This publication reviews recent developments on the performance of enterprises in attaining Sustainable Development Goals, as well as practical implementation of aspects concerning International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). It discusses implementation of recent IFRS considerations dealing with financial instruments, revenue from contracts with customers, leases and insurance contracts. Concerning IPSAS, the report looks into its overall implementation worldwide.

The International Accounting and Reporting Issues 2015 Review presents country case studies of Germany and the United Kingdom on the interrelated topics of compliance monitoring and enforcement mechanisms in relation to corporate reporting, auditing and regulation of professional accountants within the context of achieving high-quality corporate reporting. These country case studies are a continuation of similar studies that have already been published in the 2014 volume of this series covering Australia, Belgium and Canada. The respective case studies are contained in Chapters I and II. An analysis of the main findings of all the case studies- including the ones presented in the 2014 volume- is contained in chapter Ill.

The International Accounting and Reporting Issues 2018 Review presents a review of recent developments on reporting on the performance of enterprises in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals, and on practical implementation aspects of both of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). It discuss implementation considerations for recently issues IFRS dealing with financial instruments, revenue from contracts with customers, leases and insurance contracts. With respect to IPSAS, the 2018 Review discusses overall implementation in different regions of the world and practical implementation considerations such as regulatory, institutional and technical aspects.

"This book is written by authors who clearly understand the challenges facing all who seek to understand and apply international standards. I recommend it to you." —From the Foreword by Sir David Tweedie Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board In this defining resource, authors Roger Hussey and Audra Ong have compiled everything accountants, executives, and organizations in different countries need to reach agreement on accounting rules and standards. International Financial Reporting Standards Desk Reference includes a background on how the movement toward a common language for international accounting evolved to its present state, summarizes existing standards highlighting the key issues covered, and captures those terms and phrases that are fundamental to an understanding of the common language of global business. Written to help readers fully comprehend this global language, International Financial Reporting Standards Desk Reference includes: An overview of the International Accounting Standards (IAS) and Inter-national Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their impact A dictionary of words and phrases used in the international business world, with a strong emphasis on terms used by the International Accounting Standards Board History of the International Accounting Standards Board: how it was formed, its structure, and the way it operates Insights on future trends of the International Accounting Standards Board

The 2005 Review contains the proceedings of the 22nd session of the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Accounting and Reporting Standards (ISAR). During this session, the Group of Experts deliberated on two main agenda items: review of practical implementation issues of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and comparability and relevance of existing indicators on corporate responsibility. On 24 November 2005, the UNCTAD secretariat organized a technical workshop on the practical implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The workshop addressed many technical issues such as first-time implementation of IFRS; measurement and recognition, including fair value measurement requirements; revenue recognition; and opportunities for cooperation and coordination in the implementation of IFRS. The event featured several leading experts in the area of IFRS.

The International Accounting and Reporting Issues Review presents country case studies on the interrelated topics of compliance monitoring and enforcement mechanisms in relation to corporate reporting, auditing and regulation of professional accountants within the context of achieving high-quality corporate reporting. These case studies are continuations of similar studies that have already been published previously.

With the collapse of Enron and other similar scandals, financial reporting and its relation to corporate governance has become a contentious issue. In this revealing book, author Paul Rosenfield involves the reader in exploring contemporary financial reporting and skilfully highlights the deficiencies in current methods. In doing so it provides a user-oriented guide to the salient issues which affect all aspects of financial accounting. Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting challenges the reader to critically think through the issues and arguments involved in the practice of financial reporting. It goes to the heart of the most difficult and controversial problems, investigating the major issues and commenting upon the solutions offered in financial reporting literature. The grave defects in current accepted accounting principles are demonstrated and exposed, and alternative solutions are offered. Written by a former Secretary General of the International Accounting Standards Committee, practitioners and accounting scholars alike will find this volume to be an essential addition to their libraries.