchical scheme with 4 levels, where International accounting standards and International financial reporting standards represent the main first level. It was revealed that according to the international financial reporting standards, loans provided by banks belong to the category of financial assets, which are one of the types of financial instruments. The other three levels of the system of legal regulation of operations with the credit portfolio of a commercial Bank, which are derived from the first level, are analyzed. It is concluded that for a more effective organization of accounting it is necessary to harmonize the Ukrainian legislation in accordance with the requirements of International financial reporting standards, and therefore commercial banks with the help of such a system of analytical indicators will be able to constantly monitor changes in the economic system and respond in a timely manner by making appropriate adjustments in case of unsatisfactory developments

Factors Influencing the Extent of Corporate Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards in South Africa

The main objective of this study is to investigate the effects of company attributes on compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The study used a sample of 46 listed companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) covering the period from 1993 to 2017. With an average compliance level of 88.21304, it is concluded that South Africa’s listed firms have significantly complied with IFRS 1. Using panel data to analyze the effects of company attributes, size and leverage have a significant positive effect on IFRS 1 compliance. On the other hand, the coefficients of Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Return on Total Assets (ROTA) are negative and significant. This similarly implies that ROTA and EPS are important factors driving the compliance level of the companies in South Africa with the IFRS 1 disclosure. EPS and ROTA also exhibit an inverse relationship with the compliance level. Carrying out a longitudinal study helps to produce more recent evidence on the quality of IFRS financial reports in South Africa. The outcome of the study is beneficial to international literature as it provides enough evidence on the benefits of adopting IFRS adoption.

The Impact of the Application of International Financial Reporting Standards in Increasing the Efficiency of the Iraqi Tax System

The research aims to study the impact of obstacles to the application of international financial reporting standards in Iraq and study the impact of the application of international financial reporting standards in raising the efficiency of the Iraqi tax system. The researchers used a questionnaire to test the research hypotheses and achieve its objectives. Where (75) questionnaire forms were distributed to a selected sample of professionals (auditors and employees of the Arab Finance Bureau), and academics (university professors), and (64) questionnaires were retrieved valid for analysis with a response rate of (85%). The data contained in the questionnaire were analyzed using the statistical program (SPSS). The study reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is the weak economic infrastructure and the weak accounting education related to international financial reporting standards. Moreover, there is a vital role in applying international financial reporting standards in raising the efficiency of the tax system. While the most critical recommendations were that integration and coordination should be achieved between professional institutions and Iraqi universities to raise the level of university education related to international accounting standards and find training programs that contribute to raising the knowledge of accountants and auditors with international standards. The tax legislator and the tax authority should also rely on the data contained in the financial statements in determining taxable income.

The Impact of IFRS Changes on Companies’ Financial Indicators

The ever-changing economic environment changes the business conditions and performance and requires to reflect the changes on accounting information of legal entities. The development of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a dynamic and complex process, which helps to provide fair and true information on legal entities. Although, it’s important to evaluate the changes of accounting standards by preparers of financial statements and the users of the information. The purpose of the research is to determine the impact of significant changes of international financial reporting standards on the financial indicators of the companies during 2017-2020 period. Research methods of comparative analysis of scientific literature and legal acts, content analysis, case analysis, grouping of information, systematization, comparative analysis and generalization were used. Main research results state that in 2017-2020 the key changes were related to three standards: IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments, IFRS 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers and IFRS 16 - Leases. The study of the impact of the application of the new standards on the financial indicators of 24 Lithuanian listed companies revealed that the new IFRS 16 had the greatest impact on the financial indicators of the companies. The first time, the application of IFRS 16 had a significant impact on 6 of the 24 companies analysed. There was a negative impact on liquidity and solvency ratios, working capital, return on assets and the turnover of assets.

The Relationship between the Structure of Ownership and the Choice of Accounting Policies and their Reflection on the Market Value Considering International Financial Reporting Standards for Banks Listed on the Iraqi Stock Exchange

The study aimed to clarify the concept and importance of the relationship between the structure of ownership and the choice of accounting policies and their reflection on the market value in light of international financial reporting standards for banks listed in the Iraq Stock Exchange. Eleven banks were selected for the period from 2010 to 2019. The results of the study concluded that there is a direct relationship between the percentage of administrative ownership weighted by accounting conservatism and the market value of the research sample banks. This was before and after the application of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which indicates that the application of the standards did not limit the management's behavior towards the accounting conservatism policy in order to increase the market value.

FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS ADOPTION AND FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA AS MODERATED BY INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY

The adoption of IFRS enhanced the transparency of stewardship reporting and thus improved the investment ability of countries affected. The study examined the moderating effect of institutional quality on the relationship between international financial reporting standards and foreign direct investment in Nigeria from 2012 to 2018 Institutional quality was measured by political stability and control of corruption while foreign direct investment was measured by foreign investment on equity, foreign portfolio investment on money market and foreign direct investment on trade credits. Ex-post facto research design was adopted and the Generalised Methods of Moments (GMM) was used for the analysis. The study found that with the aid of institutional quality, the IFRS has a significant effect on investment inflows in Nigeria. The study concludes that international financial reporting standards has a significant influence on foreign direct investment with strengthened institution and anticorruption efforts in Nigeria. Therefore, the study recommends that the Nigerian government should strengthen its institutional mechanisms to fully benefit from the adoption of IFRS and drive inflows of foreign direct investment.

Problemstellung

ZusammenfassungDie Standardsetzung der International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) ist durch einen stetigen Wandel gekennzeichnet, der sich unlängst in der Veröffentlichung neuer Rechnungslegungsregeln, etwa zur Bilanzierung von Umsatzerlösen in IFRS 15 Erlöse aus Verträgen mit Kunden in 2014, zur Leasingbilanzierung in IFRS 16 Leasingverhältnisse in 2016 und zur bilanziellen Erfassung von Versicherungsprodukten in IFRS 17 Versicherungsverträge in 2017, sowie in verschiedenen aktuellen Standardsetzungsaktivitäten, wie bspw. dem Primary-Financial-Statements-Projekt, widerspiegelt.

The Influence of Implementation International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Company Characteristic to Audit Delay; an Empirical Case of IDX Indonesia

Audit delay is an important issue because it has an impact on the timeliness of submitting the company's financial statements. This becomes a serious problem when several countries apply IFRS as an international accounting standard. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Company Size, Audit Committee, Solvency Ratio, on Audit Delay in Food and Beverage Sub-Sector Manufacturing Companies for the 2016-2020 period. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative with the method of determining the sample using purposive sampling and produces a sample of 60 companies data pair. The analytical technique used is logistic regression analysis. From the results of logistic regression analysis, it can be concluded that the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) has a negative effect on Audit Delay., Company Size has a negative effect on Audit Delay, the Audit Committee has a positive effect on Audit Delay, and Solvency Ratio has a positive effect on Audit Delay.

Institutional pressures, legitimacy, risks, uncertainty and voluntary adoption of IFRS for SMEs in Vietnam

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of institutional variables, risks, and dependence on the voluntary application of international financial reporting standards. The study used a quantitative research method based on regression analysis, with data obtained from a survey from among Vietnam's small and medium businesses. The findings confirmed that legitimacy, dependence, consistency, time, international trade, uncertainty, operational risk, financial risk, and industry all have a positive impact on the ability to voluntary application international financial reporting standards, with the exception of flexibility, which has a negative impact. The findings of the study have consequences for stakeholders in making proper policy decisions about the application of the International Financial Reporting Standards.