...a. Financial process management and control is improved with automation. IFRS transition offers a classic opportunity to exploit the benefits of ERP. The inherent value of consolidated transaction management and reporting systems becomes clear in a financial data conversion process. The ledger and subledger systems (where core data resides and feeds the GAAP-based GL) are the sources of the data conversion process. In the same way that ERP efficiently consolidates large volumes of financial and operational data for management visibility and reporting, companies can leverage the ERP system to consolidate multi-GAAP reporting for IFRS conversion. b. Financial information management is improved with a streamlined global chart of accounts. Comprehensive financial data management that includes financial controls, transparent reporting, and audit and security management is embedded in ERP systems like Epicor. A globally standardized accounting regimen will reduce the time and resources required to provide manual conversions still seen today. Combined with the consolidated financial resources of ERP, a globally streamlined chart of accounts under IFRS c. Teams work together to efficiently achieve a common objective. Internal best practices developed over many years of project and program management are immediately valuable to the IFRS transition project. Costs escalate, time and again, when companies extensively outsource these competencies or abdicate internal program management...
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...QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS FOR FINANCE The IFRS measures impact on French bank securities volatility during the financial crisis In Group with Mr Duchemin and Mr Melloul Benjamin CNUDDE Introduction: The world of finance is from now global and has huge repercussions all over the planet as we could see during those last years of the recent recession. The subprime crisis triggered in the United States during the second half of 2006 has quickly turned into an international financial crisis with huge repercussions on the European financial markets. Banks and financial intermediaries were particularly affected by it because of the fair value accounting for financial instruments. As we all know, the real estate crisis in the United States has been the triggering element of the financial crisis which has initiated the international financial crisis we are facing now. Credit rarefaction and an obvious rise of market volatility were the fundamental consequences of the crisis. And to stop the proliferation of the crisis worldwide (especially provoked by the “toxic” assets owned by banks) comes the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) intervention. We will discuss if such an intervention has managed to prevent a rise of the French banks securities volatility. In the financial crisis we are passing through, many personalities criticized the installation of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), and notably concerning the impact on fair value. According to Christine...
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...2 The Impact of the Convergence of IFRS and GAAP on Auditors Acc 576 Auditing and Business Concepts Abstract The convergence of IFRS and GAAP continues to present professional challenges for U.S. auditors, it also presents career opportunities for auditors who encompasses the idea of globalized change. The convergence of accounting standards is changing the attitudes of CPAs and CFOs as far as internal accounting is concerned and how the quality of the International Accounting Standards will affect it and the efforts made toward converging IFRS and the GAAP standards. Create an argument for or against the IFRS and GAAP convergence process versus a pure adoption of IFRS in the context of impact to the public accounting profession. With Business and finance globalization, almost a hundred countries have adopted IFRS. Approximately 120 nations and reporting jurisdictions permit or require IFRS for domestic listed companies, although approximately 90 countries have fully conformed with IFRS as announced by the IASB and include a statement acknowledging such conformity in audit reports. Motivations for convergence include the belief that it will result in increased comparability between financial statements, which will benefit a variety of stakeholders. One would need to weigh the benefits of a one time cost for transitioning fee, the ability to compare reports, and the benefit of using a single reporting standard for businesses. Assess the cost impact for or...
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...Impact of LIFO Accounting When discussing IFRS vs. GAAP regarding inventory, LIFO Accounting is one of the most controversial topics. Although LIFO is hardly used globally, it is heavily used in the United States. A shift from LIFO would have a significant effect on US companies specifically because tax law requires any company that uses LIFO for tax purposes to also use it for book accounting according to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §472(c). Since IFRS disallows LIFO Accounting, US companies will either be in non-compliance with US tax code or accounting standards according to IFRS. By disallowing LIFO Accounting, US companies will not only have larger tax liabilities because of accelerated income recognition but they must also account for a change in inventory methods (Bloom & Cenker, 2009). GAAP provides guidance under Statement 154- Accounting Changes and Errors Corrections which states when a change in inventory method occurs; the company must retrospectively apply the change to prior financial statements presented in effected annual reports. Only if change is unfeasible can the company apply the new principle prospectively. When an inventory method change is made, the company can deduct the change for tax purposes. According to IRC §481(a), the company can deduct the entire change in the year of the change if the change is favorable to the entity. However if they change is unfavorable, the company can apply the change of a period of four years starting with the...
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...Executive Summary In November 2011, the FASB and IASB released the Exposure Draft: Revenue Recognition in Contracts with Customers which aims to replace the existing FRS 18 Revenue. The exposure draft aims to improve and streamline current revenue recognition methods and provide a more robust framework to do so. As a result, revenue recognition under the exposure draft is carried out differently in a number of ways. Maxis Berhad is an investment holding company which provides telecommunication, internet and corporate services. It engages in multiple activities and recognises revenue from these activities using the principles laid down in FRS 18. Revenue is recognised only when it can be measured reliably and the company is expected to receive economic benefits. The company also lays out particular conditions to apply revenue recognition to different activities. As a result, if the company is to implement the exposure draft it would have to face several changes in the way it recognises revenue. Specifically, activation fees for various subscription plans will have to be recognized as revenue over the expected contractual period of those plans, rather than allocated as part of the revenue for the included monthly service and handset. This would also require Maxis to determine an estimate for expected lifespan of customers’ contract, taking into account possible renewals. In addition, Maxis will also have to change the way it recognises revenue for its prepaid mobile starter...
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...IFRS adoption and analysts’ earnings forecasts: Australian evidence Julie Cottera University of Southern Queensland Ann Tarcab University of Western Australia Marvin Weeb University of Western Australia a b University of Southern Queensland. University of Western Australia. Address for correspondence: Ann Tarca, UWA Business School, M250, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia 6009. Email: Ann.Tarca@uwa.edu.au Tel: +61 8 6488 3868. Version 24 August 2009 ____________________________________________________________ _____________ We thank Wendy Hsu, Tasha Grieve, Dessalegn Mihret, Lalith Seelanatha and Anthony Vu for data collection assistance. We also acknowledge the financial support of the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ), UWA Business School and the University of Southern Queensland. We thank Millicent Chang, John Holland, Izan and seminar participants at Monash University and the University of Queensland for their helpful comments. We particularly acknowledge the assistance of Philip Brown and John Preiato in the preparation of this paper. IFRS adoption and analysts’ earnings forecasts: Australian evidence Abstract We study 145 large listed Australian firms to explore the impact of IFRS adoption on the properties of analysts’ forecasts and the role of firm disclosure about IFRS impact. We find that analyst forecast accuracy improves and there is no significant change in dispersion in the adoption year, suggesting...
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...What is the effect of mandatory IFRS adoption on earning management ABSTRACT: International Accounting Standard play a important role in the world. More and more countries trend to adopt international accounting standard. Beginning in 2005, public companies in the member states of the European Union (EU) are required to apply IFRS. Ten years have passed, what is the effect of mandatory IFRS adoption on these countries, and how IFRS affect on earning management. In the paper, I will discuss this question based on some previous finding. Next, I will use IFRS 9 as a specific case for my conclusion. Finally, I will give my opinion on the effect of mandatory IFRS adoption on earning management. Key Words: Accounting Standard, earning management, IFRS, Financial Instrument, bank, impairment of asset, IAS39, IFRS 9 I. The effect of mandatory IFRS adoption on earning management 1.1 In 2012, Yi Lin Chua, Chee Seng Cheong. And Graeme Gould publish a article named “The Impact of Mandatory IFRS Adoption on Accounting Quality: Evidence form Australis. This article examines the impact of IFRS on accounting quality by focusing on threes perspectives: (1) earning management, (2) timely loss recognition, and (3) value relevance. In my paper, I will focus on earning management. First, the author talk about the reason he choose Australia. Because Australia is one of the first countries located outside of the EU that has mandated IFRS and is also the first non-EU adopting...
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...do you see from the growing adoption of IFRS across countries? Growing the adoption of IFRS across countries will allow for more comparable financial statements and disclosures globally. Investors and other financial statement users will be able to see how international companies compare to one another. Currently, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) varies from IFRS in many ways, some causing significant differences in accounting for certain topics. Growing the adoption will also allow companies and all its subsidiaries to use the same set of standards. 2. In your mind, what are the three most substantial challenges to the growth and development of IFRS in the coming years? Why? The three most substantial challenges to the growth and development of IFRS in the coming years are “convergence” or full adoption of IFRS, large costs of adopting IFRS, and the disagreement with the EU. Convincing all nations to adopt IFRS as is, with no specific national standards stepping in, is going to be a difficult process. “Convergence is an impossible dream. You will always find issues where you basically don’t agree and where both sides have good reasons for not agreeing. You’ve just go to make a decision. Fiddling with IFRS locally is not the way forward,” said Ian Mackintosh head of the U.K. Accounting Standards Board. There will be large costs associated with companies switching to IFRS. Implementing new software that follows IFRS and ensuring everything is being done...
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...International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) MBA 691: Managerial Accounting Professor: Prepared by: April 19, 2009 Bibliography: • Ernst & Young, “U.S. GAAP vs. IFRS: The basics”, January 2009. • Securities & Exchange Commission, “Roadmap for the Potential Use of Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards by U.S. Issuers”, www.sec.gov/spotlight/ifrsroadmap.htm (Release No. 33-8982; November 14, 2008). • The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), “Impact of IFRS in Europe”, www.accaglobal.com/publicinterest/activities/research/reports/global_integration/, October 7, 2008. • Internal Auditor, magazine, “Getting Up To Speed with IFRS’, October 2008. • International Accounting Standards Board, “IASB Responds to G20 Recommendation and US GAAP Guidance’, www.iasb.org/News/Press+Releases/IASB+Responds+to+G20+Recommendations+and+US+GAAP+Guidance.htm, April 7, 2009. • EU Finance Ministers Statement, www.eu2009.cz/en/news-and-documents/news/statement-by-the-informal-ecofin-15621/ , April 4, 2009. • National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) – Directors Monthly article, “IFRS – What The Board Needs to Know”, http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/cda/doc/content/us_assur_IFRS_DM%20Sep08_20080911pdf.pdf, September 2008. • Deloitte, www.deloitte.com/us/debates/IFRS. • Deloitte, “IFRS Conversion: Front or back Burner?”...
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...IFRS and US GAAP: similarities and differences IFRS readiness series October 2012 Table of contents The heart of the matter 2 US financial reporting will change significantly within the next several years An in-depth discussion 4 Examining the implications IFRS affects US businesses in multiple ways What this means for your business 6 Anticipate and manage the change What companies can and should do now October 2012 The heart of the matter US financial reporting will continue to change over the next several years Although US companies will not when, and how IFRS might be be permitted to use International incorporated into the US financial Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) reporting system. for US public filings in the foreseeable • In May 2011, the SEC’s Office of future, IFRS has been affecting US the Chief Accountant published a companies for some time, primarily Staff Paper exploring one possible through engaging in cross-border method to incorporate IFRS merger-and-acquisition (M&A) into the US financial reporting activity, meeting the reporting needs system, involving an active of non-US stakeholders, and assisting Financial Accounting Standards with or monitoring of the IFRS Board (FASB) incorporating IFRS requirements of non-US subsidiaries. into US GAAP over an extended US companies are also becoming period of time (the “endorsement” increasingly aware of IFRS, as key method). Under this method, the aspects of US generally...
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...IFRS Convergence: Challenges and Implementation Approaches for Banks in India KPMG IN INDIA Foreword I am very happy to note that KPMG in India is releasing a specific publication for the Indian banking sector titled 'IFRS Convergence: Challenges and Implementation Approaches for Banks in India', on the occasion of the IBA/KPMG conference on 'IFRS: Developing a Roadmap to Convergence for the Indian Banking Industry'. The proposed convergence with IFRS is likely to create significant challenges. Most importantly, the initial and ongoing IFRS convergence will affect reported networth, available capital and capital adequacy for Indian banks. In view of the above, the release of this publication could not have been better timed. Through this publication, KPMG has provided a good perspective of some key areas which would impact the banking sector in India on their road to IFRS convergence. Further, the publication also brings out the specific challenges, particularly for the banking sector in India and the approach that the banks need to follow for successful implementation. Banks in India need to start thinking through the challenges and develop a roadmap for successful convergence at the earliest. I am hopeful that the publication will be able to ignite thoughts in today's bankers to be prepared for the IFRS reporting framework tomorrow. Dr K Ramakrishnan Chief Executive Indian Banks’ Association IFRS Convergence: Challenges and Implementation Approaches for Banks...
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...encourages the convergence of IFRS and GAAP because it believes that doing so will benefit U.S investors. The incorporation of IFRS in GAAP will protect the investors, maintain the fair representation of financial statements and increase comparability and material information for investors to make better decisions. The primary benefit will be the reduction in discrepancies in financial statements among different countries around the world. “SEC, with convergence, wants to reduce regulatory impediments to cross-border capital transactions that result from disparate national accounting standards.” [3] As noted on pages 5 and 8, paragraph 2 and 3 respectively, some additional benefits are: ● “Greater comparability for investors across firms and industries on a global basis; ● Reduced listing costs for companies with multiple listings; ● Increased competition among exchanges; ● Better global resource allocation and capital formation; ● Lowered cost of capital ● A higher global economic growth rate ● Improved financial statement comparability among companies worldwide; ● Streamlined accounting processes for multinational companies; and ● Easier access to foreign capital and improved liquidity, leading to a reduced cost of capital” [5,8] 1B. Areas of concern within the SEC’s work plan before execution of the use of IFRS by us issuers: “A Work Plan was made to identify the areas of concerns within the roadmap of the proposed convergence of IFRS and GAAP, which included: ...
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...THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL REGULATIONS ON MERGERS & ACQUISITION OF BUSINESSES. Presented By Kofi Frimpong-Aninakwa To Dr Jeffrey Glover California Intercontinental University September, 2014 Abstract In the current global economy, corporations do businesses within their domiciled countries or have become transnational and have to perform at a multinational level. In order to achieve such expansion, corporations acquire other companies or merge across their borders commonly called Mergers and Acquisition (M & A). These large corporations are publicly owned, listed on stock exchanges or alternative markets around the world. They also engage in M&A activities that are thoroughly regulated by governments to protect the shareholders of target companies. The laws and regulations governing M&A are very complex and strict. High levels of expertise and specialist advice are required, and corporations use several teams of lawyers and accountants who specialize in the jurisdictions involved in M&A. In September 2006, the Regulations on Foreign Investors’ Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises came into force in China, as a direct result of an increase in M&A transactions and the general opening up of the country. Such transactions are seen as a vehicle to secure shareholders’ interests. The main agenda stimulating the business combinations such as the merger or acquisition of a company by...
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...Comparing IFRS to GAAP Michaela Lyons ACC/290 03/28/2016 Sharon Powers Comparing IFRS to GAAP This collaborative team experience has been quite motivating and has really pushed me to research the information extensively to ensure my personal understanding. My team didn’t exactly connect easily and it really pushed me to develop my understanding on my own. Although that isn’t the ideal outcome in a team setting, however in my opinion it actually helped me push further. GAAP is the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the accounting standard used in the United States, while IFRS the International Financial Reporting Standards is used in a vast amount of countries around the world (Tilea, D. M., Bleotu, V., & Serban, A. A. M. (2013)). The Contrast IFRS does not command an exact order or classification of accounts on the statement of financial position. In most cases, companies report assets in reverse order of liquidity. GAAP explicitly requires that all accounts be ordered based on their degree of liquidity. Consequently, cash is usually reported first and non-current assets will be reported last. GAAP and IFRS sustain comparable perspectives on the neutrality of monetary data. It’s contracted that economic reporting data should be pertinent and loyally signified. Material that is pertinent is anything that could be viewed as useful in the eyes of an investor, creditor, or regulator. Material that is loyally signified...
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...INTRODUCTION International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) In 2011, international financial reporting standards (IFRS) will replace generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This means Canadian publicly-traded companies will be required to present financial statements in accordance with IFRS. This change will not only affect those involved in the development of financial information but also those who use this information. Economic globalization brings increased demand for high quality, internationally comparable financial information. That’s why in 1999, CGA-Canada took the pioneering step of advocating for the convergence to IFRS in Canada and continues today to contribute to the evolution and adoption of IFRS. By providing our professional advice to the accounting community, ensuring the latest information and professional development opportunities are available to CGAs and keeping the CGA Program of Professional Studies current, the Association is well prepared for the transition to IFRS. CGA-Canada and International Standards-Setting CGA-Canada plays a critical role in international standards-setting through exposure draft comments and its international representation by virtue of being an International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) member body. Comments to the International Accounting Standards Board, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants and the International Accounting Education...
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