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.

"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 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.

The International Accounting and Reporting Issues 2014 Review is focused 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. In order to facilitate sharing of experiences among members States and also to provide practical examples of compliance monitoring and enforcement mechanisms in relation to international corporate reporting standards and codes. the UNCTAD secretariat, in cooperation with top experts on these topics, prepared country case studies on Australia, Belgium and Canada. Chapter I analyzes the key elements that member States need to consider when building efficient monitoring and enforcement systems for companies, audit firms and professional accountants. It highlights standards and guidance for good practices and discusses the main challenges to establish efficient mechanisms for the monitoring of compliance and enforcement. The respective country case studies are contained in chapters II through IV.

This publication contains the proceedings of the 21st session of the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting (ISAR), held in Geneva in October 2004. Issues discussed include: the comparability and relevance of existing indicators on corporate social responsibility; corporate governance disclosure requirements; the implementation of international accounting and auditing standards; and convergence to the international financial reporting standards (IFRSs) and ISAs (international standards on auditing.

Make informed decisions in today's dynamic international business environments International accounting has never been so exciting. Not only is the pace of international business, finance, and investment rapidly increasing, but we are also moving closer than ever before toward a convergence of accounting standards worldwide. Updated and revised to keep pace with these changes, this Sixth Edition of Radebaugh, Gray, and Black's International Accounting and Multinational Enterprises focuses on international business strategies and how accounting applies to these strategies. You'll learn how to use financial and accounting information across borders, and make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex international business environment. The authors also explain the key factors, including cultural differences, that influence accounting standards and practices in different countries, and how those factors impact the harmonization of standards worldwide. New to This Edition: * New coauthor, Ervin L. Black of Brigham Young University. * Updated coverage on corporate governance, Sarbanes-Oxley, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and how these forces affect U.S.-based multinationals, as well as companies in other countries. * Increased coverage of the efforts of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) to establish a uniform set of International Financial Reporting Standards (IRFS) worldwide and its interface with different national standard setters, especially the FASB. Special attention is given to the experience of the European Union and Australia in adopting IFRS in 2005. * A web-based International Accounting Practice Problem, which helps students see how to apply IFRS to a set of transactions. * Brief, user-oriented examples called Strategic Decision Points at the beginning of each chapter. * Expanded end-of-chapter material, including more discussion questions and exercises. * New cases (two per chapter) on the web. * Accounting for foreign exchange is now covered in two chapters. One chapter focuses on accounting issues, and the other chapter, which is new, focuses on foreign exchange risk management.