A Non-Technical Guide to International Accounting

  • 3h 6m
  • Audra Ong, Roger Hussey
  • Business Expert Press
  • 2020

Business has become more international and more complex. Whether you are a manager, a student, or someone generally interested in corporate financial information, you want information and you want to understand that information. Companies in all countries are required to generate financial information, if for no other reason than to settle their tax obligations.

If you are interested in the larger companies, such as those listed on a stock exchange, they must make financial information public, and the nature and type of that information is strictly regulated. Companies must comply with accounting standards. Many countries use the International Accounting Standards issued by the IFRS Foundation. This is a not-for-profit international organization that has developed a single set of high-quality global accounting standards. These standards can be complex, but this book explains clearly the main requirements.

In this Book

  • The Growth of International Accounting
  • Setting International Standards
  • Measuring Profit and Income
  • The Statements of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) and Changes in Equity
  • The Timing of Events
  • Intercompany Relations
  • Specific Situations
  • Different Business Activities
  • Changing Values
  • Financial Instruments